Peter Backhouse
Napier City,HKB
Summary
I would describe myself as a self-motivated, hardworking person who strive to better myself with knowledge to grow as a person. I am helpful, eager to learn and not afraid of difficult tasks and see them as opportunities to challenge myself. I am disciplined and tasks given to me will be completed on time to the best of my ability. I am a natural leader and thrive in group and/or team environment. I am open to new ideas and respect different views and opinions. I am loyal, fair, honest and trustworthy. Dynamic Electrical Technician skilled in troubleshooting, overhauls, installations, adjustments and repairs on variety of electronic equipment. Licensed electrician in New Zealand with over 4 years of experience in appliance service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
ELECTRICIAN
ADVANCE ELECTRICAL
03.2023 - Current
- Increased company profitability by optimizing material costs and labor time within project estimates
- Managed full project lifecycles, from initial client quoting, and materials estimation, to project completion.
- Developed, calculated, and submitted job quotes to clients for residential and commercial projects
- Electrical maintenance and installations on lights, plugs, motors, and Distribution Boards
- Installations of heatpumps,services and maintanance
- Fault finding and maintenance on electrical panels and cables
- Repairing broken equipment
- Repair and maintenance on AC/DC Motors
- Wiring Control cabinets and Programing solutions
- Reading drawings, labeling and equipment lay out according
- Power supply and transformers
- Network interface fault finding profibus and ethernet
- Transferand hoist systems Demac
- Responsible approach to all Safety standard regulations
- Attending to plant breakdowns and maintenance.
Mechanical and Electrical Technician
Automated Turn-Key Control Innovations (ATCI)
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Design, supply and installation of specified machinery requirements for clients such as Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, BMW South Africa, Nissan South Africa, Rand Refinery
- Assisted with the design of pneumatic and electrical drawings, manufacturing and installation of electrical control panels, hydraulic/pneumatic press, JIB crane, conveyors, electronic boards, installation of hoists, motors and gearboxes
- Exposed to welding, lath machine, milling machine, PLC (Siemens), KBK rails, Epos rails, Movo rails (Movomech), pneumatics (Festo & SMC)
- Enhanced team productivity through training junior technicians on best practices and procedures
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Education
Electrician
ETCO
Hawkes Bay, NZ02-2024
Electromechnician / Electrician -
Sol-Tech - Pretoria - Pretoria
Pretoria11.2019
Programming SGT-PLCINTRO - Intro to PLC -
Siemens - Sol-Tech
Pretoria07.2019
Skills
- Panel Building
- Statistical Analysis
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting expert
- Maintenance Standards Preparation
- System Maintenance
- Equipment Functional Improvement
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Panel Building
- Statistical Analysis
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting expert
- Maintenance Standards Preparation
- System Maintenance
- Equipment Functional Improvement
- Variable Frequency Drives
- Design Problem Solving
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Electrical experience
- Ladder logic trained
- Low-voltage Systems
- Safety Management
- Safety Training
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Design Problem Solving
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Electrical experience
- Ladder logic trained
- Low-voltage Systems
- Safety Management
- Safety Training
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
References
- Jaco du Toit (ATCI), (+27) 82 551 8917
- Lucas van der Merwe (HSM), +6427 367 5424
Personal Information
- Title: ELECTROMECHNICIAN/ELECTRICIAN
- Date of Birth: 07/28/00
- Nationality: RSA Citizen
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
ELECTRICIAN
ADVANCE ELECTRICAL
03.2023 - Current
Mechanical and Electrical Technician
Automated Turn-Key Control Innovations (ATCI)
03.2019 - 06.2022
Electrician
ETCO
Electromechnician / Electrician -
Sol-Tech - Pretoria - Pretoria
Programming SGT-PLCINTRO - Intro to PLC -
Siemens - Sol-Tech