Shantha Hewage
Hardwick
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in planned preventative maintenance and breakdown response, specialising in fault finding on electrical and control systems. Proficient in PLC awareness and automation diagnostics, with a strong focus on equipment reliability and downtime reduction. Demonstrates exceptional skills in electrical installation, testing, commissioning, and schematic interpretation. Committed to health and safety compliance (BS 7671) while fostering team collaboration and process improvement. Possesses basic knowledge of Fusion 360 CAD for electrical and mechanical layouts, alongside a solid understanding of workshop management and robotics fundamentals. Career goals include advancing expertise in computer-aided design and enhancing proficiency in maintenance record keeping through CMMS systems.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Electrical Workshop Technician
Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge
2022.04 - 2026.04
- Perform planned preventative maintenance and rapid reactive maintenance on laboratory and electrical equipment
- Provide technical support to academic and research staff
- Maintain, fault-find, and support automated equipment including centrifuges, pumps, shakers, glove boxes, and other lab equipment
- Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment
- Maintain maintenance records and support structured processes
- Identify recurring faults and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reliability
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power tools and machining equipment proficiently to execute tasks efficiently.
- Handled maintenance of workshop equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in the design and of customised parts for clients' requirements.
Technician
Melco Service Limited
2014.01 - 2022.01
- Maintained and repaired domestic and industrial cleaning equipment
- Performed fault finding using technical diagrams, schematics, and specifications
- Installed and configured electrical and control-related components
- Maintained service records and ensured compliance with health, safety, and quality standards
- Completed routine maintenance on domestic and industrial cleaning equipment
Technical Officer
Independent Television Network
, Sri Lanka
2005.01 - 2006.08
- Troubleshot and diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted routine inspections of telecommunication infrastructure for preventive maintenance.
- Performed routine checks on broadcast systems, ensuring reliable functionality at all times.
- Repaired and maintained broadcasting equipment for optimum performance and minimum downtime.
Technician
Fentons LTD
Colombo , Sri Lanka
2002.03 - 2004.12
- Installed, Troubleshooted, Programmed, Monitored performance of telecommunications networks (PABX)
- Assisted customers to identifying and correcting problems with telephone exchange systems
Education
Master of Science - Robotics
Cranfield University
Cranfield 2025.09 - 2026.04
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Queen Mary University of London
London06.2011
High School Diploma - Telecommunication
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Colombo08.2004
Skills
- Fault Finding on Electrical & Electronic Systems
- Equipment Reliability & Downtime Reduction
- Electrical Installation, Testing & Commissioning
- Schematic & Wiring Diagram Interpretation
- Maintenance Record Keeping
- Health & Safety Compliance (BS 7671)
- Team Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Experience with hand tools
- Knowledge of safety regulations
- Computer-Aided design knowledge
- Schematics and diagrams understanding
- Workshop management
- Robotics fundamentals
Certification
- 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
- Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Certification
Affiliations
MIET – Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology
Additional information
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Flexible and adaptable to work rotating shift patterns
Timeline
Master of Science - Robotics
Cranfield University
2025.09 - 2026.04
Electrical Workshop Technician
Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge
2022.04 - 2026.04
Technician
Melco Service Limited
2014.01 - 2022.01
Technical Officer
Independent Television Network
2005.01 - 2006.08
Technician
Fentons LTD
2002.03 - 2004.12
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
Queen Mary University of London
High School Diploma - Telecommunication
The Open University of Sri Lanka