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Sean New

CLAREMONT MEADOWS,NSW

Summary

Dedicated Electrician with extensive experience in new home construction and major commercial projects. Expert at residential installations of interior and exterior wiring for appliances, lighting and outlets. Speedy with focus on meeting tight deadlines on time and doing the job well.

I have over 8 years experience in electrical and hold both a current White card and EWP ticket.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Unlicensed Electrician /Trade Assistant

Apex Electrical
Sydney, Nsw
11.2023 - Current

Rough in and fit off of 3 large warehouses with multiple tenancies these works included

  • Reviewed blueprints to determine electrical component and wiring locations.
  • Led teams and delegated tasks to install, maintain, or repair electrical systems and wiring.
  • Planned layout and installation of wiring and fixtures based on project specifications and building codes.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
  • Installed cables, conductors and wire trays and completed necessary hook-ups for primary power lines.
  • Placed and installed safety systems and set up emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
  • Worked extensively on three-phase, 277/480 volt power distribution systems.
  • Used plans and blueprints to correctly layout underground conduit systems.
  • Use of scissor lift and boom equipment to carry out work at heights.
  • installation of automated lighting systems and cables
  • Extensive use of a large variety of both power and hand tools to carry out works.

Unlicensed Electrician /Electrical Trade Assistant

Southern Cross Electrical And Comms
Sydney, Nsw
10.2019 - 08.2022

This period of my electrical career was spent working with my previous employer as a trade assistant still doing renovations, Fit-outs and new homes, These works included more of the same tasks although more of having a team of electricians i would delegate work to in a way to make sure all task and projects were carried out on time to meet deadlines and with accordance to the AS/NZS 3000 rules.

  • Identified problems with electrical systems by observing operation, listening for problems and using test equipment such as multi-meters.
  • Tested continuity of circuits with testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and ammeters.
  • Diagnosed issues in electrical circuits and equipment and took proper corrective or preventive measures for repair.
  • Traced and diagnosed electrical malfunctions using hand tools and test equipment.
  • Resolved safety issues related to faulty wiring installation practices in a timely manner.

Apprentice Electrician

Southern Cross Electrical And Communications
Sydney, Nsw
10.2015 - 10.2019

My apprenticeship was spent mostly doing renovations all around sydney, Shop fit-outs and new homes, These works included

  • Installed electrical wiring and fixtures, such as outlets, switches, circuit breakers, junction boxes and wall sockets.
  • Measured, cut and bent wire and conduit using hand tools and power tools.
  • Installed lighting fixtures such as fluorescent bulbs or LED lights.
  • Gathered required tools and equipment for each task to increase efficiency.
  • Performed general maintenance on electrical systems including replacing worn parts and repairing faulty wiring.
  • Dug trenches and created holes to pull conduit and install supports.
  • Worked in all weather conditions and on multiple types of ladders and mechanical lifts.
  • Completed semi-skilled and skilled work under supervision of fully qualified professionals like switchboard upgrades and new switchboard installs
  • Followed relevant electrical and building codes for each job.
  • Operated hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment to complete various aspects of jobs.
  • Read blueprints or technical diagrams to determine the layout of a system.
  • Assisted electricians in wiring residential buildings with installation of electrical conduits.

Education

Certificate III Electrotechnology -

Mt Druitt Tafe
Mount Druitt, NSW
11-2019

High School Certifcate -

Kingswood High
Kingswood, NSW
12-2012

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Safety Management
  • Diagram Interpretation
  • Job Planning
  • New Construction
  • Sub-Panel Installation
  • Electrical Repairs
  • Commercial Construction Experience
  • Fixture Installation
  • Test Equipment Operation
  • Electrical Installation
  • AC/DC Power and Control Systems
  • Circuit Design
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting and Repairs
  • Wiring Diagrams
  • Lighting Systems

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Unlicensed Electrician /Trade Assistant

Apex Electrical
11.2023 - Current

Unlicensed Electrician /Electrical Trade Assistant

Southern Cross Electrical And Comms
10.2019 - 08.2022

Apprentice Electrician

Southern Cross Electrical And Communications
10.2015 - 10.2019

Certificate III Electrotechnology -

Mt Druitt Tafe

High School Certifcate -

Kingswood High
Sean New