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Phenyo Setimela

Palapye

Summary

Experienced Auxiliary Plant Attendant with a strong background in power plant operations, maintenance, and safety protocols. Skilled in monitoring equipment performance, implementing safety procedures, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Seeking to leverage expertise in plant operations to excel in the Coal Plant Operator role.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Auxiliary Plant Attendant

Botswana Power Corporation
02.2014 - Current
  • Reduced equipment downtime significantly by proactively monitoring and assessing auxiliary plant ensuring continuous supply to the boiler and safe operation improving boiler efficiency.
  • Managed fuel oil systems, including storage and transfer.
  • Achieved measurable reductions in flue gas emissions and improved boiler performance through regular tune-ups.
  • Participated in 3 advanced training sessions related to Coal & Ash plant operations, shutdown & maintenance procedures, and safety, improving both personal skillsets and overall plant performance.
  • Reduced incident response time by about 15%, effectively responding to alarms and taking corrective actions quickly to prevent any major operational failures.
  • Coordinated daily work of a team of 3 - 6 General Plant Assistants and casual laborers, ensuring all plant functions were running smoothly and any issues were quickly addressed.

Education

Advanced Diploma - Applied Electrical Engineering

Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)
Francistown
09.2024

Diploma - Business Management

Botswana Open University (BOU)
Palapye
11.2022

Advanced Diploma - Information Technology – (Network Engineering)

Botho University (NIIT)
Francistown
06.2014

Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) -

Shashe River Senior Secondary School
Tonota
11.2009

Skills

  • Skilled in operating auxiliary plant safely
  • Proficient in monitoring mechanical and electrical systems
  • Effective communication for operational continuity
  • Proficient in safety and emergency protocols

Certification

  • BPC Safety Rules /Junior Authorized Person Certificate(6.6Kv)
  • Engineers Registration Board Practicing Certificate (Graduate Technician)
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • SHE Representative Certificate

Timeline

Auxiliary Plant Attendant

Botswana Power Corporation
02.2014 - Current

Advanced Diploma - Applied Electrical Engineering

Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT)

Diploma - Business Management

Botswana Open University (BOU)

Advanced Diploma - Information Technology – (Network Engineering)

Botho University (NIIT)

Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) -

Shashe River Senior Secondary School

References

  • O. Ramarumo, Fuel & Ash Plant Foreman, +267 4943419, +267 77824695, Botswana Power Corporation
  • Mr. V. Moshape Fuel & Ash Plant Foreman Botswana Power Corporation Phone: +267 4943419 / +267 74248669


Phenyo Setimela