JACOBUS LEON FREUDIGER
Springs
Summary
Accomplished Industrial Maintenance Electrician at Maksal Tubes, skilled in electrical troubleshooting and safety procedures. Enhanced production efficiency through proactive maintenance and emergency repairs, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards. Adept at collaborating with teams to optimize electrical systems, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to workplace safety.
Developed key skills in fast-paced industrial environment, including problem-solving, technical diagnostics, and system maintenance. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging expertise in electrical systems and equipment maintenance. Focused on applying these transferrable skills to drive efficiency and reliability in dynamic work setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Maksal Tubes
Springs
11.2022 - Current
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing industrial electrical systems in a timely manner.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment by adhering to strict safety guidelines and enforcing proper housekeeping practices.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to complete complex electrical installations and repairs in various industrial settings.
- Assisted in the development of detailed equipment maintenance schedules that aligned with production timelines and resource availability.
- Optimized production processes through regular inspection, testing, and calibration of electrical components and machinery.
- Enhanced safety of the workplace by identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Supported plant operations by performing emergency repairs on malfunctioning electrical systems during peak production hours.
- Contributed to successful project completion by reading blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to determine proper installation methods.
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
- Removed and replaced malfunctioning and worn parts to maximize system longevity and performance.
Education
Artisan Electrician Red Seal - Artisan Electrician
Department of Labour
Republic Of South Africa 03.2009
N3 - Electrical
Rustenburg Technical College
North West , Rustenburg 2004
Skills
- Electrical safety procedures
- Power distribution systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Control panel wiring
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Industrial wiring
- Hazardous location wiring
- Infrared testing
- Programmable logic controllers
- Emergency generator systems
- Manual labor experience
Certification
Artisan Electrician Red seal obtained at Olifantsfontein
Additional Information
Licences EB and A
Languages
Afrikaans
Advanced (C1)
English
Intermediate (B1)
Izulu
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Industrial Maintenance Electrician
Maksal Tubes
11.2022 - Current
Artisan Electrician Red Seal - Artisan Electrician
Department of Labour
N3 - Electrical
Rustenburg Technical College