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Electrical Manager

Location:
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted:
February 14, 2019

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EXECUTIVE CV OF

ADAM PHIRI

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Full Name: Adam Phiri

Passport Number: BN689698

Nationality: Zimbabwean

Gender: Male

Race: African Black

Residential Address: 10 Lotz Road Pollak Park Springs

Email address: ac8hxp@r.postjobfree.com

Contact Number: +277********/+277********

Licenses and code: Code 10

Language Proficiency: English, Zulu

SUMMARY

With the technical qualifications and a wide range of experience in the Electrical field, I am ready and capable to lead and render technical support in the production processes.

Ienjoy investigative analysis, complex problem solving and implementing solutions on an individual basis and in teams. My enthusiasm, flexibility, sense of accountability and attention to detail enables me to perform well under pressure and fully meet deliverables. This is achieved through logical thinking, establishing and maintaining order when implementing projects. In fulfilling tasks I am conscious of time, quality and cost. As a team player I am open to new ideas and views.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1.SENIOR ELECTRICIAN (2018-10-20 to 2019-01-25) Contract at Coca-cola canners(fmcg)

Roles and Responsibilities

Repair and maintenance of machines used on the bottling line

Line control

2. SENIOR ELECRICIAN (2018-01-02 to 2018-10-10) Contract at Distell (fmcg)

Roles and Responsibilities

Repair and maintenance of machines used on the bottling line

Line control

3.SENIOR SUPERVISOR (2017-04-18 to 2017-10-17) Contract at Naledi Rail Engineering

Roles and Responsibilities

Supervise the repair of locomotives

Ordering of spares for work to be carried out

Liaise with customer on their needs to optimize deliverables

Maintain discipline and SHE in the workshop

4.GROUP LEADER (2016-11-14 to 2017-03-31) Contract at ALSTOM UBUNYE

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsible for all activities in the Paint Shops

Oversee timeous final painting of Prasa Coaches

Oversee timeous final painting of Locomotives

Oversee timeous painting of General Electric project components

Planning and validating all work to be done in the department

Responsible for HSE and discipline in the department

Achievements

Managed to clear the backlog of the work in the shop and accelerated the throughput to be in line with project programs and on time delivery.

5.PRODUCTION MANAGER (2016-08-24 to 2016-11-11) MIZANA ENGINEERING

Roles and Responsibilities

Establishing production lines in the production of HT and LT frames

Set up production line for LED lights for Prasa passenger trains

Responsible for all projects to be undertaken in the workshops

Responsible for HSE and discipline

Responsible for quality and on time delivery of all products on the production lines

6.CONTRACTS MANAGER (2014-09-01 to 2015-11-09) BAKARA ENGINEERING

Achievements

The Company was being sued by suppliers. Managed to clear all the backlog of invoices left by former incumbent of the post and made BAKARA the Company of choice for suppliers of rotating electrical machines to Prasa with a quick turnaround time.

Roles and Responsibilities

Secure and supervise overhaul of rotating machines from Prasa namely Traction motors, Generators and Alternators, Exhausters and Compressors.

Draw up Quotations on the repairs to be carried out and invoice.

Ensure timeous delivery and good workmanship

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (2013-10-01 to 2014-08-31) BAKARA ENGINEERING

Roles and Responsibilities

Supervise the repair and maintenance of Prasa locomotives to required standards.

Ensure that proper spares are use to ensure good workmanship

Maintain records of work carried out.

Responsible for SHE and discipline.

7.SECTION LEADER ELECTRICAL (2010-11-01 to 2013-09-30) COMMUTER TRANSPORT ENGINEERING

Achievements

Introduced team work and multi skilling. This resulted in work progression and continuity. This resulted in more confidence in the team and more work output.

Roles and Responsibilities

HSE control, ensure safe and clean work environment is maintained at all times.

Job allocations and validating worked hours.

Material control, ordering and controlling all material from stores and small parts shop used in the rewire and assembling of motor and trailer coaches.

Refurbishment and testing of different types of pantographs.

Refurbishment and testing of switches, surge arrestors, roof insulators and arc-chutes.

General maintenance of all electrical equipment and power distribution in the plant.

Quality, ensure the standard of workmanship and performance is of high quality in the whole Electrical department.

Identify training needs and skills development. Assist in training.

Industrial relations including discipline and handling of grievances.

Cost control, regulate use of consumables and stick to the budget.

Provide leadership to the whole electrical department.

8.ELECTRICAL FOREMAN (2008-05-18 to 2010-10-31) UCWP Murray & Robberts

Achievements

This was the highlight of my career as I designed the HV layout of the under frame top deck for the 15E locomotive. This design was approved by Transnet and is in use to this day. I also modified locomotive number one as it was the prototype.

Roles and Responsibilities

Job clocking and validating pay times

Material control, Job allocations, manpower planning and forward loading.

HSE and Quality control

Identify training needs and skills development

Recruitment to ensure correct staffing levels

9.PLANT ELECTRICIAN (2007 to2008-05-10) JAPS ENGINEERING

Achievements

Stopped all the outsourcing of repairs to all electrical equipment i.e. welding machines, plant machinery including benders. Resuscitated all unfunctional electrical machines.

Roles and Responsibilities

Wiring of new installations

Servicing Electrical machines i.e. Transformers, welding machines and electric motors

Repair broken down machines and attending to breakdowns in the plant.

Responsible for maintenance of the whole factory

10.DIESEL ELECTRICIAN (1993 to 2007) MOTIVE POWER DEPOT NRZ ZIMBABWE

APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN (1989 to 1992) NRZ ZIMBABWE

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

1.NATIONAL ADVANCED CRAFT COURSE IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS (SAQA NQF 5)

2.NATIONAL CRAFT COURSE IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS (SAQA NQF 4)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

1.“A”LEVEL Cambridge School Certificate 3SUBJECTS

2.“O”LEVEL Cambridge School Certificate 8 SUBJECTS

DEVELOPMENTAL COURSES

Advanced Industrial Electronics

GT26CU-2 General Motors Electrical Certificate

GT26CU-2 General Motors Mechanical Certificate

Effective Industrial Relations in the Workplace

Supervisory Development program (July 2008 to July 2009 NQF4)

Legal liability for Management

HV working

KEY COMPETENCIES

Monitoring performance, identifying system inefficiencies and resolving issues i.e. troubleshooting

Managing asset (specifications, ordering purchases, storage, installation and maintenance of electrical systems)

Quickly attending to faults, accurately and effectively closing out work orders

Adherence to prevailing company policies and industrial standards

Committed to managing risks, reducing costs and flexible to various working schedules

VALUES

Excellence Accountability Honesty Perseverance Positive Attitude Cultural Tolerance

INTERESTS

Chess Soccer Darts

REFERENCES

1.Shadreck Dube (MD projects Naledi Rail)

Phone:+276********

Email

2.Charles Mphuti (Production Manager Alstom Ubunye)

Phone: 081*******

Email



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