Sakana Baldwin Ramanala
Artisan Electrician
Kemptonpark West,Gauteng
Summary
Diligent Maintenance Electrician with comprehensive experience maintaining and installing electrical equipment. Safety-conscious and committed to working safely. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Maintenance Electrician
Tsalach Engineering
Kemptonpark West
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
- Implemented advanced diagnostic tools to resolve customer complaints.
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics to properly place wires, fixtures and appliances.
- Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
- Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
- Used oscilloscopes, voltmeters and ohmmeters to test electrical systems.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Consulted with management on functionality and lifespan of electrical equipment, advising when continued use may be hazardous.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Examined electrical units for loose connections and broken insulation.
- Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
Maintenance Technician
Automa Multistyrene
Isando
10.2013 - 03.2021
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Worked with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance and cleaning schedules.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
- Installed and maintained plumbing and HVAC systems.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Repaired and replaced pumps, valves and motors.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning.
- Utilized variety of tools and test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
Quality Control Technician
Schneider Electric
Kemptonpark
01.2008 - 09.2013
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
- Developed and implemented quality control processes to meet product standards.
- Tested and evaluated product precision against specifications to reduce discrepancies.
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Established quality-control testing models, procedures and specifications to uplift standards.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Conducted investigations into questionable test results.
- Created testing protocols to be used across product lines.
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Reviewed and validated quality requirements for manufacturing planning, supplier purchase orders, and engineering specifications to meet contract compliance regulations.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Drafted technical documents such as deviation reports, testing protocol and trend analyses.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
Education
No Degree - Electrician
COTT Central Organization of Trade Testing
Gauteng 04.2001 -
Skills
Electrical system repair
Power tools knowledge
Manual labor experience
Project estimation and bidding
AC/DC control circuitry
Electrical equipment maintenance
Residential construction
Equipment calibration
Electrical Installations and Schematics
Complex technical information
Control circuit troubleshooting
Performance testing
NEC code regulations
Conduit fabrication
Electrical panel upgrades
Blueprint fluency
Interpersonal Communication
Problem-Solving
CAD
Knowledge of body mechanics
Additional Information
Self development is key..Technology is forever changing . I am accredited Artisan Electrician in possession of a Three Phase wireman's license (Installation Electrician).
I also have a Certificate in Quality Management Systems from SABS Training centre.
Vast knowledge of Solar systems and backup power
(Mining)
Trackless Mobile Machines
Certification
Matric Senior Certificate
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Maintenance Electrician
Tsalach Engineering
02.2021 - 12.2022
Maintenance Technician
Automa Multistyrene
10.2013 - 03.2021
CitecHMI / SCADA Configuration
04-2010
Low Voltage Electric Distribution
09-2009
Medium Voltage Electric Distribution
11-2008
#Phase Wiremans License
11-2008
Quality Management Systems 1023
08-2008
Variable Speed Drives
06-2008
Quality Control Technician
Schneider Electric
01.2008 - 09.2013
Electrician Trade Certificate
10-2004
Microsoft Office 2000
01-2003
No Degree - Electrician
COTT Central Organization of Trade Testing
04.2001 -
(NTC3)
04-1995
Matric Senior Certificate
12-1993