Dean Hofmeier
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wind Turbine Electrician Technician
GE RENEWABLES
11.2024 - Current
- Conduct turbine servicing and fault rectification within service and project teams.
- Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to maintain safety and compliance.
- Carry out High Voltage Switching Operations to support grid and turbine work.
- Deliver project tasks alongside ongoing service operations, ensuring integration across teams.
Wind Turbine Electrician\Technician
SBL Solutions
02.2024 - 11.2024
- Executed major component exchanges (generators, turning gear) under strict lifting and rigging protocols.
- Delivered scheduled servicing, inspections, and defect remediation across multiple turbine platforms.
- Applied process improvements that reduced downtime and boosted turbine availability.
- Coordinated with service managers and rigging crews to ensure safe and efficient task delivery.
Wind Turbine Electrician/Technician
Cosmic
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Installed and removed heavy components (blades, transformers) across large-scale wind projects.
- Completed 500-hour and annual turbine services, including lubrication, electrical checks, and torqueing.
- Performed electrical testing, bolt tensioning, and compliance tagging of equipment.
- Assisted in mobilisation for project builds while supporting ongoing site service requirements.
Electrician
Queensland Electrical
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Installed and commissioned electrical systems in residential and commercial sites.
- Conducted fault finding and repairs to restore performance and minimise downtime.
- Ensured compliance with Australian Standards and state regulations.
- Worked in small teams to deliver projects on time and within quality requirements.
Apprentice Electrician
All Trades Queensland
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Completed full four-year apprenticeship in electrical mechanics and fitting.
- Assisted with installation, maintenance, and repairs across diverse job sites.
- Interpreted technical drawings and wiring diagrams to support accurate work.
- Developed trade skills in safe isolation, testing, and regulatory compliance.
Trade Qualifications
Electrician (Mechanical/Fitter)
A Grade - QLD, NSW & WA
High Voltage Switching Operations
High Risk Qualifications & Plant Operation
- Intermediate Scaffolding
- Intermediate Rigging
- Crane Licences (CN, C6, CT, CS, CO)
- Personnel & Materials Hoist
- Boom-Type EWP >11m
- Forklift Truck
- Telescopic Materials Handler
- Roller Operations
- Excavator Operations
- Work Safely at Heights
- Confined Spaces
- Gas Test Atmospheres
Training and competencies
- White Card
- Manual Handling
- First Aid
- Low Voltage Rescue & CPR
- Fire Awareness
- Global Wind Organisation Ticket
- Advanced Rescue Training
- RIIRIS301E – Apply Risk Management Processes
- RIIWHS301E – Conduct Safety and Health Investigations
- RIICOM301E – Communicate Information
Timeline
Wind Turbine Electrician Technician
GE RENEWABLES
11.2024 - Current
Wind Turbine Electrician\Technician
SBL Solutions
02.2024 - 11.2024
Wind Turbine Electrician/Technician
Cosmic
10.2022 - 02.2024
Electrician
Queensland Electrical
01.2021 - 10.2022
Apprentice Electrician
All Trades Queensland
01.2017 - 01.2021