Ben Ackland
Tallebudgera
Summary
Versatile and achievement-focused professional with extensive experience in electrical and solar PV installations. Excelled in fault finding, switchboard upgrades, and ensuring high customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving. Demonstrated expertise in grid connect applications and a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency. Adaptable Solar Installer knowledgeable about accurately and efficiently preparing sites, installing panels and cleaning up work areas for maximum customer satisfaction. Highly organized and diligent with good teamwork abilities and a detail-oriented nature. Looking for a challenging role with room for advancement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Installer/Technical Advisor
Forwood Energy
10.2017 - Current
- Grid Connect Solar PV installations on residential and Commercial sites
- Technical advisor to Sales staff
- Attend and organise Warranty Claims
- Fault find
- Pre installation site inspections
- Switchboard Upgrades
Owner
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Franchise Coolangatta
03.2008 - 03.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Employing Staff
- Stock Ordering
- Accounting
Electrician
GFE GROUP
03.2015 - 10.2017
Commercial and Residential solar pv installations
All Grid connect applications
Power Factor Correction Unit installations
Technical advisor to Sales Staff
Energy efficiency Audits
LED lighting swap outs in underground Car Parks and Body coorporate areas.
Technical Advisor/Service Manager
Empyreal Energy
06.2014 - 12.2014
Technical Advisor to Sales Staff
Checking proposed layouts
Pre Site inspections
Service Department manager
Some solar pv installations
Electrician
GNG Electrical
03.2010 - 12.2013
Residential/commercial and industrial electrical work
Real Estate Maintenance Work
Solar PV installations
Electrician
Collins Electrics
03.2005 - 03.2010
All Facets of Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Work.
Electrican
Niftys Electrical
06.2000 - 04.2005
All Facets of domestic and commercial electrical work.
Undergrounds on rural properties
Apprentice Electrician
Australian National Railways
02.1996 - 05.2000
Industrial electrical work
Work on Diesel Electric Locomotives
Carriage Wiring and maintenance
DC Motor overhauls
AC Motor overhauls
Workshop Maintenance
Education
Grid Connect Desing And Install Solar PV - Solar PV
TAFE Queensland
Bracken Ridge, QLD06.2010
Electrician - Electrician
Tafe SA Port Augusta
Port Augusta, SA08.1999
High School Diploma -
Orroroo Area School
Orroroo, SA11.1995
Skills
- All Types of electrical work
- Grid connect solar PV installations
- Fault finding and repairs
- Stock Ordering
- Liaising with Customers to ensure desired outcome
- High Focus on Customer Satisfaction
- Switchboard Upgrades
- Fault Finding
- Dealing with complaints and Warranty claims
- Grid Connect applications
Timeline
Installer/Technical Advisor
Forwood Energy
10.2017 - Current
Electrician
GFE GROUP
03.2015 - 10.2017
Technical Advisor/Service Manager
Empyreal Energy
06.2014 - 12.2014
Electrician
GNG Electrical
03.2010 - 12.2013
Owner
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Franchise Coolangatta
03.2008 - 03.2019
Electrician
Collins Electrics
03.2005 - 03.2010
Electrican
Niftys Electrical
06.2000 - 04.2005
Apprentice Electrician
Australian National Railways
02.1996 - 05.2000
Grid Connect Desing And Install Solar PV - Solar PV
TAFE Queensland
Electrician - Electrician
Tafe SA Port Augusta
High School Diploma -
Orroroo Area School
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