Larry Powell

• Successfully managed the rebuilding of the Home Gas LPG plant on Walkers Road in Grand Cayman. This was a 480/277V 3 Phase parallel 500A supply, with a lot of electronics.
• The main duties were to manage the day-to-day activities of True Power electricians. Review the electrical drawings for errors, and instruct the designer to make the corrections. Review a second time before it is submitted to the Department of Planning.
• Supervised the lifting and crane into position of the Motor Control centre MCC. Installation of the main disconnect, the automatic transfer switch (ATS), the SCADA panel, transformers and the seismic switch.
• The Installation of the ground ring around the main building, and grounding of all the motors, conduits and draw boxes.
• Installation, documentation and testing of the sacrificial anode and cathodes around the LPG tanks to prevent rusting
• Coordinate with the Chief Electrical Inspector at the planning department for out-of-hours plan review on the weekend.
• Submit electrical inspection for conduit work, switchgear installation, grounding and bonding installation.
• Do all my electrical tests before the final inspection, these include:
• Insulation resistance between live and live, live and neutral, live and ground and neutral and ground. The reading shall not be less than 2 megohms. This test is to ensure there is no contact whatsoever between these wires or a leak to the ground. There is also the parallel test both phases should read zero (dead short) another test was polarity, and also to ensure the circuit # corresponds with the description on the drawing and panel schedule.
• The test equipment used was the Fluke 1587 Insulation meter.
• My Hourly rate for this project was CI$65.00/h
• There are many other jobs completed by the company that are too much to to include here.

• Doing all types of locksmith work, including writing master key programs making original keys and duplicates, disassembly locks and replying to the new system.
• Open residential and commercial doors and make new keys.
• Supply and install keypad electronic locks. Open vehicles and make new keys if necessary. Drill safe deposit boxes at the bank. CIBC
• These are just a few of the day-to-day activities

Electrical duties were similar to those tasks performed in other companies.

Reason for leaving:

The work slow down,

The main project with this company was a three-floor residence. Duties included reading and investigating the electrical drawings for code compliance. Do a bill of quantity for the project, purchase the material, do the work and supervise the other workers.

Coordinate with the owner, the project manager and the employer on the process of the project.

There are other smaller projects completed with this company.

Reason for leaving

Rolled over.

This project was a five-story office block with, if memory serves correctly it was a 3000A supply. The position was second in charge to the electrical project manager.

The duties were similar, however, there were some mistakes by the building contractor. When he was made aware of it, he questioned my ability. He had to make the embarrassing changes as I was correct.

Responsibility included the installation of five fit-outs with the main one being a 525A 3Ph. These were the regular electrical installations like the above ones.

Reason for leaving

The project was finishing and it was a policy to lay-off ex-pats and keep the nationals employed

Repair to 28 Apartments

Carpentry repair:

This includes removing roof shingles and plywood. Installation of new plywood, ice and water shield. A new form of roof covering (standing seem) was installed by the roof contractor.

Electrical Repair

Remove breakers from the electrical panel that was flooded. Remove outlets and use fresh water to flush the conduit, blow out with compressed air Install new outlets and breakers.

Doing locksmith work at Sandals Negril, Beaches Negril, Negril Gardens, Bascobell Ochi, Hotel Four Seasons Kingston and many other small property properties and private person.

The plumbing section was not as popular, however, quite a lot of work was done in the area.

• Effect plumbing repair from time to time these include
• The toilet, urinals, manholes, leaking pipes, new installations, kitchen sinks, sprinkler systems, water softeners etc.
• Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
• Inspected sewer systems including the manholes by the Tennis court block and by 2151.
• Inspecting all the water pipes on the roof, schedule and effect repair when necessary
• Use the steam hose to clean the main bar manhole and the urinals in the male bathroom in the dining area.
• Perform plumbing repair in the kitchen, laundry, guest room and other areas when necessary.

Promoted to engineering store clerke

• Used key-cutting machines to duplicate or cut new keys.
• Managed inventory of tools, supplies, and replacement parts to ensure readiness for any job requirement or customer need.
• Cut keys accurately using specialized equipment, ensuring precision fit and function for clients.
• Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning locks, restoring functionality and ensuring security.
• Built strong relationships with suppliers leading to timely delivery of quality materials at competitive prices.

Reason for leaving

There was nothing to pull on my brain, the job was no longer challenging so I resigned on 25/2/1999 effective 31/3/1999

• oplumber/locksmithequivalentappenedyOrder material as required ensuring the stores do not run out before the new ones are delivered.
• Do monthly inventory of the store while ensuring there are not many slow-moving items in the store. Remove from inventory special items that are readily available locally.
• Issue material to workmen as requested. Assign work requests and follow up on assigned work. Participate in the management of engineering meetings.
• Suggest health and safety issues that were present and ensure they were implemented. The rings around the ladder to the roof and the glass by engineering were two notable suggestions. It is my understanding the glass by maintenance saved lives as the boiler blew out once.
• This same thing happens in Rio Montego Bay killing an employee.

Reason for giving up the position.

There was not much time to do my extra work. The salary increase was not equivalent to being a plumber / locksmith and my extra work on the road. It was not adding up, so I returned the position, and went back to be a plumber and locksmith. In addition, I am a hands-on person, it was eating me out, and I enjoy challenges.