Proud Bako BTech (Hons)(MIEAust, MIET)

Experience

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  OK ZIMBABWE

  May 1998 - Apr 1999

  ELECTRICAL ATTACHEE

  •Designing installations for new buildings •Making new installations (electrical and refrigeration)•Wiring distribution boards for Star Delta starters•Repairing shop equipment e.g. chip fryer, stoves, ovens, etc.

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  CANAURD METALBOX- PLASTICS DIVISION

  Apr 2002 - Apr 2002

  ELECTRICAL ATTACHEE

  •Repairing blow moulding, injection moulding machines and leak detectors •Application of Programmable Logic Circuits (PLCs)•Industrial installations for new and existing structures.

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  Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional service

  Aug 2002 - Nov 2016

  CHIEF PRISON OFFICER - Chief Electrician

  Heading the Electrical Department. Planning and reporting to the Director of Construction - Assistant Commissioner to the Commissioner General of Prisons.Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem..Direct and train workers to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.Perform business management duties such as maintaining records. Perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches to lay conduit and moving and lifting heavy objects.Provide assistance during emergencies by operating floodlights and generators, placing flares, and driving needed vehicles.Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services. Work with NGOs like UNDP, ICRC and coordinate projects across the country's prisons. Show less

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  ZIMBABWE PRISON SERVICE

  Aug 2002 - Nov 2011

  PRINCIPAL PRISON OFFICER(TECHNICAL)- ELECTRICIAN

  •Maintaining boilers •Electrical installations •Wiring distribution Boards•Installing and repairing grinding machines and dehaulers, water pumps, Franklin Starters•Rehabilitation of prisoners by imparting technical skills for their reintegration into society•Designing electrical installations for government departments•Heading the Electrical Department at the Prison Headquarters

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  UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN

  Nov 2011 - May 2013

  CORRECTIONS ADVISOR

  •Providing advice and guidance to prison personnel about reform and strengthening of the corrections system, including issues relating to international human rights standards, implementation of strategic planning processes, development of legislation, policy and procedures, rehabilitation of facilities, management of prisoners in accordance with international guidelines, prison administration, budget management, human resource management, performance management, staff training and electrical training ;•Providing advice to Sudanese authorities on prison issues related to the implementation of the prison support programme and provides regular reports on key issues and work plan implementation.•Advise the Head of Prison Advisory Section as to how the UN and the international community might assist national actors, including the national government in the process of strengthening the prison system technically;•Contribute to the assessment of the needs of the corrections system in conjunction with national actors, UN system partners, the diplomatic community and relevant non-governmental organizations, and contribute to the development of bilateral aid proposals;•Advise on the development of QIPs for critical rehabilitation of some prisons.•Regularly consult and collaborate with UN agencies, international and national NGOs, local prison personnel, police and judicial officers, bilateral/multilateral donors, members of civil society, and members of the national government on corrections issues relevant to the mandate;•Establishing rehabilitation programs for inmates by training electrical engineering and establishing workshops.•Supervise and help to develop the technical (electrical) skills, competencies and experience of national staff members•Supporting and collaborating with other relevant UN agencies in relation to prison staff monitoring, mentoring and the development of accountability mechanisms and oversight responsibilities. Show less

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  MNI ELECTROSPARK

  Dec 2016 - now

  ACA Inspector /Electrician
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  Sailax Group Pty Ltd

  May 2018 - Apr 2023

  Electrician
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  Proud Bako Electrical Services Pty Ltd

  Jan 2019 - now

  Director
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  Lightemup

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

  Solar Technician
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  Proud Bako Electrical and Solar Services Pty Ltd

  May 2020 - now

  Director
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  MNI Electrospark

  Oct 2020 - now

  Electrical Engineer