Brendan Brody
Trade Assistant/Handy Man
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Thorough Electrical Trade Assistant with comprehensive background in residential and commercial electrical maintenance and repair. Honest and trustworthy and hard working.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Trade Assistant
Hays
Sydney, NSW
01.2020 - Current
- Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Launched troubleshooting and tests on equipment post-installation to confirm compatibility and safety of electrical systems.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Worked with various types of cable Trays, conduits and other electrical raceways.
- Properly stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
- Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carried out risk assessments prior to starting new job.
Electrical Trade Assistant
ElectroCell
Sydney, NSW
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Provided layouts for new electrical system and component installations by reading and interpreting drawings accurately.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
- Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Thoroughly checked completed work for functionality and safety to maintain satisfied customer base and overall project accuracy.
- Inspected wiring to evaluate issues and identify short circuits.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Installed, maintained, repaired and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Solar Installation.
Electrical Apprentice
EDV
Sydney, NSW
12.2013 - 02.2018
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire.
- Data installation.
- Checked compatibility and safety of newly installed electrical systems and launched inspections and tests to confirm functionality.
- Evaluated and initiated repair work on various electrical equipment such as light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
- Used various measuring and testing instruments.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, crimping tools and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Managed business administration duties, including report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
- Assessed electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and needed adjustments or repairs.
Education
No Degree - Electrical
Mount Druitt Tafe
Mount Druitt, NSW 01.2014 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Jamison High School
Penrith South, NSW 01.2008 - 12.2013
No Degree - Electrical
Qualify Me RPL Program
Sydney, NSW 04.2021 - Current
Skills
Residential construction
Timeline
No Degree - Electrical
Qualify Me RPL Program
04.2021 - Current
Trade Assistant
Hays
01.2020 - Current
Electrical Trade Assistant
ElectroCell
01.2018 - 01.2020
No Degree - Electrical
Mount Druitt Tafe
01.2014 - 12.2017
Electrical Apprentice
EDV
12.2013 - 02.2018
High School Diploma -
Jamison High School
01.2008 - 12.2013
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