Gerhard Kotze

• Supervised installation and maintenance of electrical systems in hospital facilities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.
• Led troubleshooting efforts for complex electrical issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Performed preventive maintenance on hospital equipment, reducing downtime and enhancing reliability.
• Utilized hand and power tools, including hoists, drills, cutting and welding tools, along with precision measuring equipment and electronic testing devices.
• Execute preventative maintenance work orders and day to day job requests.
• Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs
• Fabrication of specific electrical assemblies and component parts.
• Employing a wide variety of hand and power tools including, hoists, drills, cutting and welding tools. As well as precision measuring equipment and electronic testing devices.
• Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly inspections, maintenance, and repairs of all plants, including:

~ Generator plant.

~ MV and LV distribution rooms.

~ Fire pump plant.

~ Grey water plant.

~ Oxygen storage.

~ Medical waste storage facility.

~ Kitchen and laundry services.

~ Hot and potable water plant.

~ Heat pump plant.

~ Chiller plant.

~ Air handling plant.

~ PSA plant (Pressure swing absorption plant)

~ Compressor and vacuum plant.

• Conducted safety checks on uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems to ensure operational reliability.
• Oversaw maintenance functions and collaborated with contractors on upkeep and repairs.
• Monitored Innotech Omni controller and building management system (BMS) for optimal performance and efficiency.
• Installation, maintenance and relocation of CCTV monitoring equipment.
• Installation of electrical conduit and wiring for power controls, and lightning.
• Assisted with the operation of HVAC systems through regular maintenance and updates.
• Managed inventory of tools and supplies, ensuring availability for maintenance tasks and minimizing delays.

• Executed preventative maintenance work orders and addressed daily job requests to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Scheduled maintenance and repairs in and around plant.
• Execute preventative maintenance work orders and day to day job requests.
• Installation of electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
• Termination of various cables onto control and distribution points throughout the mine.
• Employing a wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
• Point to point checks, motor bump tests and solo runs.
• Monitored inventory levels and coordinated restocking efforts to maintain essential supplies.
• Executed installation of electrical conduit for power distribution and lighting systems. and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
• Conducted point-to-point checks to ensure proper electrical connections and functionality., motor bump tests and solo runs.
• Employing of a wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
• Scheduled and conducted maintenance and repairs across plant to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Retrenched due to the outbreak of the coronavirus and the subsequent closure of the mine.

• Managed the day-to-day operations of the Likasi Electro Mechanical workshop.
• Conducted regular quality checks to maintain high standards of workmanship in the workshop.
• Made regular checks to ensure the quality of workmanship in the workshop.
• Managed reports and quotations between workshop, clients, and head office to ensure clear communication and streamlined operations.
• Maintained a neat and orderly work environment.
• Ensured all tests were done properly and the test reports was issued correctly.
• Headed daily safety toolbox meetings in the morning.
• Assessed time and material requirements for projects to ensure accurate budgeting.
• Researched and applied new technology relevant to the mining industry.
• Coordinated regular meetings with mining clients to align on their needs and integrate feedback into business strategy.
• Communicated operational issues and changes to work teams on a regular basis.
• Constantly searched and canvassed to expand my network and gain more clients.

• Service and Maintain newly installed Transformers that are still under warranty throughout South Africa and abroad for various clients.
• Serviced and repaired tap changers on transformers to ensure optimal performance.
• Execute preventative maintenance work orders and day to day job requests.
• Execute draining, oil filling under vacuum, and oil filtering of transformers.
• Completed training courses to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
• Ensure that risk assessments and all safety requirements is met before work are executed.
• Repaired oil and valve leaks to ensure reliability and performance of units before handover.
• Inspect stored units and maintain them on a monthly basis.
• Do modifications to certain units that were subjected to abnormal weather conditions.
• Document all maintenance and repairs performed on units.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
• Ensure that risk assessments and all safety requirements are met before work are executed.
• Employ a wide variety of specialized tools including hydraulic lifting equipment and hoists, drills, welding, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
• Supervise and inspect contracted installations from time to time.
• Attend various training courses to improve my skill set.
• Retrenched due to company being sold.

• Electrical maintenance and repairs on surface area of mine.
• Termination of various cables onto control and distribution points throughout the mine.
• Fabrication of specific electrical assemblies and component parts.
• Documented maintenance and repairs on equipment to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Executed preventative maintenance work orders and addressed daily job requests to maintain equipment reliability.
• Modify and update systems and components to improve operation.
• Employing of a wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
• Performed MV switching and phasing operations to ensure safe electrical distribution up to 22 kV.
• Conducted cable jointing (splicing) procedures for electrical cables up to 22 kV to ensure reliable connections.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
• Installation of electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
• Disconnection and removal of motors and pumps.
• Scheduled and performed maintenance and repairs on surface supply and distribution transformers and switchgear to support uninterrupted operations.
• Working on various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
• On-site practical skills training for apprentice electricians.
• Accepted an employment offer from Powertech Transformers.

• Led daily safety toolbox meetings to enhance team awareness and compliance.
• Planning, designing and installing electrical grid in remote exploration camps.
• Researched and applied new earthing technology for remote exploration camps.
• Implemented new earthing technology to improve safety and efficiency in remote exploration camps.
• Training and assessing local electricians on SANS 10142.
• Maintained and serviced all generators on site and in the field.
• Assessed project requirements to estimate time and material costs accurately.
• Completed daily job requests to maintain operational efficiency.
• Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.
• Requisitioned new supplies and equipment.
• Finalized contract upon successful completion of project deliverables.

• Commissioning of the Ambatovy, Cobalt and Nickel plant.
• Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
• Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
• Pre operation verification testing (P.O.V.T).
• Special work and testing function (Executed special work and testing functions to address field issues), which included fixing any small problems in the field that were picked up by P.O.V.T, and retesting afterwards.
• Completed training courses to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
• Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
• Removed and disconnected motors and pumps to facilitate repairs and upgrades.
• Terminated various cables onto control and distribution points throughout the plant.
• Fabricated specific electrical component parts and assemblies
• Documented all maintenance and repairs performed on equipment.
• Maintained detailed records of maintenance and repairs on equipment to ensure compliance and track performance.
• Updated and modified components and systems to improve operation.
• Attended various training courses to improve my skill set.

• Electrical maintenance and repairs on municipal, commercial, industrial and domestic installations.
• Performed routine preventative maintenance inspections to ensure that systems operated efficiently.
• Constantly updated knowledge of safety requirements and policies.
• Installed, serviced and maintained electrical motors, transformers and generators.
• Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls and lighting.
• Fabricated specific electrical component parts and assemblies.
• Installed electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with the National Electric Code.
• Designed, operated and maintained electronic transmitting and receiving equipment.
• Employed a wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
• Prepared preventative maintenance work orders.
• Plan, design and construct new electrical networks.
• Assessed methods, equipment, and materials for completing repairs within budget constraints.
• Executed medium voltage switching and phasing operations for power systems up to 22 kV.
• Completed cable jointing and splicing tasks for electrical systems operating up to 22 kV.
• Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
• Supervised and delegated tasks to work teams on site, ensuring project adherence to timelines.
• General office work like invoicing, customer care, receiving and issuing of stock.
• Communicated operational issues and changes to work teams on a regular basis.
• Headed weekly safety meetings.
• Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
• Closed down the business because of financial constraints.

• Electrical maintenance and repairs on commercial, industrial and domestic installations.
• MV switching and phasing up to 22 kV
• Cable jointing (splicing) up to 22 kV.
• Construct new electrical networks.
• Executed medium voltage switching and phasing tasks at installations up to 22 kV.
• Servicing and maintenance of generators.
• Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
• Performed maintenance and repairs on electrical motors and transformers..
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters.
• Supervised and delegated tasks to work teams on site, ensuring timely project completion.
• Reported unsafe activities and potential hazards, contributing to a safer work environment.
• Documented maintenance and repairs on equipment, facilitating improved tracking and accountability.
• Conducted various administrative tasks including invoicing and customer service. like invoicing, customer care, receiving and issuing of stock.
• General office work like invoicing, customer care, receive and issue of stock.
• Consulted with the Owner regularly regarding the likely risks associated with the assigned job.
• Facilitated weekly safety meetings to discuss protocols and updates. and work progress assessment.