Profile
Certified Journeyman Electrician with five years
of industrial and residential experience. Adept in performing electrical installations, maintenance and
repairs in homes and plant facilities; knowledgeable in all areas of the national electrical code; and excel in analyzing and solving problems with various electrical controls and systems.
Key Skills
Professional Experience
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MIMOSA MINING COMPANY, Zvishavane, Zimbabwe
High Voltage Electrician, 2011 to 2012
Apprentice Electrician, 2007-2011
Performed electrical-related wiring and installation, underground substation construction, high voltage terminations and joints, faulty finding and problem solving, DRILL RIGS maintenance and faulty finding. Key Results:
Served as electrician or apprentice on more than 100 new home construction projects as well as dozens of major commercial projects.
Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and problem resolution.
Gained extensive experience in analyzing and following manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications.
Mastered the use of measuring/testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps.
Consistently commended for team-player mind-set, “doing it right the first time” and working with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
Education & Credentials
Journeyman Electrical License,
Zimbabwean Board Of Apprenticeship and Skilled Manpower Development
2011
Certified 33kV High Voltage Electrician,
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority
2011
College Certificate,
Masvingo Polytechnic College
2008
– Electrical Systems & Controls
– Installations & Maintenance
– Electromechanical Repairs
– Blueprints & Schematics
– Generators & Transformers
– Switches & Circuit Breakers
– Electrical Code
– Safety & QA
– Wiring Diagrams
– Troubleshooting
– Testing Instruments
– Motors & Conduit
Professional Experience
FREDA REBECCA GOLD MINE, BINDURA, ZIMBABWE
Journeyman Shift Electrician, 2012 to Present
Retained by national consulting group to serve as a certified electrician on economic stimulus-related “green” projects. Install new or upgrade existing systems and equipment in the gold milling and processing plant to achieve energy conservation goals and also minimize plant downtime. Key Results:
Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for the processing plant.
Ensuring all Safety Procedures are adhered to before, during and after each task
Responsible for training and upraising of apprentices and attachees
Carrying out Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on machine failure and come up with Action Plans to avoid plant downtimes
Performed general electromechanical repairs on plant equipment, ensuring adherence to code requirements.
Developed expertise in communication systems cabling, circuitry and wiring through various projects and plant upgrading.
Cultivated excellent relationships with clients, resulting in a strong base of referral business.
Able to Work Any Shift