Irami Ceinaturaga Suvinabuka
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
Accomplished Line Mechanic with a proven track record at Northpower Co Ltd and Electrical Fiji Limited(formerly known as Fiji Electricity Authority), enhancing safety and efficiency in power line construction and maintenance. Skilled in conductor splicing and switchgear maintenance, coupled with exceptional teamwork and communication abilities, consistently delivered innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Mechanic
Northpower Co Ltd
01.2018 - Current
- Enhanced safety measures by conducting thorough inspections of machinery and promptly addressing any issues detected.
- Assisted in the construction, repair and maintenance of overhead power lines - including 33kV, 11kV line and low voltage lines.
- Safely and confidently worked on on high and low voltage equipment.
- Conducted low voltage cable connection.
- Assisted in the installation of transformers, air break switches, dropout fuses and auto re-closers.
- Working effectively with my team to address emergency breakdowns such as power pole accidence, trees falling on powerline, broken low to high voltage lines, sparking transformers… etc.
- Optic fibre contruction
- Applied strong analytical thinking skills to identify innovative solutions when faced with unique or unprecedented challenges during repair tasks.
- Confidently operate crane operation for installations.
- Elevated work platform operator.
Electrical Lineman
Energy Fiji Limited/Fiji Electricity Authority
02.2007 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Ensured safety clearance and permit to work on high voltage equipment, and ensure all PTW forms are returned to the National Control Centre.
- Line maintenance mostly on 33kV, 11kV, 6.6kV, 415V, 240V overhead lines and distribution transformers.
- Attending to and rectifying fault complaints such as: power outage, fluctuating supply, single phase outage, low/high voltage, low lines, and other complaints like trees touching lines, rotten hardware… etc.
- Attending to emergency breakdown such as: accident poles, trees falling on pole, broken MV or HV lines, sparking transformers... etc.
- Assisting cable jointers in the maintenance and repair of undergrounds cable repairs & maintenance; 240V, 415V. (pad-mounted transformers and switchgear)
- High voltage switchgear repair and maintenance
- Maintenance works on 132kV tower lines.
- Supported my team and company through stand-by duties. (Attended break down calls after hours.)
- Conducted pre-maintenance test and post-maintenance test on distribution transformers, switch gears, padmounts and booster transformers.
- Oversaw and coordinated the install of dropout fuses, isolators, ABS, auto re-closers, mv fuse links, solid links etc.
- Operating crane to plant Pole, Install ABS, Transformer, Auto re-closer etc.
- Kept equipment in optimal condition through preventive maintenance checks, reducing mechanical failures during crucial operations.
- Conducted operation borer for digging holes.
- Safely operated crane on live line works for pole erecting, installing & removing ABS re-closer.
- Worked as an EWP Operator for GNB live line Works.
Apprentice Lineman
Electrical Fiji Limited/Fiji Electricity Authority
03.2003 - 10.2006
- Completed Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 apprentice training.
- Assisted lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Expanded skill set through both written learning and hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
- Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and boom lifts to complete various tasks on the job site.
- Confidently and efficiently worked with team and mentors, through utilising communication skillset.
- Gained proficiency in climbing poles, towers, and structures to perform required tasks at varying heights.
- Improved safety standards on the job site by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
Education
Line Mechanic Certificate
Mitre
2017
Trade Certificate in Electrical Lineman
Fiji Electricity Authority Training Center
Suva, Fiji2007
Skills
- Conductor Splicing
- Overhead Line Construction
- Storm Damage Repair
- Power Line Installation
- Voltage Testing
- Switchgear Maintenance
- Workplace Safety
- Repair expertise
- Technical Proficiency
- Damage Identification
- Teamwork
- Communication
Languages
Fiji
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Line Mechanic
Northpower Co Ltd
01.2018 - Current
Electrical Lineman
Energy Fiji Limited/Fiji Electricity Authority
02.2007 - 10.2017
Apprentice Lineman
Electrical Fiji Limited/Fiji Electricity Authority
03.2003 - 10.2006
Line Mechanic Certificate
Mitre
Trade Certificate in Electrical Lineman
Fiji Electricity Authority Training Center
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