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Lwandile J Mhlabeni
Electrical Intern
Mossel Bay
Summary
- Dynamic electrical professional with hands-on experience at Mossel Bay Municipality, excelling in power distribution and circuit design. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through effective communication and rapid problem resolution. Skilled in root-cause analysis and committed to delivering high-quality results while fostering collaborative team environments.
- Experienced with electrical systems and circuit design, contributing to project success. Utilizes troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently. Strong understanding of teamwork and collaborative dynamics, ensuring smooth project execution.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
2
Certifications
3
Languages
Work History
Mossel Bay Municipality
Electrical Intern
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Ensured safety compliance during projects by adhering to industry standards and best practices throughout all stages of design and implementation.
- Gained successful experience with electrical systems and processing of SSEG applications, untill the approval stage.
- Increased client satisfaction through clear communication of project progress updates and rapid issue resolution.
- Participate in troubleshooting complex electrical problems, providing timely resolutions that minimized downtime for clients.
- Troubleshot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices and understood and acted upon test results.
- Contributed to the successful completion of large-scale projects through effective collaboration with contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders involved in our process.
- Reduced equipment failure rates by performing regular maintenance checks on electrical devices as part of a proactive preventive strategy.
- Developed strong professional relationships with clients and colleagues alike through a commitment to delivering top-quality workmanship.
- Continuously expanded knowledge of industry trends by attending relevant webinars, workshops, and training sessions.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
Bidvest Facilities Management
Technical Assistant (Electrical)
03.2023 - 09.2023
Job overview
- Doing daily checks on wet scrubbers, making sure that the pH level is kept within the range.
- Changing filters on a quarterly basis on wet scrubbers, as part of preventative maintenance.
- Draining approximately 100 L of slurry from wet scrubbers using a forklift.
- Conducting Earth Leakage Tests quarterly on socket outlets throughout the plant.
- Perform daily planned maintenance, and preventative maintenance routines.
- Assessing breakdowns and developing alternative solutions to prevent reoccurrence, conducts fault diagnosis, and repairs equipment throughout the plant/site.
- Performing preventative maintenance on motors/pumps on holidays and during breakdowns.
- Making sure that hand tools, as well as power tools, are always kept in a well-secured place.
- Performing planned and preventative maintenance activities during production hours, as well as on weekends and holidays.
- Provided technical guidance and support to team members.
- I updated the supervisor on the status of our projects.
- Gathered, organized and distributed technical documentation.
- Troubleshot malfunctioning hardware and software deployments to support nonstop operations.
- Provided high-quality customer support by addressing inquiries and resolving technical problems, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
Resolution Circle
Inservice Training
02.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Running motors using different motor starters.
- Designing circuits for pneumatics and instrumentation.
- Getting trained on how to do cable tracing, as well as cable joints, is done.
- Getting trained on domestic house wiring and conducting electrical tests after the wiring has been completed.
- Completing a risk assessment form before doing any job that has potential hazards.
- Soldering and desoldering electronic components on a PCB.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Prepared project presentation reports weekly, monthly, and compiled a final report.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
- Facilitated smoother communication channels by organizing regular team meetings.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Education
Walter Sisulu UniversityEast London, South Africa
National Diploma Electrical (Heavy Current) from Engineering
04.2001
Lovedale TVET CollegeKing William's Town, South Africa
High School Diploma
04.2001
Skills
Power distribution
Affiliations
National Society of Black Engineers in SA
Software
MATLAB
Circuit Maker
Certification
AREP P4 Level 1
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Electrical Intern
Mossel Bay Municipality
11.2023 - Current
Technical Assistant (Electrical)
Bidvest Facilities Management
03.2023 - 09.2023
Inservice Training
Resolution Circle
02.2022 - 02.2023
Walter Sisulu University
National Diploma Electrical (Heavy Current) from Engineering
04.2001
Lovedale TVET College
High School Diploma
04.2001
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