Riley Smith
Ipswich,Australia
Summary
Professional tradesman with years of hands-on experience in electrical install, maintenance and repair. Known for quality workmanship and commitment to safety standards. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing project requirements and delivers reliable solutions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIFO Electrician
Powertech
Gangarri Solar Farm, Woleebee, Qld
02.2025 - Current
- Performed engineering procurment and construction (EPC) works aswell as operations and maintenance (O&M) (Soltec operating system)
- Replaced combiner box fuses and solar panels as part of routine and corrective maintenance
- Conducted daily Take 5 safety assessments and contributed to the development of SWMS
- Created, and held work permits for high-risk activities
- Tested and replaced solar array tracking motors and control boxes; re-integrated into SCADA system
- Carried out thermal scanning of panels and associated equipment to identify performance issues
- Diagnosed and rectified underground string cable insulation resistance (IR) faults, including cable replacement and MC4 connector installation/testing
Electrician
Wolff Energy Solutions
Brisbane, Qld
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Industrial tilt-panel warehouse construction and fit-outs.
- Industrial maintenance/ machine breakdowns
- Commercial renovations and fit-outs.
- Bespoke home builds and renovations.
- Inspected electrical installations to identify hazards, defects, or potential repairs for insurance companies.
- Solar and aircon inspections for insurance companies
- Basic data installation and testing.
Electrician
All About Electrical
Brisbane, Qld
12.2018 - 09.2023
- Wired and commissioned portable and fixed concrete batching machines for major clients, including Holcim, Hanson, HY-TEC, MCS, and Boral
- Installed and commissioned fixed and radial conveyors, as well as pugmill mixers
- Performed installation and testing of VFDs, soft starters, and large electric motors
- Experienced in the installation of SWA (steel wire armoured) cables
- Conducted fault-finding and commissioning of electrical safety circuits across multiple systems
- Basic PLC and Manuflow experience; load cell wiring and setup
- Cable tray instillation
- Serviced and repaired building maintenance units (BMUs) for clients such as Manntech, CoxGomyl, and Alimak
- Performed fault finding and plan interpretation for power and control circuits under high-pressure conditions
- Comfortable working at extreme heights (300m+), especially during emergency BMU repairs
- Carried out electrical works for refrigerated container load centers at Port of Brisbane (QUBE)
- Involved in the electrical construction and maintenance of QLD's first medical cannabis facility (Cannatrek), including LED grow systems and laboratory facilities
- Performed thermal imaging scans on industrial switchboards for preventative maintenance
- Gained basic mechanical experience with motors, hydraulic rams, brakes, and steel lifting ropes
Education
High School Diploma -
St Edmund's College
11.2018
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- FIFO experiance
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Verbal communication
Certification
- Cert III in Electrotechnology (Electrical Fitter/Electrical Mechanic)
- CPR/LVR
- Working at heights
- Open driver's license (manual)
- White card
- Blue card
Timeline
FIFO Electrician
Powertech
02.2025 - Current
Electrician
Wolff Energy Solutions
09.2023 - 02.2025
Electrician
All About Electrical
12.2018 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
St Edmund's College