Electrical Engineer/Designer

Principal Electrical Designer / QAQC Specialist | May 2024 – Present

‍Electrical Engineering packages for various scopes.

Electrical Quality systems, handover systems and Installation inspections and sign offs.

Factory Acceptance Testing of OEM equipment.

Site Acceptance Testing of equipment and installations.

Supervisor | September 2023 – April 2024

Construction and project completion.

Supervision daily.

Expat work working on an 8 week on 4 weeks off Rotation basis.

Construction works on the Tengiz Chevroil Future Generation (FGP) Crude oil plant project.

Principal Electrical Specialist | October 2022 – August 2023

Technical support on projects to installation crew. QA/QC on Electrical and Instrumentation installations.

Technical scoping and estimating on projects. Preparation of proposals and interfacing with other Disciplines.

Supervision on E&I installation projects.

Senior Designer - Electrical | August 2013 – September 2022

Responsible for compiling Concept, Basic and Detailed engineering packages and producing complete As-Built documentation for electrical systems, MCCs, UPS systems, lighting and small power installations. My role included designing electrical and instrumentation interface systems, managing on-site QA/QC activities and providing construction and technical support throughout project execution. I also oversaw electrical construction supervision and contributed to a wide range of projects, including UPS and distribution board replacements, MCC design and upgrades, MV cable termination and jointing, conveyor system design, hazardous area equipment installations, earthing system design and testing and cabling and cable-racking layout development.

Electrical Superintendent | November 2010 – July 2013

Managed and supported a team of electrical foremen performing maintenance work at the Sasol Synfuels site in Secunda, while also providing technical support on small to medium projects. My responsibilities included conducting QA/QC inspections in both hazardous and non-hazardous areas and giving daily progress feedback to the Electrical Manager. I additionally fulfilled Site Manager duties for six months, overseeing building maintenance across all Sasol Synfuels buildings and office facilities.

QA/QC Officer | November 2011 – October 2012

Managed electrical service providers performing maintenance at the Sasol Synfuels site in Secunda, ensuring all work complied with Sasol Standards and SANS 10142. My role involved overseeing full QA/QC processes, collaborating with project management teams on small projects and assisting in compiling scopes of work with budget owners and contractors. I verified progress against weekly schedules, reviewed and approved Quality Control Plans and ensured contractors worked strictly within their defined scope. Additionally, I advised clients on technical issues, participated in shutdown planning meetings and provided daily progress updates to the planning department ahead of PDR meetings.

Electrical Artisan | Decmber 2009 – October 2011

Responsible for installing and maintaining AUMA electrical actuators and performing a wide range of low- and medium-voltage plant maintenance including motors, transformers, switchgear, lighting and distribution systems. My duties included fault-finding on 525V, 6.6kV and 11kV equipment, conducting classified inspections and performing daily MV and LV switching in line with Sasol procedures. I also supervised service providers, completed routine plant, substation and lift inspections and supported medium-voltage switchgear replacement and preventive maintenance during shutdowns. Additional responsibilities included occasional acting-foreman duties, monthly standby duties and work with vibration-based continuous monitoring systems. I was recognised for my performance and awarded Electrical Artisan of the Year in the Gas Circuit Electrical group.

Maintenance Electrician/General Foreman | November 2001 – November 2009

Carried out electrical installations in hazardous areas and was responsible for the design and installation of 220/380/525V circuits, domestic electrical systems and conveyor belt installations. My work included installing and commissioning motor control centres, variable speed drives and performing regular maintenance on LV and MV switchgear and transformers. I also conducted inspections and ensured all electrical installations met SANS 10142 requirements across domestic, industrial and commercial environments.