Dynamic and results-driven Electrician with extensive experience at AFFCO Wairoa Freezing Works. Proven track record in electrical troubleshooting and installation, enhancing system safety and reducing downtime. Skilled in wiring installation and mentoring apprentices, fostering a collaborative work environment while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician
AFFCO Wairoa Freezing Works
Wairoa, HKB
01.2025 - Current
Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues in industrial machinery.
Reduced downtime by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing industrial electrical systems in a timely manner.
Assisted in the development of detailed equipment maintenance schedules that aligned with production timelines and resource availability.
Maintained a clean and organized work environment by adhering to strict safety guidelines and enforcing proper housekeeping practices.
Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
Plcs trouble shooting and interfacing Siemens,Allan Bradley and Schnieder
Schematic diagrams reading and analysing
Electrical circuits drawing and reading including trouble shooting.
Ac and Dc drives installation and trouble shooting.
Connection and maintenance of electrical motors and accessories.
Temperature controllers and probes installation
Direct on line starters and star delta starters
Sequential starting and interlocking
Electrician
Extrastaff
Auckland, AUK
10.2023 - 01.2025
Repaired and installed new fixtures, wiring, circuits, and motors.
Assisted in training apprentice electricians, sharing knowledge, techniques, and best practices for success in the trade.
Collaborated with other tradespeople to complete complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
Performed troubleshooting to determine issues and appropriate action to complete tasks and provide quality installations.
Conducted comprehensive load calculations to determine appropriate sizing for electrical circuits in residential applications.
Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
Electrician
Lithotech Printing and Office Johannesburg
Johannesburg South Africa
10.2021 - 10.2023
Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
Improved electrical system safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
Motor connections and wiring
Ac and Dc drives eg Danfoss,ABB,Schneider and Siemens
Plc Allan Bradely,Siemens,Schneider
Electrician
Lithotech Manufacturing Pinetown,
Durban South Africa
10.2018 - 10.2021
Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
Cable termination and connection
Maintenance on printing machines eg Graphas,compressors,pumps,uv drying systems
Motors dc and ac including drives
Changing bearings
Preventive maintenance
Planned maintenance
Senior Electrician
AmoPack Can Manufactures
Centurion,Pretoria,South Africa
11.2010 - 09.2017
Upgraded outdated wiring systems to comply with modern safety standards, preventing potential hazards.
Installation of new machines eg the new Crabtree Two Colour printing machine
Panel and distribution boards wiring
Cable running and termination including cable tray erection
Installation of high bay lighting
Planned and preventive maintenance
Planned and preventive maintenance
Training of apprentices and assisting some junior electricians
Worked on presses, syndronic side seam welding machines,flangers and seamers including slitters
Electrician
Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco
Harare,Zimbabwe
01.1996 - 03.2003
Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
Plc Siemens S5
Ac drives eg Torspec
Ovens and temperature controllers
Coal fired boilers,conveyors,pumps,star delta starters and DOL starters
Education
GED -
Harare Institute Of Technology
Skills
Wiring installation
Electrical repairs
Electrical installation
Electrical troubleshooting
Accomplishments
Im proud to have been part of the electrical team that worked on the new threshing tobacco line in the year 1997 at the Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco
I installed the the two colour printing machine at AmoPack Can Manufacturing Company
Worked at one of the biggest projects in recent years in New Zealand the City Rail Link as an installation electrician.
Maintenance/Repair - Repaired AC/DC circuits and multiple volt type 3-phase circuits.
Installation - Created documentation for installation process which increased staff efficiency 23%.
Managed a team of five to ten electricians.
Inspection - Inspected electrical systems, equipment and fixtures to identify safety hazards for replacement or repair.
Collaborated with team of ten in the development of Zimbabwe leaf tobacco
CRL New Zealand Auckland.
Managed a team of 5-10 electricians.
Certification
Class One Journeyman Electrician [Zimbabwe]
Fully Licensed Electrician [New Zealand]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Interests
Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
Participating in cultural exchange programs and homestays
Electrician at Ibew Local 697, International Brotherhood Of Electrical WorkersElectrician at Ibew Local 697, International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers