WITNESS MADHORA
Northam,GP
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven electrician with a proven track record of enhancing organizational objectives through effective communication, negotiation, and persuasion. Extensive expertise in the maintenance, installation, and repair of electrical systems across diverse sectors, including mining, manufacturing, residential, and construction. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes and drive project success. Committed to maintaining high safety standards while optimizing operational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Installation Electrician
Swartklip Mine (Manniken)
07.2018 - Current
- Completing a maintenance checklist and recording all findings.
- Ensuring completion of services within designated time frames and returning equipment to production.
- Assess underground mining equipment and identify faults on hydraulics, pneumatics mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Supervising electrical equipment maintenance, repair, testing, and installation.
- Recommending changes to existing systems to ensure fixture and system safety and usability.
Electrician
Thornkliff Mine
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Installed 4 new strike conveyor belts, 3 belt extensions, and 6 ventilation fans, including calculating cable sizes and switchgear resulting in 25% increasing in production.
- Installed cable trays, trunking, ducting, and conduit pipes for the electrical containment of cables according to mine standards.
- Carefully traced and diagnosed malfunctions with hand tools and test equipment such as multimeters resulting in saving the company equipment cost.
- Led electrical projects and supervised a team of 5 junior electricians.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
Electrician
Maseve Mine (Redpath)
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Ascertained the safety and security of all workers involved in electrical activities.
- Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
- Maintained compliance with local codes and regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment and reduced downtime by 15%.
Electrician
Elektra Tech (Put Ltd) (Maseve mine)
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Implemented the additional installation of strip LED lights along the conveyor belt, tipping points, haulages, and refugee bays; increased the illumination by 30%.
- Glanding, joining, and termination of armoured cables in all sizes.
- Carried out Installation testing and commissioning of pumps, gully boxes, rig starter boxes, ventilation fans, and leaky feeder cable.
- Overhauled and tested DC and AC electrical motors using testing instruments.
- Successfully repaired and replaced electrical wiring equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools and saved company cost by 6%.
Electrician
Bokoni Platinum Mine (Mckenzi Trading)
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Installation, maintenance, and inspection of the electrical systems on the conveyor belt, such as lights, fire suppression, trip wires, and cable suspension.
- Ensured the functionality of the communication system, pre-start signal, belt sequencing, belt alignment, and belt interlocking according to the maintenance checklist, achieving 90% of the production target.
- Conducted daily inspections of rope slip sensors, passenger override sensors, and the intelligent pull key system for the fail-safe braking system on the chairlifts.
- Executed wiring for control panels and distribution boards, installed substations and switchgears, and terminated control and power cables.
- Supervised winch operators, apprentices, assistants, and the maintenance team.
Electrician
Nampak Rosslyn Paper Mill
03.2013 - 09.2013
- Helped install a fire alarm system for an office building project and tested its functionality thoroughly.
- Traced, tested, and troubleshot circuits ranging in voltage from 120v to 400v.
- Replaced electrical panels, breakers, and other electrical equipment.
- Led and coached a maintenance team of 5 electricians to attend monthly shutdowns and breakdowns throughout the month, earning our company a 2-year contract.
- Performed overhauling, electrical wiring and cleaning of plant electrical equipment during monthly shutdowns.
Electrician
Colbyn Electrical
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Installed, repaired, and maintained residential electrical systems in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
- Installed safety systems, including emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems, and battery systems.
- Determined the types and sizes of wires, panel boards, and switch boxes to ensure proper usage and gained the client’s satisfaction.
- Worked with construction teams to develop original blueprints according to electrical needs.
Electrician
Cold Storage Company
05.2005 - 09.2008
- Executed the installation, maintenance, and commissioning of chillers, cold rooms and refrigeration systems.
- Diagnosed and resolved faults in all electrical equipment within the meat processing industry.
- Participated in all progress and safety meetings with the engineer and maintenance team and achieved 1000000 fatality-free shifts in 2007.
- Set and adjusted machine controls to regulate conditions, such as material flow, temperature, and pressure, according to specified operating procedures.
- Installed' wired and maintained cold rooms, chillers, pumps, compressors, and bandsaws; hoists; and performed wiring for VSDs, PLCs, and soft starters.
Trainee Electrician
Mutare Board and Paper Mills
05.2002 - 04.2003
- Overhauled and tested electrical motors; performed maintenance work on DC and AC machines, overhead cranes, boilers, grinders, paper machines, lathe machines, and wiring on switchgear panels.
- Terminated electrical and instrument cables in MCC and marshalling boxes.
- Promoted positive collaboration among trainees, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Contributed to safer work environments by strictly following safety protocols and conducting regular risk assessments.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
Education
Diploma - MEP Electrical Engineering
JP Jacobs International Research Foundation
01.2022
Wireman’s License - undefined
Dept of Employment & Labor RSA
01.2020
Electrician Redseal Trade Certificate - Electrical Engineering
QCTO RSA
01.2017
N4 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
QCTO RSA
01.2015
Journeyman electrician Class 1 - undefined
Ministry Of Manpower
01.2005
Ordinary Level -
Rakodzi High School
Marondera01.2000
Skills
- Electricity and solar
- Use of Electrical Tools and Testing Devices
- Electrical Wiring, Excel & PowerPoint
- Electrical Installations & Maintenance
- Fault-finding and Troubleshooting
- Time & Project Management
- Electrical Codes and Safety Standards
- Communication & Collaboration
- Leadership & Team Management
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Installation Electrician: licence number 36855 Issuing authority: Department of Employment and Labour RSA Date of issue; 2020-02-06
COURSES
- Trackless Mining Machines | Shilego skills institution | Aug 2022 - Aug 2022
- Solar Installation | Lliovatech Technology | Apr 2023 - Apr 2023
- Competent B | Thornkliff Mine | Feb 2017 - Feb 2017
- Inspection and Certification of 3 phase installations | EWSETA | Apr 2019 - Jun 2019
- Advanced Welding & Fabrication & Engineering Drawing | Harare Polytechnic | Jan 1999- Apr 1999
Timeline
Installation Electrician
Swartklip Mine (Manniken)
07.2018 - Current
Electrician
Thornkliff Mine
01.2018 - 07.2018
Electrician
Maseve Mine (Redpath)
12.2016 - 07.2017
Electrician
Elektra Tech (Put Ltd) (Maseve mine)
10.2016 - 12.2016
Electrician
Bokoni Platinum Mine (Mckenzi Trading)
10.2013 - 06.2016
Electrician
Nampak Rosslyn Paper Mill
03.2013 - 09.2013
Electrician
Colbyn Electrical
02.2012 - 02.2013
Electrician
Cold Storage Company
05.2005 - 09.2008
Trainee Electrician
Mutare Board and Paper Mills
05.2002 - 04.2003
Wireman’s License - undefined
Dept of Employment & Labor RSA
N4 Certificate - Electrical Engineering
QCTO RSA
Journeyman electrician Class 1 - undefined
Ministry Of Manpower
Diploma - MEP Electrical Engineering
JP Jacobs International Research Foundation
Electrician Redseal Trade Certificate - Electrical Engineering
QCTO RSA
Ordinary Level -
Rakodzi High School
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