Vuyiseka July
Instrumentation and Control Technician
Cape Town
Summary
Instrument Technician with strong foundation in troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance of instrumentation systems. Collaborated with teams to ensure seamless operations and meeting organisational goals. Known for adaptability, reliability and proactive approach to problem-solving. Skilled in technical diagnostics, process optimisation and safety compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
C&I Technician
Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Troubleshooting and calibration of control instrumentation systems during plant outage.
- Delivered seamless system optimisation ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
- Collaborated effectively with other teams to resolve technical challenges, contributing to the safe and timely completion of critical plant operations.
- Supported project management teams with expert technical advice, contributing to successful project completions.
- Interpreted and utilized wiring diagrams and technical specific instructions to configure instrumentation.
C&I Artisan
KOEBEC Contractor - Koeberg Nuclear Power Station
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Comply with permit to work system
- Perform plant inspections to identify defects
- Conduct fault-finding utilising test equipment diagram and manufacturer's specifications
- Identify faulty instrumentation
- Radiation monitoring system
- I&C activities on the main Turbine.
- Repair, replace, calibrate and test faulty equipment
- Perform administration activities
- Initiate appropriate actions to rectify any unsafe activities or plant conditions
- Assist with plant modifications and commissioning of plant
- Review safe working procedure
- Conduct risk assessment on live plant where load losses and trips can occur and mitigate risks
- Prepare work packages
- Perform QC activities
C&I Learner Apprentice
Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant
02.2020 - 10.2023
- Completion of theoretical and practical modules with a minimum pass requirement of 80%
- (pressure, flow, level and temperature)
- On-job training under the supervision of qualified technicians and artisans
- Schematics Preparation (P&ID, Logic, Flow & Electrical drawings)
- Fulfilled duties as a responsible person, pertaining to plant safety regulations
- PLC programming
- Calibration and faultfinding on instruments
- Optimization of process control loops
- Basic, Intermediate and advanced electronics
- Relay circuitry design
- Pneumatics, Electrical and Hydraulics valves
- Programming & calibration of PH and Conductivity analyzer.
Education
Instrumentation & Control N4 - Industrial Instruments
Northlink College N4
Cape Town 05.2021 - 11 2021
Electrical Engineering N4 - Mathematics, Logic Systems, industrial Electronic, Electro-technics
FalseBay College
Cape Town 05.2018 - 11 2019
Grade 12 - High School -
Cape Academy of Mathematic, Science & Technology
Cape Town 01.2015 - 11 2017
Skills
Troubleshooting
Problem Solving
Computer Literacy-MS Office
Analysis
Awareness & Adherence to safety standards
Nuclear Skill experience
HV/ LV regulations
Communication
Quality control
Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
PLC programming
Additional Information
Simbarashe Nyazamba- Supervisor
+27 81-735-6994
Siyabonga Giyo- Supervisor
+971 50-622-8151
Timeline
C&I Technician
Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
02.2025 - Current
C&I Artisan
KOEBEC Contractor - Koeberg Nuclear Power Station
03.2024 - 07.2024
Instrumentation & Control N4 - Industrial Instruments
Northlink College N4
05.2021 - 11 2021
C&I Learner Apprentice
Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant
02.2020 - 10.2023
Electrical Engineering N4 - Mathematics, Logic Systems, industrial Electronic, Electro-technics
FalseBay College
05.2018 - 11 2019
Grade 12 - High School -
Cape Academy of Mathematic, Science & Technology
01.2015 - 11 2017