I have a BSc in Electrical Engineering and Project Management, Trade Tested(Red Seal), NTC 4 and Diploma in Business Management, with over 35years’ experience within the maintenance and construction industry working for large utilities, consultants and construction companies from 240V to 400KV.I have extensive managerial skills, as well as customer liaison and administrative experience, with Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook. Working with contractors, sub-contractors and staff to ensure the timeous completion of major projects, HV, MV and LV electrical and Civils. I am fluent in English and Afrikaans and can converse in Zulu.I work under continuous pressure, having to meet strict deadlines and I’m expected to use my initiative to ensure that projects/ maintenance is carried out and concluded. Comprising of Vegetation Management, Live Line, Substation Construction, Refurbishment and Maintenance, MV/ LV line and cable Construction and Maintenance. Installation of Transformers, Switchgear, Battery Banks (UPS Units), Street Lighting, Electrical installations at Shopping Centre’s and Repairs and Maintenance. Contract Maintenance at offices. Working with people on all levels daily.My last project, as Construction Service Manager, was the construction of SALANG TUNNEL 220Kv 8Mva $ 200 million Substation in Afghanistan
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Construction Services Manager Electrical/CivilsTetra Tech Feb 2019 - Jan 2021Kabul AfghanistanMAIN JOB FUNCTIONS: Ensuring that the work carried out by the contractor meets all contractual requirements and to USAID polices and specifications, as the donor.Upholding Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Construction Oversite.Design Approvals, RFI’s, Submittals, Change Order Proposals, NCR’s, Letters and recommendations to Owner, contractor and USAID.The construction of Salang 220Kv Substation to completion, on budget (Civils and Electrical).The construction of irrigation canals (Civils).A 25 MW Wind Farm in Herat Province.Leading a team of Project Managers, Project Specialist and Site Engineers. -
Electrical Site EngineerTrans-Africa Projects Jan 2017 - Jan 2019Matimba Power StationMAIN JOB FUNCTIONS: Ensuring that the work carried out by contractors is to the correct standards and quality as required by the Client.Environmental and Safety regulations are in line with Government Policies and requirements. All civil work is in accordance to drawings and Engineers specifications.Density Tests, Blinding, Bases and Plinths, Equipment platforms, Gantries, Columns, Towers and Series Reactor Units, Installation of tubular and conductor busbars, existing and new earth mats rework on Platforms, Cabling of all constructed bays, yard stone and the erections of fences and drainage are in the correct positions and within the standards as set out. All work carried out at Matimba and Medupi Power Station in the Transmission 400Kv yard and extensions thereof. -
Electrical Operations ManagerMood Electrical Feb 2012 - Nov 2016Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaMAIN JOB FUNCTIONS: The smooth running of all contracts awarded to the company as per 16.2 appointments, from site establishment, to the materials recon at the end of the projects.Vegetation management, Live Line 11/22Kv, Mv and Lv Maintenance, Electrification and Sub Station constructionSite Meetings on a biweekly basis, checking quality, safety adherence, store audits and progress reports to Owner, Client and Consultant.Liaison between local Counselors and Chiefs in the area for site allocation and temporary hiring of local staff.Ensure all standards, policies and procedures are maintained to the customer’s requirements.Costing of tenders from the BOQ for all the different sections.Evaluation of new and existing staff on a yearly basis.Fleet Control
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Site Agent/ Clerk Of WorksCvg Consulting Engineers Apr 2010 - Feb 2012Gingingolu Zulu Land KznMAIN JOB FUNCTIONS: Certifying that all work carried out by contractors is to the correct standards and quality as required by the Client. Environmental and Safety regulations are adhered to on a daily basis.Successful construction of the new Gingindlovu 180Mva 132/88/22Kv Substation32Kv tie in line construction, Mndeni 132/88/33/22/11Kv Substation refurbishment and upgradeDriefontein Substation refurbishment
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Technical Service Officer (Depot Manager)Eskom Eastern Region Nov 1995 - Jul 2008Port Shepstone, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaMAIN JOB FUNCTIONS: Managing a large area on the South coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal from Mtwalume to Manaba and in land to IzingolweniRunning theTechnical Service Centre, construction, maintenance and breakdowns on Hv, Mv, and Lv networksAnnual budgetingLong term maintenance plansOutage planningSubstation maintenance auditsControlling of vehicle usage, overtime and materialsDirect material purchasesVehicle and incident/accident prelim and formal investigationsDisciplinary hearingsNetwork Operating up to 132kVStandby
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Principal Technical Officer (Senior Electrican)Eskom Eastern Region Jul 1992 - Oct 1995Port Shepstone, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaMAIN JOB FUNCTIONS: Construction and maintenance on LV lines and cable networks, MV lines and cable networks. Construction and maintenance on 132Kv-22KV-11Kv substation.Battery banks for DC lighting and protectionBreaker maintenanceLine patrols. Live Line Gloving up to 22KVNetwork Operating up to 132kVStandby
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Technical AssistantBenoni Town Council Jan 1983 - Jun 1992Benoni Area, South AfricaMAIN JOB FUNCTIONS: Location of cable faults using a surge generator, scope and F.D.R (Fault Distance Recorder).Pressure testing and phasing of cables.Testing for and location of serving faults on 132KV cables11Kv CommissioningField work on 11/22Kv overhead lines and cables.Secondary injection tests on new and existing switch gear installations.Primary injection test on new and existing switch gear and transformer installations.Oil sample testing for switch gear and transformers.Installation of maximum demand metering and testing thereof.Installation and testing of current transformer (C.T’S) for metering and protection.Maintenance of substations, Maintenance of battery charges Installation and maintenance to Zellweger load control equipmentStandby
Roger Lupton-Smith Skills
Roger Lupton-Smith Education Details
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Concordia College And UniversityGpa 3.7 -
Concordia Collage & University3.7
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Benoni Technical CollegePass
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Olifants Trade Test CentreDistinction
Frequently Asked Questions about Roger Lupton-Smith
What is Roger Lupton-Smith's role at the current company?
Roger Lupton-Smith's current role is Construction Services Manager Electrical/Civils.
What schools did Roger Lupton-Smith attend?
Roger Lupton-Smith attended Concordia College And University, University Of South Africa/universiteit Van Suid-Afrika, Concordia Collage & University, Benoni Technical College, Olifants Trade Test Centre.
What are some of Roger Lupton-Smith's interests?
Roger Lupton-Smith has interest in Animal Welfare, Environment, Science And Technology.
What skills is Roger Lupton-Smith known for?
Roger Lupton-Smith has skills like Contract Management, Construction, Electricians, Commissioning, Construction Management, Procurement, Line Maintenance, Electrification, Rural Electrification, Electrical Contracting, Electrical Safety, Site Inspections.
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