Polite Nyathi

POLITE NYATHI — ELECTRICIAN

12 Teliqua Corner , Dayton .6055.WA

+61 456 765 178

politenyathie@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/polite-nyathi-017414191

NSW Provisional Tradesperson Certificate – Electrician

OTSR – Electrician (General) | ANZSCO 341111

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly skilled Electrician with 10+ years of industrial, commercial, and residential experience, currently

working in Australia and holding a NSW Provisional Tradesperson Certificate.

Possesses an OTSR, Superior English (PTE 83), and is completing Gap Training toward the full Australian

licence.

Experienced across manufacturing, food processing, overhead cranes, PV solar installations, VSDs, PLCs,

automation, and industrial maintenance.

Strong safety culture, excellent troubleshooting ability, and proven performance in high‑pressure

environments.

Actively seeking an employer willing to provide 482 visa sponsorship for a long‑term Electrician role

anywhere in Australia.

CORE SKILLS

- Industrial electrical maintenance

- PLC fault finding (Logix 5000, Ignition)

- VSDs: Allen Bradley, Danfoss, Delta, Eurodrive, Siemens

- Overhead crane installation, service & load testing .

- PV solar installation (3kVA–40kVA

- Control wiring & automation

- Sensors: PE, reed, capacitive, inductive, ultrasonic

- Conveyor systems & fixed plant maintenance

- Testing, commissioning & documentation

- Safety compliance (OSHA, Australian Standards)

- Technical drawings, schematics & red‑line updates

LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS

- NSW Provisional Tradesperson Certificate – Electrician

Offshore Technical Skills Record (OTSR) – Electrician (General)

- PTE Academic – Superior English (Score 83)

- First Aid + CPR/LVR

- EWP Licence (11m+)

- Working at Heights

- White Card

- Manual Driver’s Licence

- Basic Fire Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Electrician — JBS Foods Australia

October 2025 – Present | NSW

- Rapid response to electrical faults to maintain production uptime.

- Start‑up and shutdown of daily operations.

- Diagnosed, repaired, and replaced VSDs, 1‑phase & 3‑phase .

- Installed, tested, and replaced sensors (PE, reed, capacitive, inductive, ultrasonic).

- Installed and maintained air‑to‑electric sensors and coil switches.

- Worked on LV systems (10V–200V DC).

- Maintained automated systems: Cryovacs, heat shrinks, frozen lidder, boxing machines.

- Conveyor belt maintenance and troubleshooting.

- PLC operation, start‑up, and fault finding using Logix 5000 & Ignition software.

Electrician / Maintenance Manager — Adventist Organization

2019 – September 2025 | Zimbabwe

- Led PV solar installations (3kVA–40kva) across multiple facilities.

- Full lifecycle overhead crane & hoist maintenance.

-Crane services , checking limit switches , checking rope, checking brake air gap , mechanical parts

( rails ).

- Electrical installations, testing, and commissioning for new builds.

- Implemented power factor correction, reducing energy costs by 22% in 5 months.

- Conducted inspections, safety checks, and SAP documentation.

- Installed and serviced cold rooms and air‑conditioning systems.

- Delivered control wiring and electrical services across diverse sites.

-Repaired heavy duty cooking , Washing and HVAC equipment .

Shift Electrician / Fixed Plant Electrician — Delta Beverages

2014 – 2018 | Zimbabwe

- Rapid fault response, awarded Worker of the Year (2017).

- Statutory inspections and logbook compliance.

- Troubleshooting and repairs to cranes, conveyors, and industrial equipment.

- Programmed and wired VSDs and soft starters.

- Contributed to a 4% reduction in accidents per quarter through safety initiatives.{LOTO PROCEDURE}.

Maintenance Electrician — National Foods Pvt Ltd

2013 – 2014 | Zimbabwe

- Load testing of overhead cranes .

- Preventative & corrective maintenance on fixed plant machinery.

- Panel design, wiring, and system upgrades.

- Installed and serviced Vega level sensors.

- Troubleshot equipment operating at 230V–400V.

INDUSTRIES

- Food & Beverage Manufacturing

- Industrial Maintenance

- Commercial Construction

- Residential Construction

- Non‑Profit / Religious Organizations

REFERENCES

Available upon request.