Daniel Cruickshanks
Gold Coast ,Queensland
Summary
With 16 years of experience as a qualified electrician in the UK, my expertise spans residential, commercial, and industrial environments. I can work on my own initiative, as well as working in a team. I have worked on various sites, from small domestic houses and large building sites to factories and warehouses, installing various electrical systems. Additionally, I have seven years of experience in designing small electrical automation systems using SolidWorks Electrical for CAD designs, and I have assisted in programming and commissioning PLCs (Mitsubishi/Siemens) and variable speed drives across various systems.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director and Electrician
DC Electrical Controls LTD
08.2018 - 02.2025
- My duties involved the day-to-day running of the business, project planning from on-site visits to team calls, the start and finish of designing electrical installations, adapting to modern software used in the electrical industry, aiding in maintenance, and fixing electrical apparatus.
- My role includes overseeing electrical control systems for diverse applications within the aviation industry, including conveyors and hydraulic lift systems.
- I have executed work in both domestic and commercial settings, ranging from rewiring outdated electrical installations to testing and inspecting, as well as providing condition reports of electrical installations in compliance with British regulations and standards.
Electrician
Airworld GSE Ltd
Blackburn, UK
08.2014 - 08.2018
- I installed electrical installations for new equipment being designed and built in a manufacturing workshop, assisted with pricing projects, and helped with technical on-site issues, set up maintenance schedules, and repairs.
- My responsibilities included guaranteeing the safe and efficient functioning of electrical systems, in compliance with industry best practices and standards.
- The role demanded strong problem-solving skills, a proactive stance in electrical maintenance, fault identification, and the construction and design of panels using SolidWorks Electrical.
- I collaborated with PLC software engineers and was involved in commissioning machinery for prominent clients, including DHL, FedEx, and Royal Mail.
Electrician
DC Electrical
Burnley
06.2010 - 07.2014
- As a self-employed electrician, my experience spans both in residential and commercial settings, working on small building sites to larger projects, and working away from home if needed.
- I managed private and subcontracted projects, encompassing a broad spectrum of electrical installations, from small-scale to major construction sites.
- My daily activities involved establishing cable management systems, including conduits and cable trays, and installing a variety of cables, from standard PVC to SWA (steel wire armored).
- I handled both three-phase and single-phase systems, installing large switchboards with MCCBs, and smaller distribution boards.
- Using multi-function testers (Fluke/Megger), I certified new or modified circuits within electrical installations.
- Part of my responsibilities also included ensuring safe isolation, conducting risk assessments, and working at heights with scissor lifts and scaffold platforms..
- Being self-employed taught me to operate independently, self motivated and take initiative.
Electrician/Apprentice
SME
Burnley
04.2005 - 06.2009
- I began with minor tasks, assisting electricians with the installation of electrical containment and the routing of cables into various systems, primarily within domestic and commercial buildings.
- I worked on both three-phase and single-phase boards, setting up basic lighting circuits in one-way and two-way configurations, performing second-fixing of sockets, and learning to safely test our installations.
- SME supported my training at Burnley College, which I attended weekly for three years until I completed my apprenticeship.
Education
OTSR Electrician General -
Future Skills International
UK11.2023
18th Edition -
Napit
07.2023
Mitsubishi PLC Advanced course GX works -
LC Automation
Blackburn06.2021
Mitsubishi PLC Beginners course GX works -
LC Automation
Blackburn06.2020
Electrical schematic drawing -
Solidworks Electrical 2017
Blackburn03.2017
2391 Electrical testing & Inspection -
Burnley College
Burnley03-2010
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installations -
Burnley College
Burnley06.2009
Electrical Installations 2330 Levels 2 & 3 -
Burnley College
Burnley05.2008
Skills
- Electrical installations
- Project planning
- Electrical health and safety
- Electrical testing
- Fault finding
- Communication
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Control systems
- Equipment maintenance
Hobbies and Interests
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Caravanning
- Following football/soccer
- Spending time with family
References
- John Peet, Viking Airport Equipment, john.peet@vikingltd.aero, 07768954056
- Gordon Brown, Airworld GSE Ltd, 07773668438
Timeline
Director and Electrician
DC Electrical Controls LTD
08.2018 - 02.2025
Electrician
Airworld GSE Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2018
Electrician
DC Electrical
06.2010 - 07.2014
Electrician/Apprentice
SME
04.2005 - 06.2009
OTSR Electrician General -
Future Skills International
18th Edition -
Napit
Mitsubishi PLC Advanced course GX works -
LC Automation
Mitsubishi PLC Beginners course GX works -
LC Automation
Electrical schematic drawing -
Solidworks Electrical 2017
2391 Electrical testing & Inspection -
Burnley College
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installations -
Burnley College
Electrical Installations 2330 Levels 2 & 3 -
Burnley College
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