Eugene Burger
Blenheim,South Africa
Summary
Dynamic Electrical Technician skilled in Fault Finding, PLC & Robotics programming, installations, adjustments and repairs on variety of electrical equipment. Qualified Millwright from South Africa with over 7 years of experience in the electrical industry. Registered Electrician in New Zealand
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Electrician
Boyd Wilson Electrical
Blenheim, MBH
04.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with engineers and other technicians for the successful completion of various industrial projects.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring, controls and automated systems.
- Panel wiring of new projects aswell as commissioning and testing
- Upgraded outdated wiring systems to enhance performance and reduce potential hazards in the workplace.
- Breakdowns and electrical support on Wineries, Saltworks, and sawmills
- Completion of JSA and Risk assessments before every job
- Advanced and complex electrical fault finding on various industries
Electrical Technician
Nampak Bevcan
Pretoria, South Africa
12.2016 - Current
- Siemens PLC programming, fault finding and upgrades
- Siemens WINCC programming, fault finding and upgrades
- Conduct daily, weekly and monthly Preventative maintenance checks to improve equipment availability
- Ensure all electrical machines & installations work optimally to achieve maximum process efficiency
- Testing of electrical equipment i.e. plc hardware, drives, instrumentation, communication networks etc.
- Improve machine availability by means of establishing and installing of newer technology
- Improve production process and equipment cost saving
- Carry out problem identification and apply problem solving techniques
- Lead electrical upgrades and carry out project until completion and sign off
- Fault finding on all electrical single phase and three phase electrical motors
- Responsible for maintenance and repair of high-speed inspection cameras
- Identify and repair any major electrical breakdown/problem experienced in the plant
- Upgrade, installation and connecting of electrical panels
- Drive and improve asset care on all electrical equipment
Instrumentation Technician
MA Automotives
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2015 - 11.2016
- PLC Programming (Siemens S7)
- Robotics (Kuka, ABB}
- AC/DC/Servo Drives experience
- Industrial communications networks
- Fault finding and Press machinery repair
- Manufacturing processes
- Basic understanding of quality systems
- SCADA/HMI experience (Win CC}
- Root cause analysis tools
Millwright Apprentice
Exxaro
Pretoria West, South Africa
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Wiring electrical panels
- Fault finding on electrical equipment
- Installation of three-phased and single-phased motors
- Disassembled machinery parts and categorized properly before moving to storage.
- Increased longevity of machinery and tools by completed regular sharpening and maintenance.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Read manuals to safely and efficiently assemble equipment
- Troubleshot machinery problems and suggested accurate repairs.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
Education
Registered Electrician - Electrician
EWRB
NZTrade Certificate - Millwright
Sol-tech
Pretoria04-2014
High School Diploma -
High School Gerrit Maritz
Pretoria12-2011
Skills
- Ul>
- Problem Solving
- P>Ability to read and understand electrical drawings
- P>Siemens PLC programming & Fault Finding
- P>Project Management
- P>Communication
- P>Cross train subordinates & give support where and when required
- P>Supervision
- P>Analytical Root cause analysis approach
Accomplishments
- Promoted to Senior Electrical Technician after just 20 months of employment. And became the youngest electrical technician in Nampak Bevcan.
- Bevcan Achieved highest production scores due to good asset management and preventative maintenance in 2018
- Selected for National Rugby team u/18
- Selected for provincial Blue bulls u/18 rugby team
- Was selected for High school pupils council
Timeline
Industrial Electrician
Boyd Wilson Electrical
04.2023 - Current
Electrical Technician
Nampak Bevcan
12.2016 - Current
Instrumentation Technician
MA Automotives
01.2015 - 11.2016
Millwright Apprentice
Exxaro
05.2014 - 12.2014
Registered Electrician - Electrician
EWRB
Trade Certificate - Millwright
Sol-tech
High School Diploma -
High School Gerrit Maritz