John Kandralides
Wellington
Summary
Professional leader prepared for this role. Proven ability to guide teams towards achieving objectives and enhancing productivity. Reliable and adaptable, fosters collaborative environment. Known for strategic planning and conflict resolution.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
The Team Leader - Pedestrian Network Maintenance
Wellington City Council
01.2023 - Current
- Managing a team of project engineers responsible for the Council's footpaths, kerbs and channels, street lighting assets, street furniture and street signs and markings.
- Developing strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders that will determine the means by which the council's road maintenance and renewals programmes for the pedestrian network will be delivered.
- Providing ongoing advice and technical assistance to the road maintenance and renewal contract manager and the vehicle network maintenance team.
- The team Leader - pedestrian network maintenance will work closely with other members of the transport assist team and other stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of council projects and maintenance programmes.
- The ability to maintain strong relationships with operational teams.
- Willing to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
- Capable of managing tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
Street light project engineer
Wellington City Council
01.2023 - Current
- Daily street light faults.
- Clear communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
- Monitoring contractors' daily performance.
- Arranging performance meetings monthly with external providers.
- Project management of spigot roll removal programme.
- New connections for streetlights.
- Assessing Infill lighting requirements.
- Liaising with internal Wellington Council Encroachments team.
- Respond daily to Customer service enquiries.
- Engaging with various suppliers.
Day time Fault man
Northpower
01.2022 - 12.2022
- New connections - streetlight/pillars/tuds.
- Strong understanding of HV systems, networks, switchyards and substations.
- Living and testing of all new connections to relevant standards.
- Experience with routine predictive and breakdown maintenance of electrical systems and components.
- Day time power faults on the Wellington network.
- Deep knowledge of and commitment to electrical safety standards and procedures.
- Clear communication and collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
Electrician
HTS
06.2018 - 12.2021
- Install new traffic signals and controller cabinets.
- Rewire existing intersections.
- Maintain current traffic signals in Wellington.
- Attend to break downs and repairs as required.
- Install ducting and joining of 36 core traffic signal cables.
- Fault finding on live traffic systems.
- Standby and night shift for break downs.
- Install barrier gates and repair faulty gates.
- Install digital media displays.
- Maintain RTI bus displays.
- Preventive maintenance on all traffic lights and bus information systems.
Electrician/Owner
Sub-Zero Electrical
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Sub Zero was an electrical company based in Johannesburg and we had decades of experience in all things electrical.
- Provided electrical services in the commercial, mining and residential markets.
- Expertise required for low and medium voltage installations, maintenance and fault finding.
- Provided a professional service to clients in the Johannesburg region.
- Companies I provided electrical services to include the following: Sterkinkor, RDS Radiology, Netcare Hospitals and Bruma Life Style Center (shopping Center).
- Sub Zero was an electrical company based in Johannesburg and we had decades of experience in all things electrical.
Production superintendent
Scaw Metals
08.2003 - 05.2012
- Company Overview: Scaw's Wire Rod Products Division (formerly known as Haggie Rand) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialised steel ropes, wire, strand and chains for mining, construction, offshore and industrial applications.
- Wire Rod Products comprised on three key divisions: Steel Wire Rope, Chain Products and Wire & Strand.
- Haggie Steel Wire Rope (SWR) is a recognised leading manufacturer of specialised steel wire ropes sold under the haggie brand.
- Haggie has an established track record of engineering excellence and has supplied the South African mining industry since 1921.
- SWR manufactures an extensive range of wire ropes to be used in attractive end-markets such as mining (shaft and surface) and offshore oil and gas.
- It also supplies general purpose wire ropes for use in the fishing.
- Scaw's Wire Rod Products Division (formerly known as Haggie Rand) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialised steel ropes, wire, strand and chains for mining, construction, offshore and industrial applications.
Education
Project Management Fundamentals -
01.2023
Electrical Inspector -
01.2023
Linesmen level 1 training -
01.2022
NZ electrical Regulations -
01.2018
Level 3 electrical Practical Assessments -
01.2018
Skills
- High Voltage
- Equipment Maintenance
- Installation and Replacement
- Fault Diagnosis
- Safety Compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
- Team supervision
- People management
- Documentation and reporting
- Performance improvement
- Work planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Goal setting
- Overseeing daily activities
- Quality improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Mentoring
- Leading team meetings
- Safety
- Relationship building
- Safety processes and procedures
- Staff education and training
- Process improvement
- Team building
- Complaint resolution
Timeline
The Team Leader - Pedestrian Network Maintenance
Wellington City Council
01.2023 - Current
Street light project engineer
Wellington City Council
01.2023 - Current
Day time Fault man
Northpower
01.2022 - 12.2022
Electrician
HTS
06.2018 - 12.2021
Electrician/Owner
Sub-Zero Electrical
06.2012 - 06.2014
Production superintendent
Scaw Metals
08.2003 - 05.2012
Electrical Inspector -
Linesmen level 1 training -
NZ electrical Regulations -
Level 3 electrical Practical Assessments -
Project Management Fundamentals -
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