Hombakazi L.

Experience

• Engineering Draftsperson PIVOTAL ENGINEERING · Full-time Sep 2024 – Present 1 yrs 11 mos Murarrie, QLD, Australia Generate and refine detailed technical drawings and plans for electrical engineering projects utilizing AutoCAD 2D, encompassing single line diagrams, schematic diagrams, power and lighting layouts, termination drawings, and panel designs.
  Translate conceptual designs into precise technical drawings that adhere to project specifications. Collaborate effectively with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop and enhance project designs. Incorporate feedback from engineers and project managers to implement necessary revisions on drawings.
  Contribute to initiatives aimed at boosting team morale.
  Undertake directed training to cultivate and maintain technical proficiencies. Participate in informal and formal design reviews, offering support to colleagues during the review process.
  Provide constructive feedback to senior management regarding the implementation of improvements to working conditions and standards.
• Engineering Draftsperson POWERGRID SOLUTIONS · Full-time Jul 2023 – Sep 2024 1 yrs 2 mos Eight Mile Plains, QLD, Australia Executed electrical, civil, and structural drafting for large-scale PV, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), and interconnection substations. Produced general arrangement, single line diagrams, schematics, managed document controls, and generated as-built drawings. Assisted in business development initiatives focused on electrical, civil, and structural infrastructure for utilities and industrial clients. Ensured timely completion and verification of designs for existing projects. Managed designs within allocated project budgets. Adhered strictly to the Company Quality Management System, guaranteeing project completion to required quality standards. Prepared clear and concise drawings in alignment with good engineering practices. Controlled the flow of information and documentation between the company, clients, suppliers, and other relevant third parties. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of key Australian and international standards, regulations, and guidance relevant to the electrical engineering
  and controls equipment industry. Administered and maintained an accurate filing system for project design documentation and drawings. Managed and updated the design office's technical library. Fulfilled additional tasks as assigned by the Senior Electrical Engineer or direct manager. Liaised effectively with contractors and other consultants
• Civil Engineering Draftsman SALINI AUSTRALIA · Full-time Nov 2022 – May 2023 6 mos Cooma, NSW, Australia Generated and issued construction drawings (shop drawings) using appropriate methods and procedures, based on original final designs. Calculated structural/civil quantities, verified and adjusted bar lists, and provided on-site construction guidance to ensure adherence to plans. Archived project drawings, including final designs, shop drawings, and as built documentation.
  Collaborated and liaised with site crews, engineers, the technical manager, and subcontractors to uphold health, safety, and project specifications. Monitored on-site construction activities in relation to issued drawings. Aligned work practices with Snowy Hydro's values: Safety, Decency, Teamwork, Agility, Courage, and Ownership. Liaised with the Contractor and other consultants
• Senior Electrical Draughtsman ESKOM HOLDINGS · Full-time Jul 2019 – Sep 2020 1 yrs 2 mos eMalahleni, MP, South Africa Produced electrical technical drawings and other graphical information for transmission and distribution substation designs.
  Facilitated work planning by coaching newly appointed staff and trainees. Managed administrative duties within the technical office, including document control and Occupational Health and Safety files. Utilised Bentley's MicroStation and ProjectWise for drafting and project management.
• Electrical Drafter ESKOM HOLDINGS · Full-time Jul 2012 – Jun 2019 6 yrs 11 mos Johannesburg, GP, South Africa Ensured all drafting activities complied with relevant standards and procedures. Prepared substation drawings from guidelines and conceptual designs. Completed drafting tasks within contracted target dates. Maintained the electronic document management system daily through system backups and monitoring of information/plan storage on the LAN.
  Verified synchronisation of CAD drawing numbers with the central record system. Managed bookkeeping of all drafting activities. Registered new, revised, and as-built drawings, along with all relevant documents, using ProjectWise.
  Kept abreast of emerging drafting technologies, including hardware and software advancements. Studied and remained updated on the latest developments in electrical, civil,
  and structural techniques, providing on-the-job training for new
  draughtsmen and trainees. Employed MicroStation for drafting electrical substations and control plants
• Structural Detailer COOPERATE MURANTI CEMENTISTI, MAVUNDLA & IMPREGILO S.P.A. · Full-time Jul 2010 – Dec 2011 1 yrs 5 mos uMnambithi, KZN, South Africa Detailed reinforcement for concrete structures including tunnels, machine halls, penstocks, and channels, preparing bending schedules for a hydropower station utilising pump/turbines.
  Produced working engineering construction drawings.
  Captured survey data from surveyors to prepare progress reports. Generated concrete, mechanical, and as-built drawings.
  Drafted and recorded progress report charts.
• Draughting Technician / Structural Detailer FELLOWS CONSULTING ENGINEERS · Full-time Feb 2009 – Jun 2010 1 yrs 4 mos Sandton, GP, South Africa Detailed reinforcement for various structures such as columns, beams, slabs, and foundations, and prepared bending schedules using AutoCAD. Chaired technical and site meetings.
  Drafted and analysed concrete layouts
• Technical Assistant KV3 ENGINEERS · Full-time Jan 2004 – Dec 2008 4 yrs 11 mos Vryheid, KZN, South Africa Conducted site investigations for rudimentary water projects in rural areas. Prepared clear water and sewer reticulation drawings using Caddie Version 9. Chaired site and technical meetings for projects. Measured work completed on-site by contractors and reconciled it with the monthly payment certificates.
  Prepared payment certificates, progress reports, and close-out reports for Municipal Infrastructural Grant and IDT projects.
  Monitored contracts between clients and contractors.
• Student Technician CIVIL AND STRUCTURES ENGINEERS · Full-time Jan 2003 – Dec 2003 11 mos Komani, EC, South Africa Undertook site investigations for bulk water projects in rural areas. Produced water reticulation drawings using MCad.
  Attended site and technical meetings for water projects.
  Measured work completed on-site by contractors and reconciled it with the monthly payment certificates.
• In-service Trainee MMP INTSIKA YETHU MUNICIPALITY · Internship Jul 2001 – Dec 2002 1 yrs 5 mos Cofimvaba, EC, South Africa Served as a liaison between service providers and the municipality. Updated the Integrated Development Plan for the municipality based on community needs.
  Executed site inspections prior to the commencement of any municipal projects. Represented the client by attending site and technical meetings.
• In-service Trainee NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY · Internship Jan 2001 – Jun 2001 5 mos Gqeberha, EC, South Africa Performed laboratory tests, including CBR (California Bearing Ratio), plasticity tests, and grading analysis using sieves, within the soil laboratory.