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Thomas M Hiscock

Clinton,QLD

Summary

Well-trained, Hardworking and knowledgeable Electrical and instrument Technician with a professional work ethic. Experienced in installing, testing and maintaining equipment in Industrial settings. Highly analytical and observant with excellent troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

E & I Technician

Rio Tinto
Yarwun, QLD
01.2024 - Current
  • Performed preventive maintenance and breakdown work on electrical and instrumentation equipment, such as motors, generators, switchgear, PTs, FTs, TTs, CT's,valves and compressors.
  • Calibrated process control instruments using test equipment.
  • Monitored the performance of existing systems for accuracy and reliability.
  • Troubleshot complex control system problems using diagrams or schematics.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by following established safety procedures when installing or repairing equipment.
  • Performed root cause analysis on failed components or systems to identify potential areas of improvement.

Electrical Instrumentation Technician/ Apprentice

Carlton United Breweries
Abbotsford, VIC
04.2018 - 12.2023

Proficient with instrument calibration and control. Experienced with maintenance and troubleshooting on high speed packaging equipment, a wide range of instrumentation, pumps, compressors and Industrial boilers

  • Installed, calibrated, repaired and maintained electrical and electronic control systems and instruments.
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, electronic and instrumentation equipment.
  • Troubleshot and analyzed problems related to process control systems.
  • Assisted in the design, fabrication, installation, calibration and repair of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
  • Conducted tests to ensure proper operation of instruments or systems prior to use.
  • Maintained records of daily operations data for analysis by engineering staff.
  • Programmed various computerized devices such as PLCs and HMIs.
  • Monitored system performance utilizing SCADA software applications.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing job duties.
  • Implemented changes to existing processes based on recommendations from engineering staff.
  • Calibrated numerous types of process equipment and control elements.

Education

Certificate III in Instrumentation

Skills Lab
Keysborough, VIC
10-2023

Electrotechnology

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
08.2022

Skills

  • Calibration of Plant Instrumentation
  • Safety and Environmental Protocols
  • Equipment Operation
  • Plant Control Systems Troubleshooting
  • Process Control Systems
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Diagram Interpretation
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Specialized Testing Equipment
  • SCADA Systems
  • PLC programming
  • HV switching

Certification

  • Licensed Electrician - 2022
  • Certificate III Instrumentation - 2023
  • Confined space - 2023
  • Working at heights - 2023
  • EWP (up to 11m) - 2023
  • HV switching - 2024
  • LV CPR - 2024

Hobbies

  • I'm very active and enjoy the outdoors, I enjoy surfing, camping, hiking, 4 wheel driving and fishing. I am also very disciplined with exercise and working out.

Timeline

E & I Technician

Rio Tinto
01.2024 - Current

Electrical Instrumentation Technician/ Apprentice

Carlton United Breweries
04.2018 - 12.2023

Certificate III in Instrumentation

Skills Lab

Electrotechnology

RMIT University
Thomas M Hiscock