Gerard Firmin
Electrician
Amanzimtoti
Summary
Professional tradesman with years of hands-on experience in electrical maintenance and repair. Known for quality workmanship and commitment to safety standards. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing project requirements and delivers reliable solutions. Skilled in electrical diagnostics, wiring, and blueprint interpretation.
Overview
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6
Certifications
Work History
Electrician / Acting Supervisor
eThekwini Municipality, ZA
- Overseeing daily operations with meticulous attention to detail
- Supervised, coached, trained, motivated and mentored personnel, set clear goals and expectations, and provided relevant feedback and discipline.
- Established, implemented, and oversaw systems, processes, and controls to streamline operations and ensure compliance.
- Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team with strict enforcement of health, safety and statutory regulations, quality standards, governance processes and compliance requirements
- Reading and interpreting technical documentation
- Establishing, implementing and overseeing effective systems, processes and controls
- Customer service and liaison, building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with key stakeholders, resolving complaints and enquiries
- Led cohesive team with strict enforcement of health, safety, and statutory regulations, quality standards, and governance processes to maintain operational integrity.
- Producing various reports, presentations, analyses, correspondence and other documentation
MSC Cruises, ZA
- Planned, costed and managed projects.
- Prepared detailed quotations including materials, labour costs, project timeline
- Conducted site inspections
- Managed procurement of materials and suppliers’ coordination.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems in commercial properties, Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal and Portuguese Island.
- Installing of Solar system in Portuguese Island.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical malfunctions, minimizing downtime for clients.
- Ensured all wiring and installations were completed in compliance with local and national electrical codes.
- Worked closely with project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure timely project completion.
- Design and installation of grid-tied, hybrid and off-grid solar PV systems.
NPC Cement, ZA
- Planned, costed and managed projects
- Prepared detailed quotations including materials, labour costs, project timeline
- Conducted site inspections
- Managed procurement of materials and suppliers’ coordination
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems in different sites of Kwa Zulu Natal.
- Switchboard upgrades and protection devise installations.
- Installation of 3 Phase motors with sequence control circuit wiring.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical malfunctions, minimizing downtime for clients.
- Ensured all wiring and installations were completed in compliance with local and national electrical codes.
Florida Park Hotel, ZA
- Planned, costed and managed projects
- Prepared detailed quotations including materials, labour costs, project timeline
- Conducted site inspections
- Managed procurement of materials and suppliers coordination
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems in commercial properties
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical malfunctions, minimizing downtime for clients.
- Ensured all wiring and installations were completed in compliance with local and national electrical codes.
- Design and installation of grid-tied, hybrid and off-grid solar PV systems.
Electrical Assistant / Electrician
Bevline Mechanical Projects, ZA
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical malfunctions, minimizing downtime for clients.
- Installed three phase DB boards, cable trays, and three-phase and single-phase wiring in workshop, enhancing electrical system reliability.
- Installed three phase DB boards, cable trays, and three-phase and single-phase wiring on site ISLAND VIEW, contributing to project efficiency.
- Installing 3 Phase motors and pumps for a pump station with sequence control circuit wiring.
- Installing three phase DB boards, cable trays, three-phase and single-phase wiring on site ISLAND VIEW.
- Installing three phase DB boards, cable trays, three-phase and single-phase wiring in Workshop.
- Collaborated with project managers, contractors, and clients to facilitate timely project completion, ensuring alignment with project goals.
Fabricon Holdings, ZA
- Installed, maintained, and repaired electrical systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Installing three phase DB boards, three phase welding plugs, cable trays, three-phase and single-phase wiring in workshop.
- Installing three phase DB boards, cable trays, three-phase and single-phase wiring on site ISLAND VIEW.
- Installing three phase DB boards, cable trays, three-phase and single-phase wiring on site HOSAF.
- Repairing and maintaining electrical equipment.
Education
N4-N6 Heavy Current, - Electrical Engineering
Coastal College
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Installation Rules - Installation Rules, Wiremen License
Siyaya Training College
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Electrical wiring
Electrical Troubleshooting
Low Voltage Systems
Schematic reading
Safety compliance
Electrical regulations
Energy Efficiency Solutions
Solar PV Systems
On-site Coordination
Jobsite Management
Crew Coordination
Resource Allocation
Team collaboration
Certification
Electrical Trade Certificate - Electrician
Timeline
N4-N6 Heavy Current, - Electrical Engineering
Coastal College
04.2001 -
Installation Rules - Installation Rules, Wiremen License
Siyaya Training College
04.2001 -
Fabricon Holdings, ZA
Electrical Assistant / Electrician
Bevline Mechanical Projects, ZA
Florida Park Hotel, ZA
NPC Cement, ZA
MSC Cruises, ZA
Electrician / Acting Supervisor
eThekwini Municipality, ZA
Demonstrated Abilities
- Skilled and experienced electrician with a solid background in domestic and commercial project management
- Strong technical acumen with an excellent understanding of effective systems and processes
- Proven ability to work within the scope of practice to meet organisational objectives, promote departmental efficiency and deliver operational excellence
- Good written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal, negotiation and liaison skills
- Able to relate to a wide range of people from various cultural, professional and technical sectors
- Solid analytical aptitude with advanced organisational, problem-solving and time-management skills
- Safety conscious with strict adherence to health and safety regulations and guidelines
- Able to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong team player with the ability to work unsupervised
- Displaying a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, with meticulous attention to detail