Kurtis English
Bondi
Summary
Experienced and highly skilled electrician with a strong background in hyperscale data center projects across Ireland and Europe. I’ve worked on over 10 Amazon (AWS) data centers during both construction and live critical phases, handling everything from full electrical installations to high-risk work around live systems. I’ve also contributed to major projects for Facebook in Denmark and Microsoft in Dublin, gaining valuable experience in strict live environments where uptime and safety are top priorities. I take pride in delivering high-quality work, following strict safety protocols, and working effectively as part of a team in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. I’ve always been passionate about working in the data centre industry and have been eager to get back into it over the past few years. Unfortunately, due to the restrictions of my sponsorship visa, it’s been challenging to find the right opportunity. Despite this, I’ve continued to build my skills and experience in electrical work across other sectors, and I’m now ready and motivated to return to data centres, bringing my hands-on knowledge and commitment to safety and quality with me.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician
Mr Electrix
10.2024 - Current
- Carry out switchboard upgrades, service calls, and emergency call-outs, ensuring quick and effective solutions.
- Perform routine maintenance and fault-finding across residential and commercial properties.
- Wire and fit off new high-end homes during the construction phase, delivering quality workmanship to tight deadlines.
- Install and configure DALI lighting systems and other smart home technologies.
- Run and terminate communications cabling and set up comms racks to client specifications.
- Terminate switchboards and carry out general domestic electrical work with attention to detail and safety.
- Work closely with clients and builders to ensure projects meet expectations and electrical standards.
Electrician
Turnkey Engineering Services
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Carried out installation of power and lighting circuits on a range of industrial sites and plant environments.
- Installed cable tray, conduit, panels, and associated electrical infrastructure to spec and in line with site plans.
- Carried out maintenance work, fault-finding, and responded to machine breakdowns to restore power and functionality.
- Performed both live and dead testing of circuits, including test and tag of new installations prior to commissioning.
- Installed complete solar PV systems including panels, inverters, and battery storage units.
- Ran and terminated comms cables and assisted with integration of smart control systems, including smart switches and lighting automation.
- Worked safely and efficiently across multiple sites, following all relevant regulations and site procedures.
Electrician
PLT
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Worked on a variety of projects including an office fit-out, the Barangaroo Metro Station, and a residential house.
- Installed lighting and power circuits, ran BMS cables, and pulled data cabling across different sites.
- Fitted cable trays and conduit to keep everything neat and up to code.
- Took care of wiring for the metro station’s building management system, making sure everything was reliable and ready for commissioning.
- Worked as part of a small team, pitching in wherever needed and making sure jobs were done safely and on time.
Electrician
Trifecta Electrical
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Installed lighting systems, including DALI controls, on various commercial fit-outs.
- Wired and installed power circuits on both small and large-scale commercial projects.
- Installed fibre optic and communications cables, terminating data points and setting up comms racks.
- Installed and commissioned feature lighting such as track lighting, pendants, emergency lighting, and fire alarm systems.
- Safely added breakers to live electrical boards during ongoing operations.
- Installed underground conduits and cable trays, including in pits for infrastructure projects.
- Installed street lighting systems and managed all associated cable containment.
- Worked on the installation of cable trays, baskets, trunking, and other containment solutions to keep wiring organized and compliant.
- Installed hologram lighting features as part of specialty fit-outs.
Electrician – Data Center Projects
Specialist Technical Services (STS)
03.2017 - 05.2022
- Worked across major data center construction projects, including over 10 Amazon (AWS) facilities and others for Microsoft and Facebook, delivering high-spec electrical installations from groundworks to commissioning.
- Installed a wide range of containment systems, including conduit, cable tray, ladder rack, basket, trunking, and ducting across data halls, electrical rooms, and admin areas.
- Carried out LV and MV wiring, BMS integrations for HVAC systems, and full lighting systems installation.
- Led a team of electricians responsible for installing and wiring all lighting systems in Amazon’s largest-ever data center to date, based in Dublin.
- Installed and terminated numerous switchboards and distribution panels during the construction phase.
- Ran and terminated fibre optic cables and performed cable glanding and installation of earthing systems, including pulling in earth cables and fitting earth bars.
- Gained extensive experience working in critical live environments, performing tasks such as: Add-ons to live services, Installation and upgrades of live ATS-Cs, PDUs, tap-off boxes, busduct systems, purge panels, and new ATS/ATSC units, Reworks including repositioning racks, ATSCs, and power distribution without disrupting live operations.
- Maintained a perfect safety record in live zones, with zero APBs, DFOs, or door alarms throughout years of critical environment work.
- Always followed strict MOP/SOP procedures and collaborated with other trades and vendors on-site under high-pressure conditions.
Apprentice Electrician
Specialist Technical Services (STS)
- 03.2017
- Completed my electrical apprenticeship while working on large-scale data center projects, gaining hands-on experience from day one alongside experienced electricians.
- Involved in many of the same tasks I would go on to lead later in my career — including installation of containment systems (tray, ladder rack, conduit, trunking), wiring LV and MV systems, and working on BMS connections to HVAC equipment.
- Gained early exposure to the high standards required on data center projects for major clients like Amazon, particularly around safety, documentation, and quality of work.
- Assisted with installing switchboards, pulling in power and earth cables, glanding, installing fibre optic cabling, and helping with lighting and containment layouts.
- Learned the importance of precision and accountability in both construction and early-stage commissioning work.
Education
Electrical Apprenticeship -
Dublin Institute of Technology
Secondary School - undefined
St Pauls College
Skills
- Data Center Electrical Systems (UPS, PDUs, Busways)
- Critical Live Environment Work
- Switchgear & Live Panel Work
- Construction-Phase Fitouts (LV/MV Installations)
- Method Statements & Risk Assessments
- Vendor/Contractor Coordination
- Technical Diagrams & Drawings
- Electrical Testing & Commissioning
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) & Safety Procedures
- Commercial electrical work
- Residential electrical work
Certification
- Irish Electrical licence
- Provisional Electrical licence
- Whitecard
Timeline
Electrician
Mr Electrix
10.2024 - Current
Electrician
Turnkey Engineering Services
01.2024 - 09.2024
Electrician
PLT
10.2023 - 01.2024
Electrician
Trifecta Electrical
01.2023 - 10.2023
Electrician – Data Center Projects
Specialist Technical Services (STS)
03.2017 - 05.2022
Apprentice Electrician
Specialist Technical Services (STS)
- 03.2017
Secondary School - undefined
St Pauls College
Electrical Apprenticeship -
Dublin Institute of Technology
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