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Blake Holmes
Power Line Worker & Cable Jointer
With my dual electrical trades, customer service and leadership
experience I’m motivated, hardworking and committed to safety.
My focus on teamwork and putting customers’ needs first saw me
win apprentice of the year for Illawarra/South East NSW.
QUALIFICATIONS & TICKETS
• Certificate 3 in
ESI Distribution Line-work
• Certificate 3 in
ESI Distribution Cable-jointing
• Leading Hand Service Mains
Replacement (SMR) Program
• OH&S General Induction
(Green Card)
• Heavy Rigid driver’s license
• First Aid and Rescue training
• Traffic control (Blue Card)
• Dogging
• Rigging
• Boom type
Elevated Work Platform
• Forklift truck
• Chainsaw
EXPERIENCE
Endeavour Energy | Power line Worker | 2011-present
Duties: Install and maintain Distribution substations both overhead
and underground; -Repair, replace timber, concrete and steel
poles/structures and associated hardware; -Terminate and Join
Hv/Lv Xlpe, Paper lead, Consac cables; -Install and maintain
distribution and transmission cables, conduits and public lighting systems; -Work live
LV and conduct switching
Achievements: Illawarra and South East NSW apprentice of the year for Electrical
supply Certificate III, nominated by coordinator and mentors. Letter of recognition
from co-workers for working above and beyond as an apprentice. Vital team
member in emergency storm responses in Illawarra/ Southern Highlands, NSW on
numerous occasions. Crew member assisting to the safe isolation of numerous
electrical fires/ explosions Selected as team member of apprentice crew used to
render assistance for understaffed depot in Ulladulla, NSW
McDonalds Fairy Meadow | Crew Trainer | 2008-2010
Progressed from trainee to crew trainer and developed skills in training staff,
dealing with customers, smooth communication between front counter
and kitchen staff and the smooth daily operation of the franchise.
Surf Lifesaving | Volunteer | 2000 - present
I volunteer as part of my commitment to the community. Gained Bronze Medallion
from Surf Lifesaving NSW as well as weekend volunteer patrolling local beaches
Rugby Union & Soccer | Volunteer referee and coach | 2000 - present
Captain of local and representative sporting teams in Soccer and Rugby Union.
NSW country rugby union teams as well as NSW combined high schools teams.

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ACHIEVEMENT EXAMPLES
Safety
During a major storm event I was called to a job during heavy rain and wind on the
Wollongong escarpment. I arrived on site to find 11kv wires on the ground from the
wind. The police were directing pedestrians around the site to keep the public safe.
The exclusion zone was too close however to I talked to the police and asked them
to move the zone back for more safety. I then worked with the crew to make the
wires safe for restringing.
Problem solving
I arrived at a customer’s home that had a problem with partial supply. I tested and
realised that one phase was down. I traced that back to a blown distribution pole
substation fuse. I replaced the fuse, reenergized and then retested the customer’s
premises. The fault was resolved and customer supply fully restored.
Teamwork
During a storm my crew received a large scale job to change a pole and restring.
Between the crews we split up according to capability and stock available on the
trucks. We used CB radios and mobiles to communicate to restore power in a safe
and timely manner.
Customer
I was working as a Field Officer to disconnect a customer for nonpayment. As I got
out of the car I realized the customer was very angry and wanted me to leave. I
spoke to the customer calmly and allowed them to call their retailer and make an
arrangement for payment so I did not have to disconnect. The customer was very
thankful.
Leadership
Along with Surf Lifesaving throughout my youth I participated in a range of sports at
both local and national levels. My first experience leading a team was during my
junior years as Captain of a local soccer team, at the age of 16 I transitioned from
soccer to rugby union again securing a Captain position within the team. These roles
enabled me to develop coaching and mentoring skills as I led my team members to
consecutive grand finals. My leadership was noted later when I was selected by
educators at my high school to lead the rugby league team.
Throughout career with Endeavour Energy I supported other apprentices to develop
skills needed to complete projects we were working on. During my time at
McDonalds I was a Crew Trainer which involved assigning daily jobs to staff, ensuring
correct procedures and practices were implemented during services and inducting
new team members into the workplace.