GEBHARD UULENGA
Karibib,Erongo
Summary
Result-driven Millwright Professional with over 8 years of rich and valuable experience in the Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance of Electrical Systems. Hands-on experience in testing various equipment and systems. Motivated by internal standards of excellence to overachieve expectations and exceed all set goals. Excellent communication and people management skills that have been honed through managing cross-cultural teams. Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance of Electrical Systems Deep understanding of basic electrical skills and processes Safety-conscious team player, leader, and collaborator Extensive troubleshooting and repair experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work effectively unsupervised, alone, and in a team Ability to handle multiple tasks in a controlled and organized manner Ability to work under pressure
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Commissioning Technician
Himoinsa Southern Africa PTY Ltd (QKR Navachab Site)
09.2022 - Current
- Installation, configuration, and commissioning of all diesel generator and associated equipment as per design documentation and drawings, applying
- Himoinsa SA's standards and HSE policy
- Performing Maintenance Activities to maintain Asset Reliability
- Providing Technical support during the life of the project
- Carrying out field audits on ongoing projects
- Providing operational field support in cases of planned and unplanned maintenance
- Comms configuration for LV / HV / EHV transformer & switchgear relay & intelligent devices
- Installation of control panels, junction boxes, marshalling panels, SCADA &
- PLC panels
- Installation and control wiring of device instrumentation, gensets controllers, comms and protocol
- MV/HV installations, MV cable terminations
- Trouble shooting.
Mechanical Technician
NUTAM OPERATIONS PTY LTD
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Used hoisting and rigging equipment to move heavy machinery and equipment.
- Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
- Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed product adjustments.
- Repaired and maintained hydraulic valves and equipment in Ya Toivo Mining vessels.
- Overhaul and Maintain centrifugal Pumps
- Performed Accurate alignment on Shaft, couplings,gearboxes etc
Electrical and Mechanical Operator
WATCHDOG INVESTMENT T/A ELEGANT PADS
12.2016 - 09.2022
- Schedule maintenance and ensure smooth production
- Attending to breakdowns and ensuring that the machine runs smoothly
- Speed Synchronization, Motor Inspection, Plc, and VSd's Fault Finding and
- Commissioning
- Ensuring that the pneumatic system is running smoothly and uninterrupted
- Conducting weekly and monthly servicing of gearboxes and conveyor belts and inspecting and maintaining diesel generators
- Performed quality assurance tasks to promote accuracy and minimize mistakes
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision
- Responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment.
Technician
MACNAM CATER BAKE CC
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable and skilled repairs.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on equipment to maintain
- records of scheduled maintenance.
- Replacing and fitting bearings.
- Servicing and repairing diesel and gas burners, welding, and commission machines.
- Servicing and repairing extractor fans, fault findings, maintaining Heat exchanger, steamers and provers.
- Service and repair ice machine and Air Conditioner
Millwright Apprentice
Namibia Breweries PTY Ltd
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Overhaul and maintain pumps.
- Servicing and maintaining mills and separators.
- Positioned steel beams to support bedplates of machines and equipment using blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Servicing and maintaining conveyors and elevators.
- Servicing and maintaining silos, testing and repairing sensors.
- Overhaul and maintained valves.
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Made repairs and modified equipment by welding, soldering and brazing to avoid production delays.
Apprentice
NAMIBIA ELECTRICAL SERVICES
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Panel wiring, house wiring, maintaining and installation of motors commissioning of vsd, testing of circuits
- Supplying and wiring of transformer meter room, wiring of both single phase and 3 phase motor either direct online or in star delta
- Installing of cable ladders and supplying air-conditioning units.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement, or repair.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
Education
N5 Certificate InElectrical Engineering -
College of Cape Town
Cape Town04.2018
Millwright Trade Test And N3 Certificate -
Namibia Institute Of Mining And Technology
Tsumeb06.2016
Secondary -
Oshakati Secondary School
Oshakati2011
Skills
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Maintenance of Electrical Systems
- Deep understanding of basic electrical skills and processes
- Safety-conscious team player, leader, and collaborator
- Extensive troubleshooting and repair experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively unsupervised, alone, and in team
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in controlled and organized manner
- Ability to work under pressure
- MS Office Proficiency
- Programmable Logic Controllers
Certification
Supervisory Management N4Certificate in JuniorManagement
Languages
afrikaans
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Oshindonga
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Commissioning Technician
Himoinsa Southern Africa PTY Ltd (QKR Navachab Site)
09.2022 - Current
Mechanical Technician
NUTAM OPERATIONS PTY LTD
01.2020 - 06.2022
Electrical and Mechanical Operator
WATCHDOG INVESTMENT T/A ELEGANT PADS
12.2016 - 09.2022
Technician
MACNAM CATER BAKE CC
06.2016 - 10.2018
Millwright Apprentice
Namibia Breweries PTY Ltd
03.2015 - 02.2016
Apprentice
NAMIBIA ELECTRICAL SERVICES
03.2013 - 09.2013
N5 Certificate InElectrical Engineering -
College of Cape Town
Millwright Trade Test And N3 Certificate -
Namibia Institute Of Mining And Technology
Secondary -
Oshakati Secondary School
Supervisory Management N4Certificate in JuniorManagement
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