Kyle Pretorius
Electrician
Centurion,South Africa
Summary
Seasoned Workshop Manager versed in allocating resources, coordinating workload and maintaining schedules. Effective at managing supplies and providing technical expertise to employees. Dedicated Electrician professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Manager /Electrician
Skymerc (Pty) Ltd
Boksburg, Gauteng
07.2014 - Current
- Maintained workshop activities.
- Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and developed plans to correct problems.
- Scheduled maintenance and repair projects to maintain optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
- New electrical Installations In single-phase and three-phase
- Electrical fault finding
- Electrical equipment repair
- Panel repair and building
- Conduit Installation and wiring of domestic distribution board and circuits (lighting, socket outlets ECT)
- Wiring motor starters (single-phase forward/reverse, three phase /forward/reverse, star delta and sequence starting)
- Fault finding (single-phase forward/reverse, three phase forward/reverse, star delta and sequence starting)
- Wiring and energy load balancing panels
- Tracing and locating of faults on various star/delta motor starters (various manufacturers)
- Tracing and locating of faults on various auto-transformer starters
- Tracing and locating of faults on various resistance starters
- Visual inspection and electrical testing of single and three-phase motors
Mechanic
One Stop Tool Hire
Boksburg, Gauteng
11.2007 - 07.2014
- Repairing of construction equipment
- Welding
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines and machines through regular checks.
Mechanic
Bredell Hire Worx
Boksburg, Gauteng
02.2007 - 10.2007
- Repairing of construction equipment and welding.
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Maintained functionality and reliability of engines and machines through regular checks.
Semi-skilled Fitter
Rainbow Chickens
Hammersdale, Kwazulu Natal
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Machining and Milling Assistant
Davies Engineering
Pnetown, Kwazulu Natal
08.2005 - 12.2005
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
Boiler Operator and Maintenance Assistant
Associated Energy Services (AES)
Hammersdale, Kwazulu Natal
03.2005 - 08.2005
- Monitored heating and cooling system performance through alarms, temperature and pressure differentials.
- Observed pressure, temperature and draft meters to verify correct operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators and burners.
- Increased boiler combustion efficiency and lowered emissions by optimizing burner performance.
- Scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance for boiler and mechanical equipment.
General Laborer
Capacity
Hammersdale, Kwazulu Natal
05.2004 - 03.2005
- Work on Missionaries
- Hyster Driver Assistant to Handyman,
- Welding.
Refrigeration Technician Assistant
Ref Air Conditioning
Durban, Kwazulu Natal
04.2004 - 05.2004
- Assisted in Installations (including Electrical work),
- Servicing (Maintenance) and Repairs to Refrigeration and Air Con units (Commercial and Domestic units)
Pipe Fitter Assistant
P A K ENGINEERING
Dutban, Kwazulu Natal
11.2003 - 03.2004
- Assisted in pipe fitting & welding
Education
Trade Test Electrician - Electrician
Indlela Trade Test Centre
Kemptonpark 04.2001 -
No Degree - School
Home Schooled
Durban 04.2001 -
Skills
Electrician
Timeline
Workshop Manager /Electrician
Skymerc (Pty) Ltd
07.2014 - Current
Mechanic
One Stop Tool Hire
11.2007 - 07.2014
Mechanic
Bredell Hire Worx
02.2007 - 10.2007
Semi-skilled Fitter
Rainbow Chickens
01.2006 - 01.2007
Machining and Milling Assistant
Davies Engineering
08.2005 - 12.2005
Boiler Operator and Maintenance Assistant
Associated Energy Services (AES)
03.2005 - 08.2005
General Laborer
Capacity
05.2004 - 03.2005
Refrigeration Technician Assistant
Ref Air Conditioning
04.2004 - 05.2004
Pipe Fitter Assistant
P A K ENGINEERING
11.2003 - 03.2004
Trade Test Electrician - Electrician
Indlela Trade Test Centre
04.2001 -
No Degree - School
Home Schooled
04.2001 -