Martin Verster
Johannesburg
Summary
Meticulous,safety-focused Electrician with 18 years experience executing cable installation, termination, and advanced electrical repairs. Excelled in reducing equipment downtime through effective troubleshooting, highlighting a continuous learning mindset and teamwork. Skilled in circuit troubleshooting and control panel wiring, consistently prioritizing health & safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Electrician
South Deep Gold Mine - Gold Fields
Westonaria, South Africa
07.2013 - Current
- Using test equipment & Hand tools to diagnose and locate & fix electrical problems
- Reduced downtime for electrical equipment through diligent troubleshooting and efficient repairs.
- Installing,maintained and repair underground power distribution system and components including 6.6 KV substation ,mini sub ,capacitor bank ,breaker switches, transformers ,gulley boxes , fan starters and three phase motors
- Read schematics and diagram to be able to repair equipment in a timely manner.
- Installing cables ,lights and power across a large scale mine buildings.
- Maintenance and repairs to DC locomotives ,battery chargers, overhead cranes and watercare treatment plant.
- Inspected electrical systems and equipment to identify hazards and defects.
- Medium voltage cable joints and termination.
- Installing motor control centers.
- construction work including cable installation ,panel wiring and commissioning.
- General electrical fault finding and repai
- Reference - piet de koker 084 579 3398
Underground Electrician
South Deep Gold Mine - Gold Fields Twin Shaft
Westonaria, South Africa
01.2008 - 07.2013
- Maintained and repair mini sub ,gulley boxes, fan starters and overhead cranes.
- Electrical diagram and schematics
- Maintained and repair
- Atlas copco rocket boomer 281,282 & S1L
- Atlas copco st 1520 & 1030 underground loader.
- Bell b30 low profile ADT ,Impact breakers .
- Aard mining UV 80 & 60
- Sandvik LHD 514 & toro 1400 underground loader.
- jeep & kabota and bomcat loader
- Reference - jimmy scheepers 061 708 5813
Electrician
Metrorail Train Operations
Johannesburg, South Africa
06.2001 - 12.2007
- Electrical apprenticeship (2001 - 2004)
- Installed ,maintained & repaired electrical system for multiple commercial and residential projects.
- Diagnosed and repaired various electrical issues ,improving efficiency and safety.
- maintained , service and replace distribution system including substation components,maintenance ,troubleshooting ,service restoration ,high mask lights ,transformers and switching.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Reference - paul nelson 083 287 0412
Education
Course
South Deep
WestonariaHigh School Diploma -
Jan Viljoen
Randfontein, South Africa12.1998
Skills
- Installation ,maintenance and repair
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Continuous learning mindset
- Health & safety
- working on heights
- Circuit Troubleshooting
- Testing & inspection
- Cable installation & termination and jionts
- Electrical diagram and schematic
- Control panel wiring
Timeline
Underground Electrician
South Deep Gold Mine - Gold Fields
07.2013 - Current
Underground Electrician
South Deep Gold Mine - Gold Fields Twin Shaft
01.2008 - 07.2013
Electrician
Metrorail Train Operations
06.2001 - 12.2007
Course
South Deep
High School Diploma -
Jan Viljoen