Joe Purdie
Summary
Offering strong foundation in electrical principles and keen ability to learn and adapt to new challenges. Brings solid understanding of electrical systems and safety protocols, ready to use and develop wiring and troubleshooting skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Apprentice
Powerwest
07.2023 - Current
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for generators.
- Worked with Cummins KTA50, QST30, K19.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, generator control panels (Comap systems), and circuit breakers.
- Optimized generator performance with calibration of voltage regulators, governors, and Comap software tweaking.
- Troubleshot problems with engines, alternators, breakers.
- Load tested generators from 150 KW up to 800 MW for service.
Electrical Apprentice
Everett Smith & Co
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Naval training facilities in Henderson and Garden Island.
- Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting various cable types (e.g., Cat 5e, Cat 6, fibre optic), as well as experience with polarity testing and termination.
- Running and fitting off lights and power from sub boards for apartments in Elizabeth Quay.
Electrical Apprentice
Mayfield Industries
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Install electrical services for transportable switchrooms.
- Build and install UPS systems, VSDs, protection panels, custom switchboards, PLCs/Marshalling panels.
Electrical Apprentice
Vista Energy Electrical
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Learn and wire up basic electrical installations.
- Replace lighting in multiple commercial locations including Bunnings O'Connor underground carpark, and John Curtin University.
Electrical Apprentice
Techworx Australia
03.2021 - 06.2021
- DC power supply cabinets.
- Industrial computer network and server cabinets.
- Control console fit-out and wiring.
Education
Cert III - Electrotechnology Electrician
College of Electrical Training
Joondalup, WA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Seton Catholic College
Samson, WA10-2020
Skills
- Wiring installation
- Electrical repairs
- Electrical installation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical testing
- Electrical panel upgrades
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Wiring diagrams
- Attention to detail
- Power distribution
- Control circuit troubleshooting
- Commercial construction experience
- Control systems
- Diagnosing faults
- Oil change procedures
- Wiring techniques
- Generator installation
- Load bank testing
- Generator synchronization
- Generator troubleshooting
- Building generators
- Wiring schematics
- Heavy lifting
Licence
Electrician's Licence: May - Present
Licence No: EW201545
Timeline
Electrical Apprentice
Powerwest
07.2023 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
Everett Smith & Co
01.2023 - 05.2023
Electrical Apprentice
Mayfield Industries
07.2021 - 01.2023
Electrical Apprentice
Vista Energy Electrical
06.2021 - 07.2021
Electrical Apprentice
Techworx Australia
03.2021 - 06.2021
Cert III - Electrotechnology Electrician
College of Electrical Training
High School Diploma -
Seton Catholic College
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