Uveer Maharaj
@uveermaharaj
I build safer, smarter industrial systems through control engineering, plant data, and applied AI.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I’ve delivered control, safety and applied-AI work across Anglo American, Sasol, NJCSI and Unilever, from plant-floor problem definition through commissioning and post-handover support.
At Anglo American, I led multi-site alarm rationalization using SQL, Python and Power BI, driving Siemens PCS 7 changes that reduced nuisance alarms by 28%. I also built an internal agentic alarm and PSM knowledge assistant using RAG and MCP, with engineers kept in the loop.
I bring 15+ years in PLC, DCS and SIS environments, including functional safety leadership on a R2 billion copper-leach project and a R20m control-system upgrade delivered in-house.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Control Technology Specialist, Process Safety Management
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Led multi-site alarm rationalization, reducing nuisance alarms by 28%, and built an agentic alarm and PSM knowledge assistant using RAG and MCP. Served as Functional Safety Lead on a R2 billion project.
Control Technology Specialist, Projects (Front-End Loading)
Oct 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Front-end engineered automation and applied-AI opportunities within a R200m+ capital portfolio, managed a team of control engineers, and piloted Boston Dynamics Spot with vision for hazardous-area inspection.
Technologist II and Senior Technician, I&CE PLC / RE
Sasol
Jul 2014 - Sep 2021 (7 years 2 months)
Led the U202 Coal Routes control-system upgrade (R20m), reverse-engineering legacy behavior and programming in IEC 61131-3. Built Power BI and SQL monitoring dashboards to reduce equipment downtime.
Automation and Industrial IT Project Engineer
NJCSI
Feb 2012 - Jun 2014 (2 years 4 months)
Delivered turnkey PLC, SCADA/HMI, MIS, and VMware solutions from concept to commissioning for clients including Unilever, Sasol, and ArcelorMittal.
Provided plant instrumentation and control systems support in a global FMCG operation, gaining hands-on floor experience with operations and maintenance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Witwatersrand
Postgraduate Diploma, Software Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Durban University of Technology
BTech, Electronic Engineering
BTech in Electronic Engineering from the Durban University of Technology.
Wharton Online
Certificate, Financial Technology
Fintech: Foundations and Applications of Financial Technology from Wharton Online.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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