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
01.2015 - 08.2025
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
04.2013 - 04.2015
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
01.2004 - 01.2009
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
01.2001 - 01.2004
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
01.2000 - 12.2012
National N Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
Pretoria
01.2012 - 12.2012
N6 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
Pretoria
01.2012 - 12.2012
N5 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
Pretoria
01.2012 - 12.2012
N4 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
Northern Cape Urban FET College
Pretoria
01.2012 - 12.2012
Trade Diploma - Instrumentation
NIMT
Arandis, Erongo, Namibia
03.2000 - 08.2004
Partial National Diploma Studies - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria / South Africa
01.2009 - 01.2010
IGCSE Grade 12 Certificate - Matric
Cornelius Goreseb Hight School
Khorixas, Kunene
01.1999 - 11.1999
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