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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Ravi Chavan

MINTO,New South Wales

Summary

Dependable Electrician with vast knowledge of electrical systems and expertise installing, repairing and maintaining electrical systems. Skilled at troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems and efficiently identifying and implementing solutions. Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with customers and other professionals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrician

UGL
11.2022 - Current
  • Performed electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and motor controls.
  • Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
  • Fixed wiring and circuit systems to correct performance issues and safety concerns.
  • Interpreted and validated technical issues, test solutions, follow-up and escalate when necessary.
  • Maintained security and fire alarm systems for commercial venues and completed inspections.
  • Inspected circuits already in place and lead team of electricians through installing high quality new ones.
  • Monitored equipment and provided inventory control measures.
  • Measured and read DMM, meggers, micrometers and thickness gauges using electrical and mechanical testing instruments.
  • Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
  • Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings and layouts to complete repairs.
  • Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
  • Tested, troubleshot and calibrated equipment in shop and field.

Electrical Trade Assistant

UGL
04.2019 - 11.2022
  • Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
  • Worked under supervision of Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
  • Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
  • Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
  • Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
  • Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
  • Increased job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulation publications.
  • Installed appropriate parts to bring electrical power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or cooling systems.
  • Provided layouts for new electrical system and component installations by reading and interpreting drawings accurately.
  • Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.

Electrical Fitter

UGL
10.2009 - 04.2019
  • Installed control and distribution apparatus, switches, outlets, relays and circuit-breaker panels.
  • Diagnosed and repaired or replaced malfunctioning apparatus and components such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, generators and fixtures.
  • Checked circuit connections and verified electrical compatibility and safety of components.
  • Planned layout of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes.
  • Connected wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting fixtures, thermostats, intercoms, signaling systems and power equipment.
  • Inspected and tested equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters or ammeters.
  • Disconnected voltage regulators, bolts and screws to connect replacement regulators to high voltage lines.
  • Scheduled and supervised splicing or termination of cables in color-code order.
  • Tested insulators and bushings of equipment by inducing voltage across insulation, testing current and calculating insulation loss.
  • Repaired, replaced and cleaned equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes and commutators.
  • Consulted manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Sub-Contractor

S.R. Enterprises
12.1998 - 09.2008
  • Managed a successful Electrical switchboards and Cold Room Installation contractors business.
  • Negotiated new annual contracts and service agreements with vendors to achieve prime pricing.
  • Interpreted electrical circuit schematics and mechanical layouts, to determine layout of switchboards and mechanical equipments for installation on site
  • Installation of components on gear trays such as circuit breaker, contactor's, TOL, timers, control relays, terminals, wiring as per circuit drawings.
  • MCC, mimic panels, instrumentation panels, soft starters, PCC and control wiring.
  • PLC I/O & field wiring wiring as per logic diagram
  • Metering panel wiring, ACB wiring for duty and stand by transformer & APFC wiring
  • Performing continuity test, earth leakage test, IR test of switchboards and installation on site.
  • FAT & SAT tests conducted as per cirucit drawings of equipment prior to installations works
  • Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
  • Maintenance conducted of low voltage switchgear's, OCB, VCB, ACB, MCCB, SFU's, MCB, ELCB, Power and aux contactor, TOL, Motor protection relays, forward reverse switches, position sensing devices, such as proximity switches and scanners.
  • Trouble shooting I/O status for PLC programmable controllers to field wiring, relay panels and devices such as pressure senses, temperature sensors and speed sensors.
  • Maintenance of UPS, AHU, air compressor, cooling tower, air blower, substation transformer.


Education

Certificate III - Electrotechnology Electrician

TAFE NSW
Granville, NSW
04.2022

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Karnataka State Technical Board
Belgaum, India
06.1990

Skills

  • Electro-Mechanical Proficiency
  • Safety Procedures
  • NEC Codes Understanding
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Wiring Termination Requirements
  • AC/DC Control Circuitry
  • Time Management
  • HVAC Systems
  • Superior Troubleshooting Skills
  • Emergency Lighting
  • Electrical Component Repair
  • Relays and Pressure Switches
  • System Diagnostics
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
  • Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Certification


  • White Card
  • Electrical Contractor License
  • RIW Card.
  • EWP Ticket
  • Working at Heights
  • First Aid & LV Rescue
  • Working in Confined Spaces

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hin
Full Professional
Marathi
Full Professional

References

 

  • Shane Lobo (Electrical Supervisor) - 0431 466 085


  • Josh Newbert (Electrician) - 0429 842 188

Timeline

Electrician

UGL
11.2022 - Current

Electrical Trade Assistant

UGL
04.2019 - 11.2022

Electrical Fitter

UGL
10.2009 - 04.2019

Sub-Contractor

S.R. Enterprises
12.1998 - 09.2008

Certificate III - Electrotechnology Electrician

TAFE NSW

Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Karnataka State Technical Board

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