Keith Barbier Email & Phone Number

Completed Agricultural Diploma 1987 Farm Manager 1988Started with Eskom as apprentice in 1989Qualified as an Electrician in 1992Customer Services Officer in 1993 thenPromoted to Depot Supervisor in 1993Technical Support Officer from 1998 and still current positionMy responsibilities include the following:Auditing compliance to Eskom standards and proceduresEvaluating Eskom and contractor staff for authorizations up to 132 kVTraining and guidance to staff with reference to operating regulations, procedures and standardsCarry out environmental investigationsCarry out safety related incident investigationsAuthorized to operate and do maintenance on Eskom Distribution networks up to 132 kVRegistered as an Assessor with ESETARegistration as a moderator with ESETA is in progressCarry out audits as per Risk Audit System (RAS)Carry out detailed helicopter inspections on the Distribution overhead power linesCarry out substation equipment audits and initiate maintenance when necessaryDo phasing training for Distribution staffI have received numerous Manager Awards in Eskom for outstanding achievements.I project managed the upgrading of the Sundays River Valley electrical network from 11 kV to a new 22 kV systemI am a strong leader and thrive under difficult conditionsI am married with two independent childrenI am fluent in English, Afrikaans and Xhosa

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  Technical Support Officer

  Eskom Holdings Soc Ltd

  Jan 1989 - Present