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Consulting: Technical Asset Management
candi solarConsulting: Technical Asset Management
Mar. 2022 - Aug. 2022Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa- Conduct plant acceptance tests & implement technical optimization plans to continuously improve performance - Owning the data stream from site to server incl. Logger configurations & maintenance - Collect AM procurement needs & coordinate purchases with Finance Team - Development, negotiation & fulfillment of maintenance contracts for operational assets - Management & Coordination of maintenance contractors, maintenance schedule & scope delivery - Optimization of preventative maintenance schedule and predictive failure detection - Conduct maintenance inspections and remedial works - Manage warranty database, documentation & claims (EPC, OEM etc.) - Manage Spare parts database, storage & plant documentation - Human & Equipment HSE regulatory & policy compliance and implementation - Reporting and documentation - Create and share KPI reports to all the stakeholders (Including customers) - Maintain a positive relationship with regulatory bodies, landlords, suppliers, and utilities
Director
Saluseke Energy Solution Director
May. 2021Johannesburg Metropolitan AreaProviding Engineering and Turn-Key Solutions under: - Asset Management - Solar PV (PM, Design, Skills Development and Feasibility studies) - Energy Efficiency - Energy Audit, Measurement & verification - Storage & Security System - Research - Consultant: Green Star Rating
Project Development Engineer
Solar Lease (Pty) LtdProject Development Engineer
Nov. 2019 - Apr. 2021Midrand, GautengDuties 1. Administration • Strategic planning and scheduling of projects. • Preparation of concept and preliminary designs for projects • Detailed costing of solutions and financial modeling in developing the deal for presentation to the client • Preparation of tender and proposal documents • Preparation of deal and sales presentations • Attending business development client meetings. • Work with internal resources, such as the Legal, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Investment Analysis, and Energy Assessment teams • Provide reports to management by producing regular and frequent pipeline updates, project status updates, and other reporting documents • Research energy market and competition on an ongoing basis • Communicate information continuously and effectively to cross-functional team • Development of company procedures, templates, and other documents. • Manage the processes around documentation within the organization • Develop project budgets and manage their level expenditure 2. Technical • Site Manager • Site inspection prior to the commencement of projects and periodical. • Designing of projects • Monitor Generation Interconnection studies performed by transmission providers and third parties • Manage the environmental study and permitting process • Energy Auditing
Project Engineer
AEC - Auto Evolve ConceptsProject Engineer
Jun. 2018 - Aug. 2019Centurion, GautengEngineer and manage solar project installations with relevant supporting operational and maintenance documentation. Duties: 1. Project Administrator • Placing calls, Coordinating meetings, Taking minutes, Tracking projects progress, Updating the project calendar, Preparing reports and issuing letters • Performing administrative duties- Project Assistance Manager of two 5MW plants. 2. O&M Manual developer and Engineering Planning • Document controller • Technical project O&M manual Developer of 5 and 10MVA Plants.
Technician
Soventix SA (Pty) Ltd Technician
Jan. 2018 - Jun. 2018Somerset West Area, South AfricaDocumentation • System specification, design and lay-out of PV plants for South Africa and EMEA market, using tools such as PVSyst and Auto Cad • Create Electrical schematics, wire sizing, determine quantities, select components and specify all components to provide the optimal configuration of solar installation. • Manage and perform maintenance of solar installation projects for commercial clients. • Complete drafting of technical drawings • Technical support for proposal preparation • Implementation of system design standards and optimisations proposed by international system design and construction teams from all offices. • Proactively manage projects risks and impacts to ensure appropriate control measures are provided and implemented. Keeping clients informed on project progress. • Grid access and connection discussions/ approval Eskom/ municipalities. • Procure materials and equipment. • Maintain accurate and up to date records for site attendance. Administration • Compliance to company’s standards and to regional standards and regulations. • Ensure seamless technical documentation of PV power plants. • Technical advisory and support for Project Development, Management, Operation and Maintenance, Sales and Project Finance departments. • Provide training and guidance to the team members about every aspect of the project so that the team member can understand their tasks fully and act on them efficiently. • Installation and supervision of all site based operatives, oversee all site based operatives, oversee all aspects of their work, to include; carrying out safety inductions; controlling quality.
Freelancing: Technician
Energy Doctors, DekatsheFreelancing: Technician
Mar. 2017 - Oct. 2017Gauteng, kwazulu-natal, South africaDEKATSHE Project: IT Network System (cable installation), Johannesburg, Gauteng. September 2017 -Installation of Data and Phone line cables using CAT5&6 ENERGY DOCTOR Project: Pomeroy Rural Solar (100Wp) Off-Grid (Rooftop), Msinga, KZN. March 2017 -Duties included participating in the off-grid (rooftop) pay-as-you-go DC 100Wp solar system installation on 2000 houses. - Communicating with clients, sharing with them the PV solar system Knowledge -Fault finding, diagnosing faults, reporting to the manager and arranging for meter replacement where necessary.
Operations and Maintenance Project Engineer
Asunim SAOperations and Maintenance Project Engineer
Jan. 2016 - Oct. 2016Johannesburg Area, South Africa-Duties included being a Team leader: managing both raw materials and personnel. -Kept Directors informed about the projects' progress -Oversight of inventory and supplies on sites -Participated in the design using ABB String Sizing and PVsyst Softwares, and hands-on installation of PV solar power system -Oversees and ensure the project goes smoothly and correspond to the blueprint -Fault finding, diagnosing faults, Planning, organization, and maintenance -Ensures health and safety laws are adhered to -Mounted and installed the Weather stations and the Data Logger. -Used ABB Trio Inverters and YINGLI solar panels in all the projects -Projects: 1. Dube Tradeport Agri-zone (225.44kWp) On-Grid (ground mounted), Durban. October 2016 2. Victoria Primary School (6kWp) On-Grid Single Phase (Rooftop), Tongaat, Durban. October 2016 3. Kempton Park Civic Center (252kWp) On-Grid (Rooftop), Ekurhuleni. June 2016 4. Boksburg Civic Center (250kWp) On-Grid (Rooftop), Ekurhuleni. June 2016 5. Phoenix Technical School (16kWp) On-Grid (Rooftop), Phoenix, Durban. March 2016
Electrical Engineer Trainee
Resolution CircleElectrical Engineer Trainee
Jul. 2015 - Jan. 2016-Duties included a Team Representative in the different workshops and Vaal University of Technology -Received training in the following trade skills/ workshops: 1. Electrical: Residential electrical wiring, Cable jointing, Interpretation of schematic diagram and the different types of motor control. 2. Electronics: Usage of Electronic equipment for measurements and fault finding, Soldering. 3. Automation: Pneumatics programming and installation using Festo 4. Fitting and Turning: Machine maintenance and lubrication 5. Boiler making: Welding, Technical drawing (entry level) and mechanical skills: using electrical and mechanical hand tools. 6. Carpentry: Wood cutting, operating different types of workshop machines, sanding and painting
Stock taker
Toys R UsStock taker
Feb. 2015 - Feb. 2015East Rand1. Stock taking 2. Verified the stock quantity and their bar-codes
Marketing Communications Supervisor
Ancient of day's event managementMarketing Communications Supervisor
Jul. 2013 - Dec. 2013Vereeniging Area, South AfricaWeekends Promotion job -Duties included co-ordinating marketing activites, working directly with sales people for improving the products' sales and their skills. -Managing stocks (samples) and equipment -Communicating with customers for feedback and gave a report to the CEO
General Manager
Moipone PropertiesGeneral Manager
Jul. 2011 - Jun. 2013Vanderbijlpark Area, South Africa-Duties included organizing routine maintenance schedule - communicating with Tenants and the Director to ensure our services are satisfactory. -Budgeting, controlling costs and keeping the organization on track financially and competitive. -Keeping financial records of all tenants' payments, water and electrical bills, and repairs.
Shop Assistant
OrkiniShop Assistant
Oct. 2009 - Feb. 2010Gemiston1. Salesman 2. Was responsible for every parcel entering and leaving the shop 3. Responsible for security
Merchandiser
Toy zoneMerchandiser
Dec. 2008 - Jan. 2009East Rand, Gauteng1. Packaging 2. Stock taking assistant
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