Loide Kuutondokwa
Windhoek
Summary
I am an enthusiastic Geophysical Surveying Engineering Technician with knowledge in Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication, Process Control, and Instrumentation. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, to learn, grow and excel in the technical field, with a strong electronic background. I have a good knowledge of systems, electronic hardware, and software’s used on the Surveying equipment’s, vessels and from previous internships. My problem-solving skills enable me to diagnose and troubleshoot issues quickly, ensuring optimal performance of marine equipment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geophysical Engineering Surveying Technician
Debmarine Namibia
07.2025 - Current
- Provide full technical support (installation, commissioning, problem diagnostics, repair) and maintenance of all Geophysical Surveys production equipment.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all geophysical equipments.
- Perform full mobilization and demobilization of the (AUV)Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and all geophysical systems and equipment for offshore geophysical data acquisition projects.
- Operate the AUV’s and other geophysical systems during actual data acquisition campaigns at sea.
- Conduct precise measurements and data collections to support marine surveying projects.
- Utilize advanced surveying equipment, ensuring accuracy in underwater topography assessment
- Assist in reviewing and assessing preliminary data onsite and generating daily, weekly, and monthly equipment maintenance reports.
- Managing risk to crew and company equipment.
- Install, test and commission surface and subsurface survey positioning systems and data acquisition sensors.
- Utilized advanced surveying equipment, ensuring accuracy in underwater topography assessments.
- Maintain a safe working environment and following safe working procedures.
Geophysical Surveying Engineering Technician - Mining Vessels Gariep
Debmarine Namibia
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Operate 3 different systems and process instrumentation on the vessel, Mining, treatment plant as well as on electrical generation.
- Carry out weekly planned jobs and attend to emergency breakdowns.
- Install, Calibrate, commission, and maintain process Instrumentation on different process variables on the vessel.
- Operate the different PLC’s, SCADA, VSD’s, DCS, CCTV on vessels.
- Operate the Profibus, Fire detection system, Diamond sorting Machine, Line of sight, Telephone PBAX system, PA system, Radar system, Navigation systems, Mining systems, IT equipment and networks.
- Provide basic level IT support on board the vessel.
- Provide SAP knowledge
- Planning and prioritizing required work in consultation with the Snr Technician.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues, enhancing system reliability.
- Led projects focused on equipment upgrades, driving innovation while minimizing downtime during transitions.
- Contributed to a safer working environment through strict adherence to safety protocols, guidelines, and regulations.
- Analyzed technical data to support engineering decisions, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
- Maintaining software backups of the control system and relevant equipment.
Geophysical Surveying Engineering Technician – Geosurvey Campaigns with the DeBeers SA Geophysical Surveying Team
Debmarine Namibia
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Responsible for the full technical support (installation, commissioning, problem diagnostics, repair) and maintenance of all Geophysical Surveys production equipment.
- Responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of geophysical equipment including the Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV’s) as well as on all associated electronic, electrical and mechanical systems.
- Assist in the mobilization and demobilization of the autonomous vehicles and all geophysical systems and equipment for offshore geophysical data acquisition projects.
- Operate the AUV’s and other geophysical systems during actual data acquisition campaigns at sea.
- Analyses of engineering statistics to improve overall systems reliability for the Geophysical data acquisition team.
- Assist in reviewing and assessing preliminary data onsite and generating daily, weekly, and monthly equipment maintenance reports.
- Managing risk to crew and company equipment.
- Install, test and commission surface and subsurface survey positioning systems and data acquisition sensors.
- Assist with general vessel operations and perform other duties as required.
- Communicate with the Offshore Party Chief regarding all operational and technical issues.
- Responsible for all Fault finding and repair of all surveying equipment’s.
Trainee Technician- Assistant Technician
Debmarine Namibia
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Operate 3 different systems and process instrumentation on the vessel, Mining, treatment plant as well as on electrical generation.
- Carry out weekly planned jobs and attend to emergency breakdowns.
- Install, Calibrate, commission, and maintain process Instrumentation on different process variables on the vessel.
- Operate the different PLC’s, SCADA, VSD’s, DCS, CCTV on vessels.
- Operate the Profibus, Fire detection system, Diamond sorting Machine, Line of sight, Telephone PBAX system, PA system, Radar system, Navigation systems, Mining systems, IT equipment and networks.
- Provide basic level IT support on board the vessel.
- Provide SAP knowledge.
- Draft reports and plan jobs.
Automation Trainee
Namibia Breweries
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Maintenance on I to P controllers for pneumatic regulating valves.
Instrumentation Trainee
Eco Projects at Nampower Van Eck power station
03.2014 - 08.2014
- Installation of process Instruments.
- Wire process instruments and pull in new cables for new instruments.
- Basic welding during installation of instruments.
- Housekeeping.
Instrumentation and Electrical Trainee
Consolidated Engineering Services
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Installation of day light switches.
- Wiring, maintaining Distribution boards.
- Testing Earth leakage.
- Reading Engineering Drawings.
- Maintaining and Installing lights.
- Building and wiring High voltage and low voltage boards.
- Installing DBs.
Education
N6 Engineering Studies -
College of Cape Town
01.2017
N4 Communications Electronics - undefined
College of Cape Town
01.2017
N3 Electrical Engineering – Instrumentation and N3 National Trade Test Instrumentation - undefined
Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT)
01.2016
Grade 12 National Senior Secondary Certificate - undefined
Canisianum RCHS
01.2011
Skills
- Planning and organizing
- Computer literate MS Office, Excel, Word
- Follow Safety rules and procedures Environmental compliance
- Plant Operations Support and Assistance Practice Cost Control
- Strong leader
- Troubleshooting
- Project management
- Quality control
- Deadline management
Certification
- CompTIA A+
- Mitsubishi FX/QA Series PLC Programming
- Basic Hydraulics
- LARS (Launch and Recovery System) crane
- Basic Quality Positioning Services (QPS) Qinsy and Quimera
- PST, PSSR, HUET
- Defensive Driving
- Varispeed Drives
- Industrial data exchange Profibus
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
English
Oshiwambo
Timeline
Geophysical Engineering Surveying Technician
Debmarine Namibia
07.2025 - Current
Geophysical Surveying Engineering Technician - Mining Vessels Gariep
Debmarine Namibia
11.2024 - 06.2025
Geophysical Surveying Engineering Technician – Geosurvey Campaigns with the DeBeers SA Geophysical Surveying Team
Debmarine Namibia
10.2021 - 10.2024
Trainee Technician- Assistant Technician
Debmarine Namibia
02.2019 - 09.2021
Automation Trainee
Namibia Breweries
03.2015 - 02.2016
Instrumentation Trainee
Eco Projects at Nampower Van Eck power station
03.2014 - 08.2014
Instrumentation and Electrical Trainee
Consolidated Engineering Services
03.2013 - 08.2013
N4 Communications Electronics - undefined
College of Cape Town
N3 Electrical Engineering – Instrumentation and N3 National Trade Test Instrumentation - undefined
Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT)
Grade 12 National Senior Secondary Certificate - undefined
Canisianum RCHS
N6 Engineering Studies -
College of Cape Town
References
Mr. Mbongeni Mshengu
Senior Geophysical Surveying Engineering Technician
DeBeers South Africa
Cell: +27834104542
Mbongeni.Mshengu@debeersgroup.com
Lukas, Petrus,
Control and Instrumentation Technician MvGariep,
Lukas.Petrus@debmarine.com,
+264811421919,
Debmarine Namibia
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- ID No: 9260100533
- Nationality: Namibian
- Marital Status: Married
- Driver License: B
- Availability: 1-month Notice
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