Ashleigh Joel Nhiwatiwa
Electrician
Rustenburg,Northwest
Summary
Adept in performing electrical installations, maintenance and repairs in industrial plant facilities, mining underground and surface plants and knowledgeable in all areas of electrical standards . Also proficient in analyzing and solving problems on various electrical controls systems including circuit design and reading of electrical drawings . Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
ELECTRICIAN
B&W INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL (SIBANYE STILLWATER - RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES)
05.2011 - Current
- Conventional and Vertical Mine installations and maintaining of conveyor systems, pump stations, ventilation fans and switchgear upgrade, HT and LT reticulation, Substation Installation and substation installation and commissioning and integrity checks, cable rack installation, straining wire installations, HT cable jointing - heat shrink, cold shrink, transition joint end terminations, LT cable joint and terminations, commissioning and maintenance.
- Increased productivity by effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
- Worked from ladders, cherry pickers, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters , spanners , reciprocating saws , vice grips to complete fast-paced work.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Instructed operator on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Mentored apprentice electricians , electrical assistants and semi skilled electrician in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
ELECTRICIAN
NAMPAK PAPER (PRETORIA)
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Carrying out scheduled maintenance on Paper Mills PM1 & PM3
- Maintenance of Variable Speed Drives and Drive Motors,
- DC rewinder motors and AC rewinder motors
- Maintenance of substations and motor Control Centres (MCCs)
- Reliability centered maintenance
- Phase Balancing
- Fault Finding
Maintenance Electrician
TRAVAN BLANKETS (Zimbabwe - Chitungwiza)
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Repaired and maintained textile machine namely weavers, looms, ginning equipment, dryers
- Installing and maintenance of plant office equipment , pumps , fans , Plugs
- Boilers, and general lighting and electrical wiring
- Fault finding
Maintenance Electrician
LION MATCHES (Zimbabwe - Southerton)
03.2008 - 05.2008
- Maintenance and repairs of wooden peg assembly plant, safety matches assembly plant, dryers, and boilers
Learner Electrician
NESTLE Zimbabwe (Harare - Southerton)
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Maintenance and repairs of cereal plant, dairy plant, boilers, air heaters, chillers and processing equipment, and culinary plant
Trainee Electrician
ZISCO STEEL REDCLIFF
01.2004
- General maintenance of Iron, Steel, Sinter Plants and substations, three-phase motors and motor control centres
- Switching of HV circuit breakers (ACB and OCB), overhead cranes, convertor controls, boilers, cooling tower fans, conveyors, trouble shooting of electrical faults from drawings and PLCs, accurate and quality maintenance, repair and installation of all electrical equipment in accordance with relevant codes, overhead cranes, rectifiers and rectifier transformers, good housekeeping and safety, regular plant maintenance, electrical equipment inspections and upgrades
Education
Advanced Diploma Of Applied Electrical Engineering - EIT - Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
EIT
AustraliaNational Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering - Electrical Power Engineering
Mutare Polytechnic
Mutare , Zimbabwe12.2005
Trade Test Electrician - Jouneyman Card
Register of Apprenticeship
Harare12.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Level
Nyatsime College
GCE Ordinary Level -
01.1996
Skills
- Electrical Circuit designing and reading of electrical drawings and troubleshooting commissioning and Maintenance
- Motor Control, Lighting Systems
- Substations and Mini-Substations, MCC Panels and Gulley Riggs, ARC Flash Safety
- Electrical systems installation
- Team Collaboration
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Project Planning
References
- Mr Johan Steyn, Manager (B&W InstrumentaAon and Electrical), 014 592 1183 / 082 921 6224
- Mr Muki OG Ramuki, Electrical Foreman(Sibanye SAllwater , K6 Shab), 014 495 1925 / 083 297 9757
- Mr Malefane Sello, Electrical Foreman (Sibanye SAllwater, Kopaneng Shab), 078 362 5249 / 014 495 1244
- Mr Samson Chatsauka, Nampark Paper Rossylin Electrical Foreman, 082 865 1299
Timeline
ELECTRICIAN
B&W INSTRUMENTATION AND ELECTRICAL (SIBANYE STILLWATER - RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES)
05.2011 - Current
ELECTRICIAN
NAMPAK PAPER (PRETORIA)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Maintenance Electrician
TRAVAN BLANKETS (Zimbabwe - Chitungwiza)
06.2008 - 09.2008
Maintenance Electrician
LION MATCHES (Zimbabwe - Southerton)
03.2008 - 05.2008
Learner Electrician
NESTLE Zimbabwe (Harare - Southerton)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Trainee Electrician
ZISCO STEEL REDCLIFF
01.2004
Advanced Diploma Of Applied Electrical Engineering - EIT - Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
EIT
National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering - Electrical Power Engineering
Mutare Polytechnic
Trade Test Electrician - Jouneyman Card
Register of Apprenticeship
Some College (No Degree) - Advanced Level
Nyatsime College
GCE Ordinary Level -
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Inspection - Inspected electrical systems, equipment and fixtures to identify safety hazards for replacement or repair.
- Maintenance/Repair - Repaired AC/DC circuits and multiple volt type 3-phase circuits.
- Managed a team of 4 electricians.
Affiliations
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
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