Don-Richard Sparks

Electrical repairs and Electrical Revamp to 42 damaged Housing Units.

Electrical repairs and Electrical Revamp to damaged Prison Sections.

• Ensured that all electrical work on contract was evacuated in safe manner, of good quality, on time and within budget.
• Managed all aspects of contract from inception to completion.
• Managed and executed all aspects of planning, leading , organizing and controlling work (which included attending meetings and doing regular progress reports etc.)
• Identified service delivery blockages and developed innovative solutions.
• Supplied and installed electrical installations.
• Thrived in pressurized environment with energy and enthusiasm.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
• Negotiated effectively with service providers and enforced conditions to ensure compliance
• Ensured and enabled effective communication between all stakeholders
• Managed and oversaw commissioning of work in accordance with client.

Clients range from 3 bed & breakfasts, 1 gym, 2 retail outlets, several farmers and homeowners.

• Installed alternative power supplies with accompanying change-over switches
• Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
• Collaborated with construction managers on new building projects.
• Completed electrical work, including maintenance, installation and repairs within budgets.
• Managed team according to their strengths
• Managed own finances, including capturing of invoices & compiling of estimates
• Marketed, sold and installed WiFi cameras
• Extended WiFi hotpots
• Gate motor repairs
• Borehole pumps and control systems
• Issued Electrical Certificates of Compliance for single phase installations
• Client needs varied: from electrical work to maintenance, construction, home improvements, plumbing and security etc

Electrical repairs and Electrical Revamp to SAPS offices, Ladysmith 3370

• Collaborated with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
• Adhered to company standards and regulations for work site safety.
• Promoted workplace safety and reported any potential hazards in timely fashion.
• Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
• Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
• Gathered required tools and equipment for each task to increase efficiency.
• Followed all relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
• Conduit work, Wiring, Power skirting, Uni strut, Light fitting, Switches and Plugs

Put Electrical Theory into practice through various Practical Assessments

• Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire.
• Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
• Conducted detailed tests on electrical systems after completing installations, replacements and repairs.

Completed Electrician Trade Test

Exposed to a factory environment i.e. industrial-type-electronic systems

• Utilized knowledge and equipment to test wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
• Set up equipment and configured settings for optimal performance.
• Listened to directives of senior electrical professionals to complete safe, accurate and efficient tasks.
• Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for efficient operations.
• Followed all relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
• Gathered required tools and equipment for each task to increase efficiency.
• Resolved issues with existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.