1. March 2016 – Date
Senior Mechanical Technician Sasol : Power Station
I am currently responsible for maintenance of the following equipment:
 Precipitators, Burners
 Ash and Fuel pumps
 Sootblowers
 Steam and PF pipes
 ID, FD and PA Fans
Part of my other daily responsibilities includes:
CURRICULUM VITAE of
Velaphi Daniel
Mabina
PERSONA L INFORMA TIO N
Full Names  Velaphi Daniel Mabina
Contact Number(s) . 073 396 5769 (Mobile) /017 615 2173
E-mail Address  DVMABINA @GMA IL.COM
Identity Number  8403035906088
Nationality
Marital status
Driver’s license
Address
 South African
 Single / Male
 C1 (Code 10) Driver’s License
 29378 Sizwe Street
Vista View
Mamelodi
0122
CA REER OBJECTIV E
As a versatile, innovative and a talented incumbent, I endeavor to be part of the world
class organization which is always for growth and development of its employees and
customers. It is my desire to participate as vibrant Mechanical Technologist and be an
answer to changing environment in business. I aspire to be Mechanical Technologist. I am
immediately available for the suitable position and willing to relocate.
My abilities include: ability to think strategically, execute strategy and plans, practically
develop and apply policies, procedures and business plans, enforce compliance with
relevant legislation, manage projects and programs, work under pressure, independently,
as a team member and team leader, irregular hours, overtime and willingness to travel,
handle confidential information, gather and analyse information, interpret and implement
public sector regulations, appreciate a fast-paced environment, deal with senior
management and other stakeholders at higher levels, deal with complaints and
compliments, meet deadlines, accept responsibility, create solutions, initiate new ideas and
actions and go extra miles. Write a technical report after inspections.
CA REER PROGRESSION

2.  Leak Seal Clamps & Boxes: Maintaining the tracking sheet. Doing the leak seal request forms.
Performing the risk assessment meetings
 Concessions: Maintaining the tracking sheet. Doing the concession when required
 RBI's: Assist with bulk data loading of Mechanical Info. Understand overhead schedule versus
mandate. Support reliability engineer & other disciplines
 Projects: Perform the various tasks for each stage of the project
 PRA's (Pipe Repair Approvals): Load notifications for drawings. Prepare any Pipe repair
approvals. Prepare the MOC for the PRA if required. Attend MOC meeting and present the
MOC. Discuss scope with Engineering contractor and assist with site walks.
 Management of Change (MOC's): This is done for any modifications on the plant.
 Statutory Maintenance: Create Future Look-ahead - 6 months. Continuously observe - Inform
foreman to execute. When Delay is required - Start 55 days in advance with request. Ensure
8 year look-ahead plan is aligned with budget plan
 Maintenance Troubleshooting: If equipment is problematic and foreman cannot resolve.
Support foreman by going to site and check on problem. Study any datasheets or design data
to understand problem. Drive conclusion of requests and problems. Register incident &
perform RCA as required to capture intelligence.
July 2014 – March 2016
Plant Care Engineer Carab Tekniva Group : Kriel
 Carab Tekniva is a consulting Engineering company that is contracted by power stations, oil
refineries and mines.
 I form part of a team of three; I am the engineer and also the team manager. Working in my
team is an Engineering Technician and a Data Technician/Draughtsman.
 Part of my job is asset integrity management.
Key Activities:
 Determine the operability and maintainability of system, and develop the life of plant taking
into account present status of plant.
 Develop and maintain operating technical specifications, specific operating instructions /
operating set points, alarm response procedures and map work flow.
 Responsible for engineering analyses of failure mechanism on boiler pressure parts
component when required.
 Use root cause analysis techniques when required, this includes the contributory and direct
causes to carry investigations of failures in the plant.
 Create plant maintenance philosophies and strategies.
 Co-ordinate outage efforts between the inspection and repair contractor
 Carab Tekniva Group is also responsible for the drawings on the plant and it is my
responsibility to ensure that these drawings are accurate and signed off.
 I am also accountable for the Scope of Work given to repair contractor as well as an
inspection Scope of Work when the Unit is down for unplanned or planned shutdown.

3.  When data is returned after inspection, it is my duty to make necessary recommendations for
reparations.
 Use and fulfill engineering change management principles in SAP to document implemented
plant modifications.
 Approve professional site drawings of all boiler components.
 Boiler tube failure confirmation and shut down recommendations.
 Develop and maintain the framework for verifications and validation of relevant system
modification, system interface requirements, system maintainability.
 Do technical evaluations.
August 2011 – June 2014
Engineering Technician Carab Tekniva Group : Kriel
Key Activities:
 Based at kriel Power Station (Eskom)
 Generate inspection Scope Of Work(S.O.W), boiler inspection diagram, scaffolding drawings,
preliminary repair S.O.W
 Participate as part of the Boiler Tube Failure Reduction team
 Verification of quality of NDT inspections
 Responsible for doing predictions on graphs in conjunction with the site engineer to generate
Material requirement plan(Budget/planned future S.O.W)
 Generate the repair S.O.W. during outages in conjunction with the site engineer.
 Update the repair & inspection philosophies for inspections.
 In depth understanding and enforcement of Health, Safety and Environmental awareness.
 Recommend asset maintenance related enhancements
 Perform Standby duties
 Execute and evaluate the effectiveness of plant modification
April 2008 – August 2011
Candidate: Engineering Technician Department of Public Works: Pretoria
Key Activities:
 Ensure appropriate maintenance and repairs of mechanical installations and components in
State owned facilities to the required standards as guided by the By-Laws and Regulations.
 Plan and execute service contracts for mechanical installations.
 Ensure compliance to the OHSA, Building Regulations and the Electricity and Mechanical
Regulations Act
 Responsible for site inspections and reports on leased and state owned buildings.
 Responsible for compiling the scope of works and preparing specifications, estimates and
quotations according to the National Building Regulations and the OHSA.
 Attend to complaints logged by the Client Departments and inspect the quality of work
rendered by contractors.
 Compile and submit weekly technical reports to the Head: Technical Maintenance.
Qualificat ions/ Educat ion
2001  National Senior Certificate with
Exemption: Gatang Secondary School
[Pretoria: South Africa]

4. 2003  Mathematics and Physical
Science N4 Tshwane North Collage
[Pretoria: South Africa]
2004 – 2009
2009
2011 – 2013
 National Diploma: Mechanical
Engineering
 Experiential Training I
 B-Tech: Mechanical Engineering
 Subjects Passed: Turbo
Machines, Fluid Mechanics,
Automotive Control,
Refrigeration, Strength of
Materials, Stress Analysis &
Engineering Design Project
Tshwane University of Technology
[Pretoria: South Africa]
Tshwane South Collage
[Pretoria: South Africa]
Tshwane University of Technology
[Pretoria: South Africa]
COMPUTER LITERA CY
1 Had appropriate
training only
2 Limited practical
experience
3 Solid practical
experience
4 Well versed,
extensive experience
5 Expert, extensive
experience
 Windows 5
 Internet 5
 E-mail 5
 MS Word 5
 MS Excel 4
 Power Point 5
 SAP 4
REFERENCES
 Mr J Segooa
Area Manager
Cell. 082 479 8651
Sasol

5.  Mr K Motsugi
Project Manager
Cell. 072 372 1188
Carab Tekniva Group
 Mr F Tivane
System Engineer
Cell. 073 306 5830
Phone.017 615 2213
Eskom