Ryan Hobden

• Coordinated with project managers, clients, and external trade organizations to ensure the timely delivery of electrical installations within project timeframes.
• Install, maintain, repair, and service electrical systems and equipment in commercial and industrial environments.
• Diagnosed and troubleshot electrical issues, providing and implementing effective solutions to repair electrical faults in commercial and industrial systems, including UOW, Bluescope, BOC Gas, Dean Industrial, HMAS Creswell/Albatross, and Graincorp.

At these sites, I performed various tasks, including, but not limited to:

- Maintenance on AC and DC motors.

- Breakdowns.

- Fault finding.

- Maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of control panels.

- Main switchboard upgrades and replacements.

- Installation of data and electrical systems.

• Work independently as a self-managed service/project electrician, providing instructions, and overseeing an apprentice electrician on smaller-scale jobs.
• On larger-scale jobs, working in a supervisory capacity and providing instructions and oversight to several junior electricians.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to ensure effective servicing.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with relevant codes and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other trades and contractors to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and materials used.
• Followed safety procedures when working on energized circuits; observed lockout and tagout requirements when servicing equipment.
• Responded to emergency callbacks and provided onsite support.

• Assist tradesman in undergoing commercial, construction and industrial works, gaining experience and exposure to many different environments and systems in both electrical and data.
• Learn to complete satisfactory safety precautions and paperwork to ensure a smooth, safe and comfortable work environment for myself and others.
• Engage with customers and suppliers developing communication skills.
• Understanding quotes and specification sheets
• Shadowing tradesman and asking questions to better understand operations and procedures.
• Follow the instructions of tradesman electricians and aid in the installing, maintaining and servicing of electrical systems and products.

• Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
• Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
• Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
• Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
• Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
• Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
• Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
• Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment. (WHS)
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.