Jatjitua Levi Kakuva
Summary
Dynamic Electrical Technician skilled in troubleshooting, overhauls, with expertise in installing systems, adjustments and repairs on variety of electronic equipment and; conducting electrical tests according to electrical diagrams and specifications.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Technician
Trans Hex Marine (Pty) Ltd. (Formerly IMDH Group)
05.2022 - Current
- Repair wiring, fixtures, and equipment for all electrical services abroad ships, following blueprint and wiring diagrams
- Maintains adequate inventories of electrical spare parts and requisitions replacements as required
- Maintains electrical systems maintenance histories notating dates, and extent of repairs and/or alteration
- Fault finding on electrical equipment
- Knowledge of control wiring
- Knowledge of VSD's and 3 phase Induction Motors
- Basic computing and reporting skills
- Full understanding of confine space and experience
- Operate and maintain umbilical winch for the crawler
- Do 3.3kv switching on a Dredge motor VSD
- Isolate and lock out plant equipment in the MCC
- Operate and maintain 3.3kv Switch gear
- Grease 3.3kv Ball Mill motors
- Test and Calibrate Crawler Encoders, and all instruments on the Crawler
- Install and Maintain E300 Smart overload
- Operate and Maintain 3.3kv Switchgear
- Maintenance on isolating dry type Transformers.
- Enhanced system efficiency by performing routine maintenance on electrical equipment and systems.
- Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and repairing faulty electrical components promptly.
Electrical Technician
Sterling and Wilson - Hardap Solar Plant
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Inspect, maintain repair and overhaul electrical motors and solid state electrical equipment, using a variety of electrical test equipment, meters, powered and non-powered tools and equipment
- Install new electrical and electronic equipment and electrical wiring according to the National Electrical Code and company electrical standards
- Maintain and repair electrical and electronic systems for Project facilities and equipment
- Perform high voltage switching and operate generators in support of operations
- Work safely and cooperatively with co-workers and the public
- Comply with and practice proper equipment clearance procedures
- Perform all work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety and environment regulations
- Responsible for station lockout/tag-out procedures as mandated by company policies.
Plant Electrician
Skorpion Zinc Mine - Processing Plant
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Inspection on transformers in the village on monthly basis
- Service, clean and repair of all appliance, laundry and kitchen equipment
- Maintain and repair electrical motors, equipment, and control systems
- Conduct monthly safety inspections on all electrical appliances and all tools in the maintenance store
- Do earth leakage inspection at all offices and facilities
- Replace worn wiring, broken or damaged wall cover plates
- Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant
- Adjust and monitor the speed and torque output of a VSD on industrial cooking pots
- Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools
- Starts and stops pumps and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Maintenance Electrician
Servest Multi Service Group - Husab Mine
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Wiring of Panels and distribution boards according to diagrams
- Close and open drop out fuses
- Domestic wiring of the shift Change House and Operators Shift Meeting room
- Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, and voltage of electricity supplied to panels
- Write daily report of progress of each day
- Inspect all connections and installations make sure they are done correctly and safely.
Construction Electrician
Kwena Electrical - Contractor at Swakop Uranium Mine
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints; report any needs for major repairs
- Clean, lubricate, and maintain equipment such as generators, pumps, and compressors in order to prevent equipment failure or deterioration
- Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power, or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Electrical And Instrumentation - Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology (Automation And Instrumentation Option)
Engineering Institute of Technology
Perth 06.2024
National Vocational Certificate - Electrical General
Namibia Institute of Mining And Technology
11.2014
High School Diploma -
Herman Gmeiner High School
Swakopmund11.2006
Skills
- SAP
- CMMS
- MS Office
- Electrical Safety
- Malfunction diagnostics Transformer connection
- Electrical Wiring and Fixtures
- Electrical system testing
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance
- Lock out-Tag out Procedures
Training
- Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities (in progress)
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction Emergency Training (BOSIET) with Compressed Air Emergency System (CA-EBS) - OPITO approved
- Personal Survival Techniques - SAMSA Approved
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility - SAMSA Approved
- Competency in Security Awareness - SAMSA Approved
- Medical First Aid Inclusive of Elementary First Aid - SAMSA Approved
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting - SAMSA Approved
- Regulations for High/Medium Voltage Systems
- Theory Switching Procedures for Medium Voltage (1-44KV)
- Practical Switching Procedures for Medium Voltage (1-44KV)
- Vocational Certificate Level3 (Electrical General)
- National N3 Certificate: Level3 IBOS Certificate
Languages
English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Full Professional
Certification
- Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)
Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities (in progress). - Confined Space Entry
- Authorized Gas Tester (Opito Approved)
- Diploma FSE Offshore - Low-Voltage and high-Voltage with First Aid
- Diploma Electric Arc Hazards - an introduction
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction Emergency Training (BOSIET) - OPITO approved.
- Compressed Air Emergency System (CA-EBS) - OPITO approved
- Basic Fire Fighting
- Basic First Aid
- Regulations for High/Medium Voltage Systems
- Theory Switching Procedures for Medium Voltage (1-44KV)
- Practical Switching Procedures for Medium Voltage (1-44KV)
- Vocational Certificate Level3 (Electrical General)
- National N1-N3 Certificate: Level 1-3 IBOS Certificate
Timeline
Electrical Technician
Trans Hex Marine (Pty) Ltd. (Formerly IMDH Group)
05.2022 - Current
Electrical Technician
Sterling and Wilson - Hardap Solar Plant
03.2021 - 04.2022
Plant Electrician
Skorpion Zinc Mine - Processing Plant
08.2017 - 04.2020
Maintenance Electrician
Servest Multi Service Group - Husab Mine
09.2015 - 09.2016
Construction Electrician
Kwena Electrical - Contractor at Swakop Uranium Mine
03.2013 - 08.2015
Advanced Diploma of Electrical And Instrumentation - Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology (Automation And Instrumentation Option)
Engineering Institute of Technology
National Vocational Certificate - Electrical General
Namibia Institute of Mining And Technology
High School Diploma -
Herman Gmeiner High School
- Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)
Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities (in progress). - Confined Space Entry
- Authorized Gas Tester (Opito Approved)
- Diploma FSE Offshore - Low-Voltage and high-Voltage with First Aid
- Diploma Electric Arc Hazards - an introduction
- Basic Offshore Safety Induction Emergency Training (BOSIET) - OPITO approved.
- Compressed Air Emergency System (CA-EBS) - OPITO approved
- Basic Fire Fighting
- Basic First Aid
- Regulations for High/Medium Voltage Systems
- Theory Switching Procedures for Medium Voltage (1-44KV)
- Practical Switching Procedures for Medium Voltage (1-44KV)
- Vocational Certificate Level3 (Electrical General)
- National N1-N3 Certificate: Level 1-3 IBOS Certificate
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