Paul Gee has over 25 years of experience in gas fitting, plumbing, and related fields. He has worked as both an employee and business owner in New Zealand and other countries. He has extensive qualifications and training in gas fitting, plumbing, welding, crane operation, health and safety, and more. His work history includes roles maintaining hydroelectric generators, running his own gas and plumbing business, and various trades positions in countries like the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. He aims to provide reliable, quality service with a focus on safety, performance, and customer satisfaction.

1. Paul Gee
Mobile: 0274 33 33 50
Home: 03 525 9889
Email: gspservices@xtra.co.nz
Qualifications and Professional Development
 British Gas Trained
 City and Guilds Gas Service Engineer
 NZ Registered Certifying Gasfitter
 NZ Registered Certifying Plumber
 Trade Electrical Certificate
 Approved Solar Installer
 Crane Operator & HI-AB
 Introduction to welding
 St. John Workplace Health & Safety
 Working at Heights / Fall Arrest Systems
 Working in Confined Spaces & planning
 Site Health & Safety Rep
Skills and Personal Attributes
I am a keen problem solver and self starter with a can do attitude. I am an active team player and
am also comfortable to work on my own using my own initiative. I have a good sense of humour
and know when to focus on the task at hand. I am computer literate and an enthusiastic learner
of new skills and enjoy passing on my skills to others.
Work History
Sept 2013 to May 2016 Operator Maintainer Trustpower Ltd
I was employed as an “Operator/Maintainer” with Trustpower Ltd, one of the largest companies
listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange that has a strong reputation for innovation producing
power from renewable resources using Wind & Hydro Electric Generation.
Main responsibilities:
 To maintain hydro-electric generators and associated equipment/plant at Cobb Hydro-Power
Station, all controlled via “SCADA” control systems.
 Gathering readings in the field to produce a monthly report on Dam/Penstock condition,
collating my observations in a monthly report to be sent to stakeholders, using Microsoft Office.
 Maintaining scheme buildings and infrastructure. Upgrading Station water supply and plumbing,
segregating from coolant water system to the generators, managing and directing contractors
on site.
 Maintaining Penstocks (1.5mtr diameter supply pipework to station) and associated expansion
joints, air relief and Johnston couplings, working in a challenging remote alpine environment.
 Working from drawings and utilising drawing programmes to access this information.
 Corrosion monitoring of Penstocks, collation of data and sending monthly reports to
stakeholders.

2.  Utilising “Maximo” Maintenance Program to record, plan and schedule work and account for
Purchase Orders against Invoices.
 Inducting contractors to site, ensuring all Company Health &Safety (H&S) procedures were
understood and adhered to.
 Issuing and working under Access /Test Permits, Work Authorities and Hazard ID to promote
work safety within a strong H&S culture.
 Carrying out heavy lifts with extensive use of Station remote control overhead cranes with 15
and 25 ton lifting capacity and use of truck Hi-Ab. All rigging under taken.
 Use of chainsaws and lifting equipment to clear fallen trees on Station access roads and
penstocks.
 Site H&S Representative, attending regular Company meetings via “Link” and helping promote a
strong H&S culture, implementing and explaining/relaying new procedures back to the team
and chairing site meetings
Dec 2003 to Sept 2013 Self Employed Craftsman/Certifying Gasfitter & Plumber
Gas, Solar & Plumbing Services Ltd, Nelson and Tasman NZ
Running my own business, striving to provide a reliable and quality service in the Plumbing and
Gas industry in my local area.
Main responsibilities:
 Managing day to day business, ensuring clear running of projects on my own initiative but also
able to work as part of a team when working on large construction sites.
 Providing clients with clear and relevant solutions to their wants and needs.
 Supplying, installing and maintaining all types of domestic and commercial gas, solar and
plumbing systems. Combining these systems to supply under floor/radiator central heating
systems including the wiring and testing of system controls and programmers.
 Working to regulation, resource consents and approved drawings.
 Planning, organising and designing jobs, quoting and sourcing materials/appliances, associated
office work and liaising with customers and organising subcontractors on site.
 Providing drawings of work carried out on site and for certification purposes. Working to
deadlines and budgets. Making on the spot decisions with good communication to all parties.
 A wide range of work covered - from large projects providing all internal plumbing and gas
systems on an award winning luxury home, right through to a simple hot water cylinder
exchange or replacing a tap washer. With an emphasis on the importance of regular servicing
and preventative maintenance and its effectiveness on safety, performance and reliability.
 Managing an annual appliance servicing register to ensure reliability and customer satisfaction.
 24hr out of hour’s call out service using strong problem solving/fault finding to remedy faults
and offer a solution to fit the circumstances and client requirements.
 Implementing and adhering to a company health and safety policy, for myself and any
subcontractors.
 Daily use of Microsoft Office, internet and email.
Feb 2003 to Dec 2003 Craftsman Gasfitter Allgas Products Nelson NZ
 Domestic and commercial appliances installed, tested, commissioned, repaired and converted,
including all associated flue, ventilation and plumbing/pipework to regulation. Trace and repair
leaks.

3. Nov 2002 to Feb 2003 Travelling New Zealand
Sept 2001 to Nov 2002 Pipe Fitter Mechanical Instrument International Ltd Wales UK
 Pipe work installed in carbon, stainless, galvanised and copper. Working at steel works, petro
chem sites and sterile processing factories, field run as well as working from isometric drawings.
Operating fork lifts, mobile elevated platforms, hi-abs, associated rigging and running small
teams of men on shut down work. Organising work/safety permits, scheduling for shut downs
and ordering of materials.
Mar 2001 to Sept 2001 Commercial Diver Civil Marine Sydney Australia
 Damaged and broken piles/rakers replaced under harbour wharfs. Work included using
hydraulic chainsaws/drilling equipment, floating gear, rigging and crane work.
Feb 2001 to Mar 2001 Commercial Diver AUT Diving Services Darwin Australia
 Broad spectrum of civils work and base line surveys, in and around the Darwin harbour area and
offshore islands.
Jul 2000 to Jan 2001 Pipe Fitter Leckwith Engineering Wales UK
 Working from isometric drawings installed a deluge system for safety showers and work
stations at Dow Corning petro chem site and continuing maintenance. Overseeing and
supervising a small team of pipefitters and welders. Organising work/safety permits, scheduling
for shut downs and ordering materials.
May 2000 to Jul 2000 Commercial Diver Training Underwater Centre Tasmania
 During this time I obtained ADAS Part 3, diver medic and ALST Qualifications.
April 1996 to May 2000 Craftsman Gasfitter Rockgas Dunedin NZ
 Domestic and commercial appliances installed, tested, commissioned, repaired and converted,
with all associated flue, ventilation and plumbing/pipework to regulation. Also methane
recovery plant, siphoning off methane from Dunedin refuse tip and reticulated to city, trace and
repair leaks on reticulation system and post meter.
Feb 1996 to April 1996 Backpacking New Zealand
Sept 1989 to Feb 1996 Gas Service Engineer British Gas Wales, UK
 Obtained City and Guilds qualifications, sitting a four year apprenticeship then acquired work
experience as a mobile gas service engineer. Work undertaken included all gas appliances, both
domestic and commercial installed, serviced and repaired. Installation, repair and servicing of
central heating systems, air con units and combination boilers, including all electrical work.
Trace and repair of gas leaks (post meter and reticulation) and associated emergency
procedures. Replacing “tin case” meters both domestic and commercial and associated purging
and commissioning procedures. Reinstating mains re-sleeved with medium density
polyethylene and electro welding. Providing cover for maintenance and housing contracts.
Interests - Mountain Biking, Fishing, Diving, Reading, Swimming and my Family.
Referees available upon request