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Keratwakeone Chimonya , electrical technician

Keratwakeone Chimonya

electrical technician·Reliance Power

Botswana

High school or equivalent, Electrical And Mechanical Engineering

Work experience

Total years of experience: 4 years, 10 months

electrical technician

February 2021 - November 2025

Reliance Power

Gaborone, Botswana Remote

I found this job using Bayt.com

February 2021 - November 2025

*Key Responsibilities:*
- Installation and maintenance of 3-phase distribution boards and MCC panels in commercial buildings
- Fault finding and troubleshooting on motors, pumps, HVAC systems, lighting circuits
- Cable tray and conduit installation, wiring according to SANS 10142 standards
- Preventive maintenance schedules to reduce breakdowns
- Reading and interpreting electrical drawings and single-line diagrams

*Key Achievements - Dubai HR
1. *Reduced downtime by 40%*: Introduced monthly panel inspection routine. Breakdown calls dropped from 8/month to 3/month
2. *Saved company P15, 000*: Rewired faulty MCC panel instead of buying new one. Panel still running 5 years later
3. *Zero safety incidents*: 12 years working with live 3-phase power, zero electric shocks, zero accidents. 100% safety compliance
4. *Trained 4 apprentices*: Taught 4 junior electricians conduit bending, panel wiring, fault finding. All passed trade test
5. *Fast response time*: Average repair time 2 hours vs company target of 4 hours. Buildings never stayed dark long

*VERSION 2: IF YOU WORKED IN CONSTRUCTION/CONTRACTING*

*Job Title: Artisan Electrician / Wireman*
*Company: \[Contractor Name\]* | *Botswana* | *20XX - 20XX*

*Key Responsibilities:*
- First fix and second fix wiring for houses, offices, shops
- Installation of DB boards, isolators, plugs, lights, geysers
- Testing and commissioning of electrical installations with earth leakage tests
- Installing cable tray, trunking, and conduit systems
- Working from electrical drawings and client specifications

*Key Achievements:*
1. *Completed 50+ houses*: Wired and commissioned 50+ residential units with zero defects during inspection. Eskom/BPC passed all jobs first time
2. *Panel specialist*: Designed and wired 20+ distribution boards including 3-phase. No callbacks for faults
3. *Met deadlines under pressure*: Finished 3-shop complex wiring 2 days early during shutdown. Client gave bonus
4. *Quality work*: Zero rework needed in last 5 years. Supervisors trusted me with “difficult panels”
5. *Tool care*: Company tools under my care lasted 3x longer. Saved money

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Maintenance, Repair, and Technician

Education

Higher Education Centre Of Uberaba

April 2006

April 2006

High school or equivalent, Electrical And Mechanical Engineering

Botswana

GPA (percentage): 85%

GPA (percentage): 85%

*KEY PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS* *1. [A10 mall Building] - - * *Scope*: Rewired main 3-phase distribution board and MCC panel for [hotel/factory/office] *Achievement*: Completed rewiring during 6-hour night shutdown. Zero production loss. Client extended contract 2 years.[Year][Town] *2. [Kgale Project] - - * *Scope*: Installed cable tray + conduit + wiring for 20-unit apartment block *Achievement*: Finished 3 days before deadline. Saved contractor P8,000 in labor costs. BPC inspection passed 100% first *Scope*: Preventive maintenance of 5x MCC panels, pumps, HVAC systems *Achievement*: Reduced electrical breakdowns by 45% in 12 months. Introduced monthly inspection checklist still used today. *4. Emergency Fault Repair - - * *Scope*: Fault finding on 3-phase motor control panel - production line down *Achievement*: Diagnosed and repaired burnt contactor in 2 hours. Other electricians failed for 6 hours. Factory resumed production same day. --- *BAD*: “I wired houses” Wired 40+ BHC houses in Gaborone. BPC passed all 40 on first inspection. Zero defects, zero rework.” *BAD*: “I fixed panels” “Repaired burnt MCC panel at [powaman] after 2 electricians failed. Production restarted in 3 hours. Saved company P20,000 downtime.” *BAD*: “I did maintenance” *DUBAI GOOD*: “Maintained electrical systems for [Building/Facility] for 8 years. Zero safety incidents. Preventive checks cut breakdowns 50%.” 1. *Big voltage*: “3-phase, 400V, MCC panel” 2. *Under pressure*: “Night shift, shutdown, 3. *Saved money*: “Saved P15,000” / “Reduced downtime 40%” *29 YEARS FIELD EXPERIENCE* - Wired 200+ houses, offices, shops across Botswana - Installed & commissioned 50+ distribution boards and MCC panels - Maintained electrical systems for [factories/hotels/schools] - 12 years continuous - Trained 5 apprentices who all passed

Skills

Device Drivers
Intermediate
Device Drivers
Intermediate
Driver
Expert
Driver
Expert
Mechanical Maintenance
Intermediate
Mechanical Maintenance
Intermediate
tilling
Intermediate
tilling
Intermediate
Plumbing
Intermediate
Plumbing
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Project Management
Intermediate
Electrical Maintenance
Expert
Electrical Maintenance
Expert
Commissioning
Intermediate
Commissioning
Intermediate
Installation
Expert
Installation
Expert
Electrical Testing
Expert
Electrical Testing
Expert
Electricity
Expert
Electricity
Expert
Troubleshooting
Expert
Troubleshooting
Expert
Electrical
Expert
Electrical
Expert
Electrical Wiring
Expert
Electrical Wiring
Expert
Electrical Controls
Expert
Electrical Controls
Expert
Plant Maintenance
Expert
Plant Maintenance
Expert
Maintenance Engineering
Expert
Maintenance Engineering
Expert
Maintenance
Expert
Maintenance
Expert
Electrical Design
Expert
Electrical Design
Expert
Wiring
Expert
Wiring
Expert
Electrician
Expert
Electrician
Expert

Languages

English
Intermediate
Afrikaans
Beginner

Memberships

Artisan Electrician

Electrical installations

May 1997

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
BECET
Apr 2006
Certificate level, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
BECET
Apr 2006
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Hobbies

  • watching tv
    marathon