Keneuoe Mpapa
Berea,Lesotho
Summary
Industrial electrician at KKM JV. Former electrician assembly technician at OnePower. Former electrician at Power Factor. BTech electrical engineering graduate at CUT, FS. Former self-employed installation electrician with eight successfully inspected projects. Enthusiastic young man with six months experience in sales.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial electrician
Kopano Ke Matla JV
Polihali, Lesotho
09.2023 - 09.2026
- Performed MV/LV cable termination and jointing (heat/cold shrink), assembled 33kV/11kV indoor/outdoor terminations with surge arrestors on switchgears, and executed manual changeover switching between LEC power and 11kV standby generator.
- Motor control and power circuit wiring and troubleshooting of. (direct-on-line and star-delta)
- Three and single phase wiring for tunnel, plant machinery and house modules, and troubleshooting of.
- Maintenance and faultfinding on boiler-room, gantry and overhead cranes, sewage and potable water treatment plants, filter press plants and other yellow mobile electrically operated plants.
- Supported electrical tasks in tunnel construction, contributing to timely project completion.
- Responded promptly to electrical failures, executing repairs to restore system functionality.
- Followed safety standards and site procedures meticulously to ensure a safe work environment.
- Completed 6 months of underground tunnel work on a 14/7 rotation shift, then served 25 months on electrical mobile response team.
- Installed HVAC systems (split-type air conditioners) and refilled R410A refrigerant, ensuring optimal climate control.
Electrician assembly technician (fellowship)
OnePower
Maseru, Lesotho
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assembled pay-as-you-go smart meters for minigrid-electrified villages, enhancing access to reliable energy
- Mechanical and electrical assembly using small hand tools and power tools
- Conducted quality assurance in alignment with company guidelines, ensuring high standards in product performance
- Assisted in wiring minigrid powerhouse, integrating inverters, batteries, and other systems for efficient energy distribution
- Engaged in weekly toolbox discussions to enhance safety awareness
Electrician
Power Factor
Leribe, Lesotho
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Hands-on experience on 11kV and low voltage reticulation service connections
- Executed medium voltage cable joints and terminations, ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Collaborated with senior technician on wiring for 3 mini-substations and 3 RMUs, contributing to timely project completion
- Carried out medium voltage cable joints and terminations under supervision
- Compiled project progress reports for higher management, facilitating informed decision-making
- Assisted the foreman with procuring on-site project material
- On-site fuel management and tool inspection
- Managed fuel supplies on-site to ensure availability for operations and tool inspection
- Writing project progress reports for higher management
Installation Electrician
Self-employed
Lesotho
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Designed and built balanced electrical circuits which ensured that varying loads were fed from circuit breakers of the right ampacities through correct wire sizes. Also observed important clearances on positioning of components.
- Implemented proper earthing to protect personnel from stray currents and troubleshot circuits to confirm fault-free conditions before inspection.
- Restored functionality by addressing faults in aging electrical installations.
Technician trainee
Lesotho Electricity Company
Lesotho
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Replaced faulty prepaid meters, morsdofer fuses, and fuse links to ensure operational reliability.
- Inspected new wirings installed by electricians and commissioned new low voltage line branches/connections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in making low voltage cable joints under the supervision of experienced electricians.
- Participated in weekly safety meetings to discuss safety protocols and procedures.
Education
BTech - Electrical Engineering
Central University of Technology
FS, South AfricaDiploma - Electrical and Electronic engineering
Lerotholi Polytechnic
LesothoCambridge Overseas School Certificate -
Sacred Heart High School
Leribe, LesothoJunior certificate -
Sacred Heart High School
Leribe, Lesotho 04.2001 -
Skills
- MV/LV cable jointing
- Termination of PILC cables
- Termination of XLPE cables
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- Interpretation of electrical diagrams
- Electrical design
- Control systems design
- Circuit design
- Electronic design
- Mechanical skills
- Electronic circuit design
- Computer proficiency
- SANS installation rules
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
HV Test, South Africa, MV jointing and terminating for PILC and XLPE cables (Competent), 09/01/24
Hobbies and Interests
- Electrical-engineering-portal.com articles
- Easyequities
Areas Of Competence
- Electrical-engineering-portal.com articles
- Easyequities
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Sesotho
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Industrial electrician
Kopano Ke Matla JV
09.2023 - 09.2026
Electrician assembly technician (fellowship)
OnePower
03.2023 - 08.2023
Electrician
Power Factor
02.2020 - 02.2023
Installation Electrician
Self-employed
01.2014 - 12.2016
Technician trainee
Lesotho Electricity Company
01.2012 - 06.2012
Junior certificate -
Sacred Heart High School
04.2001 -
BTech - Electrical Engineering
Central University of Technology
Diploma - Electrical and Electronic engineering
Lerotholi Polytechnic
Cambridge Overseas School Certificate -
Sacred Heart High School