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Overview
Work History
Education
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Languages
Interests
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Darryl Nelson

Darryl Nelson

Christchurch,New Zealand

Summary

Experienced Cable Jointer with strong expertise in LV and HV terminations, joints, and switchgear replacements etc across New Zealand. Motivated to keep upskilling and perfecting my trade. Good exposure to EHV jointing with hands on work. Proven track record in maintaining high standards of health and safety, delivering accurate documentation, and mentoring trainees, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and effectively.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Cable Jointer/EHV Jointer Trainee

AIS Energy (now Horizon Energy Group)
05.2022 - Current

Distribution Cable Jointer/Lineman contracted to work on multiple power networks throughout New Zealand.

  • LV Terminations,Joints,Pillar boxes ,Link boxes and faults
  • 11kv Terminations- cold applied,heatshrink and plug ins.
  • 11kv Joints XPLE and PILC ,Trouser/Loop Joints
  • 11kv Switchgear and Transformer replacements

EHV Trainee working with Hayden Smith on various projects within New Zealand.

  • 33kv Joints and Terms (Raychem) Wellsford to Warkworth
  • 33kv Terminations x36 (Raychem) Taupo Geothermal
  • 33kv Oil Transition Joint NKT (Powernet) Invercargill Jan24
  • 33kv Oil Joint Refurbishment (Powernet) Invercargill Jan/Jul/Aug24
  • 66kv Pfisterer X bonding Joints 9x Joint bays+linkboxes 2000mm Cu Bromley-Milton/Lancaster (Orion) Christchurch
  • 66kv Pyrsmian Terminations x3 sets 2000mm Cu Bromley-Milton/Lancaster (Orion) Christchurch May23-Mar24
  • 66kv Raychem Outdoor Terms and Pfisterer Plug in Terms (Aurora Energy) Jan 24
  • 110kv X Bonding Joints NKT x9 400mm Cu OTA-PEN (Transpower) Auckland Apr/Oct24
  • 110kv Pyrsmian Click Fit Terminations x5 sets 400/1000cu OTA-PEN (Transpower) Auckland Apr/Oct24.

Oil Technician Assistant

  • 350kv HVDC Cook straight cable assisted in oil processing the terminations
  • Taking samples for testing and disconnecting/reconnecting oil lines.

Cable Jointer/Line Mechanic

Connetics Limited
03.2010 - 04.2022
  • Successfully completed a Line Mechanic and Cable Jointing Apprenticeship. (Specialized in Cable Jointing)
  • Obtained Permit holders certificate as well as LV Switching on the Orion Network.
  • Experience of being in charge a variety of jobs from small LV jobs to large substation rebuilds.
  • Proficient in both XPLE and Pilc Cables trained in small Pilot cables.
  • Trained and capable in Live LV Jointing
  • Involved in 33kv Jointing and terminations and substation upgrades.
  • First Call on Fault roster for 8years + 1 year Overhead roster
  • Consider a Senior Jointer and provided training and mentorship to a number of trainees.
  • Follow the company's health and safety polices are followed and carry out the work in a compliant manner.
  • Ensure all my documentation was neat tidy and accurate and completed on time.
  • Collaborate and communicate with the workers, managers and customers in order achieve a positive outcome.
  • Maintained company vehicle and test equipment to a high standard.

Installation Specialist

Noel Leeming
03.2004 - 05.2010
  • Delivering and Installation of TVs , Home Theatre, Dishwashers , Fridges etc.
  • Customer training and product knowledge
  • Identify faults with products and provide solutions
  • Job planning /Stock control.

Education

Electrical Engineering

Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ
04-2014

Electrical Engineering

Southern Institute of Technology
Christchurch
11-2008

Other Training Courses
Christchurch, NZ

St John First Aid
04-2025

Safety N Action
10-2026

Network Inductions
Christchurch

Shirley Boys High
Christchurch, NZ
12-2001

Skills

  • Technical skills and capability
  • Quality management (thorough and precise)
  • Adaptability/problem solving
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Motivation
  • Pleasant and approachable
  • Team Player
  • Healthy fit and reliable
  • Neat and tidy manner
  • Judgement

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Exploring new places and meeting different people
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Mountain Biking
  • Motorsport
  • Woodworking
  • Fishing
  • Gaming

Timeline

Cable Jointer/EHV Jointer Trainee

AIS Energy (now Horizon Energy Group)
05.2022 - Current

Cable Jointer/Line Mechanic

Connetics Limited
03.2010 - 04.2022

Installation Specialist

Noel Leeming
03.2004 - 05.2010

Electrical Engineering

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Electrical Engineering

Southern Institute of Technology

Other Training Courses

St John First Aid

Safety N Action

Network Inductions

Shirley Boys High
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