2. v Queensland Electrical Work License: Electrical Fitter/Mechanic & Linesperson
v Level III Electrical Distribution Certification
v License to Perform High Risk - Boom/EWP – Dogging/Rigging
v Work Place Health & Safety White Card
v Vehicle Loading Crane – 10 M/T
v Certificate Effective People & Communication Skills
v Queensland Open Drivers & Forklift License
v Certificate of Engineering, Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
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EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE cont.
ELECTRICIAN 1 9 9 7 - 1 99 8
NORFOLK ISLAND ADMINISTRATION [www.norfolkisland.gov.nf] Responsible for providing a wide range of electrical
mechanical services on behalf of the government to the community, residential households and businesses. This included installation of
power lines, maintenance and repair services; installation of high voltage switch gear and electrical equipment and delivering the electrical
requirements for major infrastructure developments such as installation and maintenance of Airport runway lighting and equipment, along
with the maintenance and operations of heavy duty plant equipment.
ELECTRICIAN 1 9 9 6 - 1 99 7
B&J MANEY ELECTRICAL PTY [www.bjmaney.com] Based in Melbourne, Victoria, I was part of a team of Electricians deployed to
manage various domestic, commercial and industrial electricity maintenance services across the CBD area. This included providing high
standards of customer service ensuring repeat business and new business development opportunities.
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN 1 9 9 1 - 199 5
HENNEKER ELECTRICAL PTY [www.henneker.com] As part of my Apprenticeship, I completed my field training on Norfolk Island
and theoretical training in Australia.
v Low Voltage Network Certification
v Testing Low Voltage Connections/Distribution Network
v Live Low Voltage Installations/Overhead/Underground
v Live Glove & Barrier/Stick Combined 33kv
v Asbestos Awareness
v Building Fire Safety & Electricity Officer
v Energized Low Voltage OH Conductors/LV UG Cables
v EWP Operation/Manual Handling
v Traffic Management & Control
v M166 Service Polarity & Connections
v Energized Low Voltage Equipment/Installations
v Underground Switching Operator
v Polarity for Mobile Generators/Operators
v Install, Inspect & Maintain OH Service Lines
v Overhead Winching/Network Switching
v RF Radiation Awareness & Safe Working
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
v NHVAS Regulations/Fie Ant Awareness
v General Evacuation & First Response
v Low Voltage Switching Operator
v Oil Spill Management
v Pole Inspection for Safe Working
v Pole Top Rescue
v Resuscitation/Rescue from an EWP
v Rescue from a Switchboard
v Chainsaw Operator/Tree Trimming
v Switching Operators Assistant/Recipient
v Sediment Control Awareness
v Underground Network Switching
v Environment Awareness/Declared Plants
v Code of Conduct
v Safe Access for High Voltage Procedures
v Substation Safety Awareness