James bell
Perth,WA
Summary
Ambitious Graduate Electrician versed in interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams to complete electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and installations. Diligent problem-solver with excellent command of industry best practices and local building requirements. Quick-learner and industrious team-player dedicated to worksite safety. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Maintains organized, clean and safe work areas with diligent attention to important details. Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical, and detail-oriented.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Offshore Mainline Tech
Saipem
Castorone - Endevour Pipelay Vessel
04.2023 - Current
- Supported welders with precise measurements, cutting, and fitting of metal components for accurate assembly.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Ensured high-quality welds through pre-weld joint preparation, including cleaning surfaces and removing debris.
- Reduced downtime by ensuring timely maintenance and repair of welding tools and machinery.
- Supported a positive work environment by maintaining professional conduct, demonstrating respect for colleagues, and actively engaging in ongoing
- Assisted in the design of automated systems for monitoring potential risks, improving overall efficiency and accuracy.
- Minimized defects with thorough post-weld inspections, identifying any issues for prompt correction.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
- Applied critical thinking skills to identify patterns in reported issues, enabling targeted improvements in hardware and software systems.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
Mechanical Technician
Contract Resources
Barrow Island, Offshore Platforms, Inpex
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Monitored pipeline pressure and flow rates to facilitate safe and efficient operation.
- Set sleeves or inserts to provide support for pipes.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Wrote work orders and parts fabrication requests.
Trade Assistant
UGL
KGP/PLUTO
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
- Assisted electrician in basic tasks such as handling tools and completing maintenance work orders.
- Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.
- Moved equipment, supplies and tools to work locations to assist electricians in completing skilled work.
- Reviewed electrical schematics and plans and followed according to specifications.
- Wrote up Permits/Held permits for the work front.
Heat Treatment Technician
Heat-tech
KGP/PLUTO
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Documented temperature and time settings to illustrate adherence to specifications
- Cooled or air-dried products, removing parts from furnaces after heat-treating
- Used steam or chemicals to remove oxides and scales from finished products
- Evaluated furnace gauges and consulted thermal instruments and charts to adjust temperature and time settings
- Processed heat-treating jobs, reviewing work orders to determine processing sequences, furnace temperatures, and heat cycle requirements
- Communicated with crane operators via radio or hand signals, guiding ingots into soaking pits
- Updated office files daily and kept records organized
- Assisted with tasks and work duties during slow periods to maintain team productivity
- Analyzed specifications for degree of hardness and product type to select flame temperatures and heating cycles.
Trade Assistant Kaefer
bhp, sites
02.2020 - 12.2020
- Verified tolerances, checking work using prescribed gauges, jigs, and fixtures
- Assisted with design production, drafting details and outlining parts specifications
- Coordinated maintenance efforts by collaborating with mechanics, operators, and supervisors
- Working along side Fitters/ boilermakers ensuring the Jobfront is safe and assistant with Day to day Tasks
AC Technician
Hunters Air
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Followed electrical lock out, tag out procedure and other safety standards for optimal protection
- Repaired forced-air furnaces
- Worked professionally and cleanly, picking up trash and organizing tools
- Updated controls with new thermostats, humidistats, and timers
- Isolated and repaired problems to restore system function
- Minimized heat transfer by wrapping pipes in insulation and securing materials with cement or wire bands.
Electrical Trade Assistant/ Solar
Farm Rolly's electrical
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Connected transmission lines, stringing through ducts and conduits or between towers
- Traced out wiring short circuits using test meter
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis using schematics and instruction manuals
- Read and interpreted blueprints and mechanical diagrams to visualize and plan for upcoming work.
Electrical Trainee
Pj Morris Electrical/British Gas
08.2016 - 04.2018
- Installed conduit and pulled circuits for electrical equipment
- Dug and back-filled trenches as part of new system installations and repairs at customer locations
- Performed operations on working equipment or circuits under direct supervision of master electrician
- Verified compliance of work in accordance with NEC and local electrical requirements
- Obtained and organized materials necessary to complete daily work
- Attended electrical line apprenticeship classes and other training
- Replaced old wiring to prevent breakdowns and bring systems up to code
- Worked effectively in wide-ranging environments and spaces to run wiring and replace faulty components
- Assisted with construction and installation of street lighting, traffic signals, and airport lighting
- Assembled, installed, tested, and maintained electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools
- Operated various hand and power tools to install pipe assemblies, fittings, and valves
- Removed floodwaters from basements and other areas using motorized pumps.
Construction Laborer
Nelson construction
02.2015 - 07.2015
- Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities
- Utilized wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue to assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props
- Shoveled cement and other materials into portable cement mixers to mix, pour, and spread concrete
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for finish work
- Erected scaffolding to safely access and complete work at heights
- Satisfied clients consistently with high-quality construction work.
Education
Electrical - instillation
Irlam & Cadishead Community High school
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Skills
- Critical thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Scheduling
- Public speaking
- Time management
- Planning
- Production leadership
- Database maintenance
- Hard worker
- Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures
- Electrical Systems Testing
- Work Site Cleanup
- Hazard Analysis
- Equipment Safety
Certification
- Working at heights
- Confined space and gas test atmosphere
- Lvr/cpr
- Operation of breathing apparatus
- Shell Permit Authority
- Overhead gantry crane
- Woodside Permit Authority
- BOSIET
- Forklift
- Chevron Permit Authority
- Confined space rescue
- First aid
Timeline
Offshore Mainline Tech
Saipem
04.2023 - Current
Mechanical Technician
Contract Resources
01.2023 - 03.2024
Trade Assistant
UGL
04.2022 - 12.2022
Heat Treatment Technician
Heat-tech
01.2021 - 04.2022
Trade Assistant Kaefer
bhp, sites
02.2020 - 12.2020
AC Technician
Hunters Air
11.2019 - 09.2020
Electrical Trade Assistant/ Solar
Farm Rolly's electrical
03.2019 - 10.2019
Electrical Trainee
Pj Morris Electrical/British Gas
08.2016 - 04.2018
Construction Laborer
Nelson construction
02.2015 - 07.2015
Electrical - instillation
Irlam & Cadishead Community High school