Rory Vorster
Dublin
Summary
Electrical Technician and Inspector with 20+ years in installation, maintenance, and inspection of electrical systems across diverse sites. Expertise in British Regulations and IS 10101 standards. Skilled in wiring system installation and fault finding. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams for compliance and accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Training Instructor
Designer Group Training Academy
12.2023 - Current
- Planned and delivered accredited training content for ET&V 2407, including management of Designer Groups Apprenticeship Program.
- Collaborated with Q/A manager to develop training rig for enhanced training of DG Testers.
- Implemented site visit schedules to assess apprentices' skills gaps and areas of excellence.
- Benchmarked DG apprenticeship program against industry leaders to ensure best-in-class service delivery.
- Created award schemes for Apprentice of the Year to recognize outstanding performance.
- Reviewed tradesman and apprentice pairings to promote diverse training experiences.
- Contributed to Training Academy objectives by liaising with clients and delegates.
- Identified innovative learning solutions tailored to meet specific client needs.
Electrical Inspector
BCR Agency/Kings and Moffet/intel/Suir
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Developing QA reports, KPI metrics.
- Project progress evaluations & KPI metrics, input into weekly progress reporting on quality items.
- Cross-project coordination.
- Projects PEP progress reports.
- QMS inspections.
- Commissioning planning.
- Attend M&E and Quality meetings.
- Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring.
- Electrical Installation and commissioning of Heat Pumps, Electrical Vehicle Chargers, Photovoltaic Solar Systems, Battery Storage and Heating Control upgrades.
- Assist in carrying out all aspect of electrical installation and commissioning for a PV system, including but not limited to electrical wiring, mounting of inverters and batteries, testing, installation of main switches and other standard commercial and residential electrical work.
- Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components.
- Perform all work in a manner that meets and follows electrical codes, blueprints, and standards.
- Test electrical systems and components to ensure proper functioning.
- Complete required documentation of repairs and service information.
- Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts.
- Calibrate equipment to provided specifications.
- Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components.
- Troubleshoot problems and make timely repairs.
- Carry out a range of electrical safety tests on domestic heating installations.
- Organising specific onsite requirements of customers in a friendly and timely manner.
- Carrying out all works to both customers and company Energy's satisfaction.
- Implement new standards and procedures in accordance with current standards and legislation and any changes to working practices deemed necessary by Company Energy.
Electrical Inspector
Powerwise/Jones LTD, Intel
01.2023 - 06.2023
Electrical Inspector
Sherlock Recuritment/Dornan, Amgen
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Implementing and managing (LOTO) lock out and tag out isolations
- Carrying out pre-test inspections on installations followed by post-test connections, and completing test record sheets and signing off on them
- Carrying out overall testing and issuing reports
Electrotechnical Trainer/Teacher
Hunter Education Agency / Lambeth College, London/Clapham
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Electro Technical Trainer/ Assessor.
- Training and assessing: 7202 Level 1 C&G, 2365 levels 2 and 3, 2330 and 2356 portfolio's/onsite assessing, 2357 classes, portfolio's/onsite assessing, 2377, 2382 (17th and 18th BS7671), 2394 and 2395.
- Onsite Assessing and Marking 2357/ 5357 Portfolio's.
Electrical Inspector
First Fix Electrics, London/Kent
07.2016 - 04.2022
- Services include: Domestic Services Maintenance and repairs.
- Installation and maintenance of new electrical equipment.
- Data-processing cable installations.
- Alarm-system installation and maintenance.
- Kitchen cooker circuits.
- New fuse boards/consumer units.
- Boiler components.
- Smoke detectors.
- Complete re-wires.
- Electrical installation condition reports.
- Commercial Services.
- Electrical surveys.
- Complete shop rewiring.
- New office layouts.
- Lighting upgrades.
- Planned maintenance.
- Alarms and CCTV.
- Fuse-board upgrades.
- Key Responsibilities: Installation and carrying out electrical inspections and providing clients with certification.
Director / Electrical Inspector
Rory Vorster Ltd., London
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Ran a self employed company for Installations and I&T.
- Worked in many domestic client jobs, as well as a church move and full setup, restaurants and office buildings and OLCI offices.
Assessor, and Electrotechnical Trainer/Teacher
Morgan Hunt, London/Acton
06.2014 - 12.2015
- 7202 Level 1 C&G.
- 2365 levels 2 and 3.
- 2330 and 2356 portfolio's/onsite assessing.
- 2357 classes, portfolio's/onsite assessing.
- 2377.
- 2382 (17th edition BS7671).
- 2394 and 2395.
- Onsite Assessing and Marking 2357 Portfolio's.
Electro Technical Trainer/ Assessor
OLCI Construction, London
02.2011 - 06.2014
- Installation and maintenance of the building including periodic inspection and testing along with: 2365 levels 2 and 3, 2330 and 2356 portfolio's/onsite assessing, 2357 classes, portfolio's/onsite assessing, 2377 PAT Testing, Solar PV (both EAL and BPEC), 2382 (17th edition BS7671), Level 2 and 3 Domestic installer (Part P/Qualified supervisor/2393), EAL Domestic Electric Installer (level 2 and 3) courses, 2391 and 2392, 2394 and 2395.
Store Manager
Mica Hardware and Paint, Richard's Bay/South Africa
05.2010 - 09.2010
- Completed the electrical move from a single shop fitting to a double one.
- ICT setup and installation for the new store.
- Assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining electrical wiring and fixtures.
- General managing duties including merchandizing, training, invoicing, handling suppliers and reps, and similar duties.
Electrician
Elektratester and HAYS, South East and London
10.2003 - 03.2010
- General duties included commercial and domestic installations.
- Commissioning and testing including PAT testing electrical and periodic inspections.
- Installations, rewiring, alterations and repairs including various other electrical maintenance.
- Including transportation of parts.
- House rewires for London borough council (Hays).
- Installation, commissioning and testing Consumer units.
- Emergency call outs.
- Initial verification.
- Troubleshooting and repairs.
- I&T of domestic/commercial.
Security Guard
TESCO, Stratford-upon-Avon
02.2002 - 08.2003
- Customer security, including some general duties, working on the tills and stocktaking.
Maintenance Electrician
Team Elite, Stratford-upon-Avon
11.2001 - 02.2002
- Employed to work at Tesco sites as a maintenance electrician.
- Tasks included lighting, health and safety risk assessments, repairs, alterations and PAT testing.
Computer Configuration Technician
Oracle Technologies, Reading
02.2001 - 07.2001
- Building and reconfiguring laptops for all employees and employers at Oracle.
Trainer
The Business College, Sezela/South Africa
08.2000 - 07.2001
- Developed a curriculum for ICT Technical certificate.
- Provided guided training in practical tasks.
Apprentice
Bulawayo Technical College (now Bulawayo Polytech) working for Wards Transport, Matabeleland-Bulawayo/Zimbabwe and Pinetown/South Africa
04.1996 - 12.1999
- Training as an electrician, I completed my apprenticeship.
- I was able to work on my own, proficiently, and work without immediate supervision in the most efficient and economical manner.
- I became self-employed and my work was primarily inspecting, testing and certifying electrical installations and issuing Certificates of Compliance.
Education
Electrical Apprenticeship - Electrical Science, Electrical Technology, Industrial electronics, Practical Electrical Installation work, Commissioning and Fault finding
Bulawayo Technical College (now Bulawayo Polytech)
Wiring Regulations -
City & Guilds
Inspection, Testing and Certification -
City & Guilds
Solar PV - Logic Certification Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Logic
Fire Marshal -
St John's Ambulance
Emergency First Aid and Work -
British Red Cross
CompTIA A+ - Technical support and IT operational role
CompTIA
CompTIA Network+ - IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks
CompTIA
CCNA - Skills required to manage and optimize today's most advanced networks
Cisco
Skills
- Inspection and testing
- Fault finding
- Regulatory compliance
- Health and safety
- Training and teaching
- Assessment skills
- Equipment selection
- Control panel wiring
- Solar PV expertise
- Fire safety marshal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technical Training Instructor
Designer Group Training Academy
12.2023 - Current
Electrical Inspector
BCR Agency/Kings and Moffet/intel/Suir
01.2023 - 12.2023
Electrical Inspector
Powerwise/Jones LTD, Intel
01.2023 - 06.2023
Electrical Inspector
Sherlock Recuritment/Dornan, Amgen
06.2022 - 11.2022
Director / Electrical Inspector
Rory Vorster Ltd., London
09.2016 - 07.2018
Electrical Inspector
First Fix Electrics, London/Kent
07.2016 - 04.2022
Electrotechnical Trainer/Teacher
Hunter Education Agency / Lambeth College, London/Clapham
01.2016 - 06.2022
Assessor, and Electrotechnical Trainer/Teacher
Morgan Hunt, London/Acton
06.2014 - 12.2015
Electro Technical Trainer/ Assessor
OLCI Construction, London
02.2011 - 06.2014
Store Manager
Mica Hardware and Paint, Richard's Bay/South Africa
05.2010 - 09.2010
Electrician
Elektratester and HAYS, South East and London
10.2003 - 03.2010
Security Guard
TESCO, Stratford-upon-Avon
02.2002 - 08.2003
Maintenance Electrician
Team Elite, Stratford-upon-Avon
11.2001 - 02.2002
Computer Configuration Technician
Oracle Technologies, Reading
02.2001 - 07.2001
Trainer
The Business College, Sezela/South Africa
08.2000 - 07.2001
Apprentice
Bulawayo Technical College (now Bulawayo Polytech) working for Wards Transport, Matabeleland-Bulawayo/Zimbabwe and Pinetown/South Africa
04.1996 - 12.1999
Electrical Apprenticeship - Electrical Science, Electrical Technology, Industrial electronics, Practical Electrical Installation work, Commissioning and Fault finding
Bulawayo Technical College (now Bulawayo Polytech)
Wiring Regulations -
City & Guilds
Inspection, Testing and Certification -
City & Guilds
Solar PV - Logic Certification Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Logic
Fire Marshal -
St John's Ambulance
Emergency First Aid and Work -
British Red Cross
CompTIA A+ - Technical support and IT operational role
CompTIA
CompTIA Network+ - IT infrastructure covering troubleshooting, configuring, and managing networks
CompTIA
CCNA - Skills required to manage and optimize today's most advanced networks
Cisco
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