Edgar Phiri

Electrical Technician
Rustenburg, ZA

About

•Background in the principles and practices of electrical generation, transmission and distribution, engineering design and construction. •Good technical knowledge of distribution transformers backed by knowledge of transformer testing procedures and fault-finding techniques. •Good experience in testing and commissioning of power system protection relays and control systems. •Experience in the installation, testing and commissioning of high and medium voltage switch-gear. •Good trouble shooting skills for protection control schemes, operating equipment and devices. •Knowledge of communicating with relays through the human interface and computer operated software. •Knowledge of calculating and implementing settings of distance, over current and differential relays. •Supervisory experience, including setting goals and objectives, project development, planning and organization, budget monitoring and cost control. •AC/DC Variable speed drives. •Operating Regulations for High Voltage Switching (ORHVS).

Work Experience

Snr Project Engineer

Eskom Group Technology
Apr 2012 - Jul 2015
Germiston, South Africa

Contribute to commissioning activities planning and implementation, support installation coordination, implement design changes, participate in project reviews, create work plans and cost estimates.

Section Manager

Rustenburg Local Municipality
Aug 2015 - Present
Rustenburg, South Africa

Manage annual capital and operating budget, develop operational plans for improved service delivery, monitor NERSA compliance, oversee HV network operations, manage human resources.

Education

National Diploma Electrical Power Engineering

Bulawayo Polytechnic
1997 - 1997

Government Certificate of Competency Electrical

Not specified

Languages

English - Fluent
Zulu - Native

Skills

Electrical (power plants)

Sectors

Energy