Benjaman Mills
Perth
Summary
Reliable and positive individual with strong aptitude for working in challenging environments. Possesses foundational knowledge of electrical systems and safety protocols, coupled with hands-on skills in wiring and troubleshooting. Dedicated to ensuring safe and efficient operations to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Electrician
St Barbara Limited, Gwalia Mine
08.2019 - Current
- Provide efficient and effective maintenance support to our Leonora Operations to ensure all underground equipment is operating at full utilisation
- Install, maintain and fault find on high voltage circuits and substations
- Design, install, maintain, and operate Wi-Fi systems for remote operations and monitoring of underground vehicles, equipment, and services
- Operating and maintaining the underground crusher and PAF plant, including breakdowns and scheduled maintenance and running of the plant
- Performing statutory testing and inspections on all electrical fixed plant safety devices
- Ensure all electrical maintenance and installation work complies to the Australian standards and is completed in accordance with the Mines Safety & Inspection Act and Regulation
- Achievements:
- Hit and exceeded the maintenance department KPI’s by20% for four consecutive months
- Currently the maintenance department is LTI free for560 days
Electrical Leading Hand
Linkforce Engineering, FIFO
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Supervised crews for shutdown maintenance and projects
- Completed safety audits on teams and individuals
- Conducted toolbox meetings
- Delegated tasks and ensured they were competed in an environmentally safe manner and to a high-quality standard
- Mentored other team members
- Provided preventative maintenance to all types of plant and equipment
- Achievements:
- Given the opportunity to supervise teams during shutdowns and projects
- Maintained a zero-harm record while supervising
Electrician
Linkforce Engineering, FIFO
02.2016 - 06.2018
- Conducted new electrical installations and upgrades
- Read and interpreted electrical diagrams and schematics
- Completed tasks in a team environment or unaccompanied
- Maintained and repaired electrical systems
- Fault finding
- Ensured each job met QA standards
- Completed safety audits on workgroups and individuals
- Liaised with building managers and coordinators
- Managed teams and other trades
- Achievements:
- Given the opportunity to become an embedded contractor within BHP Whaleback site, focusing preliminary on the fixed plant maintenance, electrical system upgrades and shift coverage
- Promoted to Electrical Leading Hand
Electrician
Powerlines Plus, FIFO
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Completed commercial and residential maintenance and repairs
- Organised, and ordered the materials and tooling for each job
- Managed apprentices and subcontractors
- Trained new staff members
- Performing OHS and QA documentation
- Completed substation and power line installations and maintenance
- Achievement:
- Subcontracted to Rio Tinto for specific tasks including construction, fault finding and maintenance
Apprentice Electrician
Mount Barker Electrics, Mount Barker WA
01.2010 - 12.2013
Education
Cabling Endorsements -
Comtech Training
Perth, WA01.2021
Cabling Registration - undefined
Comtech Training
Perth, WA01.2020
Fixed Gauges Industrial Course - undefined
SGS Radiation Services
Perth, WA01.2020
High Voltage Switching Operations - undefined
Competency Training
Perth, WA01.2019
Certificate II in Engineering Spilt Systems - undefined
Skill Build Training
Perth, WA01.2017
Certificate III in Electrical Mechanics - undefined
Mount Barker Electrics
Mount Barker, WA01.2013
Skills
- Electrical code compliance
- Substation construction
- Control panel wiring
- Continuous learning mindset
- Grounding system implementation
- Safety protocol adherence
- Electrical equipment testing
- Underground conduit installation
- Multi-tasking proficiency
- High voltage splicing
- Cable installation expertise
- Fault detection analysis
Professional Development
- Qualifications
- A Grade Electrical Licence
- High Risk:
- Dogging
- Rigging
- Forklift Truck
- Boom Type Elevating Work Platform
- Open Cabling Licence:
- Coax
- CAT Cabling
- Fibre Splicing
- White Card
- Senior First Aid
- CPR Training
- Low Voltage Rescue
- Working at Heights
- Confined Spaces
- Gas Test Atmospheres
- Section44
- Arc Flash Hazard Safety for Electrical Personnel
Timeline
Underground Electrician
St Barbara Limited, Gwalia Mine
08.2019 - Current
Electrical Leading Hand
Linkforce Engineering, FIFO
06.2018 - 08.2019
Electrician
Linkforce Engineering, FIFO
02.2016 - 06.2018
Electrician
Powerlines Plus, FIFO
01.2014 - 02.2016
Apprentice Electrician
Mount Barker Electrics, Mount Barker WA
01.2010 - 12.2013
Cabling Registration - undefined
Comtech Training
Fixed Gauges Industrial Course - undefined
SGS Radiation Services
High Voltage Switching Operations - undefined
Competency Training
Certificate II in Engineering Spilt Systems - undefined
Skill Build Training
Certificate III in Electrical Mechanics - undefined
Mount Barker Electrics
Cabling Endorsements -
Comtech Training
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