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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
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
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
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

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