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Nicolas Pappas

Bentleigh East

Summary

Motivated and reliable Electrical Apprentice with hands-on experience across a wide range of commercial, industrial, and data centre projects. Proven ability to adapt quickly to different work environments, having worked with multiple electrical contractors on diverse job sites. Skilled in basic installations, cable management, fault finding, and interpreting electrical drawings. Strong focus on safety, compliance, and teamwork, with a proactive attitude and a commitment to learning. Comfortable working under supervision or independently to support licensed electricians in delivering high-quality electrical work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Electrician Apprentice

Frontline Human Resources
01.2024 - 06.2025

Under Frontline, I was loaned out to various companies;

ADJ January 2024 - December 2024:

The worksites I worked under ADJ for were

  • Adeny Private Hospital (Kew), Saint Vincents Hospital (CBD) and Kingston Aged Care
  • At these sites I collaborated with team members to maintain organized workspaces, enhancing overall efficiency.
  • Participated in safety training sessions, promoting a culture of safety within the workplace.
  • Took leadership in helping younger apprentices carry out tasks they were unfamiliar with
  • Was part of a leading hand in a crew for various levels
  • Completed various fit outs, cable runs, main cable runs and temporary light fixings.

SKS Electrical January 2025 - June 2025

I worked for SKS on loan till the end of my apprentice at STACK in Truganina till the end of my apprenticeship.

  • Assisted in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems within a data centre environment.
  • Supported licensed electricians with wiring, conduit installation, and equipment setup for power distribution units (PDUs) and UPS systems.
  • Helped perform routine inspections and testing of electrical infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
  • Moved and helped install the installations of transformers, generators and battery units onto site
  • Ran various main cable runs in different envrionments (trenches, underground system and cable tray systems)

Commercial Electrician Apprentice

Quality Energy
02.2021 - 11.2023
  • Assisted in installation of electrical systems under supervision, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
  • Learned operation of hand tools and power equipment for efficient electrical installations.
  • Supported senior electricians in troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues on-site.
  • Gained knowledge of electrical codes and regulations to ensure compliance during installations.
  • Installed and ran main cable (35mm-600mm) to Power Factor Correction Units and Active Harmonic Filters
  • Worked overnight shifts, worked away from home and in different states in various infrastructures (Hospitals, Casinos, Chocolate Factory's etc.)

Education

Cert III Electrotechnology - Electrician

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
01-2025

Skills

  • Basic electrical installation (lighting, power points, switchboards)
  • Cable pulling, stripping, and terminating (LV & ELV)
  • Conduit bending and installation (PVC, steel)
  • Reading and interpreting electrical plans and schematics
  • Testing and fault finding using multimeters and other tools
  • Assisting with installation of RCDs, circuit breakers, and switchgear
  • Understanding of single-phase and three-phase systems
  • Basic understanding of power tools and hand tools use
  • Knowledge of power distribution systems (UPS, generators – for data centre work)

Certification

  • White Card (Construction Card)
  • Current ETU Member
  • Working at heights card
  • EWP Licence
  • Drivers Licence (Manual and Auto)
  • A Grade Licence
  • 88 ATAR (1 Year of Engineering at University)
  • Cert III in Electrotechnology

Timeline

Commercial Electrician Apprentice

Frontline Human Resources
01.2024 - 06.2025

Commercial Electrician Apprentice

Quality Energy
02.2021 - 11.2023

Cert III Electrotechnology - Electrician

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Nicolas Pappas