Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Donald Gunn

Axedale,VIC

Summary

Dynamic Marine Technician with extensive experience at the Royal Australian Navy, excelling in electrical troubleshooting and power distribution. Proven ability to enhance system reliability through effective team collaboration and safety management. Recognized for developing training programs that fostered skill development and compliance with safety regulations, ensuring operational excellence in high-pressure environments.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrician and Refrigeration Technician

Cold Stuff Refrigeration
01.2018 - Current

Responsibilities have included,

  • Installation of lighting and power circuits in residential environments
  • Spas and split system air conditioners,
  • Performing both repairs and installations on walk-in refrigeration equipment, including low-temperature freezers. Additional work has involved installing power circuits and isolation switches for these systems.
  • Experience also includes upgrading residential switchboards,
  • Removing outdated ceramic fuse holders and replacing them with compliant protective devices,
  • Conducting post-installation testing
  • Providing certificates of electrical safety upon completion.

Electrician

Electrics With Style
10.2017 - 01.2018

My responsibilities included

  • Installation and repair of electrical circuits.
  • Maintain electrical systems across commercial and residential environments.
  • Troubleshooting faults in residential and commercial installations
  • Troubleshooting faults in domestic and commercial appliances

Oversaw HVACR operations, including

  • Installation and repair of air conditioning units and maintenance of refrigeration equipment.

Instructor

KBR
07.2016 - 07.2017

In the role of instructor with KBR, responsibilities included

  • Instructing sailors on engineering systems for the Canberra class LHDS.

Systems included in this were

  • Power generation and distribution systems
  • Domestic appliances
  • Waste management
  • HVAC
  • Refrigeration

Part of my role as an instructor was to

  • Develop lesson plans,
  • Administer theoretical assessments and record results in the LMS.
  • Assist with the evacuation chute training as the working-at-heights sentry and supervisor.
  • Contributed to the development of the Marine Systems technician training program to facilitate learning of ship systems before deployment.

Marine Technician

Royal Australian Navy
06.2008 - 07.2016

As a marine electrical technician, I operated and maintained the ship's

  • Four 650KW generators, including the prime movers,
  • Power and lighting distribution systems,
  • Control and monitoring systems,
  • Frequency converters,
  • Motor starters,
  • Lighting and related equipment for air conditioning, air compressors, and sewage treatment.
  • As a marine systems manager, I ensured the safe and efficient operation of propulsion and power generation systems during my watch, overseeing two qualified personnel and personnel under training.

Bar Manager

Axedale Tavern
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • As owner and manager,
  • I optimized inventory and ordering to minimize waste,
  • Negotiated supplier terms for all stock, including a house-label red wine
  • Led team meetings to align staff with goals and standards.
  • I ensured compliance with health and safety protocols, reconciled registers, and prepared end-of-day balances.

Marine Technician

Royal Australian Navy
05.1985 - 11.2008
  • As a marine electrical technician, I operated and maintained the ship's
    Power generation and distribution systems, including prime movers,
    Control and monitoring systems,
    Frequency converters,
    Motor starters,
    Lighting, and related equipment for air conditioning, air compressors, and sewage treatment.
    As a marine systems manager, I ensured the safe and efficient operation of propulsion and power generation systems during my watch, overseeing two qualified personnel and personnel under training.

Education

Skills

  • Wiring installation
  • Electrical repairs
  • Electrical installation
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Electrical experience
  • Lighting systems
  • Works well in team environment
  • Electrical testing
  • Circuit testing
  • Fixture installation

Timeline

Electrician and Refrigeration Technician

Cold Stuff Refrigeration
01.2018 - Current

Electrician

Electrics With Style
10.2017 - 01.2018

Instructor

KBR
07.2016 - 07.2017

Bar Manager

Axedale Tavern
08.2008 - 06.2009

Marine Technician

Royal Australian Navy
06.2008 - 07.2016

Marine Technician

Royal Australian Navy
05.1985 - 11.2008

Donald Gunn