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Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Abdu Kedir Guracha
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Abdu Kedir Guracha

Asella,Oromia

Summary

Electrical professional with extensive experience at Arsi University, specializing in diagnosing complex faults and improving system reliability. Proficient in AutoCAD and quality control, successfully led projects that achieved a 15% reduction in electrical rework. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration among teams to ensure compliance and safety across various installations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrician

Arsi University
Asella, Oromia
01.2025 - Current
  • Diagnosed and repaired complex electrical faults using testing equipment and root-cause analysis.
  • Implemented durable solutions to reduce recurring failures and enhance system reliability.
  • Led commissioning and troubleshooting during installations and renovations.
  • Coordinated with contractors to ensure code compliance and timely project completion.
  • Maintained accurate technical documentation.
  • Enforced national electrical safety standards to ensure campus-wide compliance and safety.

Electrical Designer

Asella Administration Construction Bureau
Asella, Oromia
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Managed electrical design and review for 20+ public construction projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and enhancing project outcomes.
  • Enforced strict adherence to national safety codes and project specifications, reducing on-site electrical rework by an estimated 15% through meticulous quality control.
  • Collaborated with architects and civil engineers to integrate electrical layouts into overall building designs, improving functionality and aesthetics.

Engineering Intern

Asella Malt Factory
Asella, Oromia
10.2016 - 02.2017
  • Analyzed production line inefficiencies and proposed technical improvements that enhanced energy efficiency in critical processes.
  • Assisted senior engineers in planning maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing effective corrective actions.
  • Documented tests and maintenance activities to facilitate continuous improvement and enhance equipment reliability.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering

Adama Science And Technology University
Adama
10-2017

High School Diploma -

Assela Preparatory School
Asella
09-2011

Ketar Fuafate Secondary School

Ubo Wenni Bericha Primary school

Skills

  • AutoCAD and Proteus
  • Microcontroller programming
  • PLC programming
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Power systems design
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance
  • Technical documentation
  • Computer maintenance
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Quality control and fault diagnosis
  • Team coordination
  • Energy efficiency improvements
  • Control systems management

Accomplishments

  • Project Management, Managed electrical design and review for 20+ public construction projects (schools, health centers, administrative buildings), enforcing national safety codes and reducing on-site electrical rework by ~15%.
  • Capstone Project, Designed and delivered a PLC-based industrial boiler automation capstone project (BSc); developed ladder logic, HMI simulation, and full technical documentation that met university submission standards.
  • Maintenance Programs, Implemented campus-wide preventive and corrective maintenance programs at Arsi University, improving system reliability and minimizing downtime for lecture halls, labs, and critical facilities.
  • Technical Design, Created detailed AutoCAD electrical layouts and Proteus/PLC simulations used during installation and commissioning to streamline handover and reduce installation errors.
  • Quality Control, Maintained rigorous technical documentation and quality control procedures, ensuring code compliance and smoother coordination with architects and civil engineers.

Certification

Electrical Design

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Amharic
Proficient (C2)
C2
Afaan Oromo
Native
Native

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Timeline

Electrician

Arsi University
01.2025 - Current

Electrical Designer

Asella Administration Construction Bureau
01.2022 - 12.2024

Engineering Intern

Asella Malt Factory
10.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Computer Engineering

Adama Science And Technology University

High School Diploma -

Assela Preparatory School

Ketar Fuafate Secondary School

Ubo Wenni Bericha Primary school
Abdu Kedir Guracha