Thorisho Noko
Electrician
Pretoria
Summary
Experienced in the data center industry with a strong background as a qualified electrician and an appointed medium voltage isolation officer. Recognized for a hardworking nature and effective collaboration within teams. Consistently demonstrates accountability and delivers exceptional work. Seeking an opportunity to expand knowledge and skills, and eager to embark on a journey of continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Shift Technician
Teraco Data Environments
01.2024 - Current
- Planning maintenance, Review method statement, check safety profile and company compliance, notify the affected clients & operations team, create access
- Log callouts, issue out work permits, accept the Daily Safety Task Instruction (DSTI), and supervise the work where needs be
- Conducting daily walkabouts (site inspection)
- Checking for health and safety compliance of service providers
- Reporting issues that are health and safety risk, ensure everyone works safely and the environment is safe to work in
- Suggesting ideas to the design team to better the functionality of the plant
- MV and LV Switching – Switch, isolate, test and earth (lockout) according to site specific switching procedure
- Monitoring cooling, electrical and fire system
- Inspection the generators during and after power outage
- Powering the power distribution units for the racks
- Utilization of the AI and BMS systems to manage the plant
- Conducting monthly mains fail test, weekly fire water sprinkler system test and simulation test on the systems
- Adhere to client SLA’s and MSA
- Conducting Root Cause Analysis and solve problems at the root
- Responding to any alarms, fault trace and see to it that the fault is resolved, escalate to the relevant parties
- Maintenance of HVAC, Generators, Transformers, UPS, RMU, MV and LV switchgear, Pumps and Motors
Electrician
ACDC Dynamics
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Working in the repairs department, repairing the ACDC Electrical products for customers and the store
- Doing modifications on the products as per customer’s request
- Dealing with customers, testing their units, advising on technical matters
- Installing lighting for the store and revamping the staging area (Ballito Branch)
- Installing ceiling fans, pendant lights, wall lights and chandeliers for the store display (Ballito Branch)
- Assisting the IT team with rerouting, extending, crimping and terminating the network and CCTV cables
- Installing power point on sales counters (Dedicated plugs, non-dedicated plugs and network pinpoints)
- Conducting fault finding on AVR
Electrical Technician
Renewable Energy Technology Pty (Ltd)
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Installing and commissioning (adding plant, connecting to Network and adjust settings) of solar system
- Updating on the Inverter and Battery Firmware
- Power Recordings for data collection, extract the information and present in a readable manner
- Constructing and Designing Electrical drawings
- Wiring of Distribution boards
- Isolating Circuits, Essential and Non-Essential circuits (Splitting the neutrals) - circuits as requested by client that should be on the Uninterrupted Power Supply and the others they can do without for a couple of hours
- Respond to call outs and breakdowns
- Leading and training the labours
- Planning and designing circuits for complex applications
- Advising the clients in the best way, as far as the electrical is concerned
Electrician
Pereira Steel Works (PSW) Anglo Platinum Mine
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducting risk assessment, job risk analysis, hazard identification, sourcing of required PPE, application of preventative measures, acquiring the relevant permits to work and job sign-off before and after work
- Conducting morning safety meeting on Job planning and design of projects (installations and upgrades within the plant) and safety talk topic
- Managing and leading a team of Electrical Assistants on the job
- Refurbishing of the Silo Conveyor, safety Devices (Emergency Switches, Start and Stop, Pull switch, Alignment Switch) and Motors
- Conducting motor tests, rotation settings and cable insulation tests
- Wiring Distribution boards and mounting Shunt Trips
- Installing and repairing the lighting
- Pulling cables and installing temporary Distribution Board for a Backup Mobiles Conveyor and for a Storage Container
- Supplying Power to a smelter operations Camera DBs
- Installing Generator-UPS Change-Over Switch
- Doing site Inspection on the facilities that needs Electrical improvement
- Installation, repair and rewiring of Welding Plugs
- Wall chasing and domestic wiring of security offices
- Fault-tracing and monitoring of tripping DB
- Replacing Smelter Start-Stop junction
- Installing, designing cable racks, Strapping and neatening of Cables
- Housekeeping (5S) on site and workshop
Scaffolding Erector
Palabora Scaffolding
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Erecting and dismantling scaffolding
- Package material
- Barricading
- Housekeeping
Electrician Apprentice
Denel Technical Academy, Rheinmetall Denel Munition and Denel Industrial Properties
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Assisting artisans and technicians with their daily activities, which includes services, repairs, installation, inspection, and testing of electrical equipment
- Carrying out preventative maintenance on all plant equipment and machinery
- Workshop housekeeping and sorting spares
Education
N3 Certificate - Engineering Studies
Gert Sibande College
N4 Certificate - Engineering Studies
JFA Square College
Electrician Trade Test Certificate - undefined
Aveng Mining Training Center
Medium Voltage Certificate - undefined
MTW Training Center
Licence
10 (C1)
Personal Information
Nationality: South Africa
Ee
Black Male
Timeline
Data Center Shift Technician
Teraco Data Environments
01.2024 - Current
Electrician
ACDC Dynamics
09.2023 - 12.2023
Electrical Technician
Renewable Energy Technology Pty (Ltd)
01.2023 - 08.2023
Electrician
Pereira Steel Works (PSW) Anglo Platinum Mine
10.2021 - 11.2022
Scaffolding Erector
Palabora Scaffolding
08.2020 - 09.2021
Electrician Apprentice
Denel Technical Academy, Rheinmetall Denel Munition and Denel Industrial Properties
01.2016 - 06.2019
N3 Certificate - Engineering Studies
Gert Sibande College
N4 Certificate - Engineering Studies
JFA Square College
Electrician Trade Test Certificate - undefined
Aveng Mining Training Center
Medium Voltage Certificate - undefined
MTW Training Center
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