1. Matthew Foster
13 Wandilla Crescent
Loganholme
QLD 4129
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
● 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
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

2. Professional Experience
Kentz – Ichthys LNG Project (FIFO) May 2015­ Present
Electrician
● Comply with all company policies and procedures and complete work on time safely
● Bracket, cable ladder/tray installation
● HV and LV cable pulls, glanding of SWA cables, terminations and pre commissioning testing of cables
● Take on leadership role when asked upon to run crew
● Read and interpret drawings and schedules
● Permit holder
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 5­20 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 subsequent representative
● Attended all toolbox talks and liaised 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

3.
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, sub­stations, 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
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 sub­stations 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