Derek Karumazondo

• Modifying and assisting in the design solar systems
• Switchboard rewires
• Laying solar panels and solar framework
• Installation of lithium batteries
• Off grid solar troubleshooting and installs
• Hybrid installs troubleshooting and installs
• Testing various solar systems in accordance with the standards and regulations.
• Fault finding issues in multiple types of systems and diagnosing problems appropriately

• Conduct tests on electrical machines
• Finding and rectifying faults in electrical circuits
• Servicing and repairing electrical apparatus
• Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
• Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
• Testing of recently installed apparatus and circuits
• Switchboard upgrades
• Installation of protection devices such as RCD's, fuses' and circuit breakers
• Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.

• Maintained clean and organized work environment to maintain customer safety.
• Built strong relationships with customers and colleagues by providing friendly and personable service.
• Collaborated with other departments to guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Multitasking, overlooking multiple stations at a time
• Various cleaning and maintenance jobs throughout the shop
• processed refunds, exchanges as well as store credit for customer faced with order inaccuracies

• Assisted with special events and programs such as the kids ministry and youth programs.
• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
• ensuring a safe, culturally appropriate and Christian friendly environment.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.

• Gained the knowledge and skills to work effectively in the construction industry.
• Use hand and power tools, oxy-acetylene and arc weld.
• Read plans, calculate quantities, cut and join sheet metal, work safely at heights, and workplace health and safety.
• Trenching and back filling
• confined space training

Was provided with learning opportunities that enabled me to acquire a range of technical, personal and interpersonal skills specifically related to the building and construction industry but applicable to other service industries and careers, in which I went on to do plumbing.