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WEGHV and LV Specialist
Apr. 2021Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Wegezi TransformersTechnical Manager
Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2020Pretoria Area, South AfricaSuppliers of :
Power transformers, distribution transformers, lighting transformers and mini-substations
Zest Electric GhanaCountry Manager
Apr. 2011 - Dec. 2013Company Address 15 Third Close str
Airport Residential Area
Accra
Ghana
Type of Company: Electrical Supplier to industry; Currently I am managing Zest Electric Ghana operations in Accra. The branch has a
ware house in Tema and Accra with stock on electric motors and variable speed
drives.
Our responsibilities include:
• Supply and service to West Africa countries on electric motors, variable speed
drives, transformers and medium voltage switchgear.
• Consulting service
• Compiling of single line diagrams
• Motor and variable speed drive selection
• Transformer selection
Involved in all aspects of the business which include:
• Compile and maintain the budget
• Maintain and adjust the stock profile according to demand
• Debtors and creditors
• Sales on daily basis and projects
• Human resources
• After sales services
EHL ConsultantsTechnical assistant
Jul. 2008 - Mar. 2011Company Address: 88 Marshall str,
Marshalltown,
Johannesburg
Type of Company: Electrical consultants & engineers; I was responsible for the design and implementation of electrical reticulation systems
for new and existing plants. Low voltage and high voltage systems were designed
and commissioned, which included:
• Transformers
• Variable speed drives
• Selection of motors
• Motor control centre’s (MCC’s)
• Medium voltage substations
• Factory acceptance test of equipment
• Cable selection
• Generator selection
Compiling of documentation on these projects (EPCM) such as:
• Single line diagrams
• Bill of quantities (BOQ)
• Cost breakdown estimates (CBE’s)
• Schematic diagrams
• Load flow analysis
• Design of motor control centre’s
• Design of medium-and high voltage switchgear panels
• Design of protection systems
• Fault rating calculations
• Power factor improvement calculations and implementations
• Drafting and compiling of specifications
• Procurement of equipment
• Technical adjudications of tenders
• Management of the construction phase
Zest Electrical MotorsSales Engineer
Nov. 1997 - Jun. 2008Type of Company: Electrical Supplier to industry; Initially when I started at Zest, I were responsible for the workshop and the after
sales service of the company. (10 Workshop Personnel and 2 after sales technicians
reported to me).
Workshop Duties consisted of the following:
• Daily Management of the workshop
• Purchasing of capital equipment and consumables
• Managing Annual Budget of the Workshop
• Liaising with suppliers, customers and motor repair workshops.
• Technical issues regarding induction motors, direct current motors, variable
speed drives and transformers.
• Compiling technical reports to customers and end users.
Consultation included:
• Selecting motors and variable speed drives for various applications and type
of loads
• Analyzing motor vibration spectrums for defective bearings, rotor bar
problems, alignment issues etc.
• Commissioning of variable speed drive panels and soft starter panels.
• Warranty claims on the factory.
Being in this position for 5 years, I moved into the Sales Department. Apart from
technical issues which I still performed, the sales and commercial issues was added
to my portfolio.
• Customers included in my business plan were;
1. End-users
2. Large Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s)
3. Small to Large Electrical distributors
• Sales and commercial issues were dealt with from simple one item sales to
complex large projects. Projects up to R3,5M were managed.
• Pricing, stock and delivery were negotiated
• Commercial managers and buyers were also consulted.
ABB PowertechCommissioning Technician
Jan. 1994 - Oct. 1997Although my primary function was commissioning, of transformers and reactors up
to including 800MVA, together with the associated equipment, experience was also
obtained in:
• Commissioning/Repairs of on load tap changers and control Panels
• Medium & High Voltage Switchgear
• Transformer protection relays
• Knowledge of production and quality control within and outside the factory
• ISO 9000 Quality systems
• Directly assisting clients with problem solving
• Fault finding of control panels, wiring of panels from drawings
• Site meetings
Type of CompanyTest Technician
Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1993South African Burea of StandardsTesting officer at the South African Bureau of Standards entail the testing of motors,
household appliances and audits on companies complying to the relevant standards.
Experience was gain on the following:
• Knowledge of high-and-low voltage induction motors.
• The equivalent diagram was used to determine losses in induction motors.
• Motor efficiency was measured and calculated at different loading points of
the motor. Generating technical reports and quotations were also part of my
responsibilities.
• Inspection was conducted at motor manufacturers where knowledge of
production and quality control was acquired. ISO 9000 quality systems were
audited.
• Variable Speed drives and soft starters were tested.
• Tests were conducted at factories to initiate power factor corrections.
• Efficiency of boilers at power stations were measured and calculated.
• Electric and mechanical measuring instruments were calibrated.
• DC Motors were also tested.
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