Akshay Wilson
Hamilton
Summary
Results-driven Electrical and Instrumentation Technician with extensive hands-on expertise in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical panels, AC/DC circuits, and solar panels. Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize telemetry and control systems, ensuring peak operational efficiency. Holds an EST Limited License, demonstrating a commitment to industry standards and safety protocols. Strong track record of delivering high-quality technical solutions in fast-paced environments enhances overall project success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation and Telemetry Development Technician
Tonkin + Taylor/Geotechnics
05.2024 - Current
- Pulled 3 core, 5 core twisted and 5mm electrical cables. Wiring, soldering, installation, designing of Solar panels for remote IoT loggers (15, 25, 40W solar panels mostly)
- Manage installation and commissioning of PLC/IoT loggers, sensors, transducers and remote telemetry units in hard to reach areas.
- Coordinate with contractors and multidisciplinary teams across major civil infrastructure sites.
- Support CAPEX preparation, cost estimation, tenders, and project scheduling for telemetry systems for NZTA, Regional and District Councils.
- Conduct projections, prepare quotations, and manage asset maintenance strategies.
- Lead process optimisation efforts and implement cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure consistent field operations.
- Perform QA checks, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
- Implement change management processes to enhance reliability and efficiency.
Improvement Technician – Instrumentation & Automation Projects
Tag IT Technologies /Halo Systems
01.2022 - 01.2024
- The main responsibilities of the job involve travelling to various locations throughout the North Island to install, maintain, commission, and service electrical and electronic equipment used for monitoring and controlling commercial and agricultural infrastructure assets in real-time using IoT. Additionally, the job requires providing customer support, after-sales support, on-call support, and troubleshooting any problems that arise.
- Led site-wide IoT installations for industrial/commercial infrastructure monitoring.
- Delivered customer training after sales support and technical troubleshooting.
- Contributed to tender preparations and assisted with technical projections.
- Scouted, scoped, and managed automation improvement projects from initiation to handover.
- Supported development of SOPs, asset health checks, and vendor quotations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve system performance and operational uptime.
Graduate Automation & Control Engineer – FMCG Sector
Nestle NZ LTD
01.2021 - 01.2022
- I was an instrumental member of the team at Nestle Cambria Park, providing valuable assistance in asset management and implementing a calibration tool like ProCAL. I confidently trained trade assistants and industrial electricians, as well as wrote comprehensive reports to support the project. Supporting the Electrical Manager in achieving targets was a top priority, and I was able to do so with ease. Overall, my contributions were essential to the success of the project.
- Prepared a NZD $97K CAPEX proposal to upgrade obsolete Allen-Bradley PLCs - MicroLogix 1200 and electric motors.
- Supported site-wide SCADA - RSView and automation troubleshooting.
- Assisted in developing maintenance procedures and integrating calibration tools like ProCAL.
- Generated tender documents, vendor quotes, and accurate engineering projections.
- Designed and updated electrical schematics using ECAD and AutoCAD.
- Participated in developing change management strategies for system upgrades.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Project Management - Business Operations in Project Management, Fundamentals of Project Management, Project Management in Practice and Applied Project Management
University of Waikato
Hamilton, New Zealand01.2025
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand01.2021
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Automation - undefined
TV Rheinland
Cologne, Germany01.2018
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Instrumentation
Federal Institute of Science and Technology
Kerala, India01.2017
Skills
- Full Car Licence
- Instrumentation systems & automation knowledge
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Jira, MS Project
- Technical project management & client liaison
- Experience with electrical controls, PLCs - Rockwell and Schneider
- Self-motivated with strong organisational skills
- HMI and SCADA Programming (Wonderware intouch and RSView)
- Solar panel installation
- Electrical wiring
- PLC programming
- Instrumentation design
- IoT implementation
- Quality assurance checks
- Technical troubleshooting
- SCADA systems integration
- Automation and solar improvement projects
- Electrical schematics design
- Vendor quotations preparation
- Hardware installation
- Electronics repair
- Software configuration
- Engineering support
Accomplishments
- Workplace First Aider level 3 (2025 - 2027)
6402: Provide Basic Life Support
6401: Provide First Aid
6400: Manage First Aid in an Emergency Situation
- Site Safety (2024)
- Foundational Passport Civil (ID: 1021308)
20/05/2024-20/05/2026
- Construct Safe (Tier 1)
ID: 020-0493-354
June 2024-June 2026
- Jira Fundamentals Badge
- Project Management Tool - Atlassian (June 2024)
ID: 321343426
- Permanent Resident of NZ
- Sydney Accord (2022) Engineering NZ-Level 7 Electrical
- Electrical Service Technician, EST qualification (EW154659)
(LIMITED LICENSE)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Professional Working
Tamil
Professional Working
Timeline
Instrumentation and Telemetry Development Technician
Tonkin + Taylor/Geotechnics
05.2024 - Current
Improvement Technician – Instrumentation & Automation Projects
Tag IT Technologies /Halo Systems
01.2022 - 01.2024
Graduate Automation & Control Engineer – FMCG Sector
Nestle NZ LTD
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Manukau Institute of Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Automation - undefined
TV Rheinland
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Instrumentation
Federal Institute of Science and Technology
Graduate Certificate in Project Management - Business Operations in Project Management, Fundamentals of Project Management, Project Management in Practice and Applied Project Management
University of Waikato
PERSONAL STATEMENT
I started my career in industrial automation (2017) doing panel wiring (sinking and sourcing), maintenance, and fault detection, where I developed strong problem-solving skills. My passion for automation led me to New Zealand to study industrial automation, focusing on PLC systems like Allen Bradley. I have worked with Fonterra and Nestlé in New Zealand and in marine automation at Cochin Shipyard in India. I continue to grow my skills and aim to create practical and efficient solutions in every project I work on. I bring 3 years of automation experience.
PERSONAL SKILLS
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify and resolve technical issues
- Skilled at assessing project data and documentation
- Ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies to support effective decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to liaise confidently with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Capable of managing multiple tasks and prioritising work to meet project deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Demonstrates confidence and self-motivation to manage tasks and solve problems independently while also effectively communicating and cooperating with team members, clients, and contractors to achieve project goals.
- Adaptable and proactive
- Quickly adjusting to changing site conditions, health and safety requirements, and client needs - work under pressure
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Engineering New Zealand, Waikato, New Zealand, 2020-07, Present, I am an Engineering NZ Emerging Professional Member with membership/registration number: 2000621
- IEEE, Kerala, India, 2013-07, 2017-09, I served as Guild Coordinator and Secretary for the Robotics and Automation Society of IEEE FISAT Student Branch. In this role, I coordinated technical workshops for students both within and outside of the college.
INTERESTS
Staying updated on industry standards and engineering innovations, Exploring automation and telemetry solutions for operational efficiency, Collaborative problem-solving and root cause analysis, Engineering process improvements in food manufacturing and industrial environments