Personal Details
Occupation Project Lead Engineer
Age 30
Gender Male
Nationality South African / German
Language Afrikaans, English
Career Objective To gain valuable experience and exposure, while developing a professional career within the field of engineering.
Drivers Licence Motor (B)
Desired job location Willing to re-locate to locally (Gauteng , Western Cape) / Internationally (UK, North America, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand)
Current Employer Rockwell Automation
Availability 1 Month
Profile
I am an enthusiastic professional that enjoys and works well within a team environment, as well as independently. I thrive to accomplish all tasks and challenges with the best of my abilities and am always eager to learn new things in order to get the job done.
Education & Qualifications
JAN 2004- DEC 2007
University of Pretoria
B.Eng in Electronic Engineering
1st Class Pass
Distinctions:
*Electronic Components (2nd year – 2005)
*Digital Systems (2nd year – 2005)
1999-2003
Pretoria Boy High School
Grade 12 (Matric)
Passed with Distinction
Skills
• Rockwell Automation Software: RSLogix 5000
• PLC Programming: Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, Sequential Function Charts, Structured Text
• GEMS (Global Engineering Modularity Standards)
• PlantPax (Process Objects)
• Factory Talk View SE (Ver 6.0, 6.1, 7.0)
• RSLinx Classic / Enterprise and RSNetworx
• CITECT HMI/SCADA Configuration
• CITECT SCADA Networking and Architecture
• S88 Batch Process Control • Visual Basic / C# / C++ for Visual Studio, MS SQL
• CCS C++ Compiler (PIC’s), ATMEL Studio, Lonworks Development Studio, Altera Quartus II
• Matlab
• Orcad 9.0 Capture and PSPICE
• Altium Designer 9
• Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, VISO, Projects)
• People Management
• Project Management aligned with PMBOK
Areas Of Expertise
• Computer hardware installations.
• Computer hardware fault finding.
• Hardware upgrades / system changes.
• Site preparation and commissioning.
• Electronic and Software Design
• Lonworks (Development and Commissioning)
• PLC and SCADA Development
Career History
1. JAN 2015 – PRESENT
Rockwell Automation, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
LEAD ENGINEER
Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Operation Manager
• Lead project team in project execution
• Ensure deliverables are met to Rockwell Automation quality standards
• Align and implement project expectation to business strategic objectives
• All project management duties as per Rockwell Automations project management methodologies
• People management, 7 direct reports
• Manage external work packages and resources
• Involved in management meeting, quality gate reviews and project reviews
2. MAY 2012 – DEC 2015
Rockwell Automation, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa
PROJECT ENGINEER
Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Project Manager / Lead Engineer
• Assist with the design, implementation, testing and customer-site start-up of control systems.
• Software development and implementation (PLC and SCADA).
• Complete plant hardware and software commissioning.
• Compilation of documentation.
• Problem solving.
• Standby and customer support.
• Co-ordinate team efforts to the completion of project milestones
• Resource and task allocations to team members with in a project team
• Interface directly to all project stakeholders
Achievements
• Received 4 Capture the Moment Awards for the successful completion of Anglo Platinum PMR project.
• Selected to represent Rockwell Automation South Africa at the Process Solutions User Group in a technical presentation presented by Anglo Platinum on ISA-88 implementation.
3. APRIL 2008 – APRIL 2012
Sperosens, Centurion
Engineer / Junior Engineer in Training
Responsibilities
• Reporting to the Engineering Manager.
• Hardware and software design
• Product realization from concept to disposal
• Conduct and participate in design reviews
• Production Testing Methods and Training
• Systems Engineer, Systems Support, Fault Finding and In-House system training
• Documentation Pack (Including costing and bill of material)
• Quality Management Drive (ISO 9001)
• Project Management (Introduction to the “10 Step Methodology”)
Achievements
• Received a Diamond Award for Performance Excellence (2010-2011).
4. 2006 – 2007
CSIR, Pretoria
Student Vacation Work
Responsibilities
• Training in Radar and EW Applications
• Communications System Proposal
Project Details
• 4th Year University Project – Design and implementation of a MC-CDMA modem using frequency spreading (only) on an Altera FPGA development board.
– Full Matlab Implementation for expected results.
– Basic VHDL code
• Hardware Design Projects
– IOC IV (Electronic Design, PCB Layout, Packaging, Documentation Pack, Production)
– Industrialized PLC Modem (Hardware modifications to clients requirement)
• Software Development Projects
– Citect Cicode Development
– ActSafe (iButton Firmware, Front End Application, C++.NET)
– IOC IV (Controller Firmware, Neuron C)
– MMA200 (Data Buffer Software Upgrade, IOC Source Code Modifications, Embedded C)
– Front-End Application to assist with system down-time (C#.NET)
– Feeder Breaker (Modifications to existing firmware, Dynamic C)
– SL2010 PSU (ATMEGA168, Display Interface for Amps/V Readings, Embedded C)
– Vehicle Tracking Firmware (RS232-I2C Driver, Embedded C)
• System Support and Responsibility
– Khutala (10 Systems), Syferfontein (5 Systems), Kriel (3 Systems), Sigma (5 Systems)
– Custom Software Implementation, Commissioning and system upgrades
– Engineering support, fault finding and database analysis
– Assisted in system changes and technology upgrades
• Industrial PLC Modems and Couplers
– Managed the procurement of all components in a production work package
– Lead an in-house production team to produce 15 quality modems to be sent to USA
• Sasol Thubelisha:
– Site software and instrumentation commissioning
• Harmony Compressors
– Basic Compressor Control (Centrifugal Compressor) and commissioning
• Sasol Coal Supply
– Existing system upgrade from Mitibushi PLC’s and Citect feasibility study
– IO count, system analysis and proposal
• PMR GEMS standards upgrade project Anglo Platinum
– PLC software development using GEMS Standards.
– SCADA development
– Assisted in process design and identifying batch process sequences as per ISA-88 standard.
– Full commissioning during site shutdown periods and post commissioning support
– Training and software development outsourcing
– Operator training on new upgrades and operations
– Full SDVT/FAT/SAT and commissioning involvement
– Rollout planning and identifying project improvements
– Co-ordinate remote engineering efforts with PLC development
– Quality control
Certification
• Altium Designer Introductory Course
• Citect HMI/SCADA Configuration Course
• Citect SCADA Networking and Architecture Course
• Conduct Outcomes-Based Assessment
• Design of Intrinsically Safe Electronics
• Actel Smart Fusion FPGA Training
• ControlNet and RSNetworks Design and Configuration
Key Strengths
• Fast learner, excited about new technologies and project challenges
• Motivated, positive and enthusiastic about team / project success
• Loyal and motivated to succeed
• Hard working
• Driven for success
Interests & Hobbies
Golf, Running, Mountain Biking, Programming and Technology, Travel
References
Available on request.
