Dylan Low

I initially began working FIFO from Brisbane before relocating permanently to Perth, regularly flying to various mine sites across Western Australia. Drawing on my prior experience from the UK, I quickly adapted to the Australian working environment, gaining a solid understanding of linesman duties specific to local standards and designs. As I became more confident with Australian procedures and practices, I naturally took on greater responsibilities, including leading work teams. Within just six months of joining, I was promoted to Site Team Leader, And then Supervisor shortly after. A reflection of my strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities in this Role:

• Deliver high quality and tidy powerline builds with a pride and care.
• Both 33kv and 11kv, single and dual circuit rebuilds/new builds.
• Installed various switchgear and protective equipment at pole top and ground level.
• Installed a number of different earthing arrangements on poles and in ground.
• Led teams in successful projects including; Kens Bore Mineral Recourses 33kv new Build, Tuckabiana West Gold 11kv new build, Boddington Newmont refurbishment project, Beta Hunt West Gold 11kv new build, and Sunrise Dam Anglo Gold solar spur project.
• Increased customer satisfaction through prompt resolution of power-related complaints and inquiries.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resourcefulness when faced with unexpected challenges, finding creative solutions to keep projects on track.
• Worked with inexperienced workers to improve their craft and benefit the company.
• responsible for plant equipment and tools on all jobs to reduce costs in maintenance and replacements.
• Assisted project managers in material lists and sourcing from suppliers.

My First Role since I Moved from the UK to Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Used my electrical backround to fit in and help out in a company full of electricians and data engineers.
• Used my high level of problem solving to help electricians fault find.
• Learned from the qualified electricians.
• Began taking on more responsibility by reading electrical drawings and discussing jobs with the younger apprentices.
• Cable tray and pulling cable.
• Wiring sockets and lights.
• Gained fundamental knowledge of commercial fit outs.
• Gained knowledge of wiring regulations and specifications in Australia
• Gained other skills which I previously never had.
• Gained a good reputation with work mates, supervisors and clients.

• Started working for a gas detection systems company.
• Key responsibilities
• Worked as an engineer installing gas detection panels and pneumatic sampling systems.
• Maintained existing panels all over the uk and Ireland.
• Programming and relay logic.
• Problem solving to detect faults.
• Admin skills on reporting maintenance and installations.
• Gained different programming and wiring skills.
• Successfully problem solved on foreign detection systems.
• Gained understanding of gas properties and functions.
• Completed CITY AND GUILDS 18th Edition Wiring Regulations in UK.

• From Apprentice Linesman, to LE2 and then LE1 class Linesman
• Began polarity and phase rotation testing on different property types.
• Completed an in house Generator Connection course.
• Gained authorisations for LV switching and testing.
• Moved up the ranks from Apprentice, to LE2 and then LE1 linesman in short period.
• Began mentoring new apprentices in basic fundamentals and safe techniques.
• Completed Apprenticeship in 2019 and received: POWER NETWORKS CRAFTSPERSON (OVERHEAD LINES) LEVEL 3
• Gained LV Switching and testing authorisations.
• Pole Climbing with Spikes and Harness.
• 11kv 33kv and 66kv rebuilds, and new builds on wood poles.
• Installed various amounts of switchgear and protective equipment.
• Transformer installs and wiring.
• Vast amount shut down experience with deadlines and safe testing procedures.
• Temporary LV generator to Line installations.
• Experience with adverse weather and fault response work.

Apprenticeship started in the UK.

• Learned the basics in pole climbing with spikes and belt technique.
• Learned basic safety fundamentals and techniques of completing line work.
• Refurbishment of 11kv - 33kv wood pole distribution Powerlines.
• Demolish and rebuild 11kv - 33kv wood pole Powerlines.
• Switchgear and cable installations.
• Lv distribution network builds.
• Transformer replacements and rewires.
• Earthworks.
• Pole and stay installation.
• Gained authorisations for Scottish Power, ENW, and SSE DNOs.

• Gained Earthing authorisations for selected DNOs.