Gerard Botha Email & Phone Number

Malaysia

Responsible for maintenance & safe operation of all ship navigation,, ECR, Power Generators, UPS Systems, HV and LV Reticulation, electrical/electronic and Automation equipment on board SAPURA3000, Deep-water Pipe laying and Heavy Lift construction vessel.Duties include:- Maintenance of ship navigation systems, Dynamic Positioning System-Fault finding on Siemens S7 PLC system and software manipulation.-Siemens DC Frequency Inverters/Drives up to 630kW-Maintenance/repairs of Huisman 3000T crane, 40T Pedestal cranes, 360T A&R Winch, 80mT Pipe Tensioners, Deck Winches, 30T AHC Winch -Repair and Maintain Welding machines, Clearcom system and all Deck equipment.-Maintenance and updating of SCADA-Maintenance and repairs of CCTV System-Maintenance and repairs to airconditioner units and ice machines.-Implementation and execution of preventive maintenance programs by using Maximo system.-Failure reporting and history logging through Maximo system.-Sourcing and ordering of spares needed for maintaining equipment.-Supervision of electrical- and mechanical technicians on shift basis.-Ensure that all electrical drawings are updated on regular basis.-General document controlling.

Malaysia

Responsible for maintenance & safe operation of all electrical/electronic and Automation equipment on board SAPURA3000, Deep-water Pipe laying and Heavy Lift construction vessel.Duties include:-Fault finding on Siemens S7 PLC system and software manipulation.-Siemens DC Frequency Inverters/Drives up to 630kW-Maintenance/repairs of Huisman 3000T crane, 40T Pedestal cranes, 360T A&R Winch, 80mT Pipe Tensioners, Deck Winches, 30T AHC Winch -Repair and Maintain Welding machines, Clearcom system and all Deck equipment.-Maintenance and updating of SCADA-Maintenance and repairs of CCTV System-Maintenance and repairs to airconditioner units and ice machines.-Implementation and execution of preventive maintenance programs by using Maximo @ TMM system.-Failure reporting and history logging through Maximo @ TMM system.-Sourcing and ordering of spares needed for maintaining equipment.-Supervision of electrical- and mechanical technicians on shift basis.-Ensure that all electrical drawings are updated on regular basis.-General document controlling.

Brazil

Responsible for safe and efficient functioning of all aspects of the electrical installation, including electrical switching operations (11KV), power generation and Safety shutdown systems.Regular routine inspections of the entire FPSO installation and proactive in maintaining high standards.Ensure that electrical emergency systems are tested frequently and that they are instantly available when required.Carry out planned maintenance when due and ensure that all records are kept up to date in accordance with maintenance procedure.Be aware of roles and responsibilities with regard to emergency response.Maintain Hypo chlorinators, reverse osmosis plants and fresh water makers. Test and maintain programmable and electro-mechanical protection relays. Maintain and repair cathodic protection systems

South Sudan

Responsible for Electrical (HV&LV) and Instrumentation maintenance, HV reticulation, 28Mw capacity diesel/crude power plant and Central field processing plants

Durban, South Africa

Responsible for maintenance and installation of all Explosion Proof "Ex" rated equipment in hazardous areas. Appointed as Responsible person with regard to legal aspects pertaining to NOSA and ISO standards. (Oil and gas)

Angola

Responsible for the safe installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in all zone areas and "on the job" training of local staff. (Portuguese speaking). Power Plant, generator maintenance.

Mosselbay South Africa

Contracted to Barron Engineering offshore Mosselbay South Africa.Installation of electrical/instrumentation equipment for Schlumberger operated FPSO, new riser platform, control room hydraulic unit and tutu and chemical skids.Installation of electrical/instrumentation equipment for R02 module Mossgas SA new satellite fields, including Power Plant and generators.

Durban, South Africa

Responsible for-Maintenance and safe operation of the "Ship to Shore" cranes.-General Electrical maintenance of office buildings-6.6kV-33kV Substation maintenance, Switching, HV cable jointing & cable terminations-HV Cable fault tracing and repairs-Construction and commisioning of new HV substations-Maintenance, testing and repairs of HV switchgear, transformers and protection devices