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Shaied Saldano Beukes

Shaied Saldano Beukes

Electrical Foreman
Kuruman

Summary

Adept Foreman Electrician with a proven track record at Assmang, Black Rock Mining Operations, showcasing exceptional leadership and electrical systems expertise. Excelled in enhancing cost saving initiatives, planning, leading, controlling and organising, project efficiency, fostering team performance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Skilled in high voltage switching, MV Reticulation, Capacitor Banks, Diesel generating plant, O/H Lines, Electrical Fault-finding, MV Protection and PLC programming, complemented by a strong focus on continuous improvement and risk assessment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Foreman Electrician (2.9.2 Appointee)

Assmang Black Rock Mining Operations
05.2024 - Current
  • Asset care - Perform asset care activities as required to EAMS system including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholders.
  • Services inspections and reporting - Coordinate inspection checklists for tools, equipment and work areas. Report problems and make recommendations to GES.
  • Rule compliance - Comply with disciplinary and behavioral rules and procedures.
  • Capture quality data - Obtain information, check for accuracy and capture data. File documents per procedure.
  • Comply with SHERQ standards - Know and exercise the basic principles of safety and mining. Comply with safety, health and environmental standards. Identify and report unsafe and
    hazardous situations in work area. Participate and lead safety meetings. Take care of your own safety and the safety of fellow employees. Perform PTO's and over Inspections
  • Comply with quality standards - Comply with Quality standards and deliver in a manner that support and meet operational quality standards.
  • Contribute to team performance - Contribute to team performance.
  • Participate in change initiatives and provide feedback. Participate in change initiatives and provide feedback on resistance.
  • Participate in improvement initiatives - Propose ideas or practical improvements relevant to tasks.
  • Participate in improvement initiatives.
    Participation in and execution of planning
  • Participate in planning process for section. Execute plans within standard.
  • Scheduling of maintenance - Ensure to get a schedule of all maintenance on a daily basis.
  • Weekly maintenance - Ensure planning on job cards are executed daily with regards with weekly maintenance planning.
  • Orders -Ensure to generate orders on JDE with regards to any breakdowns or maintenance reported.
  • Minimize waste and save costs - Comply with work rules, standards and methods. Take care to minimize waste. Provide feedback on optimization opportunities. Cost Control on Click view
  • Team relationships and conflict resolution - Maintain active and informative relations with all team members and colleagues, take remedial actions where necessary.
  • Personal development and participation in team coaching Complete Individual Development Plan. Attend learning and development courses. Participate in peer and team learning initiatives.
  • Projects - Enhanced project efficiency by delegating tasks and efficiently managing a team of electricians.
  • Over Inspections - Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
  • Leave cycle planning
  • Ensuring training requirements are met
  • Ensuring Environmental requirements are met
  • Perform daily and monthly inspections
  • Monitor plants and pumps on SCADA
  • MV Switching (up to 22kV)

Chargehand Electrician (Surface) 2.9.2 Appointee

Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations
07.2022 - 04.2024

• Assist Foreman with general foreman duties
• Relieving of Section Foreman
• Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
• Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Risk assessment and Method statements
• Pre-planning of jobs to be done
• Perform asset care activities as required to EAMS system including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholder
• Assist with the coordination of daily inspection checklist for tools, equipment and work areas. Report problems and make recommendations to the G.E.S
• Comply with disciplinary and behavioral rules and procedures.
• Obtain information ,check for accuracy and capture data & file as per procedure
• Ensure section complies with Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Identify and report unsafe hazardous situations in work area
• Lead daily safety meetings
• Ensure to get schedule of all breakdowns on a daily basis
• Ensure Job card planning and completed job cards to be submitted daily in regards with the weekly maintenance plan
• Ensure to generate orders on JDE
• Ordering of spares and equipment on JDE
• Budget Control on Click View (Cost Control)
• Leave Cycle Planning
• Performing IDP's on subordinates
• Ensure training requirements are met and do necessary bookings
• Perform PTO's on Artisans
• Perform daily and monthly Inspections
• Lead and control Projects
• Job Over inspections
• MS Office(Excel, Word, Power Point)
• SCADA


TECHNICAL

• Inspection and Maintenance of Overhead Lines(22kV,2.2kV)
• MV Reticulation and Faultfinding
• MV Switching
• Inspection and Maintenance on Capacitor Banks
• Inspection and maintenance on Joslin Switches
• Inspection and maintenance on 14MW BRMO Generator Plant
• General Fault Finding

• Eskom Accounts and Billing

Chargehand Electrician (Underground 2.9.2 Appoint)

Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations
02.2018 - 06.2022

Chargehand duties
• Assist Foreman with general foreman duties
• Relieving of Section foreman
• Functioned as crew leader, overseeing work of lower-level licensed electricians and trade helpers.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
• Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
• Risk assessment and Method statements
• Pre-planning of jobs to be done
• Perform asset care activities as required to EAMS system including accurate and timeous feedback and documentation to all stakeholder
• Assist with the coordination of daily inspection checklist for tools, equipment and work areas. Report problems and make recommendations to the G.E.S
• Comply with disciplinary and behavioral rules and procedures.
• Obtain information ,check for accuracy and capture data & file as per procedure
• Ensure section complies with Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Identify and report unsafe hazardous situations in work area
• Lead daily safety meetings
• Ensure to get schedule of all breakdowns on a daily basis
• Ensure Job card planning and completed job cards to be submitted daily in regards with the weekly maintenance plan
• Ensure to generate orders on JDE
• Ordering of spares and equipment on JDE
• Budget Control on Click View (Cost Control)
• Leave Cycle Planning
• Performing IDP's on subordinates
• Ensure training requirements are met and do necessary bookings
• Perform PTO's on Artisans
• Perform daily and monthly Inspections
• Lead and control Projects
• Job Over inspections
• MS Office(Excel, Word, Power Point)
• SCADA

Technical
Underground

• Maintenance and Breakdown and Servicing on Epiroc Boomer 282 & Boltec 235
• Maintenance and Breakdown on Underground Plant (Conveyor Belts, VSD's(Allen Bradley).Schneider PLC's, Vibrating Feeders, Crushers, Scamont Pumps, Fire Alarm controls , Leaky Feeder (Mine Radio Systems0
• Underground Power Distribution (11kV,550V,380V,220V)
• MV Reticulation
• MV/HV Switching (22kV,11kV,3.3kV)(ABB Switch Gear; Merlin Gerin RM-6;Schneider Electric RM-6,Ring Master, Alstom Switchgear)
• MV Relay settings (Schneider VIP400,401,410E)(Merlin Gerin VIP200,201,300)
• MV/HT Terminations & Joints
• Installation and Maintenance Of Substations Transformer (11kV/550/400V)
• Installation of Electrical Equipment
• Installing MV Ring Feeds
• Power Distribution Underground
*Installation of Drill Plugs 550V
*Installation of Ventilation Fans (D.O.L & Star Delta)
*Installation of Submersible pumps
• Centralized Underground Blasting (AEL)
Installation, maintenance and fault finding of electrical panel on the quick shot blast control Unit

Electrician (2.9.2 Appointee Underground)

Assmang Black Rock Mining Operations
08.2014 - 01.2018
  • Maintenance, fault finding and repairs on all the underground electrical infrastructure
  • Maintenance and breakdown and servicing on Atlas Copco Rocket Boomer M3D,Boltec 235 and Boomer 282
  • Maintenance and breakdown on Plant (underground plant)Convey belts ,VSD’s(Allen Bradley),Siemens PLC, Vibrating feeder, Crushers(Jaw crusher),Scamont pumps ,grizzly. Fire alarm control system and leaky feeder(Mine radio system)
    Power Distribution Underground:
  • Installation of drill plug(525V) for the drill Rigs /forward moves
  • Installation of ventilation fan /forward moves
  • Installation of submersible pumps(Flygt pumps)
  • Installation of Substation underground 11KV/525V
  • Transformer (Ring Feeder)
  • HT switching
  • ABB Switchgear 3.3kV
  • Merlin Gerin RM6 11kV
  • Schneider Electric RM6 11kV
  • Merlin Gerin Ringmaster CE2 11Kv
  • Alstom Switchgear type K3 AF
  • HT termination
  • Maintenance on substation
  • Installation of electrical equipment
  • Ensure Good Housekeeping on area of my responsibility
  • Perform inspection and legal inspection
  • CENTRAL BLASTING (UNDERGROUNG) AEL BLASTING
  • Installations of electrical panel and faultfinding (Electrical panel designed by DETNET) quickshot blast control un

Electrical Apprentice

Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations
05.2012 - 08.2014

Theoretical Training and Modules done at De Beers Training Center

• Worked in team-based environment to accomplish projects.
• Installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors.
• Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
• Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
• Kept work areas clean, neat and free of hazards.
• Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety in work areas.
• Measured and prepared supplies for electrical tasks.
• Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete efficient tasks.
• Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to perform tasks to specifications.
• Adhered to company standards and MSHA regulations for work site safety.
• Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
• Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals.
• Assisted with electrical installation tasks, added new wiring and adjusted breaker boxes.
• Examined and tested electrical systems to locate loose connections or other faults and make proactive repairs.
• Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
• Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.
• Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
• Verified measurements and made accurate cuts to avoid wasting materials on job sites.
• Utilized knowledge and equipment to test wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
• Resolved issues with existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
• Demonstrated strong foundation of safety knowledge and implemented industry best practices.
• Built controllers and panels to complete system installations.

• Set up equipment and configured settings for optimal performance.

Learner Plant Equipment Controler

Assmang Khumani Mine
02.2012 - 05.2012

Theoretical and Practical Modules on:
• Vibrating Screens
• Cyclones
• Pumps (Warman)
• Crushers (HPGR & Cone)
• JIG Plants
• Stacker and Reclaimer
• Run Production
• Control Room

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Project Management

Mancosa
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - ARM Future Leader Development

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

N4,N5 And N6 Certificates - Electrical Engineering

Kathu FET College
Kathu, South Africa
04.2001 -

No Degree - ARM Supervisory Development ( Generic Management)

TLN
Kathu, South Africa
04.2001 -

Matric -

Boesmanland High
Pofadder, South Africa
01.2007 - 11.2007

Skills

ARM Supervisory Development Course

  • ARM Future Leadership Development

  • ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Awareness

HIRA ( Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment)

Electrical Power Systems Protection, Monitoring & Control Course

High Voltage Switching Theory (Regulations for Medium/High Voltage systems)

PLC Training ( Introduction to PLC Training; Ecostruxure Control Expert Programming Training)(Schneider)

Atlas Copco Boomer 282

AEL Centralized Blasting

PBE ( Introduction to Radio Principles, Introduction to Leaky Feeder Systems)

ISO9001: Quality Awareness

Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures

First Aid Level 1

Timeline

Foreman Electrician (2.9.2 Appointee)

Assmang Black Rock Mining Operations
05.2024 - Current

Chargehand Electrician (Surface) 2.9.2 Appointee

Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations
07.2022 - 04.2024

Chargehand Electrician (Underground 2.9.2 Appoint)

Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations
02.2018 - 06.2022

Electrician (2.9.2 Appointee Underground)

Assmang Black Rock Mining Operations
08.2014 - 01.2018

Electrical Apprentice

Assmang Black Rock Mine Operations
05.2012 - 08.2014

Learner Plant Equipment Controler

Assmang Khumani Mine
02.2012 - 05.2012

Matric -

Boesmanland High
01.2007 - 11.2007

Bachelor of Commerce - Project Management

Mancosa
04.2001 -

No Degree - ARM Future Leader Development

University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -

N4,N5 And N6 Certificates - Electrical Engineering

Kathu FET College
04.2001 -

No Degree - ARM Supervisory Development ( Generic Management)

TLN
04.2001 -
Shaied Saldano BeukesElectrical Foreman