Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects & Maintained Sites
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Steven Buckingham

Electrician
Campbelltown

Summary

Experienced Electrician with a strong background leading teams and managing electrical installations, refurbishments, and maintenance on commercial sites. Expert in building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication and satisfaction throughout project delivery. Skilled in project estimation, workforce coordination, and delivering large-scale works while maintaining full compliance with Australian and safety standards.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

BGIS Technical Services
Sydney, New South Wales
09.2024 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations of a 10-person electrical team across secure Defence sites, ensuring adherence to Defence standards, protocols, and safety regulations.
  • Planned, scheduled, and coordinated preventive and reactive maintenance to ensure critical infrastructure remained operational and compliant.
  • Proactively identified and generated new scopes of work, maximising resource utilisation and maintaining workflow continuity.
  • Built and maintained trusted relationships with Defence clients and site stakeholders, acting as the primary liaison to ensure clear communication and satisfaction.
  • Led performance management initiatives, including coaching, support, and formal disciplinary processes for underperforming technicians to maintain high team standards.
  • Oversaw and reviewed cost estimation for larger electrical projects, ensuring accuracy in scope, materials, labour, and compliance before project execution.

Electrical Foreman

BGIS Technical Services
Sydney, New South Wales
03.2023 - 09.2024
  • Delivered electrical project work and both reactive and planned maintenance across multiple high-security Defence sites.
  • Coordinated various trades and subcontractors to ensure seamless execution of works.
  • Organised and supervised planned on-site activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and Defence standards.
  • Acted as key liaison with clients and stakeholders to ensure timely and efficient delivery of maintenance and project outcomes.
  • Quoted small to large-scale electrical jobs, ensuring accurate scope, costing, and resource planning.

Electrical Tradesman/Leading Hand

AJB Electrical Services Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
01.2021 - 03.2023
  • Performed electrical installations and refurbishments for large retail clients including Bunnings and Coles, ensuring all work met project specifications and Australian electrical standards.
  • Executed wiring, lighting, power distribution, and control system installations for new store builds and major refurbishments.
  • Collaborated closely with site managers, contractors, and suppliers to coordinate work and maintain project timelines.
  • Conducted troubleshooting and testing to ensure electrical systems were safe, compliant, and fully operational prior to handover.

Apprentice Electrician

Galpern Group Pty Ltd
Sydney, Nsw
12.2016 - 12.2020
  • Assisted licensed electricians in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems across residential, commercial, and retail sites.
  • Supported new installations and refurbishments by preparing materials, running cables, wiring lighting and power circuits under supervision.
  • Gained hands-on experience in fault finding, testing, and troubleshooting electrical equipment and systems to ensure safety and compliance.

Education

Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician - Electrotechnology

Gymea TAFE
Sydney, NSW
01.2017 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Elizabeth Macarthur High School
Sydney, NSW
02.2011 - 10.2016

Skills

  • Electrical Installation, Testing & Commissioning

  • Electrical Maintenance & Troubleshooting

  • Team Leadership & Supervision

  • Project Estimation & Cost Management

  • Preventive & Reactive Maintenance Planning

  • Workforce Coordination & Resource Allocation

  • Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Performance Management & Mentoring

  • Compliance with Australian Standards & WHS Regulations

  • Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Safety Management & Risk Mitigation

Projects & Maintained Sites

 

  • Sydney Metro Defence Sites: Garden Island, Victoria Barracks, Randwick Barracks, HMAS Watson, HMAS Waterhen, HMAS Penguin (Maintenance)
  • Bunnings Campbelltown (New build)
  • Bunnings Mittagong (Refurbishment)
  • Bunnings Bankstown (Refurbishment)
  • Thornton Park Village (New build)
  • UNSW: Various campuses around Sydney (Maintenance & refurbishment)
  • UTS Ultimo Level 12 & 13 (Refurbishment)
  • Ultimo Public School (New build)
  • Coles Wagga Wagga (Refurbishment)
  • Coles West Ryde (Refurbishment)
  • Coles Armidale (Refurbishment)

Additional Information

Sean Daunt (Former Electrical Maintenance Supervisor at BGIS)

0401227680


Tim Geale (Site Manager at AJB Electrical)

0420828468


Jason Bastide (Site Manager at Galpern Group)

0402882115

Timeline

Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

BGIS Technical Services
09.2024 - Current

Electrical Foreman

BGIS Technical Services
03.2023 - 09.2024

Electrical Tradesman/Leading Hand

AJB Electrical Services Pty Ltd
01.2021 - 03.2023

Certificate III Electrotechnology Electrician - Electrotechnology

Gymea TAFE
01.2017 - 12.2020

Apprentice Electrician

Galpern Group Pty Ltd
12.2016 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Elizabeth Macarthur High School
02.2011 - 10.2016
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