1. Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
e - cmason62@talktalk.net
Christopher Mason
D.O.B: 13/12/1962
Nationality: British
Personal Profile
I have a substantial number of years’ experience working in the electrical industry, the last 21 years as a metering
technician working for two of the UK’s largest metering companies, Siemens Metering Services and Scottish and
Southern Energy.
I am a committed, self-motivated and hardworking individual who thrives on challenges and delivering excellent
customer service. I pride myself on the impeccable standardsof work I deliver whist adhering to industry standards
and guidelines.
Qualifications
City&GuildsElectrical Installationparts1,2and3,including‘C’Course,16thEditionof theIEEWiringRegulations.JIB
Apprenticeship CompletionCertificate, JIBCertificateof Competence,City&GuildsElectricianscertificate.
Since 1995, numerous competency and authorisation courses for the 12 regional district network operators including
‘persons’ authorisation for National Grid.
EmploymentHistory
SSE Aug 2013 to present
I currentlyrepresentSSEasaseniormeteringtechnician withinLarge PowerMetering,coveringmainlythenorthof England
but travellinganywhere withinthe UK tomeet businessneeds.My role involves, installing, commissioning,maintaining and
faultfindingonalltypesofLVandHV meteringandcommunicationssystemsuptoandincludingthelevelofC.O.P2including
Import/ Export supplies.
Key Activities:
 Installationandmaintenance of various HV and LV metering systems and associated communication system
 Programming of metering systems, testing and commissioning
 ContinuoustrainingandrelevantauthorisationstoenablemetoworkunsupervisedontheUK’selectricaldistribution
system.
 Responsibleformanagingmyownworkload,bookappointmentsandliaisewithcustomersandelectricityboardsand
reporting back to the business.
 Responsible for the stock control and procurement of the all relevant equipment and materials required.
 Building and maintaining excellent customer relations.
 Comply with H&S regulations and completing risk assessments
 Mentoring and training less experienced and or new starting colleagues including being the HV champion.

2. SiemensMeteringServices(formerly Eastern Electricity) 1995 toJuly2013
Key Activities:
Meteringtechnician,Installing,commissioning,testing,maintenance andfaultfindingonall typesof LV and HV
meteringandcommunicationssystems.Coveringthe whole of the UKincludingthe Scottishislandsforhighprofile
customerssuchas National AirTrafficControl (NATS),BAA,Arqiva,The Royal mail,NationalGridandthe major
retailersincludingTesco,Sainsbury’s,McDonaldsandthe JohnLewisgroup.
SelfEmployedContractor 1994 to 1995
Successful self employedcontractorworkingonalarge residentialrefurbishmentcontractincludingdwellingupgrades,
landlordssupply,fire alarmsystem,emergencylighting,liftinstallations,CCTV,videosdoor entry systemsand satellite
TV installation.
Hall Electrical Ltd 1989 to 1994
Key Activities:
 Foreman – electrical installation on new tablet production facility for ICI pharmaceuticals, Macclesfield
 Foreman - Fire alarm installationat DSS Headquarters including 300+ addresses wired in MICC/ PVC cable,
Blackpool
 Foreman - Ethernet Installation at Joint European Taurus (JET) including cable installation approximately
6,000m termination and testing, Abingdon
 Foreman - installing metering equipment in various locations for Severn Trent Water including current
transformers and Telemetry equipment
Beaumont & Blackburn Ltd 1978 to 1989
 5 year apprenticeship
 Qualified Electrician
 Approved Electrician
 Technician and Foreman
Hobbies and Interests
I take a keen interest in sports and enjoy swimming, golf, tennis and cycling.
References: available on request