LUKE ARRAN BARRASS
Claremont, Perth,WA
Summary
With 8 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer in the water and wastewater industry, my expertise has been refined through diverse projects. After relocating to Australia in December 2022, I gained initial experience in the construction industry in Sydney before transitioning to Perth, where I have been involved in construction and FIFO roles. Driven by a desire for new challenges, I consistently deliver high-quality work and strive for excellence. I am adept at working both collaboratively and independently.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Trade Assistant
Mineral Resources
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Ensured compliance with MRL and Rio Tinto standards during crushing plant construction project.
- Worked safely, in accordance with mining safety laws and regulations.
- Completed high risk EWP work in line with my HRWL training to install cable containment and complete cable pulls.
- Worked as part of a large cable pull team to install long cable pulls across the site, with the use of winches and hand pulls for varying cable types.
- Completed relevant safety tools daily including daily JHA’s, working at height permits, take times and hazard ID cards.
Electrical Trade Assistant
Core Talent
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Read and interpreted blueprints and electrical drawings to complete accurate work.
- Prepared work areas for installation of new equipment and wiring.
- Consulted with customers to understand current problems and determine goals for electrical systems and equipment upgrades.
- Verified dimensions, alignments and clearances against drawings to minimize errors.
- Assembled, installed, maintained and tested electrical equipment and writing systems.
- Assisted with installation of new electrical systems and repairs on existing structures.
- Supported electricians in completing complex projects, resulting in timely completion and client satisfaction.
- Minimized potential hazards during installations through careful identification of potential risks and implementation of appropriate safety measures.
Electrical Trade Assistant
Western Workforce
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Involved in the electrical scope of the construction of the new High Pressure Grinding Roller (HPGR).
- Install cable containment to various parts of the new plant including cable tray, metal and plastic conduit and trunking.
- Securely install local control stations and control panels using correct fixtures and fittings.
- Run power and control cables to various areas of the plant with the use of winches, rollers and cable tray.
- Safely work at heights with the use of elevated work platforms.
- Work diligently and in accordance with heath and safety regulations.
- Minimized potential hazards during installations through careful identification of potential risks and implementation of appropriate safety measures.
Electrician - Overseas Qualified
Core Talent
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Working as part of the base build crew for the majority of the project, prior to moving to the fit off crew
- Verified alignments, dimensions and clearances to meet drawing specifications
- Interpreted drawings, schematics and work specifications
- Met job specifications and regulations by planning layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures
- Operated hand and power tools to assemble, install and test electrical components
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
Electrician - Overseas Qualified
Syndeticom
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Working on a Tier 1 project in Sydney's CBD.
- Installing data cables.
- Working closely with the main electrical contractor to efficiently co-ordinate tasks.
- Roughing in data cables neatly and without damage to fragile cable types.
- Working safely and adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
Electrician - Overseas Qualified
Syndeticom
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Working on a Tier 1 project in Sydney's CBD.
- Installing data cables.
- Working closely with the main electrical contractor to efficiently co-ordinate tasks.
- Roughing in data cables neatly and without damage to fragile cable types.
- Working safely and adhering to strict health and safety regulations.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Northumbrian Water
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Maintaining and fault-finding faulty company assets efficiently and to the highest standard across water and wastewater sites within the business
- Interpreting electrical drawings to aid fault finding
- Working alongside contractors, utilising communication skills to achieve a safe, effective working partnership
- Use of a company van to travel from my home to the depot and between sites
- Carrying out installation work including cable tray, conduit and lighting installations amongst others
- Liaising with various personnel throughout the company to communicate important pieces of information, whilst building and maintaining good relationships
- Working closely alongside plant operatives, to ensure I am aware of the process and minimising downtime and how much the treatment or supply process is affected whilst completing maintenance tasks
- Completing thorough PPM tasks with the aim of ultimately doing more planned preventative maintenance than reactive maintenance
- Responsible for the maintenance and 6 monthly calibration of gas monitors, used by various personnel for safe entry into confined spaces
- Awarded a technician module in 'Analytical Instrumentation'
- This involves completing reactive and planned maintenance tasks on the company's extensive range of monitoring instruments used to monitor values in water and wastewater throughout the treatment process, including iron, manganese, chlorine, turbidity and pH values
- Trained in working in confined spaces, working at height, manual handling, chemical handling amongst others
Apprentice Electrical Maintenance Technician
Northumbrian Water
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Completed a 4 year apprenticeship comprising of 2 years at technical college and a further two years of onsite experience, working with qualified electricians
- Gained the skills and qualifications necessary to continue my career as an Electrical Engineer
Education
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
New College Durham
Durham, County Durham06.2019
Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Engineering Manufacture (Engineering Maintenance)
TTE Technical College
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire06.2019
EAL Carrying out Preventative Planned Maintenance - Electrical Engineering
TTE Technical College
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire06.2017
EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma - Engineering Maintenance (Electrical)
TTE Technical College
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire06.2017
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF)
TTE Technical College
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire06.2017
Skills
- Knowledge of Variable Speed Drives
- Ability to efficiently fault find
- Ability to interpret schematic drawings
- Install equipment
- Problem-solving
- Motivation
- Task prioritization
- Work safely and adhere to regulations
- In depth knowledge of water and wastewater asset bases, including pumping systems and treatment methods
- Wiring installation
- Electrical Code Knowledge
- Electrical Troubleshooting
Languages
English
Certification
- MSMPER200 - Work in accordance with an issued permit.
- MSMWHS217 - Gas test atmospheres.
- RIIWHS202E - Enter and work in confined spaces.
- RIIWHS204E - Work safely at heights.
- High Risk Work License - WL3614420
Timeline
Electrical Trade Assistant
Mineral Resources
11.2024 - 07.2025
Electrical Trade Assistant
Core Talent
01.2024 - 10.2024
Electrical Trade Assistant
Western Workforce
10.2023 - 12.2023
Electrician - Overseas Qualified
Core Talent
03.2023 - 09.2023
Electrician - Overseas Qualified
Syndeticom
02.2023 - 03.2023
Electrician - Overseas Qualified
Syndeticom
02.2023 - 03.2023
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Northumbrian Water
05.2019 - 12.2022
Apprentice Electrical Maintenance Technician
Northumbrian Water
09.2015 - 05.2019
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
New College Durham
Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Engineering Manufacture (Engineering Maintenance)
TTE Technical College
EAL Carrying out Preventative Planned Maintenance - Electrical Engineering
TTE Technical College
EAL Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma - Engineering Maintenance (Electrical)
TTE Technical College
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Electrical/Electronic Engineering (QCF)
TTE Technical College
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