AMBER COLLINS
Brisbane,Queensland
Summary
Hands-on industrial electrician with practical experience in electrical maintenance, panel wiring, PLC-related automation, motor and drive troubleshooting, and equipment repair. Strong focus on workplace safety, team coordination, and customer service. Experience supporting industrial operations across hydraulics, plastics, mining, and manufacturing environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Experience
JLR Electrotech
Brisbane, QLD
01.2023 - 10.2026
- Helped maintain and install industrial electric heating equipment, power resistors, and neutral earthing resistors.
- Supported JLR Electrotech projects across multiple businesses and industrial settings.
- Assisted with servicing hydraulic systems, fluid-power equipment, and industrial service operations at Berendsen Fluid Power.
- Supported hydraulic systems, pumps, motors, power packs, and industrial machinery at Wolf Hydraulics.
- Assisted with plastic injection molding production machinery and manufacturing processes at Quality Plastic Products.
- Supported manufacturing activity at Amicis, Brendale, including hydraulic manifolds, hydraulic components, and CNC operations.
- Assisted with polyethylene pipe fabrication, industrial pipe systems, polywelding, and specialized machinery at Australian Poly Specialists Pty Ltd, Brendale.
- Supported plastics manufacturing and production equipment at Mondex, Burpengary.
- Worked with hydraulic manifolds, hydraulic components, and CNC manufacturing.
- Supported operations in mining, mineral processing, and materials-handling environments.
- Assisted with polyethylene pipe fabrication, industrial pipe systems, polywelding, and specialized machinery at Australian Poly Specialists Pty Ltd, Brendale.
- Supported polyethylene pipe fabrication and industrial pipe systems.
- Assisted with plastics product manufacturing and production equipment.
Electrical Apprenticeship / Qualified Electrician
JLR Electrotech
brisbane, Qld
01.2023 - 10.2026
- Executed industrial electrical tasks in manufacturing engineering and industrial maintenance environments to enhance operational reliability.
- Carried out electrical maintenance repairs and installations on industrial equipment.
- Diagnosed electrical faults and performed troubleshooting to restore system functionality.
- Worked with three-phase motors and motor drive systems.
- Supported PLC-related equipment and industrial automation systems.
- Conducted repairs, upgrades, and installations on industrial machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Completed electrical work on plastic conversion and injection moulding machinery.
- Supported polywelding systems and pipe extrusion machinery.
- Assisted with work on neutral earthing resistors (NERS).
- Ensured functionality of industrial electrical equipment and control systems to support operational efficiency.
Merchandise & Operations Coordinator / Merchandise Manager
JB Hi-Fi
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Supported combined merchandise operations and store management across JB Hi-Fi sites in Brisbane Central, Brisbane Queen Street, Strathpine, Port Macquarie, and Hervey Bay.
- Helped staff meet sales targets and KPIs through direct support.
- Coached and trained staff to improve performance and day-to-day operations.
- Maintained merchandise presentation and visual merchandising standards.
- Prepared daily task sheets and allocated operational duties.
- Completed safety checks, OH&S audits, incident reports, cash handling, EFTPOS, finance transactions, stock discrepancy reviews, and loss prevention tasks to support operational integrity.
- Reported incidents promptly for resolution and workplace compliance.
- Reviewed stock discrepancies and supported loss prevention activities.
- Managed cash handling procedures to maintain accuracy and security across tills, EFTPOS, and finance transactions.
Sous Chef & Barista
Various
01.1999 - 01.2013
- Hospitality experience across kitchen operations and customer service in venues across New South Wales and Queensland.
- Worked as Sous Chef and Barista in fast-paced environments
- Executed barista duties, including coffee preparation and customer service, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Supported kitchen operations and food prep to ensure timely service.
- Assisted in preparing menu items for service and coordinated service flow.
- Maintained food safety, hygiene, and workplace standards.
- Assisted team members with daily venue operations to maintain efficient workflow.
Education
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrcian - Electrical
TAFE Queensland
Bracken Ridge Queensland10-2026
Certificate II in small Business management - Management
TAFE NSW
Port Macquaire01.2005
Certificate II in Music - Audio Engineering
Tafe NSW
Port Macquarie01.2003
Certificate III in hospitality - Commercial Cookery
Tafe Nsw
Port Macquarie 01.2009
Skills
- Industrial electrical maintenance
- Electrical control panel wiring
- PLC equipment
- Industrial automation
- Three-phase motors
- Motor drives
- Fault finding and troubleshooting
- Electrical upgrades
- Neutral earthing resistors
- Manufacturing equipment
- Workplace safety compliance
- Team leadership and coordination
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication and teamwork
- Safety awareness
Certification
- Current Queensland Electrical License NO: 1515976
- Completed Electrical Apprenticeship — JLR Electrotech, 12 October 2026
References
Jock le Roux Owner and Director of JLR Electrotech - 0400559982
Jensen Nydal General Manager of Backer Cynebar Ohmic (07) 32524257
Matt Brown Factory Manager of Backer Cynebar Ohmic 0433066430
Daniel Bromage previous Factory Manager At quality plastic Products 0448453549
Ciaran W Store manager of JB HI-FI Brisbane Central 0411142498
Timeline
Apprentice Experience
JLR Electrotech
01.2023 - 10.2026
Electrical Apprenticeship / Qualified Electrician
JLR Electrotech
01.2023 - 10.2026
Merchandise & Operations Coordinator / Merchandise Manager
JB Hi-Fi
01.2013 - 01.2024
Sous Chef & Barista
Various
01.1999 - 01.2013
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrcian - Electrical
TAFE Queensland
Certificate II in small Business management - Management
TAFE NSW
Certificate II in Music - Audio Engineering
Tafe NSW
Certificate III in hospitality - Commercial Cookery
Tafe Nsw