Christopher Marney

Detail-oriented and hands-on worker with a can-do attitude and excellent problem-solving skills. Aiming to pursue a career in the rail industry, specifically Signalling. Confident in both solo electrical job tasks and working effectively within a team. Excels in testing and fault-finding of systems, leveraging extensive experience with maintenance tasks, electrical projects, and data input/output. Currently employed as a Facility Technician at Downer Pakenham East depot, overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance, breakdowns, and shutdowns. Experience in rail operations and occupations, including 1500v DC operations, coupled with understanding of signaling and rail systems, making a valuable asset to any organization in the industry.

Electrician & Telecommunications Technician
10+ years of experience across residential, commercial, industrial and rail projects, covering a broad range of electrical and non-electrical work.

Key Skills & Expertise:

• Electrical & Switchboard Work – Switchboard upgrades, fit-outs, domestic mains cable upgrades, conduit/cable installation, power cable termination, fault finding and testing, solar and battery installations, exposure and some understanding of rail signalling systems.
• High Voltage & Safety Compliance – 1500V DC switching, permits, SCAPs, substation exposure, and emergency lighting systems maintenance.
• Telecommunications & Cable Jointing – Fault detection in underground/aerial systems, copper jointing, pillar upgrades, and network remediation.