Ruan Pretorius
Ras al khaimah,United Arab Emirates
Summary
With over 13 years of experience in the MEP sector, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of building services systems from design through to execution. My expertise spans across a wide range of electrical disciplines — from low voltage systems such as lighting, power distribution, and controls, to high voltage infrastructure and industrial installations.
Throughout my career, I have been involved in various large-scale commercial, residential, and industrial projects, contributing to efficient, safe, and compliant MEP solutions. My hands-on experience in project coordination, system integration, and technical supervision has allowed me to deliver high-quality outcomes that align with both client expectations and engineering standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
MEP construction manager
ALEMCO Turnkey MEP engineering
Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
2025.01 - Current
- Streamlined communication between stakeholders, leading to improved project coordination.
- Monitored project outgoings, adapting programmes of work to meet budgetary constraints.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
- Executed onsite operations management, maintaining high productivity levels.
- Successfully managed MEP construction projects by coordinating with architects, engineers and other construction professionals.
Electrical project engineer
Reactive Power and Compensation Specialists
Johannesburg, South Africa
2023.03 - 2024.12
- Liaised with clients, ensuring understanding of technical solutions proposed.
- Improved system reliability by maintaining high voltage circuit breakers and switchgear.
- Led quality assurance checks for maintaining high standards across all installations or repairs done throughout the project timeline.
- Repaired transmission lines to ensure uninterrupted power supply.
- Installed transformers for improved power supply.
- Ensured safety by conducting regular inspections of high voltage lines.
- Supervised technicians in installing and maintaining MV, LV, and HV systems, overseeing safety and operational efficiency.
Electrical foreman
Marxima Electrical Contractors
Johannesburg, South Africa
2016.01 - 2023.02
- Ensured safety on site by rigorously enforcing electrical installation regulations.
- Inspected completed electrical work to ensure it met stringent industry standards.
- Supervised electricians to enhance productivity and quality of work.
- Managed team, resulting in high-quality electrical installations.
- Performed complex electrical installations, employing strict attention to detail to reduce errors.
- Installed complex wiring systems for improved building efficiency.
- Installed and relocated industrial machinery and production equipment.
Electrical apprentice
Marxima Electrical Contractors
Johannesburg, South Africa
2013.01 - 2015.12
- Assisted in the installation of industrial machinery ensuring smooth operations.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with master electrician to complete complex installations.
Education
Bachelor's degree - NVQ6 Construction Management
UPSKILL NVQ
United Kingdom 2025.01 - 2025.07
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical
NTC Artisan training center
South Africa 2023.11 -
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
South West Gauteng College
Johannesburg 2013.01 - 2015.12
Certificate - Renewable Energy
Enel Green Power
Johannesburg /2015 -
Skills
- High voltage equipment operation
- Fault finding competence
- Low voltage systems
- Project leadership
- Electrical systems analysis
- MEP system design
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Proficient (C2)
Dutch
Upper intermediate
Timeline
MEP construction manager
ALEMCO Turnkey MEP engineering
2025.01 - Current
Bachelor's degree - NVQ6 Construction Management
UPSKILL NVQ
2025.01 - 2025.07
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical
NTC Artisan training center
2023.11 -
Electrical project engineer
Reactive Power and Compensation Specialists
2023.03 - 2024.12
Electrical foreman
Marxima Electrical Contractors
2016.01 - 2023.02
Electrical apprentice
Marxima Electrical Contractors
2013.01 - 2015.12
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
South West Gauteng College
2013.01 - 2015.12
Certificate - Renewable Energy
Enel Green Power
/2015 -