Wade Bloem is an experienced electrical and instrumentation tradesman with qualifications in high voltage work. He has extensive experience performing preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs, installations and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment in mining and industrial environments. Key strengths include strong technical skills, problem solving abilities, experience programming PLCs, providing guidance to others, and managing complex projects. He has a proven safety record and leadership skills.

1. Wade Bloem
481 ROBE AVE ◦ PARABURDOO ◦ WA 6754
PHONE 08 9189 6358 ◦ MOBILE 0400282891
E-MAIL wadenbex@hotmail.com
Experienced and skilled Electrical and Instrumentation Tradesman, formal qualifications in high
voltage and a range of high-risk work accreditations. Extensive knowledge and specialist skills
carrying out high voltage switching, preventative maintenance, fault-finding, repair, new installations
and commissioning of fixed plant and equipment in both mining and heavy industrial environments.
A hard working, resourceful and reliable team member motivated to achieve the best performance
from equipment and people whilst maintaining all required safety standards.
KEY STRENGTHS
 Detailed knowledge and strong technical skills in a range of preventative and breakdown maintenance
on fixed plant and equipment in large and complex mining and heavy industry operations.
 Excellent problem solver with an ability to make decisions and work effectively in high pressure and
hazardous environments. Resourceful and committed to resolving complex issues to achieve desired
outcomes.
 Experienced HV switching operator / isolations officer (up to 11kv).
 Experienced in PLC programming and troubleshooting including Concept, Unity, Pro Works NXT.
 Subject matter expert and experienced in providing technical support and guidance to a team of
electrical tradespeople.
 Experienced in installations, testing, commissioning and certification of equipment as well as marking
up drawings and schematics.
 Excellent multi-tasking ability with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects
simultaneously.
 Excellent written skills and experienced in drafting safe work instructions, single point lessons,
current best practices, and risk management documents.
 Proven leadership skills with demonstrated ability to manage and inspire large high performing teams
to achieve targets safely and on time and within budgets.
 Strong team member who respects the opinions of others and who values the diversity offered by a
team environment.
 Proven ability to work autonomously and equally able to collaborate with others.
 A proactive approach to safety, demonstrated by an excellent safety record and a commitment to the
use of safe work instructions, JHAs and Take 5s.
 Positive attitude and an ability to learn new skills and technologies quickly and effectively.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to adapt to different work environments
seamlessly.
 Excellent IT skills and proficient in the use of MS office applications including Word, Outlook and
Excel, as well as extensive experience using computerised maintenance management databases
including SAP.

2. EXPERIENCE
Electrical Shift Maintainer 2013-Present
Paraburdoo Process Plant
As an electrical shift maintainer working at Paraburdoo Operations my primary
Responsibility is maintaining & fault finding on fixed plant electrical apparatus and machines due
to breakdown situations with a strong commitment to safety and an attempt to minimise
downtime as much as possible.
Responsibilities
 Carrying out complex electrical fault-finding and breakdown repairs on fixed plant apparatus and
machines.
 Undertaking planned preventative maintenance and inspections on fixed plant.
 Undertaking high voltage switching and isolations (up to 11kv).
 Undertaking low voltage switching and isolations.
 Interpreted and troubleshot PLC programs (Concept, Unity and Pro Works NXT)
 Create notifications, work orders and reserved materials inside SAP.
 Conduct electrical installations for minor and major projects.
 Consistently use Rio Tinto’s safety tools Take 5s, JHAs and SWPs for all work practices.
 Conduct isolations using Rio Tinto’s isolations procedures.
 Plant permit isolation officer and permit holder duties
Key achievements:
 Consistently maintain and carry out complex electrical fault-finding and repair efficiently and
effectively ensuring minimal downtime to production and with an excellent safety record.

3. Electrical Shift Maintainer 2011-2013
Pit Dewatering
As an electrical maintainer working at Tom Price Operations my primary
responsibility is maintaining & fault finding in pit electrical apparatus and machines due
to breakdown situations with a strong commitment to safety and an attempt to minimise
downtime as much as possible.
Key Responsibilities
 Electrical fault finding & break down repairs on PLC’s, Generators, instruments and bore pumps
 Undertaking planned preventative maintenance and inspections on in pit plant
 Undertaking Low Voltage switching and isolations
 Interpret and troubleshoot PLC programs
 Electrical installations for both minor and major projects
 Reading and understanding electrical drawings
 Working unsupervised
 Adopting and using Rio Tinto’s safety tools (Take 5’s, JHA’s & SWP’s etc.)
 Following RTIO’s isolation procedures
 Monthly Statutory RCD testing
 Quarterly Testing and Tagging of appliances
Electrical Installer/Maintainer 2010-2011
As an electrician at Symmetrical Group my primary responsibility was performing low voltage electrical
installations, testing and fault finding with a strong commitment to safety.
Key Responsibilities
 Earth Grid and lightning protection Installation
 Electrical fault finding & break down repairs
 Undertaking Low Voltage switching and isolations
 Interpret and troubleshoot PLC programs
 Electrical installations for both minor and major projects
 Reading and understanding electrical drawings
 Working unsupervised
 Adopting and using Rio Tinto’s safety tools (Take 5’s, JHA’s & SWP’s etc.)
 Following RTIO’s isolation procedures

4. Electrical Installer/Maintainer 2009-2010
Key Responsibilities
 Maintenance, installation, testing and repairs on fire protection systems
 Maintenance, installation, testing and repairs of emergency lighting
 Low voltage installation, fault finding and repairs
 Working unsupervised
 Adopting and using Rio Tinto’s safety tools (Take 5’s, JHA’s & SWP’s etc
 Following RTIO’s isolation procedures
CB ElectricsElectrical Apprentice
Key Responsibilities
 New electrical installations and testing
 Undertaking low voltage switching and isolations
 Data and comms installation
 Low voltage fault find and troubleshooting
 Interpret Electrical Drawings
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification Details Location
 Licence Electrical Fitter/Mechanic WA EW 146417
 Drivers licence Class C Western Australia WADL 4679705
 High Risk License Elevated Work Platform Nationally Accredited Lic: WL 0895510
 High Voltage Switching & Program Writing Nationally Accredited Certificate Number: 18620
 Cert IV Electrical Instrumentation National Qualification No UEE404l0
Certificate No.: 2012/W0578
 CPR, Basic resuscitation
 Confined Space Entry
 REFEREES
Available on request.