Chris Carde
Sunshine Coast,QLD
Summary
Experienced and hard-working leading hand with 3 years experience acting as a trade assistant/labourer on a range of residential and commercial construction sites and environments. Delivered numerous large-scale commercial solar projects alongside a team of electricians and roofers, ensuring that a high quality of work is maintained as well as meeting deadlines. Significantly focused on productivity and safety as well maintaining a strong relationship and level of trust with superiors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Solar Installer
Sunshine Sparks
01.2024 - Current
- Worked on and delivered numerous commercial solar systems before the deadline.
- Evaluated site conditions prior to installation, ensuring optimal placement of solar panels for maximum energy production.
- Ensured safety compliance on all job sites.
- Contributed to company growth via referrals through a high standard of workmanship.
- Enhanced efficiency of the team by delegating jobs to suit certain people's strengths.
- Worked both independently and in a team environment.
- Liaised with both sales companies and customers in order to rectify any issues promptly such as design errors or unforeseen obstructions.
- Troubleshooting and fault finding where there was an issue with a system.
Electrical Trade Assistant
Queensland Solar, Electrical and Air
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported electricians in completing installations.
- Collaborated with apprentices in order to complete roof installation.
- Increased productivity by setting up necessary equipment and preparing work areas for tradesmen.
- Learned Australian Standards as well as the best work practices from both apprentices and licensed electricians.
- Gained valuable experience and knowledge regarding safety procedures and possible sources of danger on both residential and commercial job sites.
Landscape Labourer
Fresh Landscapes
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Collected and removed debris at job sites.
- Loaded and unloaded the truck at the beginning and end of each day.
- Washed and maintained equipment such as wheelbarrows, post-hole shovels and trowels.
- Laying, rolling and watering turf.
- Constructed hardscaping elements such as retaining walls and pavers.
- Assisted with irrigation system installation and repair.
- Planting and hard edging of plant beds.
Back Area Crew Member
McDonald's
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Prepared and assembled food items, ensuring to follow guidelines and established standards.
- Reduced order processing times by quickly assembling meals according to customer preferences.
- Played a key role in achieving high scores during head office audits by maintaining a well-organized and clean workspace at all times.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure the high volume demands were met during peak hours.
- Maintained productivity by performing frequently overlooked cleaning tasks and preparing the kitchen for peak demand.
Education
Bachelors - Electrical Engineering (Honours)(Renewable Powers)
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLDDiploma - Laws
University of The Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD04-2024
High School Diploma -
Queensland University of Technology
Sunshine Coast, QLD11-2021
Skills
- Hard working and resilient
- Quick and willing learner
- Able to adapt to new environments
- High standard of work
- Safety conscious
- Enjoy working both in a team and independently
- Able to effectively communicate
Certification
- QLD Driver's License (Manual)
- QLD issued Construction Induction White Card (CPCWHS1001)
- Working at Heights (RIIWHS204E)
Languages
English
Timeline
Lead Solar Installer
Sunshine Sparks
01.2024 - Current
Electrical Trade Assistant
Queensland Solar, Electrical and Air
11.2022 - 12.2023
Landscape Labourer
Fresh Landscapes
01.2022 - 12.2022
Back Area Crew Member
McDonald's
08.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelors - Electrical Engineering (Honours)(Renewable Powers)
Queensland University of Technology
Diploma - Laws
University of The Sunshine Coast
High School Diploma -
Queensland University of Technology
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