Werner Du Plessis
Baldivis,Australia
Summary
Experienced Maintenance Electrician skilled in maintaining and installing electrical equipment. Committed to prioritizing safety for a secure work environment. Effective communicator and collaborator with team members and clients. Proficient in critical thinking and problem-solving under pressure.
Knowledgeable in Electrical as well as Projects with solid foundation in maintaining and repairing electrical systems in industrial settings. Proven track record of troubleshooting and resolving complex electrical issues to ensure minimal downtime and operational efficiency. Demonstrated proficiency in electrical safety protocols and preventive maintenance practices. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Electrician
Parc Engineering
09.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Covalent Lithium Plant construction
- Covalent Lithium Plant construction
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Electrician
YEM Technologies
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Sino HPGR Project
- Sino HPGR Project
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Collaborated closely with other maintenance professionals to coordinate repairs efficiently without disrupting daily operations.
Electrician
Downer
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Fixed plant maintenance
- Risk Identification and management
- Do injection testing on RCD’s and complete ITR’s
- Complete tasks on time and keep quality standards
- Inspect terminations
- Do insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity and continuity of conductor tests
- Check correct isolation equipment is installed according to customer specification
- Connect three phase electrical equipment needed for testing purposes including motors, pumps, variable speed drives and generators
- Fill out JHA’s and work according to SWMS for tasks
- Follow isolation Procedures
- Test electrical control panels according to AS/NZS 3000
- Do point to point test on electrical control panels
- Mark up as build drawings and send to engineering department with comments
- Check cable protection is correct and correct size cable is used to supply electrical equipment
Electrician
Allied Pumps
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Fill out JHA’s and work according to SWMS for testing dewatering skids
- Test electrical control panels according to AS/NZS 3000
- Do point to point test on electrical control panels
- Mark up as build drawings and send to engineering department with comments
- Check cable protection is correct and correct size cable is used to supply electrical equipment
- Inspect terminations
- Do insulation resistance, earth continuity, polarity and continuity of conductor tests
- Check correct isolation equipment is installed according to customer specification
- Connect three phase electrical equipment needed for testing purposes including motors, pumps, variable speed drives and generators
- Do modifications to generators control wiring to suit customer specification
- Do injection testing on RCD’s and complete ITR’s
- Complete tasks on time and keep quality standards
Business owner / Electrician
Maximum Demand Electrical Ltd
08.2018 - 04.2023
- Carry out maintenance and installation on main switchboards
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and regularly updating staff on industry best practices.
- Delivered exceptional results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks effectively and delegating responsibilities appropriately throughout the team.
- Connect low voltage side of transformers, test and liven with power authority
- Check, repair and install metering CT’s
- Check repair and install Voltage and amp meters on main switchboard doors
- Check and maintain power factor correction units
- Do yearly IR scans and report
- PLC wiring and fault finding
- Wiring digital inputs and outputs from field devices
- Wiring analogue inputs and outputs for field instruments
- Connect three phase motors and variable speed drives
- Fault find three phase motors and variable speed drives
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Building, wiring and installation of electrical control panels
- Testing all work according to AS/NZS 3000
- Install cables power outlets, lights and electrical equipment in three phase and single-phase systems according to AS/NZS 3000
- Commercial and residential wiring
- Pricing, planning and running projects
- Budgeting and working with suppliers
- Leading small teams of subcontractors
- Communication via email, telephone, and face to face
- Building, wiring and installation of electrical control panels
- Commercial and residential wiring
Technician
Traffic systems Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Preform daily maintenance and repairs to traffic lights
- Preform monthly inspections and complete inspection reports
- Complete all tasks assigned by team leader
- Install cables and control panels according to electrical standards
- Preform traffic management on site
- Install, upgrade and repair traffic controllers
- Change programming or flashing control card with new program
- Work on street light project changing street lights to LED lights
- Repair traffic lights
- Install and maintain cameras
Electrician
Isparks Electrical
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Lead teams in wiring new build houses
- Maintenance on commercial buildings
- Inspect, test domestic installations to AS/NZS 3000
- Install switchboards
- Install cables, lights and power outlets
Electrician
CES Electrical
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Electrical maintenance on residential and commercial buildings
- Installation of alarm systems
- Fault finding on electrical installations
Electrical Apprentice / Electrician
Impala Platinum mine
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Carry out yearly maintenance on HV substations
- Switching 6.6kV and 33kV OCB’s and vacuum CB’s
- Take oil samples and test breakdown voltage
- Take contact resistance and check alignment
- Test closing and opening times and correct operation on high voltage switchgear
- Isolate HV substations for injection testing by contactor
- Open HV panels and inspect terminations, CT’s and control wiring and fuses
- Maintenance on electrical equipment and installations
- Work on underground equipment
- PLC wiring and fault finding
- Wiring digital inputs and outputs from field devices
- Wiring analogue inputs and outputs for field instruments
- Connect three phase motors and variable speed drives
- Fault find three phase motors and variable speed drives
- Building, wiring and installation of electrical control panels
- Install cables, lights, motors, soft starters and variable speed drives
Education
Project Management
Project Management Institute
Online11-2024
Electrical Apprentice -
Impala Platinum mine
01.2015
High School -
Rustenburg High School
01.2004
Skills
- Excellent time management
- Working alone
- Work in a team
- Risk Identification
- Planning
- Self-organising
- Reliable
- Risk Management
- Communication
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Safety
- Electrical Installations
Certification
- Project management professional, current
- Electrician A Grade WA
- Working at heights, 12 months
- EWP licence, 12 months
- CPR/LV Rescue, 12 months
- White card
- First aid, 12 months
- Medium voltage switching and isolation, out of date
Timeline
Maintenance Electrician
Parc Engineering
09.2024 - Current
Electrician
YEM Technologies
02.2024 - 08.2024
Electrician
Downer
01.2024 - 02.2024
Electrician
Allied Pumps
05.2023 - 01.2024
Business owner / Electrician
Maximum Demand Electrical Ltd
08.2018 - 04.2023
Technician
Traffic systems Ltd
01.2018 - 08.2018
Electrician
Isparks Electrical
12.2016 - 01.2018
Electrician
CES Electrical
11.2015 - 12.2016
Electrical Apprentice / Electrician
Impala Platinum mine
01.2006 - 01.2015
Electrical Apprentice -
Impala Platinum mine
High School -
Rustenburg High School
- Project management professional, current
- Electrician A Grade WA
- Working at heights, 12 months
- EWP licence, 12 months
- CPR/LV Rescue, 12 months
- White card
- First aid, 12 months
- Medium voltage switching and isolation, out of date
Project Management
Project Management Institute
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