Kwazikwenkosi Ntombela

Performed PLC fault troubleshooting and maintained SCADA systems to ensure reliable plant operations Executed routine maintenance activities through SAP, including tank gauging and metering systems Ensured all equipment was calibrated and supported with valid test certificates in compliance with standards Coordinated project installations and commissioning activities across plant systems Provided technical support to Operations, Electrical, and Mechanical departments Managed maintenance activities by retrieving job cards, defects, and schedules from SAP Applied Siemens S7 programming, including Step 7, PCS 7, WinCC, and LSX for system configuration and fault resolution Conducted fault finding on metering equipment, control systems, and instrumentation Interpreted PID diagrams and electrical/instrumentation drawings for maintenance and troubleshooting Requested materials and equipment from stores in line with procurement procedures Applied knowledge of hazardous area classifications to ensure safe work practices. Utilized HART 475 field communicator and calibration equipment for instrumentation setup and testing Represented the cluster in daily morning meetings and participated in operational discussions Diagnosed and resolved communication faults on Profibus, Ethernet, and fiber networks Ensured all work permits were obtained and properly signed off upon job completion Requested and coordinated services through existing maintenance contracts. Responded to call-outs and performed standby duties as required. Compiled reports and conducted safety toolbox talks to promote compliance and awareness.

Routine maintenance-ensuring optimal availability of equipment. Fault finding on Metering system, LSX, PCS7, and SCADA. Fault finding-to perform effective repair to the pipeline infrastructure Administration-SAPPM-record information. Obtain information regarding maintenance small projects and minor installations-to standard and according to work instruction. Maintenance contract-supervise and manage process to ensure conformance to requirement and standards. Safety-perform work safely to protect self, the environment, and others from harm. Adhere to policies, procedures and work instructions-ensure uniformity and consistency.

Carrying out repairs and maintenance on all Electrical and instrumentation equipment. Carrying out repairs and maintenance on Simens PLC, CCTV systems, LAN, Radio Communication (Leaky Feeder) and telephone systems Doing small projects to improve equipment Assisting supervisor in compliance with planned maintenance system. Carrying out root cause analysisi (RCA) on instruments breakdowns. Carrying out scheduled and preventative maintenance on the Open Transport Network (OTN) and Progarammable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware for the section. Ensuruing adherence to SHEQ standards. Carrying out LEGAL checks on relevant equipment. Fault finding on ProfiBus DP/PA and ASI Bus systems

General fault finding of field instruments, SIEMENS PLC S7 and ABB PLC. o PLC back-ups and Fault finding o General Plant and Underground maintenance of field instruments o Project Planning, Organising, Commissioning and Optimising o Stock taking. o Completing and signing of the job cards and risk assessments. o Working on different networking systems e.g.: ASI-BUS, PROFIBUS and ENTHERNET. o Install and Maintain camera systems. o Interpreting and reading of PID and Engineering drawings. o Remove, replace and calibration of flow, level, pressure and temperature field instruments. o Installation and calibration of field instruments. o Good house of the workshops and general workplace.

General fault finding of field instruments, SIEMENS PLC S7 and ABB PLC. o PLC back-ups and Fault finding o General Plant and Underground maintenance of field instruments o Project Planning, Organising, Commissioning and Optimising o Stock taking. o Completing and signing of the job cards and risk assessments. o Working on different networking systems e.g.: ASI-BUS, PROFIBUS and ENTHERNET. o Install and Maintain camera systems. o Interpreting and reading of PID and Engineering drawings. o Remove, replace and calibration of flow, level, pressure and temperature field instruments. o Installation and calibration of field instruments. o Good house of the workshops and general workplace.

o Fault Finding Using Win CC SCADA (Siemens) PID Loop Tuning On Control Valves Fault Finding and Calibration Of Level, Flow, Temperature, Pressure and Analyser Measuring Transmitters o Preventative Maintenance on Instruments: Control Valves (Current to Pressure or Pressure to Current), Actuated Valves, Pressure Switches, Pressure Transmitters, Level Switches and Level sensors, PH Analysers, Redox Analysers, Conductivity Analysers, Flow Switches and Flow meters, Speed Switch, Load Cells, Laser Distance Detectors (Block Chute), electromechanical belt scales & Installations. o AC Motors, Fault finding on/off circuit, compressors, lights, maintenance of machinery in the plant, frequency inverters (AC), soft starters, basic auto electrical (TMM’s) o Doing Standby, Attending Breakdowns and Call Outs. o Good housekeeping of the workshop, Sub-stations and general work place

o Represent employees on all aspect of health & Safety. o Direct any employee to leave any workplace if a serious danger to health and safety is posed to the employee. o Identify potential hazards and risks to health & Safety (Barricade, Report and mitigate) o Make representations or recommendations to the employer or to the health and safety committee on any matter affecting health and safety of employees o Inspect any relevant document which must be kept in terms of this Act o Participate in any health and safety inspections formal/ informal o Inspect working places with regards to the H&S of employees. o Participate in any internal H&S audit. o Investigate complaints by any employee relating to H&S at work. o Examine the causes of accident or dangerous occurrences in collaboration with the employer representative. o Visit the site of the accident or dangerous occurrence at any reasonable time. o Attend a post- accident inspection. o Cooperate with the employer representative in conducting of investigations in terms of 11(5). o Participate in an inquiry held in terms of section 65. o Perform the functions prescribed and agreed by the H&S committee.

Responsibilities: Fault Finding Using Win CC SCADA (Siemens) PID Loop Tuning On Control Valves Fault Finding and Calibration of Level, Flow, Temperature, Pressure and Analyser Measuring Transmitters Preventative Maintenance on Instruments: Control Valves (Current to Pressure or Pressure to Current), Actuated Valves, Pressure Switches, Pressure Transmitters, Level Switches and Level sensors, PH Analysers, Redox Analysers, Conductivity Analysers, Flow Switches and Flow meters, Speed Switch, Load Cells, Laser Distance Detectors (Block Chute), electromechanical belt scales & Installations. Telephones installations and Maintenance. Doing Standby, Attending Breakdowns and Call Outs. Good housekeeping of the workshop, and general workplace.

o Creating and Printing Plant Maintenance Schedules. o Generating Standby Roster. o Data capturing (Capturing Job Cards, Recording down Time, Capturing 5 Minutes Risk Assessments). o Doing Plant Water usage Reports.

Read and Understand Plans & Engineers Drawing, Land Surveyor's Specification, Setting Out, Using A Dumpy Level, Marking Out Dates, Excavations, Foundation Works, Steel Fixing, Formwork, Concrete Work, Masonry Work, Plaster Work, Waterproofing, Painting, Tiling, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, Scaffold Erection, Council Regulations, Health & Safety, Environmental Affairs, Liaising Directly With Clients, Liaising With Structural Engineers, Architects And Land Surveyors.