Christopher Melkus
Kwinana,WA
Summary
Electrical supervisor with management experience and exceptional people skills. Versed in heavy industrial electrical and instrumentation installation. Desires challenging role as an electrical supervisor
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Supervisor
Linkforce
Pilbara, WA
02.2024 - Current
- Supervise shutdown works and minor projects at BHP Whaleback and FMG sites Firetail Kings valley and Ironbridge
- Supervise Sustaining Capital project works at Rio Tinto Dampier
E&I Supervisor
Maali Group
Iron Bridge Wet Plant Project/Cockburn Cement Upgrade Kwinana, WA
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervise electrical, instrument and tube fitters for completion activities in wet plant construction
- Sub station electrical works Cockburn Cement Upgrade
Electrical Supervisor
Civmec
Port Hedland, WA
06.2022 - 03.2023
- BHP PDP1 Project managing sub contractors WAY Electrical and Powerlines Plus for Civmec Civils team
- Sinking underground 11kV & 66kV powerlines for PDP1 project requirements
- Installation of 11kV/415V Kiosk Transformers
Electrical Supervisor
UGL
Robe Valley Sustaining Project, WA
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Supervised electrical works for new secondary crushers at Mesa J
- Track progress of all scope of works
- Provide technical query information on scope of works and RTIO standards
- Conduct daily pre-start meetings and work site inspections over multiple job fronts
- Attend weekly client progress update meetings
- Interface with other sub contractors and disciplines
Electrical Supervisor
CPC Engineering
Ravensthorpe, WA
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Supervised Installation of electrical systems for a limestone ball mill
- Supervised sub contractors completing NPI works on the Shoemaker Levy Project
- Made workpacks for stage 1 commissioning of ball mill and collected documentation for MDR
Electrical Supervisor
Kerman Contracting
Western Turner Syncline Project, WA
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Management of electrical sub contractors for Kermans NPI works contract
- Ensure all company and client safety targets are met
- Track progress of all sub contractors scope of work and provide site notices for out of scope works
- Provide technical query information on scope of works and RTIO standards
- Monitor standard quality of sub contractor work to RTIO standards
- Attend client progress update meetings
- Keep sub contractor in line with Kerman daily, weekly and monthly planning schedules
Self Employed Business Owner
CNC Custom
North Fremantle, WA
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Built mobile workshop for CNC timber lathe business
- Provided design and technical input for CNC software to meet client requirements for timber products
- Maintain and operate CNC lathe
Electrical Supervisor
SCEE
Perth Northlink Project, WA
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Supervise electrical works for Northlink project
- Installation of Feature lights at Reid Hwy-Tonkin Hwy intersection
- Completion of punch list items for project
Electrical Supervisor
Monodelphous
BHP Nelson Point, WA
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Supervise electrical works for dust collector replacement project
- Organize scheduled shutdown works for changeover from old to new dust collector
- Manage pre-shut works night shift multi-disciplined crew
Electrical Supervisor
RCR
Pilgangoora Lithium Tantalum Project, WA
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Supervise installation of all electrical systems for lithium floatation plant and filter press
- Supervise electrical works for tantalum recovery plant
- Manage night shift crew
Electrical Supervisor
RCR
Silvergrass Iron Ore Project, WA
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Complete construction works for primary/secondary crusher and associated sub station
- Complete 9km overland conveyor works
- Assist with commissioning of all electrical works
Leading Hand
RCR
Dugald River Project, QLD
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Run commissioning crew for lead/zinc flotation plant
- Commissioned sub station systems
Electrical Foreman
Downers
Wheatstone LNG Project, WA
05.2015 - 04.2017
- Manage installation of electrical and instrumentation systems for main offshore inlet valve, plant slugcatcher, inlet compressors and associated plant, condensate tanks and sub stations
- Conduct rectification works of pre-built modules
- Participate in walk downs with Chevron/Bechtel of completed works
Electrical Supervisor
CBI Kentz Joint Venture
Gorgon LNG Project, WA
01.2014 - 10.2015
- Supervise installation of electrical and instrumentation systems for LNG and AGRU trains, associated sub stations and control buildings including MR/PR compressors
- Supervise rectification works to site fin-fan instrumentation
- Supervise night shift commissioning crew
Electrical Supervisor
SCEE
Cape LambertPort B Expansion, WA
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Supervision of electrical works
Electrical Supervisor
SCEE
Sino Iron Project, WA
10.2011 - 12.2012
- Supervision of electrical works
Electrical Supervisor
John Holland
Devil Creek Gas Project, WA
10.2010 - 10.2011
- Supervision of electrical works
Education
Certificate of Trade Studies - Electrical Mechcanics
LambertPortslugcatcherSilvergrassPilgangooraMechcanics Tafe
Fremantle11.1991
Skills
- HR drivers license
- High risk license-EWP, forklift, dogman and CV crane
- HV switching ticket
- Hazardous areas inspection
- White card
- Section 44/Schdule 26
- Supervisor safety training certification
- First aid CPR/LVR
References
- John Diaz Superintendent Downers - 0418 961 039
- Paul Steele Superintendent RCR - 0427 505 059
- Eugene McGrath Superintendent CKJV - 0418 906 482
Timeline
Electrical Supervisor
Linkforce
02.2024 - Current
E&I Supervisor
Maali Group
03.2023 - 12.2023
Electrical Supervisor
Civmec
06.2022 - 03.2023
Electrical Supervisor
CPC Engineering
02.2022 - 06.2022
Electrical Supervisor
UGL
05.2021 - 10.2022
Electrical Supervisor
Kerman Contracting
10.2020 - 03.2021
Self Employed Business Owner
CNC Custom
11.2019 - 05.2020
Electrical Supervisor
SCEE
01.2019 - 06.2019
Electrical Supervisor
Monodelphous
08.2018 - 12.2018
Electrical Supervisor
RCR
01.2018 - 07.2018
Electrical Supervisor
RCR
08.2017 - 12.2017
Leading Hand
RCR
05.2017 - 07.2017
Electrical Foreman
Downers
05.2015 - 04.2017
Electrical Supervisor
CBI Kentz Joint Venture
01.2014 - 10.2015
Electrical Supervisor
SCEE
01.2013 - 07.2013
Electrical Supervisor
SCEE
10.2011 - 12.2012
Electrical Supervisor
John Holland
10.2010 - 10.2011
Certificate of Trade Studies - Electrical Mechcanics
LambertPortslugcatcherSilvergrassPilgangooraMechcanics Tafe
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