Craig Ward

• Carry out routine airborne inspection, patrols, and emergency patrols of the SA Electrical Distribution Network 240 – 66kV ( SA Power Networks ).
• GROUND CONTROLLER/FUEL SUPPORT : Carry out Airborne Insulator Washing for BHP Prominent Hill Transmission Network 132kV.
• Carry out routine Ground Inspection / Patrol / Emergency Patrols of the SA Electrical Distribution Network 240 – 66kV ( SA Power Networks ).

• Airborne operations. Helicopter & Crewmember Inspection / Patrol / Insulator Washing / Platform.
• Carrying out routine Inspection / Patrol / Insulator Washing / Survey and special requests of Transmission Networks.
• Carrying out Priority & Emergency Patrols and Inspections of Transmission Networks 132 – 300Kv ( Qld, WA, TAS).
• Carrying out routine Patrol of Distribution Network 415 – 66kV ( ).
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• Airborne operations. Helicopter & Crewmember Inspection / Patrol.
• Carrying out routine Inspection / Patrol / Survey and special requests of Transmission Networks.
• Carrying out Priority & Emergency Patrols and Inspections of Transmission Networks 132 – 500Kv ( Qld, SA ).
• Carrying out emergency Patrols of Distribution Network 415 – 66kV.

• Completed URD construction projects in South Australia. Including remote, rural, and metro areas.
• Completed Emergency repairs/breakdowns for Windfarms and Utility customers in SA & NSW.

Provider of Airborne Powerline Worker, Freelance to Aviation Companies, for Asset Inspection, Patrol, Assessment Wash, and Emergency/Critical tasks.

• Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

• Advance development crew, construction of underground electrical infrastructure for mining operations.
• Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
• Assisted in constucting/maintaining equipment and tools for efficiency.
• Managed daily workflow and coordinated tasks among team members on-site.
• Trained new workers on equipment usage and workplace safety procedures.

• Proactively finding and managing valued clients in the Power industry.
• Identify project and service opportunities for potential business growth.
• Conduct sales calls and introductions with potential customers, and monitor projects to ensure targets achieved.
• Develop the marketing strategy for the direction and implementation of an industry presence for the business.
• Provide a communication loop with the Directors on all aspects of the business’s development.

• Completed projects in South Australia and Northern Territory. Including remote, rural, and metro areas.

• Carry out routine airborne inspection, patrols, and emergency patrols of the SA Electrical Distribution Network 240 – 66kV ( SA Power Networks ).
• GROUND CONTROLLER/FUEL SUPPORT : Carry out Airborne Insulator Washing for Oz Minerals, Prominent Hill Transmission Network 132kV, BHP Olympic Dam 275kV Transmission structures.
• Carry out routine Ground Inspection / Patrol / Emergency Patrols of the SA Electrical Distribution Network 240 – 66kV ( SA Power Networks ).
• Elected ‘Workgroup Health and Safety Representative’.

• Training and development for Airborne operations. Helicopter & Crewmember appreciation / Patrol / Insulator Washing / Platform.
• Carrying out routine Inspection / Patrol / Insulator Washing / Survey and special requests of Transmission Networks.
• Carrying out Priority & Emergency Patrols and Inspections of Transmission Networks 132 – 300Kv ( Qld, WA, SA ).
• Carrying out routine Patrol of Distribution Network 415 – 66kV ( NSW ).
• Computer data input & reporting, SAP linked software.
• SA Base Manager, Parafield, SA.
• Co-ordinate and Lead Inspection / Patrol / Wash / Airborne operations.
• Special requests for Transmission Network, promote platform operations.
• Manage base and operations to service and support Operations QLD.
• Co-ordinate with other airborne industry operators and defence Establishments/regions.
• Electranet – Aerial Service Provider 24/7 contact.
• Electricity Officer.
• Northern Power Station Inductee.

• Carrying out works on the ENERGEX network including Consac replacement/ RMU maintenance & replacement/ Transformer replacement.

• Completed various URD projects in SA, including remote, rural, and metro areas.

• Started Electrical Distribution Services business.
• Developed a small enterprise employing twenty plus employees including tradesmen, apprentices, and sub-contractors servicing SA, NT, and QLD.
• Achieved contract of works to ETSA Utilities (‘Preferred Contractor’), Accredited supplementary labour supply, and LLV Accreditation.
• Agreement of works to Coplink Pty Ltd NT ( Power & Water Authority ).
• Contract of works to Fitzgerald Power Pty Ltd ( Energex, Ergon ).
• Developed a Hydro Excavation and services section to the business.

• Powerline Worker TSW6/7, Site Supervisor (SA & NT).
• Commenced in Electrical Distribution contracting industry, via ETSA Corporation outsourcing initiatives.
• Completed projects in South Australia and Northern Territory. Including remote, rural, and metro areas.

• Trainee Linesman to First Class Linesman( TSW3 ).
• Experienced most aspects of ETSA network, LV/HV/Transmission.
• Selected to compete at ‘Distribution 2000’ National Electrical Network Expo.