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Johan Fourie

Johan Fourie

Department Manager
Durbanville

Summary

Experienced Electrical Professional with over 19 years of experience in electrical installations, supervising, project management with a strong Electrical/Project Management and Construction background. Skilled in managing teams of electricians, planning and scheduling work, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards. Supervised and managed teams of electricians in the installation, maintenance , of electrical systems in commercial, Industrial ,Mining Industry, Refinery Plants and residential buildings. Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and diagrams, repairing electrical systems, and troubleshooting electrical issues. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with teams, clients, and vendors. Maintain accurate records of work performed, ensuring that all documentation is up-to-date and accurate. Plan and schedule work assignments, ensuring that projects are completed within the allowed time and budget.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Department Manager

Power Transformers
08.2024 - Current
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
  • Provided ongoing staff development opportunities through training programs, workshops, and regular feedback sessions.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
  • Led a team of professionals to consistently achieve or exceed performance targets.
  • Optimized scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.
  • Advised upper management on key decisions based on thorough analysis of sales trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
  • Implemented quality control measures that resulted in improved products or services within the department offerings.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
  • Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
  • Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
  • Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
  • Contributed to the creation of long-term strategic plans that aligned with the company''s overall vision and goals.
  • Managed projects efficiently from inception to completion ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
  • Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, hiring top candidates to strengthen the department''s capabilities.
  • Increased productivity by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted solutions.
  • Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
  • Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing better deals and ensuring timely deliveries.
  • Implemented customer feedback mechanisms, leading to significant improvements in product offerings and service quality.
  • Led cross-functional teams in high-priority projects, ensuring successful outcomes within tight deadlines.
  • Oversaw departmental budgets to ensure financial efficiency, leading to significant reduction in unnecessary expenditures.
  • Initiated sustainability program, reducing waste and promoting environmentally friendly practices within department.
  • Developed comprehensive risk management strategy, mitigating potential obstacles to departmental success.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with proactive issue resolution strategies.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective purchasing agreements, impacting bottom line positively.

Project Manager

Power Transformers
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.

Electrical Supervisor

Técnicas Reunidas
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Company Overview: https://www.tecnicasreunidas.es/ One of the world’s leading engineering and construction companies providing sustainable solutions.
  • Supervise and manage construction, pre-commissioning and site-related activities in the execution of projects, i.e. LV and MV MCC commissioning, UPS and batteries commissioning, installations and connection of MCC drawers, Emergency Diesel Generator’s (EDG’s) commissioning, MV commission, Motor and Transformer feeders and RMU and VSD commissioning.
  • Implement and enforce project Health, Safety and Environmental, (HSE), policy, procedures and plans.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and prepares field sketches of revisions and additions.
  • Review design drawings, study and resolve Interface problems and review related vendor drawings and installation instructions.
  • Check the acceptability of the methods and practices proposed by the contractor.
  • Assist in the resolving of Technical Queries.
  • Coordinate and check protection settings according to design.
  • Notable career highlights: Promoted quickly from Electrician to Team Leader to Supervisor to Superintendent and to Operations Manager on-site.

Electrical Supervisor/Project Control, Maintenance and New Installations: Commercial Buildings

Evolution Property Management
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: https://www.evoproperty.co.za/ The niche property company Evolution Property Group is a client-based, independent brokerage and investment consultancy based in Cape Town.
  • Full management of electrical operations and new installations:
  • - LV and MV maintenance, new installations and backup diesel generators
  • - Maintenance and repairs
  • - Commission power generation
  • - Load flow analyses
  • - Delegate team responsibilities
  • - Employee and resource management
  • - LV and MV protection wiring and installations
  • - BTU installations, servicing, testing and commissioning and
  • - Data logging, i.e. installation, analysis, interpretation and recommendation.
  • Directed teams on each project, including project buyouts and logistics.
  • Prepared and updated project safety files.
  • Planned civil works projects, including inspections and quality control.
  • Compiled test and commissioning reports.
  • Oversaw transformer oil sampling, analysis, interpretation and related reporting.
  • Issued LV and MV installation certification and safety reports.
  • Performed client callouts on maintenance projects.
  • Led site inspections, including project planning, costing, estimations, quotations, and tenders.
  • Directed teams on each project, including project buyouts and logistics.

Electrician: Operations, Electrical Installations and Design/Tenders

Technoserve Medium Voltage
06.2018 - 02.2022
  • Company Overview: https://www.technoserve.co.za/medium-voltage The Technoserve group provides electrical and electronic engineering solutions for industry. Founded in 1991, the group of companies today consists of various entities, branches and divisions focusing on multiple disciplines and aspects of the industrial electrical market.
  • Led electrical installations and designs.
  • Instructed all assigned personnel on their duties, their responsibilities and the necessary safety precautions.
  • Ensured that all relevant procedures, safety routines and permit requirements were followed.
  • Managed all callouts and maintenance projects.
  • Prepared job planning, buyouts, job costing and estimations and quotations.
  • Performed site inspections.
  • Prepared safety files and client takeover documents.
  • Led civil works planning, inspections and quality control.
  • Managed project/site logistics.

Contracts Manager/Logistics Manager/Operations Manager/ Electrical Supervisor/Electrical Foreman/Electrician

Power Management and Electrical Services (Pty) Ltd
01.2004 - 05.2018
  • Company Overview: http://p-m-e-s.com/ Established in 1994, has provided outstanding Electrical Services, throughout South Africa and parts of West Africa, including Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ivory Coast.
  • Led all electrical installations and designs.
  • Instructed all assigned personnel on their duties, their responsibilities and the necessary safety precautions.
  • Ensured that all relevant procedures, safety routines and permit requirements were followed.
  • Managed all callouts and maintenance projects.
  • Prepared job planning, buyouts, job costing and estimations and quotations.
  • Performed site inspections.
  • Prepared safety files and client takeover documents.
  • Led civil works planning, inspections and quality control.
  • Managed project/site logistics.
  • Compiled daily, weekly and monthly project progress reports to clients.
  • Attended operational meetings and reported on project status.

Education

No Degree - Electrical Engineering

DeVoltage
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Electrical project oversight
  • Project Management: Tenders, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning
  • Planning and Project Controls: WBS, Detail Schedules, Progress Curves, Manpower Histogram, Dashboards and Reporting
  • QA/QC best practices
  • Contracts Management
  • SHEQ compliance procedures
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Testing, Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance
  • Technical report writing
  • Team leadership
  • Subcontractor coordination
  • Team Leadership and Direction
  • Problem Resolution and Solution-driven
  • Collaborative communication skills
  • Strategic decision-making

Websites

Certification

Wireman’s 3 Phase Installation Electrician 2021 – (Current) TDMI, South Africa

References

Agustin, Cesar Garrido, Manager, acesar@tecnicasreunidas.es, +34 652 95 59 98, Tecnicas Reunidas

Training

  • Certificate in HT Switching and Authorisation (MODULE 12 ESKOM SPEC): The Conference Zone
  • Basic Course in Solar Photovoltaic: Implementation of Schneider Electric Solar Inverters: Renewable Engineering
  • Certificate in Soil Resistivity/Earth Resistance Test: EXOWELD
  • Certificate in Exothermic Welds: EXOWELD
  • UPS and Battery Commissioning
  • CEG
  • Maintenance and Installations on Switchgears
  • Technoserve/Schneider

COMPUTER AND SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint
  • Primavera P6

Timeline

Department Manager

Power Transformers
08.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Power Transformers
07.2023 - 07.2024

Electrical Supervisor

Técnicas Reunidas
06.2022 - 06.2023

Electrical Supervisor/Project Control, Maintenance and New Installations: Commercial Buildings

Evolution Property Management
03.2022 - 06.2022

Electrician: Operations, Electrical Installations and Design/Tenders

Technoserve Medium Voltage
06.2018 - 02.2022

Contracts Manager/Logistics Manager/Operations Manager/ Electrical Supervisor/Electrical Foreman/Electrician

Power Management and Electrical Services (Pty) Ltd
01.2004 - 05.2018

No Degree - Electrical Engineering

DeVoltage
04.2001 -

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