Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Rheese Mills

Summary

Dynamic Shift Electrician with a proven track record at McCain Foods, excelling in troubleshooting and diagnostics to minimize downtime. Skilled in electrical safety and preventive maintenance, I effectively trained junior electricians and contributed to facility expansions, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced system performance. Committed to fostering a knowledgeable workforce and maintaining high safety standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shift Electrician

McCain Foods
07.2024 - Current
  • Reduced downtime during production hours by quickly troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical issues, ensuring prompt repairs.
  • Provided technical support during facility expansion projects, assisting in the design and installation of new electrical infrastructure as required.
  • Assisted in training junior electricians on proper procedures for equipment installation, repair, and maintenance, fostering a knowledgeable workforce.
  • Coordinated with other departments to schedule necessary shutdowns for routine maintenance or system upgrades without compromising production deadlines.
  • Identified and corrected defects to bring completed products in line with tolerances.
  • Removed and replaced malfunctioning and worn parts to maximize system longevity and performance.

Electrician

Contact Group
04.2024 - 06.2025
  • Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
  • Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
  • Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
  • Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
  • Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Improved electrical system safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Contributed to safer work environments by strictly following safety protocols and conducting regular risk assessments.

Electrical Apprentice

McCain Foods
03.2020 - 03.2024
  • Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.
  • Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
  • Completed full apprenticeship program to become qualified Electrician.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
  • Reduced downtime during projects through effective troubleshooting of electrical issues encountered during installations or repairs.

Multi-Skilled Operator

McCain Foods
03.2019 - 02.2020
  • Performed equipment tests, calibrations and repairs to keep machines running smoothly and prevent malfunctions.
  • Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Conducted risk assessments prior to beginning each task, ensuring proper mitigation measures were implemented as necessary.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.

Education

Certificate III - Electrician

TasTAFE
Burnie, TAS
03.2024

High School Diploma -

Smithton High School
Smithton, TAS
12.2018

Skills

  • Lock Out-Tag Out Procedures
  • Process Monitoring
  • System installations
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Electrical Safety
  • Attention to Detail
  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Electrical testing
  • Instrumentation calibration
  • Control systems
  • Preventive Maintenance

Certification

  • Forklift License
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space
  • LVR
  • CPR and First Aid
  • WHS White Card
  • Electrical Practitioner's Licence

References

Matthew Nicolle (Shift Electrician McCain Foods) - 0455441667


Michael Coombs (Electrical Supervisor McCain Foods) - 0429805126


Owen De Haan (Electrician Contact Group) - 0488224208

Timeline

Shift Electrician

McCain Foods
07.2024 - Current

Electrician

Contact Group
04.2024 - 06.2025

Electrical Apprentice

McCain Foods
03.2020 - 03.2024

Multi-Skilled Operator

McCain Foods
03.2019 - 02.2020

Certificate III - Electrician

TasTAFE

High School Diploma -

Smithton High School

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