Please give us some details about the role you want to fill and let us know why you think our client might be the perfect candidate for you.
What happens next?
Our Job Search Specialist Mark Beltran will facilitate the next steps:
Mark will let our client know that you have shown an interest in their professional skills.
You will receive a full job application from our client and might want to offer them a formal job interview if you see the right potential in this candidate.
If you decide that you would like to offer the role to our client, we will help to make the next steps as smooth as possible.
You will be supported by our Licensed Immigration Advisers, who will take care of all visa related aspects of the process of offering our client a job.
Offering a job to our client will be straight forward.
Highly experienced Electrical & Electronics Maintenance Technician with over 20 years' experience across aviation, wind energy, and industrial environments.
Proven ability to supervise contractors and technicians while delivering safe, high-quality maintenance in complex, safety-critical settings.
Strong background in fault-finding, PLC troubleshooting, CMMS/SAP systems, and minimising downtime — skills directly transferable to facilities and asset maintenance roles in New Zealand.
Currently progressing the International Qualifications Assessment (IQA) and the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) overseas-trained pathway toward New Zealand electrical registration, while actively pursuing technician, maintenance and systems engineering roles that make use of this experience in the meantime.
Committed to Zero Harm, continuous improvement, and safe working practices.
- Electrical troubleshooting, fault-finding and repairs (power distribution, lighting, controls, instrumentation)
- PLC troubleshooting and automated systems maintenance (similar to Allen Bradley / Siemens)
- Preventive and reactive maintenance in complex industrial environments
- Supervision and coordination of technicians, contractors and service partners
- Work order management and CMMS systems (SAP experience)
- Microsoft Outlook, Excel and reporting for KPIs and asset records
- Strong commitment to Zero Harm, Health & Safety at Work Act and safety protocols
- Routine inspections, minor repairs and component replacement
- Planning and prioritising maintenance activities to minimise operational impact
- High reliability, problem-solving under pressure and positive team leadership
Electrical & Technical Support Technician
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) — IT & BPO Delivery Center, Montevideo, Uruguay | 2023 – 2024
Provided electrical and technical support in a large-scale facility environment, contributing to operational reliability and maintenance tasks.
Electrical Maintenance Technician & Technical Leader
Nordex Acciona Windpower — Wind Energy Generation and Turbine Maintenance, Montevideo / Various Wind Farms (Pampa, Florida, Melowind, Peralta), Uruguay | 2015 – 2022
Supervised technicians and service delivery partners while coordinating scheduled preventive maintenance, breakdown repairs and machine installations/relocations.
Performed PLC troubleshooting and programming on complex automated turbine systems, significantly reducing downtime.
Managed high-volume work orders, downtime records, spare parts inventory and supplier coordination using SAP (CMMS equivalent).
Conducted routine inspections, fault-finding and repairs on electrical, hydraulic and control systems.
Led toolbox talks, lessons-learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintained strict safety standards in a demanding 24/7 operational environment.
Aircraft Electrical Maintenance Technician
Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya (Uruguayan Air Force) — Montevideo / Various Air Bases | 2002 – 2015
1 of 2Ivan Guiscafre — CV
Carried out electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, installations and repairs on aircraft electrical systems, avionics, wiring harnesses, power distribution, lighting and instrumentation.
Performed meticulous fault-finding and component replacement under strict airworthiness and safety protocols.
Worked effectively in high-discipline, high-pressure teams while maintaining zero-defect standards.
Actively participated in ongoing technical training and upskilling in aviation electrical systems.
Freelance Electrical Maintenance Work (Residential)
Montevideo, Uruguay | 2002 – 2015 (parallel to Air Force service)
Executed domestic electrical installations, repairs, switchboard work, lighting and power points with high standards of workmanship and client communication.
Técnico en Aviónica, Electricidad y Electrónica (Technician in Avionics, Electricity & Electronics)
Technical School of Aeronautics (ETA), Uruguayan Air Force — Graduated
First Approved Electrical Course
Electrical Home Installer — Basic Residential Wiring
Medium Voltage transformer training
2 years formal Welding studies — UTU
1 year Administration studies — UTU
Ongoing preparation for the EWRB overseas-trained pathway (Limited Certificate, regulations exam and supervised work)
Outdoor Adventures: Passionate tramper and mountain biker, regularly exploring local trails and backcountry routes.
Music: Active bass player in a local band, playing regularly and enjoying live gigs.
Reading: Avid reader of sci-fi (currently deep into Isaac Asimov's Foundation series) and technical literature on Industrial Cybersecurity and OT security.
Family & Community: Enjoying an active lifestyle outdoors with family and valuing a healthy work-life balance.
References upon request.
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