Darran Brett COONEY
CANNON HILL,QLD
Summary
Self-directed and motivated Electrical Fitter/Mechanic.
Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical and architectural diagrams, specifications or drawings. Hands-on experience working in the domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors over the past 20 years.
Experience working with and directing apprentices and junior tradesman.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Willing and flexible to be able to work extended hours and also away from home.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Pastech
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed routine and complex and routine installations, repairs and maintenance on a variety of electrical and mechanical equipment associated with gas exploration and production
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
Electrician
Auscom Electrical
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Working on the Northconnex tunnel project Sydney and the Brisbane Move project.
- Installation and commissioning of electrical control boards, power, and lighting equipment both underground and on surface of the project.
- Temporary power disconnection and reconnection for underground services.
Electrician
ElecTech Services
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Installation and commissioning of robotic palletising conveyor system.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
Electrician
CEQ
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Water filtration upgrade project with SEQ Water at Mt. Crosby East Bank facility, Queensland
- Cable tray/ladder installations, power/data cable rough in/fit off, power/lighting installations, and commissioning as required.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
Electrician
Amped Maintenance & Power Solutions
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Electrical maintenance and projects role at Tip Top Bakery in Springwood, and Goodman Fielder Bakery in Burleigh Heads
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Duties involving breakdown rectification, fault finding associated plant/equipment, maintenance and servicing
- Power and lighting installations, and commissioning as required.
Electrician
Downer – Tarong Power Station
09.2018 - 11.2018
- Electrical Leading Hand role during a Stanwell Power Station shutdown in Tarong, Queensland
- Duties involving dis-assembly, inspections and re-assembly of 22kV high voltage generator, HVB, CT and HV Bus equipment.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
Electrician
Crisp Power & Control
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Coca-Cola Amatil installing a new SSI Schaefer pallet conveyor/racking system.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
Electrician
WestWater Enterprises
11.2016 - 03.2018
- WWE QLD workshop and various sites throughout Brisbane and Queensland
- Duties involving electrical installations and commissioning
- Breakdown rectification and fault finding
- Plant/equipment maintenance and servicing of chlorine gas systems
- Switchboard manufacturing
- Assembling of pipework for water filtration systems.
Electrician
Tioni Group
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Inghams Murarrie and Cleveland as a projects and maintenance electrician
- Duties involving breakdown rectification, fault finding associated plant/equipment, maintenance and servicing
- Power and lighting installations, maintenance and servicing, and commissioning as required
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
Electrician
Arnold Electrical - UQ St Lucia
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Arnold Electrical & Data on a commercial refurbishment project at UQ in St Lucia
- Duties involving roughing in of new power, lighting and data cable, Termination of power and lighting circuits
- Testing and commissioning of power and lighting circuits.
Electrician
BCS Group
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Electrical installation of new Thyssen Krupp aerobridges at BNE Virgin terminal
- Assisting with day to day project management of aerobridge installation.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
Electrical Systems Technician
BCS Group
09.2011 - 03.2014
- 4 days on (2 days/2nights)/4 days off roster
- Operation and maintenance of International and domestic baggage handling systems
- Operation of SCADA systems
- PLC testing, fault finding and maintenance
- Electrical and mechanical fit outs and maintenance.
Service Technician
Marel Food Systems
05.2005 - 11.2008
- Installation, servicing and maintenance of food processing equipment in the meat, poultry and seafoods industry around Australia and NZ
- Management of the spare parts department
- Addressing customer needs with spare parts items and spare parts packages.
Electrical Field Service Technician
Ezi Automation Pty Ltd
08.2004 - 03.2005
- Installation, servicing and maintenance of heavy-duty security gate systems
- Assisting with organization of business operations
- Supervision of apprentice electrician.
Electronics Technician
Royal Australian Navy
07.1998 - 06.2004
- Maintained and operation of MK13 Guided Missile Launching System electrical/electronic/mechanical components in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
- Monitored and tested equipment performance to diagnose and resolve problems.
- Managed reactive repairs and emergency maintenance for varied electronic devices.
Education
South Australian High School Certificate -
Modbury High School
Modbury, SA11.1997
Skills
- Certificate III - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- QLD Electrical Fitter/Mechanic License #124655
- NT Electrical Fitter/Mechanic License #A22598
- Certificate IV - Electrical Instrumentation
- Certificate IV - Hazardous Areas (EEHA)
- Working at heights certification
- High Risk Work License #0003035945 05
- - Elevated work platform
- - Forklift
- Working in confined space certification
- Gas test atmospheres certification
- Work in accordance with an issued permit
Timeline
Electrician
Pastech
12.2022 - 05.2023
Electrician
Auscom Electrical
06.2022 - 11.2022
Electrician
ElecTech Services
07.2020 - 06.2022
Electrician
CEQ
11.2019 - 06.2020
Electrician
Amped Maintenance & Power Solutions
11.2018 - 11.2019
Electrician
Downer – Tarong Power Station
09.2018 - 11.2018
Electrician
Crisp Power & Control
04.2018 - 09.2018
Electrician
WestWater Enterprises
11.2016 - 03.2018
Electrician
Tioni Group
03.2016 - 10.2016
Electrician
Arnold Electrical - UQ St Lucia
06.2015 - 02.2016
Electrician
BCS Group
03.2014 - 04.2015
Electrical Systems Technician
BCS Group
09.2011 - 03.2014
Service Technician
Marel Food Systems
05.2005 - 11.2008
Electrical Field Service Technician
Ezi Automation Pty Ltd
08.2004 - 03.2005
Electronics Technician
Royal Australian Navy
07.1998 - 06.2004
South Australian High School Certificate -
Modbury High School
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