Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Certification

Timeline

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 -

Sibelius High School , South Africa

01.1989 - 01.1990

I changed schools after the First Year.

High School Diploma -

Heathfield High School , Heathfield Cape Town South Africa

01.1989 - 12.1991

Skills

Problem-solving skills

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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