Samuel Mhlanga
Auto Electrician
Mokopane
Summary
Detail-oriented Auto Electrician familiar with performing electrical maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Adept at troubleshooting and repairing equipment failures, diagnosing and replacing parts and checking battery performance, starter performance and alternator charging conditions. Reliable and punctual with 22 years of experience.
Highly motivated , hardworking and autonomous Professional. Willingness to learn from others and support team and individual goal.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Automotive Electrician
Bahlaping Mash Trading And Projects
Mokopane
02.2021 - Current
- Structured and installed wiring harnesses to improve vehicle performance and protect wires.
- Designed and wired harnesses to connect car components and transmit electrical power throughout vehicle.
- Troubleshot LDVs, CAT equipment , Diesel Water pumps, Mobile cranes and forklifts and resolved electrical issues to maintain vehicle operation.
- Documented service transactions legibly and accurately to reduce discrepancies.
- Ensured parts for outstanding work orders are ordered and available before planning of tasks.
- Submitted detailed Report of all outstanding breakdown to the Foreman.
- Trained Apprentices
- Used OEM schematic diagrams when diagnosing.
- Overhauled of electrical components such as Alternators, Starter motors, window regulators , wiper motors and testing.
- Performed housekeeping during and after completing every task.
- Ensured the safety of myself and my surbodinates.
- Performed risk assessment before and during performing a task.
Automotive Electrician
Kamojou Trading And Projects
Mokopane
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Designed and wired harnesses to connect car components and transmit electrical power throughout vehicle.
- Conducted equipment, Light delivery vehicles and trucks inspections and performed equipment repairs to maintain optimal working conditions.
- Communicated with team and maintained positive attitude to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Adhered to safety policies and procedures to avoid risks of electrical shock and burns.
- Organized tools, equipment and parts to save time and work more efficiently.
- Maintained neat and clean shop area to minimize hazards and keep people safe.
- Sourced technical information from manuals, bulletins and electronic systems for accurate diagnosis.
- Tested wiring for issues and removed faulty sections.
- Rebuilt electrical units such as door controls and security systems.
- Tested starters, door controls and Alternators for proper functioning.
- Filled out documentation specifying observations, modifications, and results of completed car repair work.
- Read and interpreted technical documentation such as drawings and diagrams.
- Troubleshot and resolved electrical issues to maintain vehicle operation.
- Documented service transactions legibly and accurately to reduce discrepancies.
- Created and labeled wiring diagrams to showcase interconnection of electrical wires, fixtures and components.
- Structured and installed wiring harnesses to improve vehicle performance and protect wires.
- Ensured safety of surbodinates .
- Trained Apprentices
- Report breakdown amicable to Workshop Manager.
Automotive Electrician
AngloAmerican Platinum Mine-Rustenburg Platinum Mine
Mokopane
11.2007 - 09.2019
- Designed and wired harnesses to connect car components and transmit electrical power throughout vehicle.
- Structured and installed wiring harnesses to improve vehicle performance and protect wires.
- Sourced technical information from manuals, bulletins and electronic systems for accurate diagnosis.
- Communicated with customers to explain and clarify required services.
- Organized tools, equipment and parts to save time and work more efficiently.
- Tested wiring for issues and removed faulty sections.
- Rebuilt electrical units such as door controls and security systems.
- Learned and maintained proper safety procedures in shop and with each repair or maintenance action.
- Filled out documentation specifying observations, modifications, and results of completed car repair work.
- Tested starters, door controls and generators for proper functioning.
- Read and interpreted technical documentation such as drawings and diagrams.
Senior Automotive Electrician
Aviation Ground Services
Harare
12.2002 - 10.2007
- Structured and installed wiring harnesses to improve vehicle performance and protect wires.
- Designed and wired harnesses to connect car components and transmit electrical power throughout vehicle.
- Conducted equipment inspections and performed equipment repairs to maintain optimal working conditions.
- Communicated with team and maintained positive attitude to facilitate excellent customer service.
- Created and labeled wiring diagrams to showcase interconnection of electrical wires, fixtures and components.
- Organized tools, equipment and parts to save time and work more efficiently.
- Troubleshot and resolved electrical issues to maintain vehicle operation.
- Maintained neat and clean shop area to minimize hazards and keep people safe.
- Tested wiring for issues and removed faulty sections.
- Filled out documentation specifying observations, modifications, and results of completed car repair work.
- Tested starters,Alternators, door controls and batteries for proper functioning.
- Learned and maintained proper safety procedures in shop and with each repair or maintenance action.
- Read and interpreted technical documentation such as drawings and diagrams.
- Trained Apprentices on safe operating procedures
- Replenished spares that are on minimum levels in stores.
- Reported all breakdown and the outstanding orders to the Foreman
- Involved in writing of safe operating procedures.
- Maintained batteries to reduce premature failures.
- Labelled components waiting for parts and separated with non repairable.
Education
Certificate - Automobile Electrics And Electronics
Harare Institute of Technology
Harare 05.1999 - 03.2002
Certificate - Transportation Electrician
Indlela Trade Testing Centre
Randfontein South Africa 11.2018 - 11.2018
Skills
Electrical harness replacement
Engine management systems
MS Outlook
Hybrid electrical systems
Troubleshooting
Defect identification
Vehicle inspection
Voltage system troubleshooting
Replacement part ordering
Hand and power tools
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
- Installation of electronic checklist module on light delivery vehicles.
- Converted headlights to operate with ignition system.
Timeline
Automotive Electrician
Bahlaping Mash Trading And Projects
02.2021 - Current
Automotive Electrician
Kamojou Trading And Projects
07.2020 - 01.2021
Certificate - Transportation Electrician
Indlela Trade Testing Centre
11.2018 - 11.2018
Automotive Electrician
AngloAmerican Platinum Mine-Rustenburg Platinum Mine
11.2007 - 09.2019
Senior Automotive Electrician
Aviation Ground Services
12.2002 - 10.2007
Certificate - Automobile Electrics And Electronics
Harare Institute of Technology
05.1999 - 03.2002