Trishen Pillay
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
Multi Skilled technician with transferrable experience in maintaining and repairing a diverse range of industrial, commercial and automotive engineering systems.
Dynamic engineering professional with abundant practical experience working with various industrial systems eg. Automation, motor control, PLC, SCADA and CAN bus. Extensive knowledge stemming from formal education including on the job training from senior engineers. Skilled in the maintenance, installation and serviceability testing of electrical/mechanical systems in diverse industrial sectors. Focused on supporting revenue growth, facilitating improved client satisfaction and achieving cost reductions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HGV Technician
EStar Mercedez-Benz
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Pre-MOT inspection of all trucks and trailers that are assigned.
- Detecting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in engines and parts.
- Dismantling and removing engine assemblies,transmissions, steering mechanisms, repairing and replacing worn and defective parts, re-assembling mechanical components and referring to service manuals as needed.
- Keeping abreast of of updated product knowledge and assisting customers when the supervisor isn't available.
- Brake test done for all vehicles and test recorded.
- Digital job card assigned, write-up done on the software and truck files completed to United Kingdom standards.
- Maintained a clean work environment that promoted safety while enhancing overall productivity.
- Regular use of hand and power tools and lifting of heavy equipment with knowledge of safety regulations.
- Working 12 hour night shifts.
- Working hand in hand with the parts team and liaising with service advisors.
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
Scania
07.2021 - 11.2023
- Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship at Scania, Durban branch in KZN.
- Diagnosing and fault finding with computer-based software or when required manually.
- Repairing or replacing vehicle transmissions, steering mechanisms and differentials, transmission and braking systems.
- Servicing and repairing of diesel engines, hydraulic systems and vehicle electrics.
- Servicing and repairing of gensets on sites with technicians.
- Working off-site at different customer locations.
Trainee GCC Engineer
Golden Glo
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Electrical Maintenance of all electrical work in the plant and designing of new circuits.
- Connecting and installing 3 phase and single-phase motors.
- Working with relays, contactors, overloads and various switchgear equipment, soft starter and transformers including drives, sensors, temperature controllers, motors, timers and relay logic.
- Building and commissioning of low voltage panels.
- Fault finding on various electrical machines eg candle machines.
- Setting up printing equipment.
- Fault finding on different types of PLC eg. Siemens, Allen Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi.
- Ordering and purchasing of electrical equipment, electrical spares and consumables.
- Mechanical Handling of power tools eg. Drill-press, angle grinder and welding machines.
- Commissioning of two filling lines and various fill, form and sealing machines including various downstream equipment.
- Working on various types of pumps eg. centrifugal pumps, double acting pumps and axial pumps.
- Maintaining of cylinder seals, pneumatic air pipes and sealer bars.
- Changing of V-belts, maintaining of chains and sprockets and replacing damaged gaskets.
Electrical Technician
Kelpack Manufacturing
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Attending to all electrical and mechanical breakdowns including vertical and horizontal machines and fault finding.
- Involved in a expansion projects which encompassed running new trials and existing products on new machines.
- Filling in job cards, training and the allocation of work to apprentices.
- Preventative maintenance regarding the upkeep and running of machines, systematic inspection of machines including lubrication, oil changes, inspecting and replacing parts.
- Reading, designing and working on PLC and Pneumatic Systems.
Field Electrician/Sales Technician
Trade Electrical
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Company Overview: Trade Electrical are sub-contractors for Huletts, Siemens, Transnet etc.
- Maintenance and electrical work including liaising with switch gear and manufacturing companies.
- Trade Electrical are sub-contractors for Huletts, Siemens, Transnet etc.
Electrical Technician/ Workshop Supervisor
Sivtek Holdings
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Overseeing all technical work coming into and out of the workshop.
- Designing of LV switchgear panels, cable selections and electrical components such as VFD, MCB, MCCB, ACB, contractors, relays, selector switches, PLC's, number wiring.
- Projects that I've overseen included; OR Tambo Airport, ACSA, Eskom, Transnet.
- Panel building and installing LV panels on-site.
- Attending tender briefing meetings.
Electrician
True Blue Foods
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Maintenance of KFC stores around South Africa.
- Working on new and old installations and fault finding on a daily basis.
- Allocation of job duties to electrical assistants.
- Working closely with store managers to meet demands of electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure optimum productivity.
Sub-Contractor/Call out Electrician
Flange 2000
11.2015 - 04.2016
- Time based experience and worked when called out for a breakdown.
- Repairing heavy duty lathe and flange drilling machines that are used to manufacture flanges.
- Troubleshooting on star delta, forward reverse and direct online circuits.
- Upgrading of new mimic control panels in the plant.
Electrician
D.P.S Electrical
03.2012 - 10.2015
- Designing various control systems e.g. Star delta, auto transformer etc.
- Maintenance of all 3 phase and single-phase systems and new installations.
- Working on relays, contactors, MCB, single phase and 3 phase cables, fault finding etc.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
Education
Trade Occupation-Diesel Mechanic - Comparable UK Qualification: Between Levels 2 and 3 NVQ
Artisan Training Institute
10.2023
NQF Level 5 - Mechanical Engineering
Wallamoy Engineering College
12.2019
PLC’S-Programming and Designing Course -
Umbilo Training Specialists
NQF Level 4 - Mechanical Engineering
Umbilo FET
08.2019
N6 Electrical Engineering -
Damelin College
12.2018
Trade Occupation-Electrician -
Umbilo Trade Centre
03.2016
Electrical Engineering -
Umbilo FET
12.2013
Skills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Analytical skills
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Eye for detail
- Research driven
- Working well under pressure
- Passion for new knowledge
- Automation/Electrification
Certification
- Electric Manual Control for real Industrial Automatic Systems
- Internal Combustion Engine Basics (Mechanical Engineering)
- Diesel Generator
- Control Systems
- Diesel Engine Fundamentals (Mechanical Engineering)
- The Automatic Transmission
- Electricity & electronics-Robotics, learn by building
- Do it yourself-Automotive Electrical Diagnosis
- Garnett Cross Advanced Hydraulics Training
- Fundamentals of Automobile Engineering
- Do it yourself- Automotive Electrical Diagnosis- Intermediate
- Diesel engine Fundamentals Part 2
- From Wire to PLC, A bootcamp in Industrial Automation
- Practical Engine Building
- How to Degree a Cam
- Diesel Tuning Fundamentals
- Motor Sport Wheel Alignment
- CAN Bus Communication Decoded
- PDM Installation & Configuration
Accomplishments
- Involved in the biggest rebuild accident damage project at Scania Durban.
- Starting and completing two project trials in the production line of sugar and honey at Kelpack Manufacturing.
- Involved in the implementation and facilitation of an automated candle plant at Golden Glo.
- Rising Star award at Sivtek.
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
References
- Ms Natasha Clews, Dealer Manager at EStar Mercedes-Benz
- Mr Sumeer Ramiewan, Foreman at Scania
- Mr Gordon Nadesan, Head Engineer at Golden Glo
Hobbies and Interests
- Chess
- Cricket
- Football
- MuayThai (MMA)
Timeline
HGV Technician
EStar Mercedez-Benz
03.2024 - 09.2024
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic
Scania
07.2021 - 11.2023
Trainee GCC Engineer
Golden Glo
01.2021 - 06.2021
Electrical Technician
Kelpack Manufacturing
09.2020 - 12.2020
Field Electrician/Sales Technician
Trade Electrical
01.2020 - 08.2020
Electrical Technician/ Workshop Supervisor
Sivtek Holdings
09.2017 - 09.2019
Electrician
True Blue Foods
05.2016 - 11.2016
Sub-Contractor/Call out Electrician
Flange 2000
11.2015 - 04.2016
Electrician
D.P.S Electrical
03.2012 - 10.2015
Trade Occupation-Diesel Mechanic - Comparable UK Qualification: Between Levels 2 and 3 NVQ
Artisan Training Institute
NQF Level 5 - Mechanical Engineering
Wallamoy Engineering College
PLC’S-Programming and Designing Course -
Umbilo Training Specialists
NQF Level 4 - Mechanical Engineering
Umbilo FET
N6 Electrical Engineering -
Damelin College
Trade Occupation-Electrician -
Umbilo Trade Centre
Electrical Engineering -
Umbilo FET
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