Pedro De Vos
Managing Electrician Installer
CAPE TOWN
Summary
Reliable Single Phase Electrical Tester and installer, with background in 3 Phase electrical wiring, installation and repair. Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex electrical issues with swiftness and accuracy. Reliable and committed to delivering highest standards of safety and quality.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Installer/ Manager
Bright House Energy
CAPE TOWN
06.2019 - Current
- Installed parts to power signaling devices
- Prepared preliminary sketches and calculated estimates based upon parts and labor.
- Referred to schematics and blueprints to develop Back up and Hybrid Systems and installation plans conforming to clients' specifications.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Used variety of equipment to install electrical systems and components.
Maintenance Manager
Mandela Rhodes Hotel
CAPE TOWN
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Maintenance Manager
Protea Hotel By Marriott
CAPE TOWN
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Electrical Maintenance Operator
Cape Diamond Hotel
CAPE TOWN
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
Self Employed
PDV Electrical
CAPE TOWN
02.2002 - 12.2008
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environme.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Electrical Team Leader/Installer
Active Electrical
CAPE TOWN
02.1992 - 01.2008
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Installed Single Phase and Three Phase systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
01.1989 - 01.1990
I changed schools after the First Year.
High School Diploma -
01.1989 - 12.1991
Skills
Problem-solving skills
Electrical code
Electrical systems
Circuit wiring
Electrical panel upgrades
Electrical Installations and Schematics
Certification
Single Phase Electrical
Timeline
Electrical Installer/ Manager - Bright House Energy
06.2019 - Current
Maintenance Manager - Mandela Rhodes Hotel
01.2015 - 12.2018
Maintenance Manager - Protea Hotel By Marriott
02.2012 - 12.2015
Single Phase Electrical
01-2012
Electrical Maintenance Operator - Cape Diamond Hotel
03.2010 - 04.2012
Self Employed - PDV Electrical
02.2002 - 12.2008
Electrical Team Leader/Installer - Active Electrical
02.1992 - 01.2008
Sibelius High School - High School Diploma,
01.1989 - 01.1990
Heathfield High School - High School Diploma,
01.1989 - 12.1991