Tammy Hickling
Port Hedland,WA
Summary
Professional electrical background with recent hands-on experience in supervision. Leading a team of electricians, mechanic, boilermaker and storepersons. Utilising knowledge and experience gained from 12 months in leadership development training and a strong foundational trade background. Demonstrate strong teamwork, problem-solving, communication and time-management skills with proven ability to manage safety risks while optimizing process performance.
Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Bring positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Step-Up Electrical Supervisor
BHP Conveyor Maintenance
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured adherence to quality standards by closely monitoring the workmanship of electricians on site.
- Collaborated with other supervisors for coordinating cross-functional work activities, promoting a smooth project execution.
- Streamlined workflow with proper scheduling, allocation, and supervision of electrical & mechanical teams.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively managing electrical installation and maintenance tasks.
- Produced and conducted safe starts to educate employees on proper safety procedures and cascade information from management.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Resolved technical issues swiftly, applying troubleshooting expertise for minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Electrical Technician
BHP Conveyor Maintenace
01.2023 - Current
- Maintain and repair conveyor equipment inc. winches, winder, generators, mobile equipment, workshop appliances and tooling.
- Commission and test new equipment and installations to BHP and AS standards.
- Breakdown repairs and fault finding
- SAP and MS office as well as other equipment and job specific software BHP uses.
Electrician
Scotts Head Electrical
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Maintenance and repairs
- New Domestic
- Light Industrial and commercial
Contracts Admin
Rexel Group Australia QLD
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Maintain BMA ordering accounts at several mines
- Providing quotation on projects
- Maintain weekly orders and backorders
- Daily contract administration duties
- Phone and customer service duties
- Stock take
- Warehousing
- Dispatch and Receiving
- Reporting and data entry
- Excel and Word Proficiency
- Invoicing
- Customer Service
Administrator/Sales
Rexel Group Australia WA
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Sales
- Phone sales and service
- Customer Service
- Shelve stocking
- Maintaining orders and backorders
- Scheduling shipping
- Parts ordering for customers
- Stock ordering for workshop
- Dispatch and packing
- Invoicing
- Create spreadsheets to show data using (transit reports/materials reports etc)
- Excel and Word proficiency
- Large account BHP Billiton ordering management
- Setup procedures to ensure on time delivery
- Consolidating weekly reports
Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Far Northwest Electrical Contractors
01.2010 - 03.2010
- Installation
- Testing
- Maintenance
- Commissioning
- Maintaining Commercial safety practices
- Job Hazard Analyses & Hazard Management
- Working in a large team
- South Hedland New Hospital Project
Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Acelect Electrical
07.2009 - 12.2009
- Scheduled maintenance and breakdown service to remote communities
- Providing quotes and electrical advice to customers
- Domestic and commercial new installation
- Estimating labor and parts for projects
- Ordering parts for jobs
- Managing and training apprentices
- Maintaining work vehicle
- On call breakdowns
Apprentice Electrical Fitter/Mechanic
Acclaim Trainees and Apprentices
07.2005 - 06.2009
- Cooloola Sunshine Institute of TAFE
Variety of School Hour Jobs
Various
2019 - 2023
- Education Assistance in Primary & High Schools
- School Maintenance Officer (gardener/handyman)
- Self Employed (property maintenance & grounds)
Electrician
Lendlease APS Macksville, Site Maintenance Crew
2018 - 2019
- Electrical repair and maintenance
- New installations
- Breakdown repairs
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment, inc diesel and electrical gantry cranes, pumps, motors & tooling.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to ensure daily targets were met without electrical breakdown.
- Assisted in the design phase of projects, optimizing output of electrical systems to distribute vibration and heating to projects.
- Reduced downtime in industrial settings by conducting preventative maintenance on critical electrical equipment.
- Supported breakdown response efforts, rapidly addressing electrical outages and hazards to minimize impact on businesses.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components under time pressure constraints.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
Education
Cert III in Electro Technology Systems Electrician - Electrical Trade
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Nambour01-2009
Skills
- Performance management
- Workflow management
- Risk management
- Process monitoring and improvement
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
Certification
- Electrical Fitter/Mechanic (Cert III in Electro Technology Systems Electrician – UTE31199)
- S26 Certificate (DMIRS)
- C, RE WA Licence
- First Aid
- CPR
- Switchboard Rescue
- Forklift License 10T
- EWP 11m+
- Construction Industry White Card
- High Risk Licence
- Working at Heights
Timeline
Step-Up Electrical Supervisor
BHP Conveyor Maintenance
01.2023 - Current
Electrical Technician
BHP Conveyor Maintenace
01.2023 - Current
Electrician
Scotts Head Electrical
02.2017 - 01.2018
Contracts Admin
Rexel Group Australia QLD
08.2011 - 02.2012
Administrator/Sales
Rexel Group Australia WA
06.2010 - 08.2011
Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Far Northwest Electrical Contractors
01.2010 - 03.2010
Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Acelect Electrical
07.2009 - 12.2009
Apprentice Electrical Fitter/Mechanic
Acclaim Trainees and Apprentices
07.2005 - 06.2009
Variety of School Hour Jobs
Various
2019 - 2023
Electrician
Lendlease APS Macksville, Site Maintenance Crew
2018 - 2019
Cert III in Electro Technology Systems Electrician - Electrical Trade
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Awards
- Step-Up position in current team (S26 Delegate)
- Selected in 2024 Leadership Development intake (20 positions per intake Australia wide) Completion Sep 2025.
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