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Ishmael Nyamuda

Dereham,Norfolk

Summary

I am a dynamic, committed, versatile and results-oriented Electrical Power Engineering Professional. My career goal is to be associated with a progressive and dynamic organization which can fully utilize my skills and potential. I am also a versatile and creative person, fast learner and always willing to learn new things and I am able to work with all people from different backgrounds.

Electrician knowledgeable in all areas of current electrical standards and approved codes of practice. Excels at analysing and solving problems with various electrical controls and systems.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Overhead linesman

IES UTILITIES
Norwich, Norfolk
10.2024 - Current
  • Handled heavy machinery for installation tasks, ensuring job completion without incidents.
  • Maintained excellent customer satisfaction, through prompt resolution of issues.
  • Exhibited strong commitment towards health and safety protocols whilst on duty.
  • Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex repair projects efficiently.
  • Utilised appropriate tools and equipment to install new overhead lines.
  • Conducted regular inspections for identifying potential faults in lines or equipment.
  • Climbed poles as part of daily duties, demonstrating physical fitness and agility.
  • Succeeded in maintaining safety regulations by strictly adhering to company policies.
  • Regularly attended training sessions to keep up-to-date with latest technologies and procedures.
  • Undertook risk assessments for minimising potential hazards on the job site.
  • Performed routine checks and repairs to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
  • Improved reliability of overhead lines through diligent preventive maintenance routines.
  • Installed electrical transmission and supply cables to meet project requirements.

Electrician

ZETDC
Harare
04.2021 - 11.2024
  • Responsible for carrying out construction and maintenance of substations and overhead lines up to and including 33kv
  • Ensuring safety measures and standards are adhered to in the distribution network
  • Worked well under pressure during time-sensitive projects ensuring timely completion.
  • Installed and maintained wiring for enhanced building functionality.
  • Read blueprints effectively, ensuring accurate construction projects completion.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by providing professional service at all times.
  • Reduced energy consumption with efficient installation practices.
  • Carrying out planned maintenance on the distribution network both for MV and HV networks
  • Connections of new services according to required specifications
  • Supervise subordinates and apprentices
  • Senior Authorised Person(SAP) responsible for carrying out all forms of switching up to and including 33kv
  • Replaced defective components promptly, minimising business disruptions.
  • Responded swiftly to emergency calls outs, reducing potential damage or loss.

Electrician(Meter Auditor/Inspector)

ZETDC
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for regular inspections of all types of whole current, CT, smart and prepaid meters on the distribution network
  • Carrying out new connections for new clients
  • Statutory installation inspections on the distribution network clients.
  • Faulty meter replacements
  • Streamlined audit procedures, resulted in time-efficient practices.

GIS Technician

ZETDC
11.2016 - 06.2018
  • Collection of lines data, construction types and coordinates on the ZETDC distribution network
  • Putting the data on Google maps

Technical Sales Representative

Industrial Coding Solutions
07.2015 - 10.2016
  • Marketing and selling continuous inkjet printers, solar equipment, fuel dispensers and their consumables
  • Giving customers 24hr service support for their printers and dispensers
  • Attending to breakdowns of these inkjet printers and fuel dispensers
  • Installation of complete on grid and off grid solar systems up 15kva

Artisan Electrical

RG GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • Repairing and maintaining transformers of up to 10MVA
  • Wiring of big delta motors of up to 250HP
  • Maintenance of transformer switch gear including isolators
  • Maintaining quality of equipment as per required standards.
  • Ensure availability of electrical power and its optimisation.
  • Authorisation and control of spares and accessories requisitions. Initiation of spares requirements for weekly and annual shutdowns.
  • Report and document potential safety hazards.
  • Participate in safety, health and environment meetings.
  • Repaired and connected two 250hp pumps at Prince Edward water works in Chitungwiza.
  • Serviced two 10MVA transformers at Prince Edward water works in Chitungwiza. The service included opening the transformer, draining the used oil inside, cleaning the inside of the transformer, putting new oil inside, sealing the transformer and energising them.

Apprentice

ZETDC
06.2010 - 05.2014
  • Responsible for meeting customers, identifying their requirements and then professionally suggesting, explaining and providing technical solutions to them
  • New/upgrade customers’ house installations
  • Providing customers with quotations.
  • Providing technical support to customers over the phone
  • Supervision of artisan assistants
  • Construction and energising new substations of up to 33KV
  • Assisted senior staff members for better project execution.
  • Utilised technical knowledge for problem-solving during challenging situations.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail whilst carrying out complex assignments.

Education

Apprentice -

ZETDC
06.2010 - 05.2014

National Certificate - Electrical Power Engineering

ZESA NAtional Training Centre
Zimbabwe
01.2011 - 12.2011

Certificate of Competency - Photovoltaic Systems and designs

Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority
06.2017 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Power Distribution
  • Transformer Paralleling
  • Metering
  • Protection
  • HV Control
  • MV Control
  • LV Control
  • Single Phase Electrical Systems
  • Three Phase Electrical Systems
  • AC Theory
  • DC Theory
  • Electronic Circuits
  • Reading Electrical Drawings
  • Reading Electronic Drawings
  • Preventive Maintenance Systems
  • Preventive Maintenance Procedures
  • Instrumentation Systems
  • PLCs
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Industrial Processes
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Networking
  • Building Relationships
  • Trust Building
  • Effective Communication
  • Listening Skills
  • Persuasive Speaking
  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Prioritising Tasks
  • Contingency Planning
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Working Under Pressure
  • Conductor installation
  • Insulator replacing
  • Transformer installation proficiency

Accomplishments

  • Repaired and connected two 250hp pumps at Prince Edward water works in Chitungwiza
  • Serviced two 10MVA transformers at Prince Edward water works in Chitungwiza. The service included opening the transformer, draining the used oil inside, cleaning the inside of the transformer, putting new oil inside, sealing the transformer and energising them
  • Built from scratch a new 33/11kv substation for Arcturus Mine including the metering and protection circuits. The substation has a 7.5MVA transformer and SF6 gas circuit breaker among other components
  • Constructed over twenty 11/0.4kv substations for different customers. The substations sizes varied from customer to customer. The transformer sizes ranged from 5KVA transformers to 500KVA transformers
  • Constructed a 33KV high voltage line from Atlanta 132KV substation to Arcturus 33KV substation

Languages

English
Shona

Custom

  • Sound knowledge of Power Distribution, transformer paralleling, metering and protection
  • Working knowledge of HV, MV, LV control and protection
  • Thorough knowledge of single and three phase electrical systems
  • A deep understanding of AC and DC theory and electronic circuits
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic drawings
  • Well versed with preventive maintenance systems and procedures
  • Appreciation and basic understanding of instrumentation systems and PLCs, mechanical systems and general industrial processes
  • Strong interpersonal skills; able to network and build relationships and gaining trust and respect of others
  • Communicate effectively at all levels by both listening and speaking persuasively
  • Excellent at planning and organising through prioritising tasks and assignments
  • Thinks ahead and ensures contingencies are in place
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to effectively work under pressure

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: Zimbabwean
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital status: Married
  • Religion: Christian

Timeline

Overhead linesman

IES UTILITIES
10.2024 - Current

Electrician

ZETDC
04.2021 - 11.2024

Electrician(Meter Auditor/Inspector)

ZETDC
08.2018 - 03.2021

Certificate of Competency - Photovoltaic Systems and designs

Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority
06.2017 - 06.2017

GIS Technician

ZETDC
11.2016 - 06.2018

Technical Sales Representative

Industrial Coding Solutions
07.2015 - 10.2016

Artisan Electrical

RG GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION
11.2014 - 04.2015

National Certificate - Electrical Power Engineering

ZESA NAtional Training Centre
01.2011 - 12.2011

Apprentice

ZETDC
06.2010 - 05.2014

Apprentice -

ZETDC
06.2010 - 05.2014
Ishmael Nyamuda