Mic'hel Geddes Warricker
Bloemfontein
Summary
Dynamic electrician with extensive experience at Sierra Diamonds Ltd., excelling in fault-finding and installation of complex electrical systems. Proven leadership in training teams and ensuring safety compliance. Skilled in circuit troubleshooting and project management, consistently delivering high-quality results while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
ELECTRICIAN / ACTING ELECTRICAL FOREMAN
SIERRA DIAMONDS LTD.
Tonguma
07.2022 - Current
- General installations and upgrading of domestic systems in the camp area
- Maintenance of electrical systems on camp and around office areas
- Maintenance in and around plant area
- New installation of vent fan control circuits, as well as fault finding and repairs to the circuits
- New installation, maintenance and fault finding on dewatering systems
- New installation, fault finding and forward advancing of drill rig power supply boxes
- Maintenance and fault finding on GP82A drill rig electrical circuits
- Termination, switching and maintenance on electrical circuits for gensets
- Installation and termination of Medium voltage cabling and switchgear
- Installation of medium voltage transformers and mini sub stations
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
- Oversaw project details and adhered to diagnosis, wiring and OSHA regulations.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
- Conducted troubleshooting operations on complex industrial machinery requiring advanced knowledge of electricity.
- Provided technical support on various types of motor control circuits including VFDs.
- Used power construction equipment, measuring devices and testing equipment to complete electrical installations.
- Trained workers to install, maintain and repair electrical equipment and fixtures.
- Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
- Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.
- Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
SLP/CSI TECHNICAL COORDINATOR
PETRA DIAMOND MINES PTY Ltd
Koffiefontein
01.2013 - 06.2022
- Oversee contractors working on Corporate Social investment- and Local economic development projects
- Responsible for on-site coordination, planning, quality control, supervision, waste control, environmental aspects and progress reporting of civil, mechanical and structural work done
- Perform on-the-job audits comparing work in progress against contractual obligations
- Perform final handover inspections of completed work
- Perform expediting of materials required in order to execute work on time
- Coach and mentor Small, medium and micro enterprises
- Oversee budget and cost control of projects
- Acquisition of quotations and loading invoices for payment on Acctech system
- Coordinated technology rollouts to achieve performance threshold mandates.
- Developed technical documentation and user guides to facilitate efficient operations.
- Identified, addressed and either resolved or escalated project issues.
QUALITY CONTROLLER
KENTZ
Kraankuil
01.2013 - 12.2013
- General electrical installations and fault finding in the control room area
- Quality control officer in the Solar plant area
- Lead a team responsible for installation of weather stations
- Identified and troubleshot equipment problems.
- Checked production performance for compliance with process standards.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to resolve issues regarding design specifications or manufacturing process changes.
- Analyzed issues and recommended corrective actions to improve final results.
SITE FOREMAN
LIFESTYLE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
Port Elizabeth
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Domestic house wiring installations, alterations and fault finding
- Maintenance at Factories such as VW, Daimler Chrysler and Delta
- DC installations and upgrades to ducts and cable ways at Telkom exchanges
- Customer relations and quotations
- Reviewed plans prior to commencement of construction works; proposed modifications where necessary based on field conditions.
- Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
SITE FOREMAN
TITAN ELECTRICAL
Port Elizabeth
01.2003 - 12.2006
- Domestic and Industrial alterations, installations and fault finding
- Construct and manage various Vodacom and Cell C Cell phone sites including BTS Base station installations
- Exoweld earthing rings
- Site supervision and management
- Developed strategies for problem solving on difficult tasks or issues arising during the course of construction.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Maintained safe working environment by enforcing company policies and procedures regarding health, safety, environmental protection.
Education
MEDIUM VOLTAGE CERTIFICATE -
Artisan Training Institute
Kimberley, Northern Cape, SA01.2022
TRADE TEST CERTIFICATE (CETA/1/0615) - Qualified Electrician Construction Single and Three Phase
CS ELECTRICAL TRAINING CENTRE
Bloemfontein, Freestate, SA01.2010
Grade 12 -
OTTO DU PLESSIS HIGH SCHOOL
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, SA01.2002
Skills
- Driver's license
- AccTec accounting software competency
- First aid level 2 training
- Health and Safety leadership course
- Activity based risk assessment training
- Air-conditioning and refrigeration technology
- Planned task observation training
- Safety risk management Training level 1 and 2
- De-energize and lockout training
- Basic firefighting courses
- Practical supervision
- Environmental law
- Dover assessment
- National environment management training
- Stakeholders' engagement course
- Professional hunters' course
- Meat inspectors' course
- Bee keeping training
- Building
- Tiling
- Carpentry
- General maintenance
- Installation of CCTV cameras
- Alarm systems installation
- Installation and maintenance of air conditioning systems
- Access control systems installation
- Automated gate control systems installation
- Fault-finding
- Safety compliance
- Circuit troubleshooting
- Works well in team environment
- MS office proficient
- Underground wiring
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Achievements from school level were head boy in primary school and vice head boy in high school with various sports and academic awards accompanying.
- While working at Kentz international I got promoted within the first month from electrician to electrical quality control officer in the solar plant area for termination, and team leader for weather station installations.
- Passed my electrical trade test with distinction.
Hobbies and Interests
- I am very active and team orientated person when it comes to sports and enjoy playing cricket and squash.
- In my spare time I also enjoy outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing and bee keeping.
References
- Adriaan Heydenreich, Technical services manager, Petra Diamond Mines, +27 72 906 8180
- Liza Joubert, Owner, Nations lodge and lawn, +27 82 567 3604
- Brian Marshall, Electrical Foreman, Sierra Diamonds, +27720360480
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
ELECTRICIAN / ACTING ELECTRICAL FOREMAN
SIERRA DIAMONDS LTD.
07.2022 - Current
SLP/CSI TECHNICAL COORDINATOR
PETRA DIAMOND MINES PTY Ltd
01.2013 - 06.2022
QUALITY CONTROLLER
KENTZ
01.2013 - 12.2013
SITE FOREMAN
LIFESTYLE ELECTRICAL SERVICES
01.2007 - 12.2008
SITE FOREMAN
TITAN ELECTRICAL
01.2003 - 12.2006
MEDIUM VOLTAGE CERTIFICATE -
Artisan Training Institute
TRADE TEST CERTIFICATE (CETA/1/0615) - Qualified Electrician Construction Single and Three Phase
CS ELECTRICAL TRAINING CENTRE
Grade 12 -
OTTO DU PLESSIS HIGH SCHOOL
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