Puleng Machisa

Hv Transmission Lines Manager
Kimberley, ZA

About

Project Management skills, Problem Solving skills, Power System Analysis, Software packages (MicroStation, Microsoft Office, PSSE, DigSilent, Power Office, TIPPS, SAP, Microsoft Project), Communication skills, Analytical skills, Financial skills, Root cause analysis, Leadership skills, Presentation skills and Report Writing skills

Work Experience

Senior Electrical Engineer

Eskom Transmission – North West Grid (Lines and Servitudes)
Aug 2015 - Sep 2016
South Africa

Performed line faults and failure investigations, conducted continuous monitoring of Grid's line performance, evaluated inspection reports and trending.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Eskom Transmission – North West Grid (Performance and Works Planning)
Oct 2016 - Dec 2017
South Africa

Prepared Emergency Preparedness Plans, led outages, supported HV Plant and Lines departments, initiated projects, mentored employees, produced technical reports.

Lines & Servitudes Manager

Eskom Transmission – Northern Cape Grid
Jan 2018 - Present
South Africa

Leading, planning, organizing and controlling department functions, ensuring continuity of supply, managing budgets, maintenance plans, safety standards, and CAPEX/OPEX projects.

Education

B.Eng (Electrical & Electronics)

North West University
Present - 2009

M.Eng (Project Management)

University of Pretoria
Present - 2016

Languages

English - Fluent

Skills

Electrical (power plants)
Projects

Sectors

Energy
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