Alois Daniel Gaweseb
Swakopmund Namibia,Namibia
Summary
Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician with expertise in offshore marine and mining sectors. Specialises in maintaining and troubleshooting Yokogawa Centum VP DCS and PLCs. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimising operational performance through effective maintenance strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician
Debmarine Namibia
Oranjemund, Karas / Namibia
2015.01 - 2025.08
- Lead offshore instrumentation maintenance on Yokogawa Centum VP DCS and Siemens Step 7 PLC platforms.
- Supervise multidisciplinary team (2 technicians and 1 electrician), ensuring adherence to safety, maintenance schedules, and offshore protocols.
- Operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot advanced X-ray diamond sorting systems (CDX, BWX, XRT), CAT engines, sonar units, and marine instrumentation.
- Utilize SAP for generating, tracking, and closing maintenance work orders, planning shutdowns, and documenting technical tasks.
- Perform detailed loop checks, fault diagnostics, and signal tracing to ensure system integrity and equipment uptime.
- Contribute to reliability engineering initiatives through RCA, technical reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with marine and process departments.
- Repaired faulty wiring or components, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Assessed technical issues using analytical skills; provided effective solutions promptly.
- Managed inventory of spare parts-never faced shortage during urgent situations.
- Kept abreast with latest industry trends; integrated modern technologies into existing systems.
- Streamlined processes by implementing automation strategies for routine tasks.
- Followed industry safety standards for risk minimisation.
- Assisted in quality assurance tests; maintained precision in measurements.
- Troubleshot system failures to restore operation swiftly.
- Ensured equipment functionality by conducting regular diagnostic tests.
- Handled emergency repairs outside working hours; ensured minimal downtime in operations.
Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician
Namdeb
Oranjemund, Karas / Namibia
2013.04 - 2015.04
- Handled emergency repairs outside working hours; ensured minimal downtime in operations.
- Mastered use of oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other testing equipment for accurate diagnostics.
- Assisted in quality assurance tests; maintained precision in measurements.
- Installed complex instrumentation systems for optimal performance.
- Ensured equipment functionality by conducting regular diagnostic tests.
- Repaired faulty wiring or components, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Troubleshot system failures to restore operation swiftly.
- Streamlined processes by implementing automation strategies for routine tasks.
Instrumentation Technician
Namdeb Diamond Corporation
Oranjemund, Karas / Namibia
2004.01 - 2009.01
- Calibrated and maintained process instrumentation including transmitters, analysers, and control loops in mining plant environment.
- Participated in SCADA interfacing, signal testing, and support during scheduled shutdowns and upgrades.
- Conducted preventive maintenance, ensuring measurement accuracy and process continuity.
- Handled emergency repairs outside working hours; ensured minimal downtime in operations.
- Followed industry safety standards for risk minimisation.
- Assisted in quality assurance tests; maintained precision in measurements.
- Repaired faulty wiring or components, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Installed complex instrumentation systems for optimal performance.
- Managed inventory of spare parts-never faced shortage during urgent situations.
- Streamlined processes by implementing automation strategies for routine tasks.
- Improved system efficiency through precise calibration of tools and equipment.
- Mastered use of oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and other testing equipment for accurate diagnostics.
Trainee Technician
Engineering Centre CC
Windhoek, Namibia
2001.01 - 2004.01
- Assisted with wiring, installation, and fault diagnosis of low-voltage power electronics systems.
- Supported senior technicians in testing, documentation, and troubleshooting tasks across various client installations.
- Gained foundational exposure to industrial control systems and electrical panel assembly.
Education
National N Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
Australia 2000.01 - 2012.12
National N Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
Pretoria 2012.01 - 2012.12
N6 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
Pretoria 2012.01 - 2012.12
N5 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
Pretoria 2012.01 - 2012.12
N4 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
Pretoria 2012.01 - 2012.12
Trade Diploma - Instrumentation
NIMT
Arandis, Erongo, Namibia 2000.03 - 2004.08
Partial National Diploma Studies - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria / South Africa 2009.01 - 2010.01
IGCSE Grade 12 Certificate - Matric
Cornelius Goreseb Hight School
Khorixas, Kunene 1999.01 - 1999.11
Skills
- Instrumentation Calibration & Maintenance
- Flow & Pressure Measurement Expertise
- Safety & Compliance (HIRA, Offshore Standards)
- DCS System Operation & Diagnostics
- Electrical & Pneumatic Systems Troubleshooting
- Work Prioritisation & Maintenance Planning
- Control Valve & Actuator Knowledge
- Field Installation & Commissioning of Instruments
- Loop Testing & Signal Diagnostics
Certification
- HUET with EBS (OPITO 5095), Project Maritime Training, 03/05/22
- HUET with EBS, Safewest Training Centre, 07/14/18
- HUET with EBS, Cape Town Survival Centre, 09/25/15
- Marine Firefighting, SAFMA, 03/06/22
- Basic Firefighting, SAFMA, 03/07/22
- Elementary First Aid (A-VI/1-3), NAMFI, 03/08/22
- Personal Survival Techniques (A-VI/1-1), NAMFI, 03/08/22
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility (A-VI/1-4), NAMFI, 03/08/22
- SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus), Debmarine Namibia, 04/13/21
- Confined Space Entry, IKAH Engineering, 02/08/19
- Safe Working at Heights, IKAH Engineering, 02/07/19
- Industrial Radiation Protection Officer, NECSA, 06/17/14
- Chairing Disciplinary Hearings, Kamwe Labour Consultants, 11/23/22
- Root Cause Failure Analysis, Envision International, 03/30/17
- Operational Risk Management (A2/A1), Debmarine Namibia, 09/15/15
- Permit to Work System, Debmarine Namibia, 09/10/15
- Centum VP Essentials, Yokogawa South Africa, 10/10/16
- Centum VP Maintenance, Yokogawa South Africa, 10/17/16
- Centum VP Engineering, Yokogawa South Africa, 07/10/17
- Engine W20 Operation & Practical, Wärtsilä Land & Sea Academy, 01/19/18
- XRT Sorting Machine, De Beers Marine, 08/18/15
- CDX 2216 CD Sorting Machine, De Beers Marine, 08/14/15
- BWX 1112 C X-Ray Sorting Machine, De Beers Marine, 03/13/14
- C18 AUX Generator O&M, Barloworld Power, 08/13/15
- AS-i System (Actuator Sensor Interface), ifm electronic, 05/16/13
- Micromaster 440 VSD, Namdeb, 06/05/08
- Managing Workplace Absenteeism, Labsol & NIMA, 09/17/13
- Transport of Dangerous Goods, Advance Driving Academy, 07/10/13
- Defensive Driving, TSU Protection Services, 04/03/18
- First Aid Level A, SaveMed, 05/14/13
- First Aid Level A, EMED Rescue 24, 09/25/19
- Wärtsilä Diesel Engine Familiarization, Wärtsilä Namibia, 11/21/16
- Risk Assessment, Namdeb, 05/10/11
- Basic Rigging & Slinging, Namdeb, 07/07/05
- Basic Fire Fighting, Namdeb, 07/08/05
- Emergency Response & Fire Fighting, Namdeb, 06/22/07
- Code of Practice for Radiation Protection, Namdeb, 06/13/12
- Radiation Awareness, Namdeb, 03/01/04
- Basic Life Support CPR & AED, Namdeb, 06/05/07
- Microsoft word, excel, office, power point, NIMT, 01/01/01
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
Khoekhoegowab
Fluent
Personal Information
- ID Number: 80020210140
- Nationality: Namibian
References
- Mr. Andre Walters, Tech Superintendent - Debmarine Namibia, +264 81 122 1741, Andre.Walters@debeersgroup.com
- Mr. Beliud Kandjii, Chief Engineer - Debmarine Namibia, +264 81 288 0732
Affiliations
- Sports
Timeline
Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician
Debmarine Namibia
2015.01 - 2025.08
Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician
Namdeb
2013.04 - 2015.04
National N Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
2012.01 - 2012.12
N6 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
2012.01 - 2012.12
N5 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
2012.01 - 2012.12
N4 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
2012.01 - 2012.12
Partial National Diploma Studies - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
2009.01 - 2010.01
Instrumentation Technician
Namdeb Diamond Corporation
2004.01 - 2009.01
Trainee Technician
Engineering Centre CC
2001.01 - 2004.01
Trade Diploma - Instrumentation
NIMT
2000.03 - 2004.08
National N Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
2000.01 - 2012.12
IGCSE Grade 12 Certificate - Matric
Cornelius Goreseb Hight School
1999.01 - 1999.11