Garren Johnston

• Reactive Maintenance and repairs.
• Quoted Upgrades for clients. such as lighting, switchboard etc.
• Provided electrical reports on properties.
• Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues.
• Enhanced overall facility safety by conducting regular inspections of electrical systems and addressing potential hazards including annual servicing and thermal surveys.
• Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
• Audited supply inventories.
• Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
• Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
• Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
• Followed state and local building regulations based on National Electrical Code.
• Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensured compliance with industry standards through diligent adherence to local, state, and federal regulations for electrical work.
• Completed complex repair tasks swiftly while adhering to strict quality standards, minimizing impact on production timelines.
• Maintained accurate documentation of completed repairs and maintenance activities, keeping management informed of ongoing projects and potential concerns.
• Spearheaded efforts to upgrade outdated or inefficient components within the facility''s electrical infrastructure, resulting in improved functionality and performance over time.

• Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
• Analyzed blueprints to diagnose potential electrical hazards and carry out risk assessments prior to starting new jobs.
• Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
• Stored and maintained power tools and equipment for each job.
• Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
• Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
• Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
• Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
• Worked with various types of cableways, conduits and other electrical raceways.
• Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
• Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.

Electrical refurbishment projects and new fitouts :

Applied knowledge of trade tools and ability to read and follow blueprints and wiring plans to projects. Consulted with supervisor electrician regarding likely risks associated with assigned job. Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors. Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code. Effectively worked with multi-craft team; providing wiring installation, preventive maintenance and testing of equipment. Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts. Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements. Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers. Performed electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and motor controls. Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.

Electrical Maintenance - such as lighting walkthroughs, rcd testing, led upgrades, switchboard upgrades, fault finding, removal of electrical systems for replacement, generator maintenance and ups testing, lighting and power install, appliance install. auto door testing and maintenance.

• 4th Year Apprentice Electrician - Duties - elevator installation - installing lift rails and counter weights, building lift cars, wiring lift shaft light and power circuits, wiring lift control circuits, installing lift motors, drives and controllers, programming landing buttons.
• Maintenance - Servicing elevators and escalators - checking and maintaining safety circuits, changing lights, changing batteries in backup systems, checking oils on elevator/escalators, testing emergency lighting and phones.
• Repairs - replacing failed drive units, indicators, control boards, motors, elevator guide shoes, re-roping elevators, escalator gearbox replacement.
• Repaired existing systems and replaced malfunctioning parts.
• Assisted with electrical installations, including lighting and smoke detectors.
• Moved equipment, supplies and tools to work locations to a in completing skilled work.

Electrical Experience Placement(required by capstone committee)

roughing in wiring system for apartments and facilities(carparks and retail),

fit off - lights, gpos, ovens stoves, smoke alarms, speaker systems , data

some dali system fit off.

cut out of lighting and power.

switchboard building and testing.

• The Metal Shop, - Duties - Opening and closing store, cash handling, banking, Stock orders, quoting jobs, Fabrication, Special Orders, Purchase Ordering, organising jobs and deliveries, customer service, Supervising Staff.

• Opening and closing store, cash handling,Sales, stock orders, quoting jobs, hydraulic repairs, hose fabrication,Custom installations.

• Kennard's HireHire/Maintenance controller(3ic) - duties - customer service, checking in and out equipment, servicing equipment, customer instruction, use of base plan such as creating contracts, checking in equipment and checking out, transfer equipment, standings, off hires and lost sales, booking in equipment for hire.
• Repairing equipment and delivery and pick up of equipment.

• Formulator - duties- manufacturing of crop chemical Repair of diaphragm pumps, packing, completion of bat sheets, Cleaning and maintenance of factory, maintenance of valves and training of other staff.

• Hills District Farm Equipment.
• Dural - Parts Interpreter - Reading Parts Microfiche and EPC, Ordering and distributing parts to and from other dealers, Cash Handling and Customer Service, Stock take , Account orders and sales, Restocking parts shelves, Customer special Orders, Locating and obtaining rare parts, Invoicing incoming Orders.

• Private - Infantry.

• Bar/food/beverage work at special events and weddings etc i.e.
• State of Origin Rugby League, Rugby world cup 2003, Convention Centre Darling Harbour, Sebel (Rum Corps Windsor), Stadium Australia (Telstra stadium), SCG, Sydney Football stadium, Acer arena, Sydney Entertainment centre.
• Casual Position.

Diesel Maintenance and repairs

• Now Recall Australia) - Administration work - Scanning and document sorting for various clients - formation of computer files, communication of information via internet and modem, cutting CD's.
• Picking up mail from post office box and sorting for various departments.
• Batching of documents for scanning.

• Quakers inn - bar work - cash handling, serving customers, pouring beers, mixing drinks, making cocktails, stocktaking.

• Labourer - labouring work for Tiler - carting tiles, mixing cement and sand etc.
• Other relevant skills - typing approx.
• 25 - 30 words per minute.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office and other applications.
• Use of franking machine for mailouts.
• Banquet training through Pinnacle People Hospitality.