Sentsho Tele
Red Seal Electrical Technician | Industrial Automation & Maintenance
About
Qualified Red Seal Electrical Technician with more than 10 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience within water treatment and plant operations environments. Skilled in electrical maintenance, industrial automation, instrumentation, process control systems, and electromechanical troubleshooting. Experienced in maintaining MV/LV systems, PLCs, SCADA systems, HMIs, generators, VSDs, pumps, compressors, motors, and industrial process equipment.
Strong ability to diagnose faults, reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support continuous plant operations in high-pressure environments. Recognized for strong technical troubleshooting abilities, teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to operational safety and maintenance excellence.
Experience
Electrical Maintenance Technician / Acting Technician - ERWAT (East Rand Water Care Company)
(2013-01 - 2023-12)
- Maintained and repaired MV/LV switching systems, generators, UPS systems, motors, and industrial electrical equipment.
- Performed preventative and corrective maintenance to minimize plant downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical, automation, and instrumentation faults across plant operations.
- Configured, maintained, and troubleshot PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems supporting automated processes.
- Conducted instrumentation calibration, installation, testing, and fault diagnosis.
- Maintained pumps, compressors, blowers, conveyor systems, and process control panels.
- Conducted motor testing, armature rewinding, alignment, and vibration reduction.
- Interpreted wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and electrical schematics.
- Assisted with plant shutdowns, maintenance scheduling, and restoration of critical equipment.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, maintenance procedures, and operational standards.
- Supported continuous operation of wastewater treatment facilities through effective maintenance and fault diagnosis.
- Successfully resolved recurring industrial electrical and automation faults.
- Improved plant reliability through preventative maintenance practices.
- Received Certificate of Recognition – Best Team Worker.
- Received Certificate of Recognition – Best Assistant for three consecutive years.
Lighting Systems Technician - Karebo Lighting
(2025-01)
- Installed, maintained, and repaired commercial and industrial lighting systems.
- Conducted electrical fault finding and troubleshooting on lighting circuits and control systems.
- Performed maintenance on indoor and outdoor lighting installations.
- Assisted with wiring, testing, and commissioning of lighting equipment.
- Ensured compliance with electrical safety standards and operational requirements.
Motor Testing & Armature Winder - Ndalama Armature Winding
(2017-01 - 2018-12)
- Performed insulation resistance measurements and continuity testing on industrial motors.
- Diagnosed faults on three-phase motors and electrical components.
- Rewound, repaired, and varnished industrial motor coils according to specifications.
- Balanced armatures to reduce vibration and extend operational lifespan.
- Restored motor efficiency through alignment and corrective maintenance.
Education
Electrical Trade Test (Red Seal) - Nomanzi Trade College / Olifantsfontein Artisans Academy (2021-12)
Electrical Infrastructure & Construction - Taletso FET College (2011-12)
Auto Electrical Phase 1–3 Trade Certificate - Capricorn FET College (2007-12)
Fundamentals of Pumping - Gorman-Rupp Pumps (2017-12)
MEWP Operator Training - Institute for Work at Heights (2015-12)
Basic Computer Training (MS Office) - Koobla Foundation (2002-12)
