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Matt Waterson

Burleigh Waters,QLD

Summary

I'm a highly-motivated and knowledgeable Electrician with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, am adaptable to new environments, and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Having run my own business for the past 2 years, I am well versed in working unsupervised and am quick at mastering new skills. I have extensive experience in new home construction and major commercial projects, and am an expert at residential installations of interior and exterior wiring for appliances, lighting and outlets. I am focused and capable of meeting deadlines.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrician

Self employed - 2 Suns Electrical
Burleigh Waters, QLD
11.2021 - Current
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
  • Ensured that all work was completed in accordance with applicable codes.
  • Installed conduit for new wiring systems in commercial buildings.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
  • Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.

Electrician - Solar

Keen 2B Green
Burleigh Head, QLD
12.2018 - 11.2021
  • Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
  • Carried out solar system installations from 5-100kW
  • Installations of BESS (Battery storage systems) on domestic dwellings.
  • Serviced and maintained existing electrical systems.
  • Installation of domestic split system and ducted air conditioning systems.

Electrical Fitter

Blueridge Engineering
Jabiru, NT
01.2013 - 11.2018
  • Operated, serviced and maintained field generators at various sites.
  • Serviced underground and overhead powerlines.
  • Essential services - Power and water.
  • Bore pumps - serviced and maintained.
  • Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Tested and repaired electrical controls and motors and electrical generating components.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on a variety of electrical systems and equipment.
  • Installed electrical systems, including wiring, circuit boards and equipment.
  • Diagnosed problems within complex electrical systems using diagnostic tools and instruments.
  • Assembled, installed and maintained switchboards, control panels and other related equipment.

Process Technician

Rio Tinto Alcan - Gove
Nhulunbuy (Gove), NT
01.2010 - 12.2012
  • Trained new employees on safe work practices within the plant environment as well as machine operation techniques.
  • Monitored production processes for compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and operational standards.
  • Provided technical support to production personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
  • Performed plant shutdowns and lockouts for maintenance.
  • Issued permits to trades and services for maintenance works

Process Operator

Rio Tinto - Yarwun
Gladstone, QLD
06.2007 - 12.2009
  • Performed periodic maintenance on plant machinery to reduce downtime.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting processes when problems occurred.
  • Resolved issues related to process control systems, instrumentation, and other technical components.
  • Performed plant shutdowns and lock outs.
  • Worked with other trades and services to resolve problems.
  • Issued permits to other trades and services for maintenance during shutdown/lockout.

Refrigeration Mechanic - Apprentice

QBuild
Brisbane, QLD
03.2003 - 03.2007
  • Serviced and maintained commercial air conditioning units. eg: Chillers, Fan coil units, air handling units, fire dampers.
  • Read technical manuals and schematics to understand specific configurations.
  • Installed new air conditioning units in residential and commercial properties.
  • Replaced faulty parts such as compressors, condensers, evaporators and fan motors.

Education

Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician -

Charles Darwin University
Darwin, NT
07-2017

Certificate III in Engineering - Air Conditioning And Refrigeration -

TAFE Queensland
Loganlea, QLD
03-2007

High School Diploma -

St Joseph's Nudgee College
Brisbane, QLD
12-2002

Prep - Year 9 - Primary/Early High School

Jabiru Area School
Jabiru, NT
12-1999

Skills

  • Design Troubleshooting
  • Electrical Repairs
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Electrical Equipment Maintenance
  • Scheduling
  • Field Installation
  • New Construction
  • Project Management
  • Test Equipment Operation
  • Power Distribution
  • HVAC Systems
  • Commercial and Residential Projects
  • Electrical Installation

Affiliations

  • Sport: Cricket, Rugby League.
  • Keeping active in physical training.
  • Playing/Coaching my kids' sport.

Certification

  • Heavy Rigid drivers licence.
  • Electrician
  • Refrigeration Mechanic

Timeline

Electrician

Self employed - 2 Suns Electrical
11.2021 - Current

Electrician - Solar

Keen 2B Green
12.2018 - 11.2021

Electrical Fitter

Blueridge Engineering
01.2013 - 11.2018

Process Technician

Rio Tinto Alcan - Gove
01.2010 - 12.2012

Process Operator

Rio Tinto - Yarwun
06.2007 - 12.2009

Refrigeration Mechanic - Apprentice

QBuild
03.2003 - 03.2007

Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician -

Charles Darwin University

Certificate III in Engineering - Air Conditioning And Refrigeration -

TAFE Queensland

High School Diploma -

St Joseph's Nudgee College

Prep - Year 9 - Primary/Early High School

Jabiru Area School

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