Electrician

Curriculum Vitae

of

Charles Stephen Thomas

*. Address: 724 Pear Street, Toekomsrus, Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa, 1765 2. Contact No: +278********, +277********

3. Email Address: **************@*****.***

4. Skype Name: charles66128

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging role as Electrician in the construction, electrical maintenance and building facilities management sectors locally and internationally.

PROFILE AT A GLANCE

A dynamic, result oriented professional offering 32 years’ experience largely handling electrical works in fault-finding, problem solving, maintenance, service and repairs to electrical equipment, and presently seeking a challenging role as an Electrician in the field of Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Water reticulation, Refrigeration systems, Solar systems, Boilers, Hospitality and Facilities Management at reputed firms.

KEY SKILLS SET

• Excellent track record in efficiently handling fault-finding, problem solving, maintenance, service and repairs to electrical equipment

• Expertise in automation technology and skills in initiating, planning, and implementing process improvement strategies for operational efficiency and cost reduction.

• Demonstrated abilities in effective work planning, budgeting and planning as well as implementing various cost control measures.

• High competency in maintenance and energy management, and well acquainted with ISO 9001:2000 procedures, OHSAS 18001:1999, HSE System, VSD and VFD and PTW system.

• Hard working, reliable, trustworthy, self-motivated team player having capability to work under pressure.

• Adept at recommending / implementing modifications and equipment calibrations to enhance operational efficiencies of the systems.

• Adroit in resolving technical issues through root cause analysis and providing technical support to customers.

• Exceptional operational analysis, strategic/ capacity planning, and decision-making strengths.

• An innovator of profit-enhancing and efficiency measures.

• Possess a value system build on honesty, work integrity, and trustworthiness. CAREER MILESTONES

AFRICAN MARINE SOLUTIONS

Dozer driver on Antarctica from 2023/12/22 to 2024/02/22 REFERENCE: MR. LEIGHTON CONTACT: 071-***-****

JOB PROFILE

AS DOZER DRIVER ON ANTARCTICA WAS DOING LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR DEPT. OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES & THE ENVIRONMENT DRIVING CARGO AND POLAR DIESEL FROM THE SA ARGULHAS II TO SANAE IV BASE. DEPT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

(A DEPT IN RSA GOVERNMENT OPERATING THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ANTARCTIC PROGRAM) BASE ENGINEER (08 APRIL 2021 TO 22 May 2022)

REFERENCE: MR WILLEM BOSHOFF CONTACT: 021-***-**** EMAIL: ********@***********.***.**

JOB PROFILE

AS THE BASE ENGINEER AT MARION ISLAND BASE, I am responsible for 24-hour maintenance and operations of the base, the upkeep of the bulk water plant, HVAC plant, hot water plant, heat-exchanger, fire system, UPS systems and for managing facility maintenance of electronics equipment. supporting the team in handling of breakdowns and carrying out root cause analysis. overseeing spare parts inventory management and ensuring availability of all required spare parts, handled maintenance, fault finding, repairs, inspect and services of standby generators (electrical and mechanical), electrical distribution boards, change-over boards, static and rotary ups systems, earthing and earthing protection systems, PLC, VSD, VFD, FCU, single and three phase motors plus control circuits and control panels as per the specified. KWENA HOLDINGS & AFRICA POWER SOLUTIONS

(WORKING IN GUINEA FOR GAC MINE)

ELECTRICAL FITTER (27 MARCH 2019 TO 21 NOVEMBER 2020) REFERENCE : MR HENRE SMITH CONTACT : +27-64-890-**** EMAIL : *******@************.******

JOB PROFILE

AS AN ELECTRICAL FITTER, supporting the team in handling breakdowns and carrying out root cause analysis, submission of monthly and yearly reports. Overseeing spare parts inventory management and ensuring availability of all required spare parts, handled maintenance, fault finding, repairs, inspect and services of standby generators (electrical and mechanical), electrical distribution boards, change-over boards, static and rotary UPS systems, earthing and earthing protection systems, PLC, single and three phase motors plus control circuits and control panels as per the specified.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM, SOUTH AFRICA

(A DEPT. IN RSA GOVERNMENT OPERATING THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ANTARCTIC PROGRAM) ELECTRICIAN ( 01 SEPT 2016 TO 28 FEB 2018 END OF CONTRACT) REFERENCE: MR WILLEM BOSHOFF CONTACT NO: 021-***-**** EMAIL: ********@***********.***.**

JOB PROFILE

AS AN ELECTRICIAN AND TEAM-LEADER, supporting the team in handling breakdowns and carrying out root cause analysis, submission of monthly and yearly reports. Overseeing spare parts inventory management and ensuring availability of all required spare parts, handled maintenance, fault finding, repairs, inspect and services of standby generators (electrical and mechanical), electrical distribution boards, change-over boards, static and rotary UPS systems, earthing and earthing protection systems, PLC, single and three phase motors plus control circuits and control panels as per the specified. SILVERSTAR CASINO AND ENTERTIANMENT, KRUGERSDORP, SOUTH AFRICA

(A PART OF THE TSOGO SUN GROUP)

ELECTRICIAN AND DEPUTY TEAM LEADER (01 MAY 2016 TO 31AUGUST 2016) REFERENCE: MR FAIZAL ABRAHAMS CONTACT NO: 011-***-**** EMAIL : ******.********@********.***

JOB PROFILE

AS AN ELECTRICIAN, supporting the team in handling breakdowns and carrying out root cause analysis. Overseeing spare parts inventory management and ensuring availability of all required spare parts, handled maintenance, fault finding, repairs, inspect and services of standby generators (electrical and mechanical), electrical distribution boards, change-over boards, static and rotary UPS systems, earthing and earthing protection systems, PLC, VSD, AHU, FCU, single and three phase motors plus control circuits and control panels as per the specified. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND TOURISM, SOUTH AFRICA

(A DEPT IN RSA GOVERNMENT OPERATING THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ANTARCTIC PROGRAM) ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (04 NOV 2013 TO 17 FEB 2015 - END OF CONTRACT) REFERENCE: MR GIDEON VAN ZYL CONTACT NO: +272******** EMAIL: *******@***********.***.**

JOB PROFILE

AS AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER BASE AT SANAE IV BASE ANTARCTICA, responsible for 24 hour maintenance and operations of the base and for managing facility maintenance of electronics equipment. Supporting the team in handling of breakdowns and carrying out root cause analysis. Overseeing spare parts inventory management and ensuring availability of all required spare parts, handled maintenance, fault finding, repairs, inspect and services of standby generators (electrical and mechanical), electrical distribution boards, change-over boards, static and rotary UPS systems, earthing and earthing protection systems, PLC, VSD, FCU, single and three phase motors plus control circuits and control panels as specified. FARNEK AVIREAL SERVICES LLC, DUBAI, UAE

(A part of the Zurich based, Priora Group, an international full service property management company, operating throughout the UAE, as one of the region’s foremost property & facilities management outsourcing companies) ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (July 2012 to November 2012- Resigned)

(Reporting to the Divisional Manager & leading a team of 200 members) REFERENCE: Mr. P Prakash CONTACT NO:+971-*-***-**** / +971-**-***-**** EMAIL: *******.*******@******.***

JOB PROFILE

As Electrical Engineer, responsible for 24 hour maintenance and operations for managing facility maintenance of electronics equipment as per defined

Key Performance Indicators-

• Organizing work force and materials for jobs

• Supporting the team in handling breakdowns and carrying out root cause analysis.

• Arranging and monitoring preventive and breakdown maintenance of equipment & machinery

• Monitoring, analyzing, & improving key maintenance parameters such as maintenance cost, schedule, and compliance.

• Organizing meetings with clients and contractors

• Arranging adequate training as necessary to ensure maintenance technicians are equipped & motivated to accomplish the assigned tasks.

• Overseeing spare parts inventory management and ensuring availability of all required spare parts.

• Adhering to safe work practices while carrying the maintenance jobs. Contributions:

• Made significant contribution in handling breakdown maintenance of various electronics equipment for HVAC, Fire Alarm, and UPS System as part of the maintenance contract.

• Successfully managed the breakthrough modification of existing systems.

• ENSURED ADHERENCE TO COMPANY STANDARDS

TOTAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMPANY, JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA

(The largest facilities management company in South Africa owned by Mvelaphanda Group Holdings, providing integrated facilities management that minimizes costs through forward looking performance based risk & maintenance strategies) Technical Officer (January 1991 to January 2011 - Retrenchment)

(Reporting to Section Manager)

REFERENCE: Mr A Makalela CONTACT NO: +271*-***-**** / +278*-***-**** EMAIL: *********@****.**.**

JOB PROFILE

As Technical Officer, handled maintenance, fault finding, repairs, inspect and services of standby generators (electrical and mechanical), electrical distribution boards, change-over boards, static and rotary UPS systems, earthing and earthing protection systems, PLC, VSD, single and three phase motors plus control circuits and control panels as per the specified. Key Performance Indicators-

• Ensured compliance with the technical specifications.

• Maintained emergency and normal lighting

• Conducted inspection of earthing and lightning protection Contributions:

• Maintained a successful track record of satisfactory work and punctual delivery.

• Effectively handled the maintenance function and ensured that no major breakdowns occurred in facilities.

• Improved methodologies and tools to achieve the highest productivity criteria.

• Introduced best practices in the work and successfully met the stringent quality standards.

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TRAINING HISTORY

• Undergone 8 weeks training for Electrical Trade Test Red Seal section 28, organized by the Services SETA at MCD Training Centre

• Completed training on SANS 10142 wiring code of practice, distribution earthing and surge protection, maintaining of emergency lighting, & testing of earth leakage units, conducted by Power Systems Training

• Attended tertiary qualification course on power generation and reticulation, introduction to standby generator controls & orientation to electrical installations, conducted by Telkom Technical College

• Completed 4 weeks course for Single Phase Test A, at Electrical Contractors’ Association

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

• School: Coronationville High School (1984)

• Grade passed: 10

• Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Geography

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 8th December 1966

Language Proficiency: English & Afrikaans

• Computer Skills: Micro-Soft (Office, Word, Excel, Power-point, Windows Vista/XP, 7/8/10), SAP

• Driving License: Code 08 (Left and Right hand drive)

• Marital Status: Separated

• Dependants: 02

• Nationality: South African

• National Identity No: 661**********

• Passport No: AO2212605

• Valid: 2022/05/02

• Health: Good

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