Marius Shepherd is an electrical technician with over 26 years of experience in various roles including electrician, senior electrician, technician, and instrument technician. He is currently employed as an electrical technician at Bridgestone responsible for maintenance of all electrical and electronic equipment. Shepherd has extensive experience working with PLCs, drives, HMIs, and other industrial controls. He is proficient in several computer programs including SAP, Microsoft Office, and programming languages. Shepherd holds qualifications in engineering science, industrial electronics, and completed his trade test as an electrician.

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Curriculum Vita

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Personal Information
Full name: Marius Shepherd
Identity no.: 6510165121080
Date of birth: 16 October 1965
Nationality: South African
Marital status: Married
Dependants: Three ( Wife + Daughter - 16yrs + Son - 13yrs)
Languages: Afrikaans(Home), English(Good)
Address: 219 Ulundi Ave Mountainview PTA 0082
Telephone: +27 (083) 283 2594 (cell)
+27(012) 318 2511 (work)
E-mail: mshepherd@gmail.com
Summary
I am a motivated individual, who is able and committed. I am currently employed as an Electrical
Technician with experience working in a large factory environment. At present I am responsible to
oversee all engineering work carried out in Bridgestone factory and serve as an engineering advisor
Electrical and Mechanical. I have one year experience as Electrical training officer Assessor .Total 26
years’ experience as Electrician, Snr Electrician, Technician and Instrument Technician. Available to
start with one months’ notice.
Willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

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Skill Summary
Information
Technolog
y skills:
Key: 1=Training only, 2=Limited Practical, 3=Solid Practical, 4=Advanced, 5=Expert
Technical Skills
Skill Years Last used Level
PLC 22 Current 4
VSD 20 Current 4
Electrical Safety and installation rules 20 Current 4
Electrical drawings and fault finding 26 Current 5
Conveyer belts 5 2005 3
Electrical Motor AC DC 26 Current 4
Transformer 18 2007 4
Electrical Servo motor 10 Current 4
Protection systems 18 Current 4
Generators 6 2007 3
Distribution networks 10 2007 4
Panel wiring 12 2007 5
Automation 16 Current 4
Soft skills
Skill Years Last used Level
Assessor 1 2006 4
PIC Programming 1 2006 3
Project Management 10 Current 5
SAP 4 2007 5
Microsoft Office 12 Current 5
Electrical/Electronic Foreman 4 2007 5
Engineering overseer 10 Current 4
Other skills: • Working to a strict deadline.
• Working in a 24 hour operation.
• Working Dayshift.
• Time Management.
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Secondary Education

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Highest Qualification : Matric
Institution : LinPark High
Year : 1983
Subjects : English
Afrikaans
Science
Accounting
Geography
Maths
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Tertiary Education
Qualification : N4 to N6
Year : 1987 till 2004
Institution : Newcastle and Pretoria Technical College
Subjects : Mathematics N4, N5
Engineering Science N4
Engineering Physics N5
Industrial Electronics N4, N5, N6
Electro-Techniques N4, N5, N6
Supervision N4, N5, N6
Industrial Affairs N4
Communication N4
Computer Principles N4
Pic Programming
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Trade Test
Completed my Trade Test as an Electrician at Olifantsfontein Trade test Centre in 1990.02.02
Certificate Number: EPM 1029
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Computer Literacy
SAP / CSAP
MS Word
MS Excel
MS Power Point
Employment History
Current Employer: Bridgestone (Brits)

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Position: Electrical Technician (Senior Tech)
Period Employed: February 2008 to Current
Remuneration: R****** per month Basic
Includes: Medical Aid and Pension/Provident Fund other: 13th Cheque
Responsibilities: Maintenance of all electrical and electronic
Equipment in the factory.
Daily Safety checks.
Maintenance and repairs on the following:
Electrical/Electronic Equipment
PLC's (Allen Bradley-RS Logix5000) (Modicon - Quantum Modsoft Ladder logic)
Drives AC and DC (Allen-Bradley; Control-Techniques; Mentor II and Mentor MP; ABB)
HMI's (Allen Bradley Panelview Plus + Proface) Rsview Scada’s
Electrical/Electronic fault finding
Acting Engineer when Engineer is on Leave or absent.
Reason for Leaving: Seeking new challenges
Employment History
Previous Employer : Consol Speciality Glass (Pretoria)
Position : Electrical/Electronic Foreman (working)
Period Employed : 2 January 2005 to 22 February 2008
Remuneration : R***** per month Basic
Includes : Medical Aid and Pension/Provident Fund other : 13th Cheque/Standby allowance/ Cell
expense
Responsibilities : Running of Department
Maintenance of all electrical and electronic
Equipment in the factory
Maintenance and repairs on the following:
Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation Equipment
Compressors
Vacuums Pumps
Palletizes
Transformer
Electrical/Electronic/Instrument fault finding
Budgeting and Control
SAP Plant Maintenance
Supervision and Admin over Artisans
Ordering of Spares and Equipment
Signing off on Job cards and Orders.

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Reason for Leaving: Seeking new challenges
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Previous Employer: Consol Speciality Glass (Pretoria)
Industry: Glass
Position Held: Electrical/Electronic Charge hand
Period Employed: October1999 to December 2004
Responsibilities: Maintance of all electrical and electronic
Equipment in the factory/Ordering of spares
Controlling of Human Resources.
Maintenance and repairs on a high voltage (11000V) Switch Gear
Maintenance and repairs on Motors ,Transformers , Comsoc Machines, Compressors
Maintenance on valves Blocks on Comsoc Machines
Maintenance and repairs on Batch Plant(Mixers, Elevators, Conveyors, Inverter Drives)
Plc programming and monitoring or Fault finding
Supervision and Admin over Artisans
Attending Breakdowns
Maintenance and testing of Standby Generator
Reason for Leaving : Accepted position as Foreman
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Employment History (continued)
Previous Employer : Consol Speciality Glass
Industry : Glass
Position Held : Instrument/Electronic Technician
Period Employed : August 1993 To October 1999
Responsibilities : Plant Maintenance
Repairs and installations of Plc¡¦s, Invertors drives, Proximity Switches
Maintenance and fixing Soft starters, Comsoc Boxes
Maintenance and replacement Thermocouples and wires
Maintenance and repairs on Comsoc Machines, Compressors Panels
Maintenance on valves Blocks on Comsoc Machines
Maintenance and repairs on Batch Plant(Mixers, Elevators, Conveyors, Invertors Drives)
Plc programming and monitoring or Fault finding
Scada program changes.
Reason for Leaving : Promoted to Charge hand
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Previous Employer : Consol Speciality Glass
Industry : Glass
Position Held : Maintenance Electrician
Period Employed : October 1990 To August 1993
Responsibilities : Plant Maintenance
Maintenance and repairs on a high voltage (11000V) Switch Gear
Maintenance and repairs on Motors ,Transformers , Comsoc Machines, Compressors
Maintenance on valves Blocks on Comsoc Machines
Maintenance and repairs on Batch Plant(Mixers, Elevators, Conveyors, Invertors Drives)
Plc programming and monitoring or Fault finding
Reason for Leaving : Upgraded within company
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Employment History (continued)
Previous Employer : Iscor Newcastle (Housing Dept.)
Industry : Iron and Steel
Position Held : Electrician
Period Employed : February 1990 To October 1990
Responsibilities : Maintenance
Rewiring of Houses
Repairing of Geysers and stoves
House wiring
Installation in offices
Supervising of Apprentices
Attending calls
New installations
Reason for Leaving : No Permanent positions available
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Previous Employer : Iscor Newcastle
Industry : Iron and Steel
Position Held : Apprenticeship
Period Employed : January 1983 To Feb 1990
July 1985 Till June 1987 (Army) South.African.Police.
Responsibilities : Maintenance/Assist Artisans

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Maintenance on machines
Faultfinding
Repairs
Panel wiring
House wiring
Machine installations
Worked on the following:
Conveyors
Cranes and Decombies
Heat Exchangers
Effluent plants
Valves
Temperature Controlled Sensors
Reason for Leaving : Qualified (no vacancies available).