CARL DONOVAN

Qualified Electrical Fitter

📱 083 605 8262
📍 Bluff, Durban

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Electrical Fitter with Red Seal certification and proven expertise in servicing complex industrial equipment across South Africa's manufacturing sector. Specialized in advanced troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems with a track record of resolving technical issues efficiently in high-pressure environments. Consistently ensures equipment operates at peak performance while maintaining South African safety standards and compliance requirements. Strong communicator who builds productive relationships with cross-functional teams and clients in diverse industrial settings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

April 2024 - March 2025
Service Technician
MULTIVAC
  • Successfully completed 40-50 service calls with 100% resolution rate
  • Maintained perfect record of restoring equipment to full operational status
  • Serviced production line packaging machines, vacuum fillers, slicers and emulsifiers
  • Performed diagnostics on electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems
September 2019 - April 2024
Multiple Progressive Roles
VALVEMECH
  • Advanced to multiple leadership positions including Site Supervisor and Workshop Foreman
  • Managed valve maintenance and testing programs across diverse industrial applications
  • Supervised technical teams on client sites ensuring project completion to specifications
  • Maintained pneumatic, hydraulic, safety, and control valve systems
March 2018 - March 2019
Electrical Fitter
TRANSNET ENGINEERING
  • Contributed to production and repair of motor coaches for PRASA
  • Performed comprehensive electrical system testing and troubleshooting
  • Executed complete rewiring of motor and trailer coaches
  • Conducted point-to-point testing and fault inspections

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Electrical Systems
Advanced Fault Finding & Diagnostics
PLC Systems (Beckhoff, Siemens)
Safety & Control Circuits
Multiple Voltage Systems (380V, 220V, 24V, AC, DC)
Mechanical & Pneumatic
Vacuum Pumps & Systems
Pneumatic Systems
Valve Systems (Industrial Applications)
Basic Hydraulic Systems
Technical & Professional
Technical Drawing Interpretation
Documentation & Reporting
Team Leadership & Site Supervision
Client Communication & Service Excellence
Specialized Experience
Industrial Packaging Machine Maintenance
Railway Electrical Systems (Transnet)
Industrial Control Systems
Equipment Documentation & Testing

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

Electrical Fitter Qualification (Red Seal Certificate)
South Africa's Critical Skills List Qualification
N3 Certificate for Heavy Current
Technical Electrical Engineering
PLC Systems Training
Industrial Automation Specialization
Industrial Safety Certifications
Includes Firefighting & First Aid