Qualified electrician and quality control for electrical and instrumentation skilled in maintaining, testing, diagnosing and repairing metering control instruments electrical equipment. Translates and understands wiring diagrams for instruments and electrical and operational testing. Well-organized record keeper with excellent skills in writing and recording maintenance documentation and reports.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Foreman Electrician
Umoyilanga Energy Project Solar Farm 115MW (Wetback E&I)
06.2025 - Current
Supervision and Team Management
Lead and supervise installation crew,Assign daily tasks and targets to workers
Monitor productivity and workmanship quality
Train and mentor junior staff and artisans
Oversee installation of DC string cable,Inverters and combiner boxes,LV cabling and trenches.
Ensure work is done according to drawings and specifications
Coordinate with engineers and site managers
Safety Management
Enforce HSE rules,permits and toolbox talk
Ensure use of PPE (including snake gaiters,helmets,gloves ,etc)
Identify hazards and control risks on site
stop unsafe work immediately
Quality control Inspection
Loop checks
insulation resistance test
Continuity test
Polarity and voltage checks
Ensure correct terminations and torque settings
Identify and report defects for corrections
Planning and Report
Plan daily and weekly work schedule
Track progress against the program
Order and manage material and tools
Submit daily reports and progress update
Problem solving
Troubleshoot site issues
Resolve conflicts within the team
Minimize delays and downtime
suggest productivity improvements
Electrical & Instrumentation QC
Stefanutti Stocks E&I, Sasolburg Ammonia Plant
10.2023 - 05.2024
Compile quality control packs and all quality documentation for the project
Perform visual inspections on field instruments and electrical components, material receiving inspections upon arrival of electrical and instrumentation equipments.
Perform loop checks on new installation and existing instruments and electrical equipments.
Perform leak test on tubing installation and pneumatic instruments
Conducted regular testing of critical controls devices ensuring optimal performance and reducing the risk of process deviations
Perform insulation resistance test before and after cable installation , continuity test after terminations.
Dimension test, check ratings to met client specifications
Used testing equipments such as multimeter, loop calibrator ,high pressure pump, hart communicator, druck during loop test and commissioning of plant
Read and interpreted electrical and instrumentation drawings electrical codes specification for wiring layouts.
Used information in technical diagrams , schematic and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
Improved electrical system safety by conducting thorough inspections and identify potential hazards.
Do internal and client inspection after installation completion .
Check all drawings that correspond with client specification and do redlines.
Attend quality and progress meetings. do project report /matrix
Electrical & Instrumentation QC
Stefanutti Stocks E&I, Secunda Sasol Plant
07.2022 - 09.2023
Compile quality control packs and all quality documentation for the project
Perform visual inspections on field instruments and electrical components, material receiving inspections upon arrival of electrical and instrumentation equipments.
Perform loop checks on new installation and existing instruments and electrical equipments.
Perform leak test on tubing installation and pneumatic instruments
Conducted regular testing of critical controls devices ensuring optimal performance and reducing the risk of process deviations
Perform insulation resistance test before and after cable installation , continuity test after terminations.
Dimension test, check ratings to met client specifications
Used testing equipments such as multimeter, loop calibrator ,high pressure pump, hart communicator, druck during loop test and commissioning of plant
Read and interpreted electrical and instrumentation drawings electrical codes specification for wiring layouts.
Used information in technical diagrams , schematic and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
Improved electrical system safety by conducting thorough inspections and identify potential hazards.
Do internal and client inspection after installation completion .
Check all drawings that correspond with client specification and do redlines.
Attend quality and progress meetings. do project report /matrix
Electrician
Stefanutti Stocks E&I, Secunda Sasol Plant
07.2019 - 06.2022
Read and interpreted electrical ,drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
Tested electrical system functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as multimeter
Improved electrical system safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Installed ,tested and calibrated commercial electrical equipment to meet use demands.
Performed scheduled and planned installation and maintenance duties.
Troubleshot complex instrumentation issues using specialized diagnostic tools ensuring minimal disruption to operations
Located and addressed electrical connection issues such as frayed wires and worn insulation to prevent larger problems.
Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring equipment.
Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roof and towers.
Installed safety and distribution components for electrical system ,such as switches, circuit breakers ,panels
Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools and cable cutters to complete fast paced work.
Installed 120/208 volt system and 320/600volt system
Prevented breakdowns of system by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels , lighting ,distribution boards and circuit breakers.
Education
Electrical Engineering Trade Test Certificate -
Qualitas Training Centre
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2021
Electrical Engineering N6 Certificate - undefined
South West Gauteng College
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2016
Grade 12 - undefined
Mvenyane High School
Eastern Cape
01.2010
Skills
Attention to detail
References
Bruce, Baloyi, Site Manager, 063 879 3251, Stefanutti stocks E&I
Dimi Maphanga , Supervisor ,078 630 7292 ,Wetback E & I
Timeline
Foreman Electrician
Umoyilanga Energy Project Solar Farm 115MW (Wetback E&I)
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