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Auckland, New Zealand

Working at the newly constructed Mount Eden Station that is part of the wider city rail link project. Duties includes the construction of cable support systems including seismic supports, cable reticulation, earthing and bonding and terminations. > Installation of essential seismic and cable supports to NZS4219:2009 standards. > Structured cable selection installations to AS/NZS 3008.1.2 standards> Using test equipment & hand tools to test and certify equipment, earthing, cables and protection devices to AS/NZS3000: 2007 standards. > Carrying out new project work and installation. > Interpreting work instructions, drawings and schematic diagrams.

Bulawayo, Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe

Oversaw a team of the three electricians in the operation, installation and maintenance of plant equipment for three distinct departments as well as wiring and repair of underground batterypowered traction locomotives and battery chargers. >Running the planned maintenance programme for the Electrical section of the organisation.>Management of main power system as well as backup power to ZESA specifications and standards as well as ensuring 99% power availability. > Using test equipment & hand tools to diagnose, locate & fix electrical problems.> Checking & testing circuit breakers and replacing them where required. > Carrying out electrical installation and maintenance work. > Carrying out new project work, design and installation. > Interpreting work instructions, drawings and schematic diagrams. > Maintaining and repairing all electrical equipment. > Accountable for all electrical and general tasks relating to maintenance. >PLC experience in DELTA DVP SE series and associated sensors, limit/proximity switches electronic valves, controlling high speed conveyor roller manufacturing machinery> Travelling to locations on site and working indoors and underground in mining environments.> Administrative work which included maintaining records and files and preparing reports. > Working on ladders, scaffolds, and roofs in the workshop and outdoors.>Involved in wider company decision making, including policy and purchasing decisions.

Bulawayo, Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe

Primary responsibility involved construction and wiring of motor starters, Softstarter and VSD panels, motor control centres (MCC) as well as industrial and utility style control panels. Panel construction ranged from new construction, modification of existing panels, on-site construction and installation. Panel work included mounting equipment, extremely neat wiring of equipment, reading and understanding schematics and wire diagrams, using utility and common industrial practices in panel construction.>Read, understood, and troubleshot electrical schematics, wiring diagrams.>Managed general shop material and maintained adequate stock.>Managed project specific material in an organized and neat fashion.>Worked closely with engineering staff/CAD to complete projects on expected schedule.>Diagnosed, tested and analyzed the performance of components, assemblies, and systems.>Reviewed electrical engineering plans to ensure adherence to design specifications and compliance with SAZ standards.>Installed electrical control systems, industrial automation systems, or electrical equipment, including control circuits, variable speed drives, and programmable logic controllers.

Bulawayo, Bulawayo Province, Zimbabwe

Reporting to the electrical foreman, duties included, assisting electricians in the installation and repair of electrical systems, minor electrical installation and wiring.>Assist with the performance maintenance, repairs and new installations on industrial equipment with direct supervision.>Following all electrical safety rules and regulations and use protective equipment to prevent electrical shock (hot work not allowed)>Interpretation of wiring diagrams, engineer’s sketches and specifications to determine design factors>Install and uninstall various types of wiring, cable, conduit, switches, fixtures and circuits safely>Performing cable pulls through conduit, trays and ladders>Install lighting and power circuits, CAT6 and fiber optic cables (no terminations), power control equipment, motors, pumps and generators (typical voltages 380-400v 3ph).>Worked directly under lead electrician and at times independently.