Ishmael Nyamuda
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Electrician with expertise in high and low voltage systems, specializing in risk assessments and precise installations. Proven track record in delivering reliable electrical solutions through effective fault finding and repairs, enhancing system integrity across various properties. Committed to maintaining safety standards and optimizing resource allocation during project scheduling.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Overhead Linesman
IES Utilities
Bangor
10.2024 - Current
- Construct, maintain, and repair electricity distribution network.
- Fault finding and repairs to the network.
- Implementing safety protocols, standards, and method statements diligently, including PPE application and adherence to specified procedures.
- Contribute and work in teams to cultivate communication and collaboration skills, facilitating efficient and safe task accomplishment.
- Climbing poles and utilising aerial lift devices for accessing and repairing electrical infrastructure.
HV Electrician
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority
Harare
03.2021 - 10.2024
- HV and LV switching capabilities up to 33 kV, and the issuing of safety documents, such as permits to work, and leading in conducting risk assessments.
- Fault finding and repairs of the HV and LV distribution network.
- Conducted whole current and smart meter installations and maintenance across domestic, industrial, and commercial properties.
- Assessed electrical installations ahead of clearance for connection to network.
- Connected new customers to the distribution network.
- Underground cable installations, fault diagnostics, and repairs
- ground-mounted and pole-mounted transformer installations and maintenance
- Executed installation and repair of OCB, ACB, Smart Circuit breakers, SF6, and feeder auto-reclosing breakers. Conducted troubleshooting and maintenance on circuit breakers to ensure operational reliability. Performed testing and inspection of circuit breakers to meet safety and performance standards. Coordinated scheduling of installation projects to optimize resource allocation.
Electrician
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority
Harare
11.2014 - 02.2021
- Conducted domestic, industrial, and commercial property inspections to ensure electricity supply integrity.
- Energy meter functionality audits.
- Resolve issues in LV distribution network through thorough fault finding and repairs.
- Installed energy meters, contributing to improved system performance.
Maintained energy meters through regular servicing and inspections.
Resolved faults in energy meters to uphold reliability and accuracy.
Apprentice Electrician
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority
Harare
06.2010 - 05.2014
- Assisting in the installation of electrical systems in domestic, commercial, and industrial properties.
- Working under the direct supervision of a qualified and experienced Senior Authorised Electrician.
- Assisting in the switching processes and document issuing.
Education
Electrician (General)
Future Skills International
Crewe, CHE2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical Power Engineering
ZESA National Training Centre
Harare2011
GCSEs - GCE Ordinary Level
ZIMSEC
Harare2006
Skills
- Electrical fault finding
- Electrical installation
- HV and LV switching
- Risk assessment
- Working at heights
- Hand and testing tools usage
- Self-motivated
- Solar power systems
- Safety awareness
- Manual handling
- Switching operations
Timeline
Overhead Linesman
IES Utilities
10.2024 - Current
HV Electrician
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority
03.2021 - 10.2024
Electrician
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority
11.2014 - 02.2021
Apprentice Electrician
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority
06.2010 - 05.2014
Electrician (General)
Future Skills International
Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical Power Engineering
ZESA National Training Centre
GCSEs - GCE Ordinary Level
ZIMSEC