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BRENTON HATHAWAY

Melbourne,VIC

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Electrician

Mader Group
Goldfields Region. Western Australia
04.2024 - Current

Gained extensive experience in underground mining.

Serviced diverse clientele such as Glencore, Barminco, and Byrnecut.

Executed field service duties with a structured rotation schedule.

  • Optimized operational reliability by addressing safety-critical electrical concerns.
  • Enhanced vehicle performance by diagnosing and repairing complex electrical issues in various makes and models.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to resolve challenging auto electrician cases, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Streamlined repair processes by maintaining well-organized workspaces, tools, and equipment inventory for optimal efficiency.
  • Performed regular maintenance of shop tools, equipment and facilities, contributing to a safe working environment for all team members.
  • Implemented aftermarket accessories like remote starters, alarms, GPS tracking devices to elevate client security.
  • Maintained a high level of expertise in current automotive technology, staying up-to-date on industry trends and advancements.
  • Learned and maintained proper safety procedures in shop and with each repair or maintenance action.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by following established protocols during repair procedures.
  • Minimized downtime for clients by prioritizing urgent repairs when necessary.
  • Optimized battery life through regular maintenance checks, ensuring reliable vehicle operation for clients over time.
  • Evaluated systems to identify and locate system malfunctions using visual, manual and computer-assisted diagnostic approaches.

Automotive Electrician

Kent Auto Air & Electrical
Gembrook, VIC
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • Improved overall efficiency by effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency, complexity, or client needs.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate automotive electrical repairs.
  • Ensured safety by addressing and fixing faulty wiring, lighting systems, and electronic components in vehicles.
  • Maintained good housekeeping to minimise hazards and keep people safe.
  • Achieved a high level of accuracy in diagnosis and repair, leading to fewer return visits from customers with unresolved issues.
  • Communicated with customers to explain and clarify required services.
  • Structured and installed wiring harnesses to improve vehicle performance and protect wires.
  • Provided valuable input during team meetings, offering insights gained from hands-on experience repairing various makes/models of vehicles with diverse electrical systems challenges.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and performed equipment repairs to maintain optimal working conditions.
  • Earned trust from clients by maintaining transparency throughout the repair process, providing detailed explanations of necessary services and costs involved.

Auto Electrician

Norbury auto electrics
Clyde North, Vic
10.2020 - 11.2022
  • Repaired and maintained electrical wiring, components and equipment in vehicles.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot complex automotive electrical issues using diagnostic computers.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on electrical systems, including testing batteries, starters, alternators and other related parts.
  • Installed new or replacement wiring harnesses in cars, trucks and other motorized vehicles.
  • Assisted with the installation of aftermarket accessories such as radios, alarms, navigation systems and remote starters.
  • Inspected wires for damage or loose connections to identify any potential problems before they become serious issues.
  • Maintained records of all work done on each vehicle including parts used and time spent working on it.
  • Utilized specialized tools such as multi-meters and soldering irons to repair wires within a car's electrical system.
  • Repaired ignition wiring, safety control systems, air conditioning and lighting systems.
  • Read and understood diagrams, manuals and schematics.

Education

Certificate III - Automotive Electrical Technology

Kangan Institute
Melbourne
02.2024

Certificate II - Automotive Electrical Technology

Kangan Institute
Melbourne
06.2023

Year 10 - High School

Beacon Hills Collage
Pakenham
10.2018

Skills

  • Advanced diagnostic & troubleshooting knowledge
  • Experience reading & developing electrical schematics
  • Quality & long lasting repairs/improvements
  • Lighting systems
  • Can-Bus & Ethernet systems
  • Autonomous & Remote systems
  • Underground & surface mining experience
  • Experience in automotive air conditioning installation, repairs & servicing
  • 12/24v fit outs, including compressors & generators, but not limited to heavy diesel & agriculture equipment

Timeline

Auto Electrician

Mader Group
04.2024 - Current

Automotive Electrician

Kent Auto Air & Electrical
11.2022 - 10.2024

Auto Electrician

Norbury auto electrics
10.2020 - 11.2022

Certificate III - Automotive Electrical Technology

Kangan Institute

Certificate II - Automotive Electrical Technology

Kangan Institute

Year 10 - High School

Beacon Hills Collage
BRENTON HATHAWAY