BRAD PORTER
CORDEAUX HEIGHTS
Summary
Experienced electrical professional with a successful track record in managing electrical projects and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Skilled in promoting team collaboration and consistently delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and expertise in electrical systems, safety protocols, and project management techniques.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Supervisor / Project Supervisor
TRIPLE I
06.2022 - 05.2025
- Various projects BlueScope Steel, ORIGIN ENERGY Hydro Electric shutdowns & upgrades
Underground Electrical Service Engineer
WESTRAC Pty Ltd Underground Coal Division
06.2012 - 06.2022
- Cert IV Trainer / Assessor
- Procedure Development
- Design & Present Technical presentations for Training & Assessment of PMCR2
- Underground Project Manager for Longwall shield control (PMCR2) upgrade Global First Product - Oct 2020-Jan2021
- Underground Project Manager for Continuous miner build -> New Machine Install March-July 2014
- Diesel DCS Programmer (CAT Engine monitoring system)
- Liaise with customers on-site & via MSTeams.
- Program upcoming work
- Tested and checked performance of hardware and software programs.
Underground Electrical Service Engineer
CATERPILLAR Australia
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Division sold to WesTrac Pty Ltd
Underground Development Shift Electrician
MASTERMYNE Pty Ltd
09.2007 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: (BHP Billiton-Illawarra Coal -Dendrobium drivage contracts)
- Electrical codes of face equipment
- Cable management
- Production duties
Home Theatre and Television Sales
THE GOOD GUYS
11.2006 - 08.2007
- Company Overview: (Warrawong)
Electrician
TPE Integrated Services
07.2004 - 07.2006
- Electrical
- Data
- RTA Speed Camera Maintenance
- Contract Estimator (Using ESCROW Software)
- Sydney Water Alarm Audits
- Service Call-outs
Theatre Design, Consultancy & Sales
MAC HI-FI Home Theatre & Air Conditioning
11.2003 - 07.2004
Electrician
NDC Network Design & Construction
07.1999 - 11.2003
- Company Overview: TELSTRA Primary Works division
- Install Fibre Optic cable
- Operate plant machinery (CAT D6 Bulldozer, Backhoe, Hagglunds, Tractor)
- Copper Cable Jointer
- Fibre Optic Jointer
- C.P.A.S. Technician
High Voltage Maintenance
BHP Energy Services
06.1997 - 06.1999
- Company Overview: Port Kembla NSW
Line Operator – Crane Driver
BHP Stainless
03.1993 - 05.1997
- Company Overview: Unanderra NSW
- Forklift Driver – RamTruck Driver
Electrical Contractor (Self employed)
Brad Porter Electrical
09.1992 - 03.1993
Lift Operator
Perisher/Smiggins Ski Resort
06.1992 - 09.1992
Electrical Sub-Contractor Self Employed
Kitchens and Bathrooms Galore
02.1991 - 06.1991
- Company Overview: (Wollongong)
Electrical Apprenticeship
O’Donnell Griffin
01.1987 - 01.1991
Education
School Certificate -
Wollongong High School
Wollongong01.1991
Skills
- Proficient in—Microsoft Office—WORD, EXCEL, PUBLISHER, POWERPOINT
- Adobe Photoshop
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Control systems
- Electrical testing
- Equipment installation
- Project management
- System troubleshooting
- Technical guidance
- Safety management
- Installation planning
- Product testing
- Component replacement
- Preventative maintenance
- Punch list management
- Field walkdown
- Electrical code
- Safety-related maintenance
- Worker supervision
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Employee management
- Facilities maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Worker training
- Site safety
- Site maintenance
- Dependable and hardworking
- Materials estimation
- Site inspection
- Work monitoring
- Quality assurance
- Lockout and tagout
- Construction safety
- Heavy equipment operations
Certification
- TAFE Trades Certificate (Electrical)
- Electrical Contractors Licence (11253c) Exp.Jan’27
- WorkCover Induction for Construction
- LVR/CPR
- EEHA April 2021
- Order43 April 2022
- Drivers License (MR)
- Project Management course BSBADM407B
- TAE40116 Cert IV Trainer/Assessor 2013 (2019 Upgrade COMPLETED)
- Work Safely at Heights RIIWHS204D
- Cable Pressure Alarm Systems
- Mines Rescue Safety Induction
- Advanced Driver Training Course (1994, 2014 & 2016)
- High Risk Work licence HRW643156 WP & LF Expires Jan 2028
- Confined SpaceCourse
- Practical Power Systems Protection
Accomplishments
- Sept 1991 Official Photographer for Keiraville Public School Centenary Parade & Dinner
- 1991-1992-1993-1994-1995 Flag Marshall—IndyCar Grand Prix GOLD COAST
- 2001-2003 Freelance Photographer WWW.BIZPIX.BIZ closed
- 2004 Official Photographic Correspondent for ROOMUSIC.COM (U.S.A) closed Live concert photography
Timeline
Electrical Supervisor / Project Supervisor
TRIPLE I
06.2022 - 05.2025
Underground Electrical Service Engineer
WESTRAC Pty Ltd Underground Coal Division
06.2012 - 06.2022
Underground Electrical Service Engineer
CATERPILLAR Australia
01.2012 - 06.2012
Underground Development Shift Electrician
MASTERMYNE Pty Ltd
09.2007 - 01.2012
Home Theatre and Television Sales
THE GOOD GUYS
11.2006 - 08.2007
Electrician
TPE Integrated Services
07.2004 - 07.2006
Theatre Design, Consultancy & Sales
MAC HI-FI Home Theatre & Air Conditioning
11.2003 - 07.2004
Electrician
NDC Network Design & Construction
07.1999 - 11.2003
High Voltage Maintenance
BHP Energy Services
06.1997 - 06.1999
Line Operator – Crane Driver
BHP Stainless
03.1993 - 05.1997
Electrical Contractor (Self employed)
Brad Porter Electrical
09.1992 - 03.1993
Lift Operator
Perisher/Smiggins Ski Resort
06.1992 - 09.1992
Electrical Sub-Contractor Self Employed
Kitchens and Bathrooms Galore
02.1991 - 06.1991
Electrical Apprenticeship
O’Donnell Griffin
01.1987 - 01.1991
School Certificate -
Wollongong High School
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