Michael Grant Smith has over 24 years of experience as a Chief Electrical Technician at Sasol in South Africa. He has qualifications in Electrical Engineering and safety training. Throughout his career, he has held various roles testing electrical equipment, managing projects, and training junior staff. Currently, he is responsible for managing the cost, quality, resources, communications, risk, contracts, knowledge, and integration of various electrical renewal and capital projects.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
MICHAEL GRANT SMITH
Tel nr : +27 16 960 5463 (Work)
Cell nr : +27 825641771 (Private)
Fax nr : +27 11 522 4574 (Work)
E-mail : michael.smith@sasol.com
michael.smith@telkomsa.net

2. PERSONAL DETAILS
Full Names Michael Smith
ID Number 680919 5039 084
Date of Birth 19 September 1968
Marital Status Married
Drivers license Code 08 – Motor vehicle with a trailer
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification Main Subjects Year
National Diploma in Electrical
Engineering Heavy Current
Port Elizabeth Technikon.
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Electronics
Engineering Mathematics
Electrical Machines
Electric Protection Systems
Engineering Management
1989 – 1991
(3 years)
Sasol internal Electrical trade test Multi Skill training in the fields of
Electrical (Major), Mechanical, Process,
Instrumentation and Welding.
1992 – 1993
(2 years)
Safety Training
ISO 9001:2000; OHSAS 18001
ISO 14001
Sasol Safety system 2000
Mini – Apps Electrical Protection
Course
1 week course 2010
Behaviour Based Safety Committee
member
BBS - 1 week course 2002
Applied Fundamentals of Project
Management
1 week course 2012
WEG/Zest Motor VSD’s, Soft
Starters
Advanced MOC Course
4 Days
2 Days
2015
2015
COMPUTER SKILLS
Computer programs worked on
Windows operating systems, 2000, XP Pro, etc.
MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook
Omicron software, ABB software, Siemens software, Micro Station drawing package

3. CAREER SUMMARY
COMPANY SASOL 1, Sasolburg, South Africa.
DEPARTMENT Energy Generation and Distribution:
Projects
EMPLOYMENT DATE Started on 6 January 1992 to Present
(24 years relevant experience)
POSITION HELD Chief Electrical Technician
Main Responsibilities/Experience
Electrical control Room: 1994 – 1995 (Electrical Network Controller)
 Shift work - 8 hours rotation
 Monitor the operation of five 11kV Generators, including manual synchronizing onto network
(national grid) via a synch scope.
 Monitor CITECT Energy metering management system for the complete factory (approx. 120+
11kV incomers and feeders on the distribution network).
 Set up practical exams for electrical apprentices in their mid and final assessments to complete
their Final Sasol Internal Trade Test.
 Manage the Shutdown switching/isolation sequence to take out a section of the plant and return it
back to service after the work has been completed.
Electrical Metering: 1996 (Technician)
 Check existing metering equipment is functioning correctly and repair where needed.
 Monitor CITECT Energy metering management system for the complete factory (approx. 120 of
11kV incomers and feeders).
 Set exams for electricians in their mid and final assessments.
 Fault finding on electrical circuits, E/I interfacing, ACO boards, etc.
 Having a good working knowledge of wiring and schematic drawings.
 Team player.
Electrical Testing: 1997 – 2003 (Senior Technician)
 Test LV & MV Distribution Transformers.
 Test MV Distribution Reactors.
 Test LV & MV Cables taking into consideration any de-rating factors if applicable after the correct
cable has been identified. Using cable faultfinding equipment like TDR – Time Domain
Reflectometry Scope, Fault point Burn-down units, Thumping (Capacitor discharge) unit used with
or without the Cable scope.
 Fault finding on Power Factor correction equipment.
 Test Feeder, Motor and Generator relays in protection schemes and associated electrical control
equipment like oil-vacuum-water pumps, valves, alarms, indication lights, indication meters.
 Electrical Faultfinding, installation and commissioning of relays and updating of drawings
for LV & MV Protection schemes, Electrical panels and switchgear.
 Develop, write and update Electrical legal task observations and work procedures.
 Safety as well as a BBS Representative.
 After hours stand-by duty.
 Training of junior personnel.
 Using of measuring equipment (Insulation resistance meters(250Vdc to 5kVdc, 11kVac Phasing
sticks, Cable fault locating equipment, analogue and digital multi-meters, Event recorders to
measure motor start-up and trip signals, etc.)
 Project related test work.
 Installation and commissioning of new Protection Relays and updating of red-line drawings.
 Testing of distribution transformers, voltage transformers, current transformers.

4.  Testing of Large Motors.
 Fault-finding on generator excitation and protection.
 Fault-finding on control circuits.
 Fault-finding on Electrical panels, switchgear and protection equipment.
 Testing of feeder and motor protection relays.
 Testing of earthing networks.
 Writing and updating/revising of work procedures.
 Fault-finding and repair of electrical cables.
 Fault-finding on Power Factor correction equipment.
 Commissioning tests on 25MW generators with ABB.
 Do feeder maintenance.
 Control over projects as well as upgrading of old installations.
 Co-coordinating of projects, people and work to be carried out.
 Do investigations on the electrical integrity of a plant and make recommendations for
improvements.
 Training and mentoring of junior personnel.
Electrical Test Projects: 2004 – 2011 (Principal Technician)
 Generate, Interpret and implement new testing procedures.
 New Electrical equipment evaluations for “easy to use”, accuracy speed of operation,
maintainability and trustworthiness.
 Inspect/Maintain plant integrity.
 Investigations after a trip to find the Real cause and implement corrective actions.
 Cable Fault Location; underground and on cable racks. (LV and MV)
 New Electrical equipment evaluations for “easy to use”, accuracy speed of operation,
maintainability and trustworthiness.
 Doing Soil Resistivity Tests and tabulate the results.
 Test Earthing Systems like Earth spikes, earth mats, Safety and Instrumentation earths.
 Draw up a work/testing planning schedule and keep to it.
 Electrical LV & MV Switchgear Protection Testing.
 Commission new Electrical Protection Schemes; like ARC detection, inter-tripping, cable-, motor-,
generator-, transformer-, bus-bar differential schemes.
 Establish, generate and maintain data and records.
 Manage test procedures, communication to clients.
Electrical Renewal and Capital Projects: 2012 – present (Chief Technician)
Project Cost
management
Accountable for project cost management through:
Resource planning – provide input into the identification of required
resources.
Cost estimating and forecasting – accountable for the evaluation of
received quotes and approval for relevant project phase(s)
Cost budgeting – accountable for the development of and approve project
cost control base.
Cost control - manage project budget ,cost changes and cash/cost flow.
Project Quality
management
Ensure project management and quality by:
Standards are adhered to and satisfies requirements.
Quality assurance (QA) – evaluate overall project performance on a regular
basis to ensure project will satisfy the relevant quality standards.
Quality Control Plan (QCP) – develop and monitor quality standards and
identifying ways to eliminate causes of unsatisfactory performance.
Continuous Improvement – Ensure/implement identified quality
improvement best practices and share with peers to develop standard
project QCP documentation.

5. Project Resource
management
Team development – Support the development of individual and group
skills to enhance project performance.
Identify training needs and add value by personally getting involved with on
the job training as needed.
Manage the dynamics and cultural diversity of project teams.
Create a high performance work climate in the project environment.
Monitor & optimise performance of team members and resources.
Project
communications
management
Accountable and responsible for communication through:
Communication to determine the information and communication needs of
the stakeholders (who, what, when and how) and develop and implement
a system of communication) – set up organogram.
Information distribution – Ensure/provide required information to project
stakeholders in a timely manner.
Performance reporting – Ensure/collect and disseminate project
performance information (project matrix, status reporting, progress
measurement, and forecasting).
Administrative closure – Ensure/generate, gather, and disseminate
information to formalize phase or project completion.
Project finalization – Ensure/compile and solicit acceptance and End-of-Job
documentation (Engineering Management).
Change Management (MOC) - Ensure that the business owner has an
appropriate change management plan in place (people impact).
Project Risk
management
Accountable for the development and implementation of a risk
management plan through:
 Risk monitoring and control – Keep track of identified risks, monitor
residual risks, identify new risks, ensure the execution of risk plans and
evaluate their effect in reducing risks.
Project Contracts
& Procurement
management
 Procurement process – Assist with the procurement process such as
evaluation criteria, bidders list, bid evaluation and clarifications,
auditing, and selection of contractors/suppliers.
 Contract administration - Ensure conformance to requirements of the
contract in terms of change control, performance control, payment,
dispute resolution and close-out.
 Business ethics – Ensure/understand and comply to Corporate ethical
and commercial practices.
Project
Knowledge
Management
 Ensure/obtain and incorporate best practices and ‘lessons learnt’ from
previous related projects per each phase of the project.
 Ensure/conduct post mortem with stakeholders.
 Ensure/facilitate ‘lessons learnt’ session with project team and peers.
Project Integration
Management
Accountable for integration of business, technical, project and
sponsor tracks of BD&I as well as the delivery of contractors and
suppliers as an integrated team by:
 Owner representative – achieve objectives through leveraging
in/external resources.
 Ensure/develop Project Execution Plan (PEP) for current and
subsequent phases of the project in accordance with the Business
Development & Implementation Model (BD&I).
 Overall change control – Ensure/manage, coordinate and communicate
changes across the entire project.
 Stakeholders management through building and maintaining
relationships.


6. Strategic
Alignment
 Ensure compliance to Sasol strategy, philosophy, objectives, policies
and procedures.
During the project execution phase I fulfilled various roles as Factory Representative, Project Manager,
Construction manager, Commissioning Manager, QA/QC officer.
1. Switchgear Roles
SOW Write
Specifications Comply
Design and manufacture Consult (Review)
Factory Acceptance test Witness
Drawings and Manuals Consult (Review)
Installation Witness
Site Acceptance test Witness
Pre-Commission Consult (Review)
Commission Witness
Handover Approval
2 Installation
Cable Routes QA/QC, Consult (Review)
Cable installation design QA/QC, Consult (Review)
SOW & Specifications Consult (Review)
Cable installation QA/QC, Witness
Other Equipment Installation Witness
Handover Accept
3 Commission
Commissioning plan Consult (Review)
Commissioning schedule Consult (Review)
Final Commissioning Witness
4 EOJ DOCUMENTATION
Final documentation Approval
PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
• Keep current with changes and new methods in electrical technology.
• Take actions that are consistent with ethical values.
• Take pride in being trustworthy.
• Eye for technical detail.
• Honest in customer relations.
• Accept responsibility for work assigned and honor commitments, retain
professionalism and objectivity.
• Passionate about Electrical Safety and ways to eliminate accidents and insisting on
following Lock out/tag out procedure having a ZERO tolerance attitude.
• Passionate about Electrical training up to the point where I expect junior people to look
at the big functional picture of the equipment on site and understand the whole task.

7. REFERENCES
Luiz Almeida
Electrical Projects
Sasol, Infrachem, Sasolburg
South Africa
Telephone: +27 16 960 3276
Cell: +27 78 458 3652
Colleague and former line manager for 3 years.
Kobus Pienaar
Electrical Projects
Sasol, Infrachem, Sasolburg
South Africa
Telephone: +2716 920 3216
Cell: +27 83 633 1719
Colleague and Mentor for the past 12 years.