Orapeleng Manyako

Artisan Electrician
Rustenburg, ZA.

About

Highly accomplished Artisan Electrician with 9+ years of extensive experience in complex industrial and mining environments, specializing in electrical systems, PLC integration, and high-voltage operations. Proven ability to lead critical installations, conduct comprehensive maintenance, and troubleshoot advanced systems, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Drives operational efficiency and upholds stringent safety standards, contributing to seamless plant operations and infrastructure reliability.

Work

Murray & Roberts Cementation
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Artisan Electrician

Musina, Limpopo, South Africa

Summary

Led comprehensive electrical installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting for critical mining infrastructure at Venetia Mine, ensuring safety and operational integrity.

Highlights

Led the successful installation and commissioning of critical mine infrastructure, including ventilation and water systems, substations, conveyor belts, and complex PLC systems, ensuring seamless operational integration.

Managed comprehensive electrical maintenance and troubleshooting for diverse industrial equipment, significantly enhancing system reliability and minimizing downtime.

Ensured 100% adherence to rigorous safety compliance protocols and conducted meticulous equipment testing, mitigating risks and contributing to a zero-incident safety record.

Sibanye Stillwater
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Artisan Electrician

Rustenburg, North West, South Africa

Summary

Executed electrical maintenance, construction, and system optimization for platinum mine operations, enhancing equipment performance and reliability.

Highlights

Executed extensive electrical maintenance and construction projects, including specialized trailing cable work and efficient resolution of TMM (Trackless Mobile Machinery) breakdowns, optimizing operational uptime.

Applied in-depth knowledge of VSDs (Variable Speed Drives), Semicode, and SAP systems to enhance the performance and reliability of conveyor belts and substations, improving system efficiency.

Improved documentation accuracy and accessibility for electrical systems, streamlining maintenance processes and facilitating efficient knowledge transfer across teams.

RHIMAK HOLDINGS (operating at LANXESS CHROME MINE)
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Artisan Electrician

Rustenburg, North West, South Africa

Summary

Managed electrical upgrades, modifications, and maintenance, ensuring robust equipment functionality and collaborative problem-solving for chrome mine operations.

Highlights

Spearheaded electrical upgrades and modifications across industrial systems, enhancing equipment efficiency and operational reliability by an estimated 15%.

Conducted rigorous equipment testing and advanced troubleshooting, identifying and resolving complex electrical faults to ensure continuous system functionality.

Collaborated cross-functionally on installations and maintenance projects, implementing new monitoring systems that reduced potential downtime by proactively identifying issues.

Education

ENGINEERING SKILLS TRAINING CENTER
Rustenburg, North West, South Africa

On-the-Job Training

Electrical Trade

Orbit FET Rustenburg
Rustenburg, North West, South Africa

National Certificate N2, N3

Electrical Engineering

Courses

ELECTRICAL TRADE 26D

Makuka Secondary School
South Africa

High School Diploma

Matric

Languages

English
Sepedi
Sotho/Tswana
Zulu

Certificates

Medium Voltage Certificate

Issued By

Sibanye Stillwater

Skills

Technical Expertise

Troubleshooting, Electrical Repairs, Electrical Installations, Blueprints Interpretation, Code Compliance, PLC Systems, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), Semicode, SAP Systems, Equipment Testing, Electrical Maintenance, Construction Work, Trailing Cable Work, TMM Maintenance, Conveyor Belt Systems, Substation Operations, High Voltage Systems, Industrial Systems, Commercial Systems, Residential Systems.

Professional Competencies

Organization, Communication, Adaptability, Management, Initiative, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Safety Compliance, Project Completion, Budget Management, Documentation.