Mziwandile Ndwandwe
Mechanical Engineer Technician
Kuruman
Summary
Mechanical Engineer Technician with a strong understanding of Manganese smelter utilities such as electrical arc furnaces, bag - house dust collector systems, metallurgical convertor vessel, crushing, screening, jaw crushers, cooling towers, extraction fans, SCADA systems, 45ton cranes, batch plants, engineering projects, engineering maintenance and Experience in Open cast mining (TMM). Brings excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, management and vendors. Proactive in identifying areas of improvement and taking steps to drive successful completion of projects. Qualified Turner machinist with 4yrs of experience in a manufacturing industry, and with a set goal to work up to an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical engineering and GCC mines and works (Awaiting for annexure E)
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Graduate- Open Cast Mining
4Arrows Mining & Engineering
02.2024 - Current
- Asset management - TMM
- Fleet reliability and performance - TMM
- Services & Repairs - 777E, B60 bell, PC 2000, PC1250, DLV's etc.
- Legal duties and obligations - TMM
- Administration & housekeeping - Mining & TMM
- Budget, Reporting and continuous improvement - TMM
- Maintenance and planning department
- Conduct failure analysis of components and root cause analysis
- Oil sampling - condition monitoring
- Presentations - Process investigations and gap analysis
Mechanical Supervisor (Acting)
Assmang Manganese Cato Ridge Works
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Review SOP's and risk assessments
- Perform root cause analysis
- Risk management (HIRA, IBRA, BLRA, Permit to work, lock- out procedures)
- Budget and control cost - Draft capital application for projects (CAPEX)
- Staff management
- Plan long term shutdown and short term shutdown - Inline with the production plan
- Perform maintenance pertaining crushing and screening, furnaces, convertor metallurgical vessel, conveyor belts, butch plants, SCADA systems, cooling towers, extraction fans,bughouse dust collector systems, Valves, ducting etc.
- Ensure maximum plant availability
- Update plant availability reports
- Create purchase request on JDE
- Open and close job cards on JDE
- Order consumable spares on JDE
Mechanical Engineering Intern - Smelter Industry
Assmang Cato Ridge Works
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Acting capacity as an Engineering foreman, Engineering planner
- Enforce health and safety procedures - Ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe and responsible
- Took part in continuous learning opportunities such as workshops, seminars, and webinars to stay current on industry trends and technology advances.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Improved engineering project efficiency by assisting with design modifications and calculations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Utilized advanced analytical skills when interpreting data collected from experiments, making informed decisions related to project direction.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Developed, prepared and reviewed reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback to the engineering manager
- Assisted the engineer and engineering Foreman with clerical duties to keep department functioning and workflows running smoothly.
- Created 3D models from 2D drawings using auto desk inventor
- Participate in failure analysis and investigation report activities.
- Conducted root-cause analysis of component failure.
- Good understanding of SHEQ procedures related to own area of work - ISO 14001, ISO 45001 & ISO 9001
- Proficiently in computer skills Excel, powerpoint, word, projects, outlook & JDE software
- Worked with control room operators for SCADA system exposure
- Present projects feedback to the Engineer and Engineering foreman
Artisan -Turner Machinist
Falcon Agricultural Equipment
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Lifted or moved materials and finished products using large cranes.
- Operate and maintains lathe and milling machines
- Review drawings, instructions, blueprints or samples to ensure accurate production
- Take precise measurements for cutting and shaping
- Select appropriate machine and settings for a given task
- Plan proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment
- Modify drawings using Auto desk inventor
- Setting up machine tools such as drills, lathes, dividing head, grinders, and milling machines
- Maintain good housekeeping
- Operate CNC milling machines
- Setting and operating of gear cutting machines
- Designing Jigs and template as work aids in the fabrication of parts
Education
Grade 12 -
King Phumzuzulu High School
01.2008 - 04.2012
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering -
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2019 - 04.2022
Trade Test Certificate: Turner Machinist (Red seal) - undefined
Shukela Training Centre
01.2015 - 04.2019
N4 In Mechanical Engineering -
Majuba TVET College
01.2013 - 04.2015
Skills
Problem-solving skills
undefinedReferences
- Johan Potgieter (Engineering Manager), Assmang Cato Ridge works, 031 782 5000/ 082 458 0701
- Kurt Wilson (Engineering Foreman), Assmang Cato Ridge Works, 031 782 5000/ 071 112 8580
- Jan Nkanyane (Site Manager), 4Arrows mining and engineering, 082 783 3237/ 051 407 6600
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Graduate- Open Cast Mining
4Arrows Mining & Engineering
02.2024 - Current
Mechanical Supervisor (Acting)
Assmang Manganese Cato Ridge Works
01.2023 - 02.2024
Mechanical Engineering Intern - Smelter Industry
Assmang Cato Ridge Works
01.2022 - 12.2022
Diploma In Mechanical Engineering -
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2019 - 04.2022
Artisan -Turner Machinist
Falcon Agricultural Equipment
03.2015 - 03.2019
Trade Test Certificate: Turner Machinist (Red seal) - undefined
Shukela Training Centre
01.2015 - 04.2019
N4 In Mechanical Engineering -
Majuba TVET College
01.2013 - 04.2015
Grade 12 -
King Phumzuzulu High School
01.2008 - 04.2012
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