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Owen Milburn

Ballajura,WA

Summary

Dynamic Electrical Leading Hand with extensive experience at Electek/Metrowest, specialising in switchboard upgrades and electrical installations. Proven leader in team mentorship and safety compliance, successfully managing complex projects like the Hollywood Private Hospital, Bullwinkle Wing upgrade. Adept at fostering effective communication and streamlining operations, ensuring high productivity and a safe work environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Leading Hand

Metrowest/Electek
Belmont, WA
11.2018 - Current
  • Completed my Electrical apprenticeship with EGT through Electek as my host employer
  • Managed an extensive switchboard upgrade at Hollywood Private Hospital, ensuring the effective installation of a new Building Main Switchboard, alongside the complete replacement of electrical switchboards in the Bullwinkle wing. In this process, I also had to merge the new electrical system with the old mechanical infrastructure.
  • Worked on a multi-story apartment block called Altum in Scarborough, where I was the second in charge under the site supervisor. In this role, I looked after the apartment fit-outs and was the main point of contact for the fit-out of each one.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to source materials required for production.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth workflow processes.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues at all levels within the organisation.
  • Ensured all safety procedures were followed and maintained a safe working environment for staff.
  • Adhered to company policies, industry regulations and safety guidelines.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Trained, mentored, and evaluated the performances of apprentices.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback on how they can improve.
  • Assisted with the merger between Electek and Metrowest, offering ideas on how to best bring all the employees together, and helped with streamlining operational processes.

Education

Western Australia Certificate of Education -

Trinity College
East Perth, WA,
10-2018

Certificate Three in Electro Technology -

Electrical Group Training
Balcatta, WA,
10-2022

Contractors License -

College of Electrical Training
Joondalup, WA,
04-2024

Skills

  • Electrical installation
  • Switchboard upgrade
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Mentoring apprentices

Certification

  • Construction White Card: issued 02/08/2017
  • Work Safely at Heights: issued 24/09/2025
  • Elevated Work Platform: issued 02/11/2022
  • Open Cabling License: issued 11/04/2023
  • Fibre License Certificate
  • Electrical License: issued 10/11/2022

References

Ian Swain, Director and Founder of Electek

  • Phone: 0418907921
  • Email: ian.swain@metrowest.com.au

Steve Jones, Supervisor at Metrowest

  • Phone: 0432409858
  • Email: steve.jones@metrowest.com.au

Timeline

Electrical Leading Hand

Metrowest/Electek
11.2018 - Current

Western Australia Certificate of Education -

Trinity College

Certificate Three in Electro Technology -

Electrical Group Training

Contractors License -

College of Electrical Training
Owen Milburn