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Aobakwe Makokwe

@aobakwemakokwe

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Registered Mechatronics Engineer delivering safe, high-impact automation and site leadership in mining operations.

Botswana

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead safely in heavy industrial automation, drive operational efficiency, and keep developing talent—continuing my path toward Engineering Management through continuous learning and real engineering impact.

I am a Registered Mechatronics Engineer with over five years of experience in heavy industrial automation and open-pit mining, with more than 65% of my time in supervisory and technical leadership roles. I lead multidisciplinary teams, streamline processes, and deliver innovative engineering solutions under pressure in resource-intensive environments.

I combine technical excellence in electrical and mechanical systems, automation, and instrumentation with people-focused leadership. I am passionate about developing talent, driving operational efficiency, and advancing toward Engineering Management through continuous learning and transformative impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Site Manager 14(2)

Ontrock Engineering Pty Ltd

Feb 2025 - Dec 2025 (10 months)

Directed and coordinated on-site personnel and activities to support timely, compliant project execution. Oversaw installation, operation, and upkeep of split case centrifugal, end suction, and submersible pumps from OEMs including Cornell, Pioneer, DSB, and Franklin.

Safety Audits Regulatory Documentation Stakeholder Engagement Team Leadership Quality Control Risk Management Pump End Suction Pumps Pumps

Site Supervisor 18(1)

Motswedi Wells Test Pumping Contractors Pty Ltd

May 2022 - Feb 2025 (2 years 9 months)

Supervised electrical and mechanical site activities while enforcing mine policies, SHE systems, and lockout/tagout standards. Supported maintenance planning including generator adherence and supervised work on electrical panels with ABB Variable Frequency Drives.

SHE Systems Enforcement PPE Issuance And Instruction Standalone Generator Maintenance Electrical Troubleshooting Mechanical Works Supervision

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Makoro Brick & Tile Pty Ltd

Aug 2021 - May 2022 (9 months)

Performed electrical maintenance and troubleshooting for industrial equipment and supported safe site operations. Installed and calibrated instrumentation (RTDs/thermocouples) and installed and programmed VFDs and soft starters, while supporting contractors and breakdown response.

Electrical Troubleshooting MV Fuse Link Replacement Night Standby Breakdown Response Resistance Temperature Sensors (RTDs)VFD Soft Starter Installation

Graduate Engineer

Makoro Brick & Tile Pty Ltd

Sep 2019 - Aug 2021 (1 year 11 months)

Maintained and supported industrial control systems, including remote borehole monitoring and control panel maintenance. Programmed and fine-tuned PLCs for machines/plants, conducted electrical fault finding, and contributed to maintenance strategy development.

Remote Borehole System Monitoring Radio Communication Control Panel Maintenance MMC Maintenance Crushing Plant Maintenance Extrusion Plant Maintenance PLC Programming Electrical Troubleshooting Fault Finding Maintenance Program Development Night Standby Breakdown Response

Mechatronics Engineer (Attachment)

Makoro Brick & Tile Pty Ltd

May 2018 - Oct 2018 (5 months)

Installed, programmed, and maintained VFDs and Star-Delta starters as part of industrial commissioning and maintenance support. Built and wired control panels, integrated PLCs for new projects, and carried out sensor installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance planning.

VFD Star Delta Starter Installation Photoelectric Sensor Installation Retro Reflective Sensor Installation Capacitive Sensor Installation Maintenance Planning Mechanical Assembly Using Hand And Power Tools Crushing Line Maintenance Brick Making Line Maintenance Coal Kiln Maintenance Tunnel Kiln Maintenance Minor Electrical Troubleshooting Fault Finding

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ALISON Online Courses

Diploma in First Aid and Safety, First Aid and Safety

Activities and societies: Topics included Basic Life Support and CPR, accidents and hazards, and first aid emergencies.

Completed a Diploma in First Aid and Safety, focused on basic life support and responding to common first aid emergencies.

ALISON Online Courses

ISO 45001: Principles of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems, Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

Activities and societies: Covered Fundamentals and Requirements of OH&S Management Systems, requirements for an OH&S management system, and performance evaluation and improvement.

Completed coursework on ISO 45001 principles for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems. Focused on fundamentals, requirements, and approaches to evaluate and improve OH&S performance.

Botswana International University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering

Activities and societies: Studied Engineering Mathematics, Control Systems, Electrical Systems Analysis, Electrical Circuits Theory, Electrical Machines, Digital Electronics, Sensors & Actuators, and Industrial Process Automation; final year project: Makoro Bricks coal dryer plant optimization.

Earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering, covering electrical systems, control systems, sensors/actuators, and industrial process automation. Completed a final year project on optimizing a coal dryer plant for Makoro Bricks.