Faustin Bameni Wavedila
Victoria,BC
Summary
To obtain a full-time position as an Apprentice Electrician
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Worker – Facilities Management
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
08.2020 - Current
- Fulltime permanent position with UVic Custodial Services in a building cleaning and maintenance capacity
- Under limited supervision performed cleaning of buildings with standard hand and power cleaning tools
- Duties included cleaning and disinfecting various surfaces, moving furniture and equipment as needed, replenishing supplies, collecting waste and recycling for proper disposal
Assistant Electrician (Volunteer)
Victoria, BC
11.2019 - 11.2019
- Helped retired journeyman electrician with a residential new build; cut walls and drilled holes in wood studs; pulled wires and connected a variety of switches
- Gained familiarity with local residential building practices
Labourer (Renovations), Taxi Driver, Tour Guide
Self-employed
Windhoek, Namibia
01.2012 - 01.2019
Assistant Electrician / Auto Parts Sales
Jaber Motor Spares and Parts
Windhoek, Namibia
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Troubleshot electrical issues in cars including heating/cooling systems, repaired and replaced lights, fuses, and alternators; dismantled cars and sold for parts
Assistant Electrician
Société Nationale d'Électricité
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Worked in the maintenance department to repair electric power transmission lines
- Troubleshot and isolated faults in electrical systems using multimeters and megger multimeters
- Repaired broken breakers, replacing when necessary: replaced rusted cables, installed new cables
Education
Engineering Technician Diploma - Industrial Electricity
Higher Institute of Applied Technology
Kinshasa, D.R.C.01.1999
Skills
Three years of hands-on electrical work experience, including line work with power transmission lines
Ten years of experience in construction / renovation labour and automotive repair
Completed Industrial Electrical Engineering Technician Diploma in the Democratic Republic of Congo; excellent understanding of electrical theory and applications
Skilled in the safe and efficient use of hand and power tools
Able to install receptacles, GFCI’s, thermostats, ceiling fans, single-pole, 3-, and 4-way switches, pot lights, fluorescent lights, recessed lights, flood lights and hot water/ laundry services
Experience working safely from ladders, platforms, and scaffolding
Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting
Mature, dependable, hardworking professional who takes pride in upholding high standards
Clean driving record with a focus on safety
Cover Letter
- Dear Sir/Madam:
- Please accept my application for a position as an Apprentice Electrician. My resume has been included with this application. I can be contacted at email address: faustinwav@gmail.com or by telephone: 250 880 4461.
- Sincerely
- Faustin Bameni-Wavedila
Timeline
Service Worker – Facilities Management
University of Victoria
08.2020 - Current
Assistant Electrician (Volunteer)
11.2019 - 11.2019
Labourer (Renovations), Taxi Driver, Tour Guide
Self-employed
01.2012 - 01.2019
Assistant Electrician / Auto Parts Sales
Jaber Motor Spares and Parts
01.2007 - 01.2012
Assistant Electrician
Société Nationale d'Électricité
01.2000 - 01.2001
Engineering Technician Diploma - Industrial Electricity
Higher Institute of Applied Technology