MONIL LAL
Dunedin,New Zealand
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
Delta Utility Service Ltd
04.2023 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Developed detailed reports documenting test results for analysis by engineers.
- Installed software updates on customer machines while providing technical assistance when necessary.
- Operated specialized diagnostic tools used to identify system faults.
- Climbed various heights on multiple structures safely and efficiently to repair equipment.
Electrical Fitter
Delta Utility Service Ltd
07.2020 - 04.2022
- Installed electrical systems, including wiring, circuit boards and equipment.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Repaired or replaced faulty electrical components in accordance with industry standards.
- Performed preventive maintenance on a variety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Diagnosed problems within complex electrical systems using diagnostic tools and instruments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine the layout of an electrical system.
- Assembled, installed and maintained switchboards, control panels and other related equipment.
- Replaced defective parts such as fuses, relays and switches with new ones according to specifications.
- Provided technical support during commissioning activities at customer sites.
- Completed paperwork accurately documenting all repair activities completed.
- Assisted in the training of apprentices in the safe use of tools and techniques required for installation and repair tasks.
- Connected electrical equipment to power supplies.
- Installed electrical equipment such as storage heaters, water heaters, electric signs, switchboards, motors and other electrical equipment.
- Installed insulated cables and connect switches, outlets and other fittings.
- Maintained and adjusted substation equipment, controls and wiring.
- Rebuilt transformers by dismantling, removing and assembling core components.
DISTRIBUTION LINE MECHANIC
DELTA UTILITY SERVICES LTD
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Health and Safety policies, as per the Delta Handbook are followed
- Carry out power pole replacement works on live LV network, HV and Telecom poles (line hardware, transformer, switches, fuses)
- Carry out street light repair, maintenance and installation work
- Carry out LV underground cable jointing works
- Take out work authorities on LV networks
- Carry out polarity test in accordance to standard
- Carry out HV switching (6.6kV & 11kV)
- Installation of Aerial Bundled Conductors
- Test for no voltage with the use of high voltage tester
- Apply portable Earth during Shutdowns
- Carry out faults work
- Sectional switching when the feeder trips
- Terminate LV cables, connect and disconnect LV and MV conductors
- Carry out installation of cross-arms, and other line hardware
- Install and test earthing system for LV and HV network
- Perform other work related duties consistent with the responsibilities assigned to the position.
DISTRIBUTION ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Fiji Electricity Authority
12.2016 - 06.2018
- Installing of poly loggers on overhead lines and substations to monitor voltage and current
- Report writing on results on poly loggers and making recommendations
- Sectional switching when the feeder trips
- HV and LV Cable fault finding using equipment’s such as Power cable Fault Locater (PFL20M1500), Rycom transmitter and Cable locator, Insulation Resistance Megger, Core Identifier, Live phasing test
- Commissioning of Overhead transformers and Padmounts
- Installation of Safelink switchgears
- Preparing workplans for kiosk substation & Powerline maintenance
- Programing of Power Outages for maintenance work
- Carry out First Aid and Pole top rescue when needed
- Take out Permit To Work on high voltage equipment
- Carry out switching on Low and High Voltage equipment
- Work on transformers, switchgear, pillar boxes, underground link boxes
- Work on HV and LV switchgear and transformers in kiosk, underground, pad mount and pole-mounted substations, auto re-closers
- Carry out installation of poles, cross-arms, and other line hardware
- Carry out installation of oil and fuses inside HV switchgear
- Carry out cable fault location
- Test underground earthing to required standards
- Carry out IR tests to determine insulation level and Polarization Index of switchgear, transformers, cables, as well as earth resistance measurements
- Installation of fibre-optic cables
- Installation of Aerial Bundled Conductors
- Carry out Standby Duties as required
- Prepare and submit Monthly and other Reports as required
- Conduct monthly tool and equipment check and maintain records for audit
- Responsible for managing of personnel, Tools & equipment, test equipment and fleet in the Construction Section
- Maintain Health & Safety legislative requirements of both FEA and Government
- Promote safety by assisting in compiling and maintaining work procedures, carry out work in compliance with the safe work procedures and submit Hazard Reports
- Identify and rectify defects on the Distribution network
- Perform other work related duties consistent with the responsibilities assigned to the position.
Line Mechanic
Fiji Electricity Authority
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Carry out First Aid and Pole top rescue when needed
- Take out Permit to work on high voltage equipment, and ensure all PTW forms are returned to the National Control Centre
- Install, commission and maintain HV and LV overhead network including towers, poles, conductors, cross arms, switches, fuses, earth wire, dampers, stays, Transformers, lighting arrestors, LFI's, Insulators, connectors, lugs, jumpers
- Install, commission and maintain switchgears and transformers in kiosk, underground, pad mount, pole-mounted substations and Autoreclosers
- Install, commission and maintain HV and LV cables, pillar boxes, underground link boxes, wall boxes
- Terminate LV cables, connect and disconnect LV and MV conductors
- Carry out switching on Low and High Voltage equipment, switchgears, Auto Recloser, ABS, Isolators Drop out switch, solid mv links, underground link box, fuse link, pole fuse
- Overhead lines repair & maintenance; 240-33,000 volts Lines
- Transformer repair & maintenance; mostly on 11,000/6,600/433/250 volts’ distribution transformers
- High Voltage Switchgear repair and maintenance
- (Oil replacement, bushing replacement, internal mechanism replacement, gasket replacement
- Undergrounds cable repairs & maintenance; 240 & 415 volts; assisting cable jointers
- Attending to and rectifying Fault complaints such as: No power; Fluctuating supply; one phase out; 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
- Construction work that involves any new installation or any upgrading work within the system on 33,000/11,000/6,600/433/250 volts
- Assist in Maintenance works on 132kv tower lines
- Operate chainsaws, brush cutters, pruners, jackhammers, cement-cutter, rammer, electric/engine drill and other manual equipment’s
- Install Fiber optic cables
- Install Aerial bundled conductors
- After hours Faults callout Stand-by duties
- Installation and maintenance of distribution transformers, switch gears, Pad mounts and Booster transformers
- Live HV testing and phasing
- Carry out oil dielectric test
- Underground cable Testing
- Assist in LV and HV cable fault location
- Install Data loggers on power system
- Cut and clear vegetation in the vicinity of power lines, supervise Vegetation Management contracts
- Conduct daily meeting within the team to discuss daily work program, and address safety issues and maintain documented record of the same
- Assist Team Leader in the preparation and compilation of Monthly another report when required
- Report all accidents and incidents promptly to the designated supervisor and EOHS officer of fleet officer
- Maintain HSE legislative requirements of both FEA and Government
- Promote safety by assisting in compiling and maintaining work procedures
- Submit Hazard report
- Responsible for upkeep of personnel, test equipment, working tools, safety equipment and fleet in the team.
Trainee Line Mechanic
Fiji Electricity Authority
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Worked in different sections such as Operation and maintenance & Construction during rotation
- Construction: Installing of air breaker switch (ABS)
- Stringing of overhead conductors(HV/MV)
- Pole erection (concrete 10.2mtr, 11 mtr and Wooden 15 mtr.)
- Use of crane trucks
- Manual election (wooden poles 10.2 mtr.)
- Wiring of transformers on overhead poles
- Digging trench and laying cables
- Vegetation management works
- 33kv grid extension
- Operation and Maintenance: Overall Line Maintenance
- Assist in carrying out switching HV,MV and LV Power lines
- Test for no voltage with the use of high voltage tester
- Apply portable Earth during Shutdowns
- General checks and maintenance on pad mount transformers and kiosk sub stations
- Repair and maintenance on wall boxes, pillar boxes and underground MV Links
- Operate auto re-closers
- Mounting auto- re-closures on pole top
- Testing the earth insulation with the use of megger
- Change and repair transformers on overhead lines
- Sectionalizing and locating underground MV Links
- Stringing of optic fiber cables.
Electrical Fitter - Electrician
ELECTROMOTIVE ELECTRIC SERVICES
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Electric motor servicing and rewinding – ac and dc from 0.25kw to 500kw
- Generator servicing and rewinding up to 1MW
- Industrial and marine electrical installations
- Attending to breakdown calls
- Switchgear servicing e.g
- Contactors and main switch for generator, soft starter etc
- Coil making and insulation works
- General electrical work
- Control wiring such as star delta, DOL
- Domestic wiring
- Commercial and industrial wiring
- Repair of electrical appliances, power tools and equipment’s
- Service and repair of electronic gate motors and controls
- Installation of audio and video intercom for electronic gates
- Servicing of three phase and single phase motors
- Switchboard wiring.
Trainee Electrician - Electrician
Power Electric Limited
01.2010 - 01.2012
- PVC Conduit laying and galvanized piping works
- Drawing cables through pipes
- Underground cabling
- Domestic and commercial electrical installation and earthing
- Filling variance forms for materials
- Attend to breakdowns
- Repair and maintenance on electrical appliance
- Installation of single phase and three phase switchboards and switchgears
- Domestic installation, MEN system with maximum demand calculation
- New installation of three phase and single phase motor starting, operating controls such as Direct On line Starters, Star Delta Starters, forward Reverse, Automatic Star Delta and soft starter
- Installing, programming and commissioning of frequency converters
- Trouble shooting Electrical faults in three phase and single phase Industrial machine controls
- Troubleshooting PLC controlled automatic machines
- Repairing and servicing of single phase Electrical appliances
- Safe use of electrical test equipment such as Megger, Voltmeter, and ammeter
- General maintenance works in the electrical field.
Education
Diploma In Electrical Engineering (Electrical) -
Fiji National University
01.2010
Forms 3 -7 -
Rakiraki Public High School
01.2008
classes 1 -8 -
Wairuku Primary School
01.2005
Skills
- EWRB Registration Line Mechanic & Electrician(EW 145662)
- Computer Literate – Excel, Word, P/Point, Internet
- Documentation And Reporting
- Troubleshooting
- Written/Verbal Communication
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/25/90
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Fijian
Maritalstatus
Married
Certification
- New Zealand Certificate in Power Technician (Trade) (Level 5)
- New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Fault Response and Switching) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Field Switching) (Level 3)
References
- Mr. Philip Luyten, Field Manager, Technical Services, Delta Utility Services Ltd, MOB +64 (27) 641 3761
Timeline
Technician
Delta Utility Service Ltd
04.2023 - Current
Electrical Fitter
Delta Utility Service Ltd
07.2020 - 04.2022
DISTRIBUTION LINE MECHANIC
DELTA UTILITY SERVICES LTD
07.2018 - 04.2020
DISTRIBUTION ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
Fiji Electricity Authority
12.2016 - 06.2018
Line Mechanic
Fiji Electricity Authority
08.2016 - 12.2016
Trainee Line Mechanic
Fiji Electricity Authority
08.2013 - 08.2016
Electrical Fitter - Electrician
ELECTROMOTIVE ELECTRIC SERVICES
01.2012 - 01.2013
Trainee Electrician - Electrician
Power Electric Limited
01.2010 - 01.2012
- New Zealand Certificate in Power Technician (Trade) (Level 5)
- New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Trade) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Fault Response and Switching) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Field Switching) (Level 3)
Diploma In Electrical Engineering (Electrical) -
Fiji National University
Forms 3 -7 -
Rakiraki Public High School
classes 1 -8 -
Wairuku Primary School
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