PATRICK MOHAULA

24 Turfontein Close, Ascot Park, Beacon Bay, East London, 5205

Phone: 079 931 5300/ 067 719 6348 Email: patrick.mohaula@gmail.com

Objective

I am an ambitious and motivated person willing to work in any challenging environment where I can use
my skills to full potential.

Experience

Mercedes Benz SA| Millwright Apprentice 2004-2007

 Basic Electrical training
 Milling and Lathe Operations
 Welding (Mig, arc & gas)
 PLC training (Siemens S5 & S7)
 Basic Hydraulics and Pneumatic operations
 Mechanical training

Mercedes Benz| Mechatronics Technician 2007-2009

 PLC and Kuka Robot Programming and maintenance
 Electrical equipment installations and maintenance
 Planned maintenance
 Quality management
 Mechanical equipment installation and maintenance
 Attending to callout and breakdowns (mech &Elect)
 Reducing production downtime
 Pump maintenance repairs, maintenance & installation
 CNC, Milling machine and Lathe machine operations
 General engineering modifications (Skids, Door hanger)
 Attending to all Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electro-hydraulic &Electro-Pneumatic breakdown and
faults.
 Adherence and implementation of OHS
 Maintenance and servicing of cooling towers

Amatola Water Board| Millwright artisan 2009-2010

 Electrical equipment installations and maintenance
 Planned maintenance and preventative maintenance
 Mechanical equipment installation and maintenance
 Attending to callout and breakdowns (mech &Elect)
 Maintenance of Water & Waste Water infrastructure (Mech &Elect)
 Electrical Panel installation & wiring
  Pump installations, repairs and maintain (submersible, Multistage, borehole and chemical dosing
pumps)
 Transformer maintenance, installation and repairs
 Diesel generator installation and Lister engines repairs, maintenance and installation
 Refurbishment, installation and repair of water filtration system (Pressure sand filters and slow
sand filters)
 Maintenance, repairs and installation of gearboxes
 Installation and maintenance of compressors
 Maintenance and installations of Waste water Aerators
 Maintenance of Scada and telemetry systems
 Ensure that all Water and Waste Water pumps station are performing to capacity
 Management of Mechanical & Electrical infrastructure for all Amatola Water treatment plants
(Pumps, Valves, PRV’s, Electrical panels and substations)
Amatola Water Board| Maintenance Foreman 2011-2019
 Project Management (Plant refurbishments and upgrades)
 Development of Capex and Opex budgets for the department
 Human resources management (leave, absent staff turnover)
 Performance management, coaching and monitoring
 Liase with SCM for the procurement of critical spares and the Development of procurement plan
 Develop the procurement plan for the department
 Inventory management and control
 Company fleet management and control (Company vehicle usage)
 Identify subordinate training needs to address the skills gap
 Enforcing Planned maintenance programmes including Power Transformer annual service
 Ensuring that annual pump efficiency testing is adhered to
 Management of Mechanical & Electrical infrastructure for all Amatola Water treatment plants
(Pumps, Valves, PRV’s, Electrical panels and substations)
 Responsible the upgrade of the switch gear at all Plants
 Assist with Project costing & Implementing Operations projects
 Daily operations of the Engineering Workshop
 Enforcing all statutory requirements
 HSE, Quality & Risk Management
 Monitor service providers’ (contractors) performance and effect corrective action
 Ensure compliance and adherence to HR policies

Valotone 94 CC| Operations Manager 2019-date

 Design performance management and 360-degree feedback process to enhance team culture
and productivity
 Analyze business intelligence data to identify resourcing priorities and sales opportunities
 Developed service-oriented culture and commitment to excellence amongst staff and contractors
 Manage the day-to-day responsibility of all operational aspects of the business
 Monitoring of supplier performance alongside contract deliverables to ensure value for money.
 Planning, Managing and implementing work schedules to meet deadlines, driving accountability
and improving efficiency
 Ensuring staff compliance with health and safety policies, dealing with incidents when necessary
 Plan and review targets and resourcing to drive profits
 Establishing KPI framework and tracking dashboard to monitor production in real-time
 Support colleagues by offering assistance and training when required and consistently updated
own technical knowledge
 Implement the strategy, policy and working practice defined by the company.
Education

Mariazell High School| Matric 1999

Buffalo City College| N6 Mechanical Engineering 2000-2002

Nelson Mandela University| Management Development Programme 2016-2017

Mancosa Business School| Bachelor of Business Administration 2019-2021

Mancosa Business School| Post graduate Diploma in Project Management in progress

Certificates

Millwright trade test certificate

Fundamental Project Management Programme

HIRA 8.2 (d) & GMR 2 (7) (a)

General Machinery Regulations 2.1 & 2.7 (a) 16.1 & 16.2

Computer and Software skills

MS word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project & AutoCAD

Skills & abilities

 Management
 Problem solving
 Strong communication
 Leadership
 Mentoring and Coaching
 Team player

References

Mr. Victor Madikiza | Amatola Water Board | 083 650 9725

Mr. Mthokozisi Nyawose| WSSA | 081 010 6705