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Snowburn William Sidina
Beacon Hill,Atlantis
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with several years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
18
Certifications
Work History
City Of Cape Town
Superintendent
04.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Monitoring of the high and medium voltage networks.
- Coordinating available power resources.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Operating and control of the electrical network.
- Managing unplanned supply interruptions.
- Handing over and commissioning of electrical equipment.
- Reporting and record keeping.
- Additional control centre functions.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
City of Cape Town
Senior Artisan/Authorised Medium Voltage Operator
3 2023 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Switchgear Installations and replacements.
- Standby Duties.
- Planned switchgear maintenance.
- MV/LV cable fault location and repairs.
- Supervision of sub ordinate staff.
- Admin Duties (Record daily activities on SAP).
- Medium Voltage Switching.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Operated various types of switchgear, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
City of Cape Town
Senior Artisan/Medium Voltage Leaner Operator.
11.2018 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Preventative Maintenance (Substation inspections).
- Minisubstations and medium voltage switchgear replacements.
- Planned medium voltage switchgear and transformer maintenance.
- Standby Duties, cable fault location and repairs.
- Supervision of sub ordinate staff.
- Admin Duties (Record daily activities on SAP).
- Medium Voltage Switching Under Supervision.
City of Cape Town
Artisan/Medium Voltage Leaner Operator.
07.2013 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Preventative Maintenance (Substation inspections)
- Minisubstations and medium voltage switchgear replacements.
- LV kiosk replacements and maintenance.
- Standby Duties,medium voltage and low voltage cable fault location and repairs.
- Billing meter installations.
- Supervision of sub ordinate staff.
- Admin Duties (Record daily activities on SAP).
- Kept accurate records of defective equipment.
City of Cape Town
Apprentice
3 2011 - 6 2013
Job overview
- Modular Related Tasks.
- Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- On job training in various sections:
- Medium voltage,low voltage and construction
Education
Wingfield Technical CollegeGoodwood;South Africa
National N Diploma from Electrical Engineering
04.2001
University Overview
- Engineering Science - N1
- Radio Theory - (N1 - N3)
- Mathematics - (N1 - N6)
- Logic Systems - (N2 - N6)
- Electro Techniques - (N4 - N6)
ASHTON SECONDARY SCHOOLAshton;South Africa
Matric -Grade 12
04.2001
University Overview
- Afrikaans
- English
- Biology
- Geography
- History
- Woodwork
LGSETASomerset West; South Africa
Trade Test from Electrician
04.2001
Skills
Strategic Planning
Attributes
- I consider myself an exceptionally hard worker
- Dedicated, with the ability to meet client’s needs
- I enjoy working a in a team as well as individually
- Enjoy new challenges and doing everything to the best of my ability
Behavioural attributes
- Helpful & responsive nature.
- Demonstrate a cooperative attitude working in a team environment and respect colleagues.
- Act in the interest of the company at all times.
- Work methodically with attention to detail.
- Respect deadlines and milestones.
- Act with honesty, integrity and reliability at all times.
Contact numbers
- 081 529 6238
- 072 092 0429
Health
Excellent
Personal Information
- ID Number :7906 11 53 63 088
- Health :Excellent
- Sex : Male
- Languages : English and Afrikaans (Speak;Read;Write)
- Drivers License : Code 10 (C1)
References
- Mr Andre Jackson, Senior Superintendent (Maintenance Planner)
- Tel : 021 444 9451
- Cell : 083 462 9395
- Mr Timothy Chavalala, Senior Superintendent (Network Control)
- Tel : 021 400 6838
- Cell : 076 607 1453
Certification
Sans 10142 Overview
Timeline
Superintendent
City Of Cape Town
04.2024 - Current
Legal Liability
10-2022
Evecuation Marshall
02-2022
First Aid Level 2
12-2021
Hazard Identification and Risk Assesement
09-2020
Maintenance and operating of Hawker Siddley RMU
12-2019
Low Voltage Operating Regulations
05-2019
Senior Artisan/Medium Voltage Leaner Operator.
City of Cape Town
11.2018 - 02.2023
Customer Care
05-2018
Principles of protection
02-2018
Aerial Bundle conductor
06-2017
Construction Regulations
03-2017
Operating Regulations for Authorised persons.
09-2016
MV-EHV Earthing,Bonding Lihtning protection systems
04-2015
Level 2 Sans Meter Worker
04-2015
Hazardous Material
06-2014
Sans 10142 Overview
05-2014
SAP Plant Maintenance
09-2013
Diversity Management
09-2013
Artisan/Medium Voltage Leaner Operator.
City of Cape Town
07.2013 - 10.2018
Operational Overheadline Training
10-2011
Wingfield Technical College
National N Diploma from Electrical Engineering
04.2001
ASHTON SECONDARY SCHOOL
Matric -Grade 12
04.2001
LGSETA
Trade Test from Electrician
04.2001
Senior Artisan/Authorised Medium Voltage Operator
City of Cape Town
3 2023 - 03.2024
Apprentice
City of Cape Town
3 2011 - 6 2013
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