Sarah Long
Frenchville,QLD
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice – Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Ergon Energy
02.2021 - Current
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team.
- Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing tasks diligently.
- Received constructive feedback from mentors, leading to improved performance and increased knowledge.
- Maintained detailed records of apprenticeship activities, tracking progress toward learning objectives.
- Gained exposure to different departments, broadening understanding of business operations.
- Gained proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings and schematics.
- Completed emergency repairs or installations within tight deadlines, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and customer satisfaction.
- Contributed to successful project completions by working effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Sound knowledge of overhead and underground systems
- Performed routine testing on installed systems to verify functionality and identify potential issues before they became critical problems.
- Ensured high-quality workmanship through adherence to industry standards, codes, regulations, and specifications.
Queensland Ambulance Service - Senior Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)
01.2003 - Current
- Receive emergency calls, provide essential pre-arrival advice, dispatch Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) resources and coordinate patient transport movements for the Queensland community
- Mentoring of new students in the role of call taking and dispatching
- Operational Centre Supervisor relief
- Supervising and running the Rockhampton Operation Centre and leading the team of EMD’s to coordinate and manage the regions resources while liaising with the Senior Operation Supervisors, Operation Centre Manager, Hospitals, Senior Management team, State Coordination Centre (Rescue Helicopter & Royal Flying Doctor Service)
- Operations Centre Support Response Team
- A deployable team that travels around the state to assist in the coordination of the Operational Support Unit
- Eg
- Birdsville Races, Flood and Bushfire assist
- Commendation awarded for professionalism when assisting in a car accident at Birdsville
Australian Defence Force (Australian Army) – Lance Corporal
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Royall Australian Core of Transport 2003 till 2016
- Royal Australian Combat Engineer 2016 to current
- Provide leadership as a section 2IC for 3 troop Rockhampton
- Treasurer 31/42 RQR All Rank Mess
- Operation Resolute – Maritime Border Assistance – 2015 & 2018.
Administration Clerk
Queensland Apprenticeship Services
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Administrative Support to the executive officers
- Processing of applications
- Interviews with trainees and apprentices
- Outstanding Achievement in Service Delivery Award received 2004
Diocesan Catholic Education Office – Reception/Employee Support Officer/Financial Support Officer and Information Technology Support
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Providing administrational, personnel and technological support to the diocesan office as well as teachers and administration support staff within the region
- Processing of job applications for the diocese
- Coordination of travel, organising conferences, financial reconciliations, executive support to the area managers and director, minute taking and other administrative tasks
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Committed to upholding Workplace Health & Safety standards
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
Training Education Certification
- WHS QLD Construction Induction
- Switching Operator Assistance - Electrical
- Current Perform Pole Top, EWP, and LV Rescue
- Filed Risk Management
- High Risk Work Licence - EWP & Forklift
- 2020, Certificate of Practice – Communications
- Current, Rural First Aid & CPR Certificate
- 2019, MPDS Diploma International Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch
- 2019, Introductory Level Officiating General Principles
- 2012, Certificate III in Ambulance Communications Dispatch) - HLT31907
- 2012, Certificate IV in Ambulance Communications (Dispatch)- HLT41107
- 2012, Cert III in Ambulance Communications (Call Taking) - HLT31912
- 2012, Cert IV in Ambulance Communications (Call Taking) - HLT41112
- 2009, Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements Statement of Achievement
- 2009, SITHFAB009A Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
- 2008, Justice of the Peace Qualified – Qld Govt
- 2020, Defensive Driving Program - Driving Management Australia
- 2009, Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport) (TLI 30207) – Australian Army
Vehicle Related Training Licenses
- Queensland Government HR-Class Driver’s Licence – Unrestricted
- Queensland Government Open Marine and Personal Watercraft Drivers Licence
- Licence to Perform High Risk Work – Forklift and Elevated Work Platform
- Defensive Driving Program - Driving Management Australia
- Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Road Transport) (TLI 30207) – Australian Army
References
- Dave Connolly, 0409 640 240, Electrical Fitter Mechanic, Ergon Energy – Gladstone Substation Operations Centre
- Luke Offord, 0438 994 374, Technical Trainer Specialist, Ergon Energy - Rockhampton
- Steven Gross, 0400 297 514, Troop Sergeant – 11 Engineer Regiment, 35 Field Squadron, Australian Army
Timeline
Apprentice – Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Ergon Energy
02.2021 - Current
Australian Defence Force (Australian Army) – Lance Corporal
01.2006 - 01.2012
Administration Clerk
Queensland Apprenticeship Services
01.2003 - 01.2005
Queensland Ambulance Service - Senior Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD)
01.2003 - Current
Diocesan Catholic Education Office – Reception/Employee Support Officer/Financial Support Officer and Information Technology Support
01.2003 - 01.2005
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