Matthew Foster is an experienced electrician seeking a new opportunity. He has over a decade of experience working on industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects. Foster has extensive skills and qualifications in hazardous areas electrical work. He has a strong safety focus and experience working on varied projects, including FIFO roles. Foster is able to work autonomously or as part of a team, and can manage workloads and meet deadlines.

1. Matthew Foster
11 Knightsbridge Crescent
Rochedale South
QLD 4123
0421 379 175
staytrueau@gmail.com
Personal Profile
I am a highly skilled Electrician and specialist in hazardous areas, with over a decades experience in the industry.
Throughout my career to date I have worked on a variety of industrial, commercial and infrastructure construction
projects, in both metro and rural environments. In turn, I am extremely adaptable and have developed a diverse
portfolio of skills. I am now seeking a new and challenging opportunity, which will allow me to utilise the extensive
knowledge and experience accumulated throughout my career to date. I am physically fit, able to do all the tasks
associated with the role. Furthermore, I am flexible enough to work long hours and varying shifts depending on the job
at hand, and have experience working away on a FIFO roster.
Key Skills & Experience
Qualifications
Cert IV Hazardous Areas 2014
Health and Safety Representative Training Course 2014
Cert III Electrotechnology 2009
Licences, Tickets & Inductions
• A Grade Electrical Licence
• Electrical Fitter
• Electrical Mechanic
• C Licence, Car
• R Licence, Motorcycle
• LF Licence, Forklift
• DG Licence, Dogging
• WP Licence, Working at Heights
• WL Licence, High Risk Work
• EWP Licence, Elevated Work Platform
• Confined Space Permit
• Supervise Work in Confined Spaces
• Gas Test Atmospheres
• Blue Card
• QCLNG Site Induction
• 30215 QLD Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry)
• Senior First Aid
• Perform CPR and Low Voltage Rescue
• Fully qualified Electrician with supervisory experience
• Experienced working on a variety of construction and maintenance projects: industrial and commercial
• Extensive knowledge of associated tools, equipment and materials
• Confident training team members and apprentices
• Practiced reading and interpreting technical drawings and electrical plans
• Capable of performing complex calculations
• Competent working effectively both autonomously and within a team
• Ability to manage demanding workloads and constantly meet strict deadlines
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in communicating with all levels of management, team and clientele
• Proactive approach to problem solving and ability to take initiative
• Committed to the strict health and safety guidelines relevant to the industry
• Wearing and maintaining appropriate PPE at all times

2. Professional Experience
Meca Feb 2015 – Mar 2015
Electrician
• Working on the Legacy Way Tunnel, Brisbane
• Running crew for large cable pulls for tunnel lighting and smoke dampers
• Termination of tunnel lighting
• Reporting directly to supervisor
• All associated administrative tasks: keeping records
• Ensuring relevant health and safety standards were complied with at all times
EC&M, QCLNG – Bellevue CPP & Jordan CPP (FIFO) Apr 2014 – Feb 2015
Hazardous Areas Industrial Electrician
• Working on the construction of two central processing plants in the Surat Basin
• Running a crew of 5-20 workers
• Working alongside and training apprentices
• Reporting to and liaised with supervisor and management
• Design and construction of cable ladders, trays and steel conduits: measuring, cutting, bending, mounting
• Large cable runs
• Termination and testing: switchboards in 132kva switchyard
• Inspection and quality assurance
• Point to point, megger and continuity tests
• Installing temporary lighting
• All associated administrative tasks: quality assurance, record keeping, ITCs, ITRs
• Health and safety representative: appointing and training subsiquent representative
• Attended all toolbox talks and liased with management and workforce regarding risks and hazards
• Ensuring crew adhered to health and safety requirements at all times
Thiess, QCLNG – Bellevue CPP (FIFO) Nov 2013 – Apr 2014
Industrial Electrician
• Working on the construction and completion of the: central processing plant, electrical equipment area and
132kva substation/switchyard
• Installing temporary power and lighting to the site
• Large cable pulls
• Switchboard and control panel terminations
• Structural earthing and grid earthing
• Cad welding
• Tray and ladder construction
• Steel conduit installation
• Structural and tray earthing
• Testing and quality assurance upon completion
• Consistently completing work of a high standard in line with client specifications
• Working towards and achieving strict deadlines
• Adhering to OH&S standards and electrical codes
• Working in line with method statements
• Attending regular safety meetings
UGL Nov 2011 – Nov 2013
Maintenance Electrician
• Working on the Clem 7 Inner City Bypass and Queensland Transport bus ways
• Installation, maintenance and repairs of roads and tunnels across several projects
• Responding to call outs: break downs and emergencies
• Ordering and maintain electrical stock
• Equipment maintenance: jet fans, pump stations, sub-stations, emergency phones, lighting, power, dampers,
UPS systems, PTZ camera, communications switch rooms and air speed, gas and visibility sensors
• Preparing, and complying with: work method statements, OH&S standards, electrical codes

3. Tenix – Traffic Infrastructure Division Nov 2004 – Nov 2011
Industrial Construction/Signals Electrician
• Working on a variety of metro and rural projects (FIFO)
• Complete installation of traffic signals, underground power and street lighting
• Construction of new gateway bridge, and refurbishment of old bridge, Brisbane
• Construction of new sub-stations across Queensland for Energex and Powerlink
• Terminations, testing, commissioning and fault finding
• Managing and training teams of apprentices and trade assistants
• Working to the relevant health and safety legislation
• Health and safety representative
Referees
Darren Wolff Damian Tennie Ben Ennor Bevan Cassells Julien Bonastre
Supervisor Supervisor Leading Hand Supervisor Supervisor
Meca Theiss EC&M Tenix UGL
0418 821 652 0412 936 885 0422 200 783 0415 373 302 0419 212 567