Joshua Houghton
Christchurch
Summary
Hardworking and passionate in my craft; Hoping to use my experience in order to specialise my skill set and hold a greater understanding within the construction industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrician
Ventia
12.2023 - Current
- Operation and maintenance of substations withing the Transpower network.
- Maintain safe working practices.
- Provided exceptional customer service through clear communication, accurate estimates, and timely project completion.
- Reduced downtime for clients by quickly diagnosing and repairing complex electrical issues.
- Servicing of circuit protection instruments and SCADA equipment.
Electrician
Team Cabling Ltd
07.2019 - 11.2023
- Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings to plan, install and maintain electrical installations.
- Test and certify electrical installations in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 and/or other relative standards.
- Install mains, sub-mains, sub-circuits and switchboards.
- Install structured network cabling and data cabinets.
- Install cable support systems (strut, tray, conduit, catwire)
- Work in a safe manner, minimising hazards and eliminating where applicable. Encourage others to think about H&S.
Shift Supervisor
Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.2015 - 05.2019
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
Education
National Certificate - Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Training Company
Christchurch, NZ2023
NCEA - Level 3 - Calculus, Physics, Robotics And Computer Science
Pakuranga College
Auckland, NZ2017
Skills
- Eager to learn
- Detail oriented
- Fault finding
- Diagram Interpretation
- Safety Management
- Working at heights
- Staff Management
- Exceptional w/ mechanical design and finish
Certification
- EWRB Licensed Electrician - 31 July 2025
- Site Safe - 02 August 2025
- EWP operator - 12 October 2025
- APPE - 08 May 2028
- First Aid Training
- H&S Rep Training
- Substation entry and Work Management
Timeline
Electrician
Ventia
12.2023 - Current
Electrician
Team Cabling Ltd
07.2019 - 11.2023
Shift Supervisor
Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.2015 - 05.2019
National Certificate - Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Training Company
NCEA - Level 3 - Calculus, Physics, Robotics And Computer Science
Pakuranga College
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