Current resume for Benjamin Deer

1. Benjamin David DEER – (+61) 427 292 066 – deerben@hotmail.com
ADDRESS: 22 Warnes Street
COWELL SA 5602
PHONE: (08) 86 29 2066
Mobile: +61 427 292 066
Email: deerben@hotmail.com
DATE OF BIRTH: 22nd
August, 1981
LICENCES: BOSIET 28365700120416004
CSTP (offshore induction)
Australian Passport
UK Passport
SA Drivers Licence HR class X66242
Electrical Contractors Nominee Licence IH050677
WA Worker Registration Electrical: EW169853
SA Worker Registration Electrical: PGE224522
Licence to Perform High Risk Work WL3325582
- Vehicle Loading Crane (CV)
- Non-Slewing Mobile Crane (CN)
- Dogging (DG)
- Forklift Truck (LF)
- EWP (WP)
SA Boat Licence – 154265
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified A Class Electrician
Qualified Automotive Mechanic
Electrical Supervisor appointment
Electrical Nominee
Poly Welding Ticket
H1/H2 Repair and Maintain Hydraulic Systems
Senior First Aid
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certificate of Competency High Voltage Isolation
Section 44 Appointed (Supervisor)
Enter Confined Space MSAPMPER205C
Work in Accordance with Issued Permits MSAPMPER200C
Gas Test Atmospheres MSAPMOHS217A
Operate Breathing Apparatus MSAPMOHS216A
Certificate 3 in Automotive (Mechanic)
Working at heights incorporating BHP gap RIIOHS204A
Issue Work Permits MSAPMPER300C
Conduct Local Risk Control RIIRIS201B
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Feb 2013 to Current: Engineering Technician Electrical
(Supervisor/Nominee)
BHPBIO
WA
 Carry out in-house nominee duties, including statutory compliance inspections of new
and modified installations to ensure safety of installation and occupants.
 Lead successful work crews, both contractor and in-house.

2.  Effectively complete all High Voltage Switching tasks including creating programs, issuing
permits, supervising processes and switching works.
 Ensuring availability of all mining water services and process infrastructure including
generators, soft starters, conveyors, pumps and associated monitoring and control
circuitry.
 Responsible for quoting on upcoming multimillion dollar jobs
 Maintain, diagnose and repair PLC Systems.
 Efficent completion of all installation/construction works.
 Compose weekly plan within resourcing and budgeting constraints.
 Maintain an in-house electrical logbook.
 Operate cranes and carry out dogging tasks
Nov 11 to Feb 13 HV MEM Electrician
Symmetrical Group
Contracted to BHPBIO WA
 Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on HV componentry of
LeTourneau (Joy Global) wheel loaders including generators, traction motors, SCR/IGBT
drivers, and associated monitoring and control circuitry.
 Maintain and repair all general workshop/fixed plant electrical equipment including but not
limited to lighting, power, motor control and emergency circuits.
 Carry out portable equipment “test and tag” and FRCP inspections.
 Establish and maintain “Electrical test instrument calibration schedule”
 Establish and maintain “Electrical safety equipment test schedule”
 Implement BHP Billiton Iron Ore electrical practices in mobile workshop area
 Mine site Blue Pit Permit (unrestricted) holder
 Attend in house and product specific training
Nov 10 to Nov 11 Electrician
Nov 06 to Nov 10 Apprentice Electrician
Enercon Wind Farm Services Australia
 Fulfil supervision, administration and work scheduling duties as 2IC
 Supervision of apprentices
 Carry out High Voltage Switching tasks including creating programs, issue permits,
supervising processes and switching works.
 Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on wind energy
generators and associated plant, including “Test & Tag” equipment.
 Fault finding and repair of electric motors, generators, various motor drives (including
VSD,VFD), inverters, rectifiers and all attached monitoring and control systems.
 Operate and maintain SCADA plant management program.
 Maintain and troubleshoot fibre optic and copper communication systems.
 Safely work at heights and be proficient in rescue from heights techniques.
 Be available for after-hours emergency call out roster in order to maintain plant
availability.
Mar 05 - Nov 06 Automotive Mechanic
Nov 02 – Mar 05 Automotive Mechanic Apprentice
Pringles Ag plus – Cleve
 Supervision of workshop including apprentices
 Repairs and servicing of all road going vehicles including trucks and buses.
 Repairs and servicing of agricultural and earth moving equipment.
 Repair and maintain generators, pumps, and other fixed plant
 Installation and set-up of auto steer and guidance systems on new farm equipment

3.  Experienced in use and repair of electrical systems including CAN BUS & UART.
 MIG, oxy & arc welding, silver soldering and bronze welding..
Mar 01 to Nov 02 Automotive Mechanic Apprentice
May 00 to Mar 01 Trades Assistant
Cowell Mechanical Service & Repairs
 Assist workshop staff with all aspects of mechanical work.
 Maintenance and repairs to heavy plant including but not limited to bull dozers,
excavators, FE loaders and agricultural machinery.
 Vehicle servicing
 Making & fitting specialized hydraulic hoses. Service & repairs of pneumatics and
hydraulics.
EDUCATION:
1999 Year 12
Cowell Area School
Metals Engineering
Agricultural Technology
Work Studies A & B
Physical Education
Business Mathematics
Australian History
FURTHER STUDIES:
Oct 2009 Completed H1 Maintain & Repair Hydraulic Systems
Feb 00 to May 00 Multi/trades General Auto Fabrication
TAFE, Pt. Lincoln Campus
1999 Transport Engineering Studies Course
TAFE, Regency Institute
REFERREES:
Work Reference
Krista Middleton
Special Class Electrician
EPS Group Australia
+61 403 929 209
Work Reference
Shannon Bernard
Mechanical Fitter
+61 431 962 201
Character Reference
Michael Edwards
Assistant Offshore Construction Manager
Technip TMOS
+61 418 852 678