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Nicholas Charlton

Bulls

Summary

Dedicated line mechanic with experience working in overhead and underground projects including 33kv line builds, running conductor, new subdivisions, installation and replacements of underground and overhead transformers and switch gear as well as live LV work such as cross arm changes, conductor repairs and connects. I have a strong understanding of the electricity distribution system and industry standards and have worked on multiple networks including Powerco, Scanpower, Electra, Top Energy and Eastlands. I am safety-conscious, follow instructions, a good problem solver and team player.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Line Mechanic

Scanpower
04.2021 - Current

Completed my distribution line mechanic apprenticeship and worked as a lineman for Scanpower contracting. Through this I gained experience working on overhead and underground HV and LV projects as well as defect work and some exposure to fault work. This role involved working in a team as well as using tools and equipment including cranes and EWPs.

Assistant Milker

Herdson Daries
02.2021 - 04.2021

Helped to milk cows on weekends at a dairy farm near Bulls. This job involved assisting to milk cows as well as cleaning and hosing out the shed.

Tractor Driver

Goble Contracting
11.2020 - 02.2021

Worked for Goble Contracting in Taranaki. My role included driving a tractor with a rake or tedder to make hay and balage as well as helping with machinery maintenance and repairs and jobs around the yard.

Farm Work Experience

Findowrie Farm
03.2020 - 11.2020

Completed my level 2 primary ITO on a dairy farm near Bulls. This involved working on the farm one day each week for the year. I helped with farm tasks such as milking, fencing, driving tractors and stock work. I also had to complete the book work required to gain my qualification.

Potato Farming

Alan Milne
10.2018 - 02.2020

Worked for a potato farmer near Bulls during the weekends and school holidays. This involved driving a tractor to plant and harvest the potatoes, sorting potatoes into different grades and selling potatoes at a stall.

Education

NCEA Level 2

Feilding Agricultural High School
04-2021

Skills

    - Work well in a team

    - Enjoy working outdoors

    - Follows instructions

    - Safety conscious

    - Can work at heights

    - Good listener

    - Mechanically minded

    - Problem solver

    - Knowledge of electricity distribution systems

Certification

- New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4)

- New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introductory) (Level 2), Electrical Works

- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (Level 2)

- Operate a light 4WD vehicle off road in the Primary Industry (Micro-credential) (Level 3)

- Operate a light 4WD vehicle on road in the Primary Industry (Micro-credential) (Level 3)

- Operate a Light Utility Vehicle in the Primary Industry (Micro-credential) (Level 3)

-Safe Use of Chainsaws in a Pest Control or Primary Sector Environment (Micro-credential) (Level 3)

- First aid certificate

- Full class 1 and 2 drivers license

- Class 4 and 6 learner license

- Forklift license

- Firearms license

Interests

My hobbies include hunting, tramping, kayaking and four wheel driving I enjoy woodworking and am currently building an electric guitar I also enjoy fixing and restoring cars and working on my four wheel drives

Timeline

Line Mechanic

Scanpower
04.2021 - Current

Assistant Milker

Herdson Daries
02.2021 - 04.2021

Tractor Driver

Goble Contracting
11.2020 - 02.2021

Farm Work Experience

Findowrie Farm
03.2020 - 11.2020

Potato Farming

Alan Milne
10.2018 - 02.2020

NCEA Level 2

Feilding Agricultural High School

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