Electrical Technician
KBR International LLC
Total years of experience :10 years, 2 Months
Receiving, installing, configuring and calibrating equipment, servers, networks and other components.
•Conduct maintenance and upgrades.
•Monitoring data communications.
•Responding quickly to system emergencies.
•Troubleshoot PLC circuit and system faults.
•Setting up firewalls and ensures security of the SCADA system components from outside attacks.
•Use-test and troubleshoot equipment and software to diagnose and repair malfunctions.
•Set and monitor alarm functions.
•Calibrating test equipment.
•Managing access to the system.
•Managing inventory of equipment and software.
•Maintaining all license and support contract documentation.
•Complying with all accepted change control procedures.
•Understanding and complying with applicable federal and state regulatory agency reporting and documentation requirements.
Serving as journeyman electrician or apprentice on more than 100 new home construction projects as well as dozens of major commercial projects.
•Troubleshooting and problem resolution in wiring systems
•Reading and interpreting blueprints and building schematics to understand how an electrical issue needs to be dealt with
•Replacing faulty wires and parts and ensuring that the new ones are in proper working order
•Inspecting electrical systems and components to determine condition and identify needed repairs
•Mastering the use of measuring/testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps.
•Automated lighting control systems, lighting design, specialized LED lights fitting, drawing and lighting schedule.
•Solar power test and installation
•Installation of satellite dish and signal testing
Assembling and installing electrical appliances - Followed the local electrical codes while working on circuits.
•Performing troubleshooting to locate electrical problems in a variety of electrical instruments, control systems and equipment.
•Planning the preventive/predictive maintenance and repairs on electrical systems.
•Developing work plans and designed standard operating procedures (SOPs).
•Monitoring frequent breakdowns in the office sections using testing devices and equipment; sorted and solved the issues.
•While fixing the circuits, ensured proper connections with circuit breakers and stabilizers to prevent breakdowns.
/Responsibilities
•Identifying life, health, and safety (LHS) issues and repair circuit faults on electrical systems
•Installing, maintaining, repairing, or replacing electrical equipment and systems in strict accordance with applicable codes and standards
•Identifying proper materials for use on specific installations and complete maintenance and repair records
•Following all safety rules and procedures including wearing required personal safety equipment
•Overseeing electrical work of assigned employees to ensure compliance with standards
•Ensuring electrical tools and equipment are properly maintained in a safe operating condition and work areas are clean and hazard free
•Perform other qualified duties as assigned.
Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology Plant Option
•Choice of Plant and rules
•General maintenance and Simple repairs
•Highway Code and safety
Answering calls for electrical repairing work and inquire into nature of the problem
•Choosing an array of tools and materials according to the repair work that needs to be done
•Conferring with customers to determine their electrical repair needs
•Reading and interpreting blueprints and building schematics to understand how an electrical issue needs to be dealt with
•Following architectural drawings to determine installation of wiring systems
•Performing a number of duties to ensure proper maintenance and testing of wiring systems
•Replacing faulty wires and parts and ensure that the new ones are in proper working order
•Inspecting electrical systems and components to determine condition and identify needed repairs
•Ensuring that both preventative and general maintenance tasks are carried out
•Installing a variety of electrical system components such as lighting, alarms, switches, circuits and street signs
•Identifying hazards or defects in electrical systems by performing periodic inspections
•Planning layout of electrical wiring and equipment keeping in mind local building codes and project specifications
Repairing and installing electrical equipment using hand tools and power tools
•Reading layouts and blueprints for fixing new electrical systems
•Testing electrical systems regularly
•Performing preventive maintenance and ensuring electrical panels and conduits are in working condition
•Performing troubleshooting for electrical circuits