Vusibandla Makaula
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Dear Sir/Madam
I do hereby forward my application for the above-mentioned post. I am an experienced Utilities and Packaging Machine Technician | Registered Installation Electrician | Authorized Refrigeration Gas Practitioner | Qualified Millwright (Red Seal), currently working as a Utilities Technician at Haleon in Epping Industria1. I hold a National Diploma in Mechanical engineering from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and National N Diploma in Electrical engineering from the South West Gauteng College.
With over 11 years of experience in the FMCG and pharmaceutical sectors, coupled with 7 years as a Structural Steel Detailer, I offer a unique blend of technical expertise and practical problem-solving skills.
Throughout my career, I have cultivated a robust foundation in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various systems, including various Packaging Machines, Air Handling Units (AHUs), Gas, Coal and Paraffin boilers, air compressors, and effluent treatment plants. My responsibilities encompass the operational testing of freezer suction valves, defrost control across valve stations, and ammonia refrigeration system management. I ensure safety and legal compliance across the plant while servicing valves, pumps, heat exchangers, condensers, CO2 generation plants, Reverse Osmosis plants and other critical components.
My experience spans a diverse range of equipment, including anhydrous ammonia vapor compression ice-dam plants, Freon chiller systems, low-pressure air compressors, coal-fired packaged boilers, steam distribution systems, cooking pots, fermentation tanks, and pasteurization processes. I have also managed the operation of Krones and Sidel filling machines, pace unscramblers, KHS tertiary machines, Tunnel, Flash, Plate and Tube pasteurizers, and various process plants, including chilled water and steam generation systems, compressed air plants, effluent treatment plants, and water purification facilities.
My background in structural steel detailing has sharpened my analytical and organizational skills, enabling me to address challenges with a systematic approach. I pride myself on strong interpersonal and communication skills that promote teamwork and accountability. I thrive in high-pressure environments, excelling in the planning and execution of complex projects while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
I am proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), AutoCAD, SAP, Pragma, Infor, Unigraphics LT, and StruCad 3D, allowing me to analyse data and propose effective solutions.
For more information about myself please do find attached my CV.
Your consideration of my application will be greatly appreciated.
Yours faithfully
Vusibandla Makaula (Mr.)
Cell: 0658908901 / 0793713365
Email: makaula.vusie@gmail.com