This document contains a resume for Nick Hopkins, an electrician and electrical supervisor. It summarizes his contact information, qualifications, licenses, and work experience over 20 years in the mining and electrical industries in Australia. His most recent role was as an Electrical Supervisor for Crushing Services International at the Wodgina mine site since 2015. Prior to that he held electrical and supervisory roles with several mining and contracting companies in Western Australia.

1. Nick Hopkins
Email: nickhopkins0@yahoo.com.au
Electrician – Electrical Supervisor/Technician
2015
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NAME: Nicholas James Castle Hopkins (Nick)
ADDRESS: PO. Box 14
35 Lindsay St
Leinster 6437
NATIONALITY: Australian
TELEPHONE: 043 994 5753
E-MAIL: nickhopkins0@yahoo.com.au
USI No. 4FR234TWKC
LINKDIN:
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=396478719&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile
Qualification Institution Year completed
High School year 12 La Salle College 1998
Electrical Trade Western Australia Current
C Class Driver’s License Western Australia Current
Forklift Ticket-LF Work Safe Current
Dogman’s Ticket-DG Work Safe Current
EWP Ticket-WP Work Safe Current
Mine Health Surveillance Card 340125 Current
Senior First aid St Johns Current
Section 44 Authority to supervise Current
Confined Space Training Current
Working at Heights Training Current
GE AC Drive System (MT4400 - KG535, le &QC) Current
Training and Business solution (MS Word) Current
Training of MS Office Programmes BHP Billiton Current
Mine ARC Refuge Chamber Service MineARC Pty Current
Mentoring of Indigenous Employees
I have excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to lead my team in a
professional and efficient manner. Safety and a safe work environment are my number
one priorities and I ensure the team around me work in that manner.
I have experience creating schedules, assigning tasks, doing reviews, conducting
interviews/meetings and hiring and training new employees.
I have been responsible for negotiating and hiring external vendors along with preparing
and maintaining the budget for my department. I order supplies, purchase equipment and
document and file all work orders, payroll and other important documents. I also make
sure that my department complies with the codes, laws and safety regulations associated
with electrical work.
I have excellent problem solving, analytical and computer skills and I have the ability to
troubleshoot and find the solution to any problems that arise. I am also fully trained in
SAP, Pronto and Stems have extensive experience in conducting orders.
QUALIFICATIONS and TICKETS

2. Nick Hopkins
Email: nickhopkins0@yahoo.com.au
Electrician – Electrical Supervisor/Technician
2015
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Current WA “A” Electrical License EW 136926 Current
High Voltage Switching, Western Power PTS175 Current
In House nominee: Current
Open Cabling Licence B24923WA
Licence to Perform High Risk Work DG LF WP
WL1330706
Gas Test Atmospheres Perth Training Centre Current
Mineral Resources - Crushing Services International
Electrical Supervisor
Wodgina
12 Feb 2015- Current
• Proactively supervise and lead by example.
• Setup site to ensure they comply with mining regulation
• Co-ordinate works with other supervisors, contracts and sub-contractors on a
daily basis to minimise work interferences
• Ensure the safe supply of Electricity to the underground Mining operations and
ensuring fulfilment of statutory obligations safely and efficiently
• Report on workplace performances in the forms of daily site reports, monthly
activity reporting, weekly safety reports and the like.
• Ensure all personnel are aware of their general Duty of Care and assists to guide
them to work in a safe manner.
• Proactively supervise and lead by example.
• ensure safe and effective management of the electrical systems
supplying and controlling the operational sites and associated equipment to achieve
CSI objectives
• ensure that all tasks are being carried out efficiently, safely and correctly.
Hays Recruitment
Electrical Maintenance
Perth & Goldfields New Holland Mine
26 Sep 2014 – 11 Feb 2015
• Gold Fields - New Holland in the goldfields site Electrician
• All aspects of surface site works and underground maintenance
• HV switching of Trans lines and substations
• Fault-finding, diagnosis, repair and maintenance of electrical components
• Routine inspections of plant and machinery and carry out preventive condition reports
• BHP Shutdown works for site
• Dick Smith store refurbishments
CURRENT LICENSE’S
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

3. Nick Hopkins
Email: nickhopkins0@yahoo.com.au
Electrician – Electrical Supervisor/Technician
2015
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EDI Downer Mining
Electrical Supervisor/technician
Roy Hill
23rd April - 26 Sep 2014
• Supervise electrical team during setup of site
• Maintain and survice the MT 4400 electric trucks
• Maintain and survive the Downer fleet, graders, dozers, diggers etc
• General electrical duties for downer
• Appointed Electrical Nominee
• Created and executed test and tag procedures, Earth leakage procedures, and
policies to have Kulbee Creek (Roy Hill) meet Australian Standard Compliance
BHP Billiton NiW
Underground Electrical Supervisor
Leinster Operations (5.8yrs) 7 years on site
10th June 2008 – 24th Feb 2014
• Supervise, organise and direct the team of ten to accomplish construction and
mining in an efficient, effective and safe manner including electrical compliance
and refrigeration
• Ensure the safe supply of Electricity to the underground Mining operations and
ensuring fulfilment of statutory obligations safely and efficiently
• Assist and conduct ICAM investigations and problem solving.
• Co-ordinate works with other supervisors, contracts and sub-contractors on a
daily basis to minimise work interferences
• Management of the Power reticulation budget of 4 million dollars
• Create, maintain and execute a plan and ensure targets are met (1SAP)
• Work with the indigenous employees and mentor where possible
• Sign off electrical work on site, Permits High voltage switching programs,
electrical logbook
• Install of Pumps, jumbo boxes, substations, fans and all mining retic throughout
the mine
• I show high regard for personal safety and the safety of workmates
• Maintain the fleet of mobile equipment and ensure minimal downtime
• Proactively manage health, safety, environment, and quality issues
• Ensure the refrigeration department meets targets and carries out work
• I have excellent negotiation and communication skills
Electrical Technician (1.2yrs)
(Contractor for BHP Billiton)
10th April 2007 - 9th June 2008
• Install and maintain 11kv-1000v substations
• High voltage terminations, XLPE, Flit plugs, indoor terminations, join,
transformers, and switchboards
• Repairs and maintenance on heavy mobile equipment, Jumbo rigs, solo rigs,
trailing cables
• Install/maintain Jumbo boxes, Pump boxes and Fan starters

4. Nick Hopkins
Email: nickhopkins0@yahoo.com.au
Electrician – Electrical Supervisor/Technician
2015
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• Installations of secondary fans in the Underground mine.
• Install and Maintain general lighting systems and power underground
• Run and maintain general power systems to the mine fleet underground
• Work under permit to work systems and lock out procedures
• Work in hazardous areas such as the Magazine
• Phone install and terminations
• Install and maintain Minearc refuge chambers
• Shift work
• Testing and commissioning
• I show high regard for personal safety and the safety of workmates
• Working in underground environment with different departments to get hands on
experience and knowledge of the different responsibilities the workers have to
face on a day to day basis
• Servicing Mine Arc Refuge chambers.
• Member of the Mines Rescue team.
• Service crew.
ESS COMPASS GROUP (2.9 yrs)
Site Electrician
July 2004 - April 2007
 General maintenance of the villages- rooms, tavern, leisure areas
 Granny Smith (Laverton), Penny Palms (Karratha), Wodgina (Port Hedland),
 Newman and Area C Packsaddle mine
 Site electrical/maintenance supervisor at Area C.- ensure the work for the
 maintenance department, gardeners, plumbers and electrical
 Repairs to the kitchen appliances- industrial-dishwasher, mixers, ovens, rooms
 Repairs to cooling rooms (food)
 Install of Air conditioners
 Install of Hot water units
 Aero drome officer, maintain the air strip and ensure the planes arrive safely
 Member of the Mines Rescue team
BOYAN ELECTRICAL SERVICES (1.4 yrs)
Electrician
March 2003 to July 2004
 Maintenance for the parks and buildings
 Shire work within Town of Vincent Shire and the City of Nedlands Shire
 Maintenance for Westrail, Leederville Oval and Equity Stadium refurbishments
 ongoing general power and lighting needs
 Number of occasions left in charge of the business while the boss was away
 Call out duties when needed
 BBQ repairs, Park lighting
 Work with apprentices and show guidance
 Switchboard maintenance

5. Nick Hopkins
Email: nickhopkins0@yahoo.com.au
Electrician – Electrical Supervisor/Technician
2015
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Electrical Group Training – Apprenticeship
Electrical Apprentice
TAFE STUDIES – College of Electrical Training
Jan 1999 to March 2003 Electrical Apprentice
 Data cabling
 Commercial, domestic and industrial work
 Switchboard fit off
 House terminations / renovations
 Office building fit outs
 Work with, TPS, data, fibre, SWA, telephone
BHP Billiton
Electrical Superintendent
Hilton van der Merwe
Mobile: 0499991451
BHP Billiton
Maintenance Manager
Robert Reynolds
Mobile: 0417010921
Crushing Services International
Mine Manager
Gavin Henry
Mobile: 0427 335 966
REFEREES