Digsilent
Tumo Galeragwe
Electrical And Electronic Engineer (B.Eng.)
Letlhakane
Summary
I graduated from the university of Botswana with a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. I joined Botswana Power Corporation in April 2003.as a graduate engineer and was enrolled in a 3 years Directed Objective training to gain a practical knowledge and experience in operations and maintenance of distribution network. i also trained and qualified as senior authorized person for safe operation of distribution networks up to 66kV. My Job generally revolved around
- Ensuring continuity of Supply
- Outage management
- Commissioning of distribution networks
- Safety of Operators and public
- Network Maintenance and development
- Customer management
- Stakeholder management
- Systems studies and recommendations for infrastructure growth
- Management and supervision of third party contractors and consultants
- People management
I also rose through the structures of leadership to position of Regional Manager on level 3!
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Electrical Engineer (Operations and Maintenance)
Botswana Power Corporation
Francistown
04.2003 - 05.2022
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.
- Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Used established formulae to calculate current loads and short circuit currents.
- Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms and substations.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Verified viability and compliance for systems and circuits.
- Evaluated power needs for various systems.
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires in job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
- Developed engineering documentation detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures.
- Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement.
- Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence.
- Inspected and performed validation testing for designed systems and third-party installations.
- Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
- Managing new customer connections and supply restorations
- Human resources management
- Management of Safety and training operators in Safe work Procedures
- Rose to level of Regional Manager
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana 08.1997 - 12.2002
Skills
Power systems
System-level electrical design and integration
Staff Management
Technical Support
Multi-disciplinary collaboration
Operation system software
Budgeting
Project Management
Time management
Electrical grounding inspection
Circuit diagnostics
Cable infrastructure design
Electrical diagram production
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electrical component integration
Wiring schematics
Product development
Electrical engineering
Accredited by Engineering Registration Board-ERB
Switching operations on Distribution Networks
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of more than 200 staff members.
- Documented and resolved Low voltage problems in Serowe-Palapye 33kV network which led improved voltage profiles.
- Collaborated with team of 50-60 staff members in the development of the 66kV voltage line to North East District
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved supply reliability through effectively helping with redesign and construction of 33kV networks to Karowe Mine and Mopipi village.
- Achieved continuity of supply by completing relocation of Maun power distribution lines from the flood plain with accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed a cross-functional team that reduced product failures at customer sites by ensuring the stability of the 66kV line to North East after detailed investigations.
- carried out various system upgrade projects that improved customer satisfaction
- Actively participated in faults analysis and resolved repeat faults that compromised company reputation.
Affiliations
- Engineers Registration Board of Botswana
Additional Information
- I am a devoted Seventh day Adventist
- Fluent interpreter (Setswana and English)
- Natural leader
- Self motivated
- Disciplinarian
- Highly ethical conduct
- Poet
- Team work
Software
Certification
Senior Management Development Program- Africa; University of Stellenbosch
Interests
Community Outreach and helping the needy
Motivation and inspiration
Garderning
Reading and sharing the word of God
Promoting family life
Timeline
Senior Management Development Program- Africa; University of Stellenbosch
01-2021
Certified Senior Authorised Person for Distribution Networks-BPC
11-2006
Supervisory Development Program- BNPC
11-2006
Batchelor of Electrical and electronic Engineering- University of Botswana
10-2003
Electrical Engineer (Operations and Maintenance)
Botswana Power Corporation
04.2003 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
University of Botswana
08.1997 - 12.2002