PATRICK THABEDE
Electrical Technician
Durban,kzn
Summary
Electrical maintenance professional performing inspections, completing 25+ preventative maintenance tasks per week, 20+ tests per month, responding to 3+ breakdowns per month, and preventative care across UPS and supporting electrical equipment. Works with capacitor testing, SCR and IGBT testing, schematic interpretation, and safe battery disconnection and installation. Suits Electrical Maintenance Technician roles that require disciplined maintenance routines, fault isolation, and accurate technical documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical / UPS Technician
DPSI SOUTH AFRICA
02.2022 - Current
- Completed preventative maintenance inspections UPS and Battery Tripping Units
- Testing of batteries, UPS/ BTU input and output parameters, and bypass systems to verify stable power performance.
- Inspect rectifiers, inverters, cooling fans, capacitors, and connections to identify wear before failures occur.
- Perform battery disconnect and installation tasks while following electrical safety procedures and manufacturer requirements.
- Interpret schematic diagrams and wiring drawings to support troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment checks.
- Prepare service reports, recommend corrective actions, and provide technical support with professional customer service.
ELECTRICAL/ UPS Technician
Diversified Power and Systems Intergration
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Completed 4 UPS service tasks per week across installation, commissioning, and repair work.
- Performed preventive maintenance on UPS and electrical equipment to reduce recurring faults and keep systems operational.
- Installed, disconnected, and maintained battery banks during replacements, inspections, and routine service visits.
- Inspected electrical components, interpreted schematic drawings, and completed testing to verify equipment performance.
- Recorded maintenance reports and job cards accurately while following occupational health and safety requirements.
- Applied computer literacy to update service records, track work orders, and support maintenance planning.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Power Engineering Systems
University of South Africa
09-2026
National Diploma - Engineering Electrical ( H/C) S4
Mangosuthu University of technology
01-2018
Matric 12 - undefined
Sebensa-kanzima Secondary
01-2003
Skills
Fault finding and repairs of UPSs
Testing of capacitors
Understanding and interpretation of schematic diagrams and drawings
Load bank testing
Power quality analysis
Battery bank maintenance
Rectifier and inverter inspection
Preventive maintenance inspections
UPS installation and commissioning
Emergency breakdown response
Battery impedance testing
Thermal imaging
Power factor correction
Generator synchronisation
Surge protection testing
Harmonic distortion analysis
Remote diagnostics
Maintenance planning
Electrical drawings revision control
SCADA monitoring
NFPA 70E safety training
OEM certification
Timeline
Electrical / UPS Technician
DPSI SOUTH AFRICA
02.2022 - Current
ELECTRICAL/ UPS Technician
Diversified Power and Systems Intergration
01.2020 - 12.2022
Matric 12 - undefined
Sebensa-kanzima Secondary
National Diploma - Engineering Electrical ( H/C) S4
Mangosuthu University of technology
Advanced Diploma - Power Engineering Systems
University of South Africa
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 21 January 1985
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
Achievements/ PROJECTS COMPLETED
Site. : Mondi Richards bay
Scope of work. : UPS upgrade , maintenance and repairs
Date : October 2021 Duration. : 3 months.
Site. : Foskor Richards bay
Scope of work. : UPS upgrade
Date of project. : 03 Dec 2021 Duration. : 1 month
Site. : Mpact Piet Retief
Scope of work. : UPS upgrade
Date of project. : February 2022 Duration. : 2 days, Site. : Zambia Illovo Sugar Scope of work. : UPS Upgrade, maintenance & repairs Date of project. : March 2025 Duration. : 1 month,
Site. : Kilombero(Tanzania)
Illovo Sugar Scope of work. : UPS upgrade, maintenance & repairs Date of project. : April 2023-2026 Duration. : 4 years,