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David Schaaf

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

26(M) Qualified Transmission Line Mechanic based in Auckland NZ, 4 years experience doing maintenance and project work around NZ working on various structure types including poles and towers from 66KV to 220KV, currently experienced in new construction of pole and tower lines including stringing, along with a large amount of exposure to various types of maintenance jobs.


Primary work experience done working at heights climbing structures, man cage and EWP trained. I have also done a stint with HV cables department so am trained in confined spaces and familiar with EHV cable hauls and set up.


I am highly a motivated individual with ambition to be involved in larger projects to help upskill my career, looking for opportunities to relocate and ready and willing to travel for work. I am always looking for opportunities to improve my workmanship and upskill, very interested in pursuing a Live Line certification.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Transmission Line Mechanic

Omexom
2024.02 - Current

Transmission Lines maintenance contract Auckland to northland region.

Transmission Line Mechanic

Northpower
2020.09 - 2024.02

3.5 Years work experience on transmission lines, started in Warkworth with Northpower doing maintenance and projects, moved to Hamilton after contract change over and recently qualified, working maintenance and various projects around Waikato area.

Event Rigging

Platinum Hire
2019.01 - 2020.09

Temporary stage and structure errection

Education

Transmission Line Mechanic Level 4 -

Gridskills
Omaka
11.2023

Skills

NZ EWRB Practicing licence ( Transmission Line Mechanic)

First Aid (Current)

Elevated work platform

Tower rescue trained

4WD Training

Class 1 and 2 Drivers licence (Car and Medium rigid)

Confined Space

Affiliations

  • Supervisor(Northpower) - Avinesh Kumar 021904392

Timeline

Transmission Line Mechanic

Omexom
2024.02 - Current

Transmission Line Mechanic

Northpower
2020.09 - 2024.02

Event Rigging

Platinum Hire
2019.01 - 2020.09

Transmission Line Mechanic Level 4 -

Gridskills
David Schaaf