CHAMPAKLAL KESHAV
Margate
Summary
A hard working Electrical and Mechanical Technician with over 25 years experience in engineering. Meticulous in approach to work and a good team player with excellent problem solving skills. I have no problem working independently when required. Willing to learn and take on new challenges.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work history
Test Engineer
South Eastern Railways
Ramsgate
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Modification and Testing of various projects as listed. LED lighting and ASP modis, Horn heating mods. VT and CT upgrades for Entergy Metering, Limm removal mods, WIFI and GPS aerial mods on 375 trains, class 3,6,7,8&9, and 376 trains. Assisting in C4 and Exam work.
- Mods technician: Responsible for: Undertaking both light and heavy maintenance repairs, defect rectification, modifications and train presentation
Test Engineer
Bombardier
03.2012 - 03.2022
- Responsible for: Testing and commissioning of EMU and DMU units following C4, C6 exams and modifications
- Working to test specifications on electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems, including fault finding and rectification work
- Class 165, 166,172,221, 315, 317, 321,357,365,379 and Mk3 vehicles tested
- Retraction and refurbishment of 317's and PIS installation on 315's
Warranty/Reliability Technician
Bomardier
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Responsible for: Product Introduction on 378 stock at New Cross Gate depot
- The Safety Critical role involved taking feedback from services on all faults and problems relating to warranty issues, resolving, rectifying and handing back fault free units
- Working on Traction faults, CSR and GSMR radios, HVACs, PIS and CCTV, doors and pnuematic systems
- Also software upgrades and OTMR downloads and Orbita for fault analysis and updating Bombardier Maximo computer system
Quality Assurance Engineer
Hitachi Rail
Ashford
04.2009 - 04.2012
- Responsible for: Commissioning, Testing, Fault Finding, Repairing, Dynamic Testing of the New High Speed Trains (Class 395 Javelin Trains)
- 6 + 12 Car testing carried out in both DC (750 V ) and AC (25kV ) on various systems, ( Traction, PIS, CCTV, PA/IC, TPWS/AWS, CSR, HVAC, APS, Doors, Compressors )
- Modification work carried to improve various systems as per Customers Request
- Software Updating for PIS, Gangway Doors, HVAC, TMS
Mechanical/Electrical maintenance technician
John Parker Steel
04.2009 - 04.2012
- Periodic servicing of overhead cranes, conveyor system, laser cutting equipment, water jet cutter, installation of new distribution board
- (1600 Amp)
Aircraft Avionics Engineer
Mk Airlines LTD
05.2008 - 03.2009
- Responsible for: Line and hangar maintenance on DC8 - Mk 54F, 55F, 62F & 63F; Boeing 747 - 200F
- A, B and C checks
Assistant Branch Manager
Industrial Electrical Wholesalers
Harare
02.1997 - 04.2001
- Responsible for overall running of the Branch / Warehouse and after sales service
- Quoting for various projects for supply, installation and commissioning for different factory and warehouse facilities
- (A/C motors, starter panels, lighting, cables, switch-gear, lamps)
Service Technician
Electboard Centre
Zimbabwe
10.1994 - 01.1997
- Responsible for: Maintaining, repairing, installation and commissioning of motor control centres, star/delta and direct on line starters, single phase and three phase
- Installing and commissioning of power factor correction control panels
Service Technician
Chubb Alarms
Harare
10.1992 - 09.1994
- Responsible for: Maintaining, repairing and commissioning of electronic coin and note counters
Aircraft Avionics Engineer
Affretair
Harare
03.1989 - 09.1992
- Responsible for: Line and hanger maintenance, A,B,C and E checks on DC8-Mk55F aircraft
- Overhall and repair of associated electrical components
Aircraft Electrician: Master Sergeant
Airforce of Zimbabwe
Harare
02.1979 - 02.1989
- Responsible for: Maintaining Airforce Fleet of Cessna C337 & SF260, AB412 & AB205 Helicopter, Allouette III, BN Islander, DC3,Hawker Hunter, Vampire Mk9 & T11, Canberra MkB2 & T4 and Casa 212
Education
'O' Levels - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounts, English
'M' Levels - Maths, Physics
NTC 1, 2 & 3 - undefined
South African Aircraft Maintenance Fitters Course
Perth, ScotlandAB 412 Agusta Bell Helicopter Avionics Course - undefined
Milan, ItalyDC8 Maintenance Avionics Course - undefined
Bristol, EnglandAirframe and Powerplant Licence - undefined
Nashville, TNCrimp Technology and Hand Tool Operation - undefined
Ashford, EnglandTorque Tightening Course - undefined
Ashford, EnglandManual Lifting and Handling Course - undefined
Ashford, EnglandCertificate of Competence of Traction and Rolling Stock - undefined
Ashford, EnglandClass 395 Introduction Course - Javelin High Speed Train
Languages
English
Fluent
Gujarati
Native
Custom
References available upon request
Timeline
Test Engineer
South Eastern Railways
04.2022 - 04.2025
Warranty/Reliability Technician
Bomardier
04.2012 - 10.2012
Test Engineer
Bombardier
03.2012 - 03.2022
Quality Assurance Engineer
Hitachi Rail
04.2009 - 04.2012
Mechanical/Electrical maintenance technician
John Parker Steel
04.2009 - 04.2012
Aircraft Avionics Engineer
Mk Airlines LTD
05.2008 - 03.2009
Assistant Branch Manager
Industrial Electrical Wholesalers
02.1997 - 04.2001
Service Technician
Electboard Centre
10.1994 - 01.1997
Service Technician
Chubb Alarms
10.1992 - 09.1994
Aircraft Avionics Engineer
Affretair
03.1989 - 09.1992
Aircraft Electrician: Master Sergeant
Airforce of Zimbabwe
02.1979 - 02.1989
'M' Levels - Maths, Physics
NTC 1, 2 & 3 - undefined
South African Aircraft Maintenance Fitters Course
AB 412 Agusta Bell Helicopter Avionics Course - undefined
DC8 Maintenance Avionics Course - undefined
Airframe and Powerplant Licence - undefined
Crimp Technology and Hand Tool Operation - undefined
Torque Tightening Course - undefined
Manual Lifting and Handling Course - undefined
Certificate of Competence of Traction and Rolling Stock - undefined
Class 395 Introduction Course - Javelin High Speed Train
'O' Levels - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounts, English
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