PATRICK NDLOVU
Waratah West,NSW
Summary
Ambitiously self motivated responsible Industrial Tradesman with much industrial Construction and manufacturing Background .Crane Technician services –repairs and maintenance, utilities and services, panel wiring, power factor correction. technical sales skills, projects and services, planning and maintenance, project management, plant reticulation. Pre-risk assessment ,safe use of power and hand tools.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Construction Site Handyman
PRACSOL
- Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- driving and ferrying equipment to different locations
- Repainted walls, removing old paint or wallpaper and preparing surfaces for new applications.
- Replaced wall sockets, ran lines and completed basic carpentry to finish installations.
- Used professional grade tools and equipment to perform wide range of handyman services.
- Fixed and managed electrical and plumbing problems.
Electrician Technician
EILBECK CRANES
08.2022 - Current
- VISA Sub class 491
- Offshore Technical Skills Record is evidence that l was assessed as competent against the units in the Australian vocational education and training (VET) qualification UEE30811.
- Certificate III in Electro Technology Electrician
- Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) assessment -
- , maintenance and inspection of overhead cranes and hoists and other overhead lifting equipment to ensure equipment is compliant with manufacturers, OSHA Standards
- Responsible for Coordinating repairs and inspections of overhead crane and hoist equipment
- Identified engineering documentation and maintenance manuals to assess design configuration and conduct repair actions.
- Repaired and performed quality testing of products to meet established specifications.
- Performed system and component failure analysis using diagnostic troubleshooting techniques
- Motor troubleshooting and replacement,
- Very much experienced with 3phase and single phase electrical control power
- equipment modifications, including VFD retrofits, motor and gear replacements,
- overhead crane Technician
- Reading electrical schematics and troubleshoot electrical equipment
- Experienced in solid state / magnetic motor control AC/DC Installation of Overhead Lifting Associated equipment; electrification, hoists and cranes and structures
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
- Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.
- Communicated with management, engineering and quality departments to solve technical repair problems.
- Greased mechanical parts with lubrication to achieve smooth and regular functionality.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Read and understood diagrams and schematics to accurately perform repairs.
- Tested circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
- Performed preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance to keep machinery running at optimal levels.
- Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools
- Tested energized and de-energized circuits, following test procedures and assisted in specialized test procedures.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Provided electrical services and control wiring for diverse locations.
- Installed and maintained breaker panels for industrial overhead Cranes
- Performed monthly, semi-annual and annual Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
- Tested and repaired electric motors, variable frequency drives, alarms and control systems.
- Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays.
- Read and worked from electronic blueprint drawings.
Electrical Department Head
STARDELTA ELECTRIX
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Project management
- Providing with pre-sales and post-sales support
- Discussed engineering projects and products with both clients and other engineers.
- Designed, controlled and installed electrical systems and products.
- Conducted tests on electrical systems and equipment
- Giving demonstrations, training and presentations to help clients discover and understand products/services we offer at STARDELTA Electrix
- Supervising Electrical wiring workshop
- Panel wiring, motor starter wiring e.g
- Sequential starters, DOL, StarDelta, Transformer starter and soft starters
- Machinery maintenance and installations (Investment projects).
- Planning and maintenance (Preventive and corrective maintenance) work
Shift Electrician
BMA FASTENERS
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Inspection of electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards,
- attend to breakdowns
- Repaired and replaced malfunctioning drives and motors.
- Identified and corrected loose connections, frayed wires and insufficient insulation.
- Installation and Maintenance of Mining Equipment like crushers, Milling Machines, IGBT controlled underground locomotives, hoist, cranes, control circuits, pumps, motors and automated machines roiling mills, hoists, overhead cranes
- Designing sequential starters to avoid glitches and easy flow of production
- Generator services and maintenance.,
Electrician
GENERAL BELTINGS PIGGOTT MASKEW
02.2016 - 04.2017
- It’s a leading rubber manufacturing company in Zimbabwe
- Shift electrician
- worked overtime on weekends and Holidays
- Directed electricians on installation, maintenance and repair on electrical wiring and equipment.
- Reviewed and assessed electrical, mechanical and architectural diagrams and specifications to accurately complete projects.
- Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
- Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to correctly assemble panels and control boxes.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
- Adhered to specifications and codes in installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
- Identified and addressed hazards, defects and repair requirements through inspection of electrical equipment.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Interpreted schematics, blueprints and diagrams to complete projects on time.
Solar Energy Technician
SOLAHAT ZIMBABWE
11.2012 - 12.2015
- Installation and maintenance
- Leading and Training a team in installation, maintenance and assembling of solar system, for commercial and domestic application
- Sizing the solar system batteries, inverter and PV Electrical planning and technical design
- Adherence to set electrical standards in all our work
- Research analysis and recommendations
- Installation and maintenance of VFDs and VSDs Have knowledge of different Hybrid inverters including Growatt ,MUST,Kodak ,Meccer, ,Eccoe , Phonos ,Vitron , freestar etc
Education
ElectroTechnology
SUPERIOR TRAINING CENTRE
Ingleburn, NSW10.2022
National Diploma - Electrical Power Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
01.2012
National Certificate in Electrical Power - Electrical Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
01.2012
Skills
TRAININGS CERTIFICATION- NSW
- Electrician Tradeperson certificate
- white Card
- EWP High Risk Work
- Work safely at heights
- work Health and Safety General construction
- Driver Licence class C
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Construction Site Safety
- safe use of hand And power tools
- Construction Site Preparation
- industrial Electricity Machinery
- PLC hardwiring
- Switch board sizing and wiring
- AC and DC Motors
- OSHA Compliance
- Reliable and Responsible
- Blueprint Reading
- Sensors and actuators
- PID controllers
- Job site safety
- Appreciation of Mechanical Engineering
- Shift Industrial Electrician
- Electrical Installations
- Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Reading and interpreting circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics
- Customer Service
- Ordering of electrical supplies and equipment
SOFT SKILLS
- Technical and field consulting
- Persuasive
- Needs analysis
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Research skills
- Technical support
- Advanced critical thinking
Playing Chess and Travelling
I play online Chess games and l like travelling around country seeing places
Timeline
Electrician Technician
EILBECK CRANES
08.2022 - Current
Electrical Department Head
STARDELTA ELECTRIX
06.2021 - 06.2022
Shift Electrician
BMA FASTENERS
04.2017 - 03.2020
Electrician
GENERAL BELTINGS PIGGOTT MASKEW
02.2016 - 04.2017
Solar Energy Technician
SOLAHAT ZIMBABWE
11.2012 - 12.2015
General Construction Site Handyman
PRACSOL
ElectroTechnology
SUPERIOR TRAINING CENTRE
National Diploma - Electrical Power Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
National Certificate in Electrical Power - Electrical Engineering
Bulawayo Polytechnic College
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