Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
● Read and interpreted wiring drawings of MV transmission line components and devices.
● Participate by supervising the repair of overhead electric power lines and systems
● Participate in Technical specifications related to the construction of MV and LV lines
● Preparation of technical drawing related to the MV lines
● Supervise excavation of holes and erection of poles and cable stringing
● Replace rotten or broken poles
● Cut tree branches or shrubs leaning along line conductors or pole structures
● Replace broken and string low sagging conductors
● Construct new lines where low voltages are experienced as a means of improving the distribution network as directed by the foreman from time to time
● Construct transformer structures and install new and replace the blown transformers
● Monitor whether all tolls and equipment are in good conditions before commencement of any job
● Monitor stock of materials and reconcile with usage
● Establish and submit report of tasks executed
● Execute overhead lines works according to required standards and specifications
● Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
● Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
● Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
● Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
● Optimized system performance through thorough testing, analysis, and adjustments as needed.
● Participate in testing and commissioning of constructed transmission lines
· Performed starting and stopping operations based on required protocal
· Controlled voltage and reactive power by keeping voltages within allowable limits.
· Reported the forced outages due to faults on the network immediately.
· Analysed the type of event that has caused the outages
· Carry out routine checks on power plant equipment at the beginning of each shift to ensure the well being state of all equipment:
· Established which equipment are out of service, under repair, under maintenance or being installed.
· Inspected alarm panels, electrical panels, individual equipment panels, for unusual conditions.
· logged and responded to all malfunctions and alarms according to the established procedures.
· Drafted preventive maintenance schedule to support equipment longevity.
· Supervised and performed plant inspections and completed data collection
· Performed the switching required to facilitate maintenance and ensured peak efficiency;
· Communicated with control centres of the interconnected utilities and followed dispatching procedures.
· Addressed routine equipment maintenance according to established schedule.
· Conducted root cause for recurring technical issues, resulting in long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
· Managed inventory levels of spare parts efficiently, reducing delays due to lack of resources during repair jobs.
Abilities to read electric blueprints
Troubleshooting
Good observation skills
Problem solving skills
Installation and Repair
Identification of Safety equipment
Documentation and reporting
Operation and control
Multitasks scheduling
Preventive maintenance
Documentation and Reporting
Disassemble and assemble of equipment
Instrument Calibration
Power Tools and Equipment
Communication skills with both team members and supervisors