Vickson Shimwooshili
Swakopmund
Summary
Results-driven electrician with extensive experience at Swakop Uranium Mine, specializing in medium and high-voltage cable terminations and fire alarm systems. Proven leadership in enhancing team efficiency by 80% while ensuring compliance with SANS 10142 regulations. Proficient in PLC maintenance and skilled in technical issue interpretation, delivering exceptional electrical solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Swakop Uranium Mine (Husab)
Swakopmund
01.2019 - Current
- Medium and high-voltage cable terminations and maintenance.
- Maintained and tested fire alarm systems.
- Interpreted and validated technical issues, tested solutions, followed up, and escalated when necessary.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, motors, and pumps, service panels, electrical boxes, switches, and circuit breakers.
- Commissioning of low- and medium-voltage electrical systems.
- Planned motor starter and control installations using codes and specifications.
- VSDs and PLCs' installations and maintenance.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings, as well as electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Worked with various types of cableways, conduits, and other electrical raceways.
- Measured devices, including analyzers, amp meters, and volt-ohm meters.
- Maintained detailed documentation through logging of support cases, e-mail, and knowledge base articles for client and internal use.
- Adhered to work site safety protocols, and reported potential hazards.
- Increased team efficiency by 80% through supportive tasks.
- Followed the direction of senior electrical professionals to complete safe, efficient, and accurate work.
Electrician
Rotary Engineering Services
Swakopmund
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Fabricated electrical components and assemblies based on precise specifications.
- Interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings alongside code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Collaborated with diverse cableways, conduits, and other electrical raceways.
- Measured devices such as analysers, amp meters, and volt-ohm meters for accuracy.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation by logging support cases and creating knowledge base articles.
Apprentice Electrician
Swakop Uranium Mine
Swakopmund
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Adhered to work site safety protocols, and reported potential hazards.
- Increased team efficiency by 80% through supportive tasks.
- Followed the direction of senior electrical professionals to complete safe, efficient, and accurate work.
Education
N6 Diploma - Electrical Engineering
College of Cape Town
Pinelands09.2017
N3 Certificate - Electrical General
Namibian Institute of Mining Technology
Arandis, Erongo06.2016
NSSC -
Outjo Secondary School
Outjo, Kunene11.2011
Skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- SAP
- SCADA
- PLC
- Microsoft Word
- Electrical fault finding
- SANS 10142 code regulations
- Medium and high-voltage cable terminations
- Fire alarm systems
Decision-making
- Electrical hardware installation
- Transformers
- Motors
- Pumps
- Commissioning of electrical systems
- VSD installations
- PLC maintenance
- Electrical system evaluation
- Report writing
- Electrical drawings interpretation
References
- Jesaya Nulipo, Senior Technician, Swakop Uranium
Contact: +264 81 372 4893
- Gerson Shiyova, Electrical Technician, NAMWATER
Contact: +264 81 330 0079
Affiliations
- Reading
- Driving
- Swimming
- Cycling
Timeline
Electrician
Swakop Uranium Mine (Husab)
01.2019 - Current
Electrician
Rotary Engineering Services
10.2017 - 12.2019
Apprentice Electrician
Swakop Uranium Mine
02.2015 - 02.2016
N6 Diploma - Electrical Engineering
College of Cape Town
N3 Certificate - Electrical General
Namibian Institute of Mining Technology
NSSC -
Outjo Secondary School
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