Petero Vunisa

[Downer NZ Ltd] – Masterton, New Zealand
February 2020 – Present

• Began as a trainee in February 2020 and successfully progressed to a fully qualified linesman, currently holding a New Zealand Lines Mechanic certification for 2 years.
• Hold fault switching keys and regularly carry out live fault switching and restoration work on the network.
• Respond to after-hours callouts and emergency fault situations, ensuring timely power restoration while maintaining high safety standards.
• Install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power lines, transformers, and related electrical infrastructure.
• Work from technical plans and network diagrams to ensure accurate installations and safe operations.
• Operate bucket trucks and other elevated work platforms, maintaining compliance with industry and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to complete scheduled maintenance and respond to unplanned outages.

Telecommunications Technician (Fibre & Copper Networks)

[Downer EDI Engineering] – New Zealand
August 2014 – February 2020

• Provided fault response and repair services across New Zealand’s copper and fibre broadband networks, ensuring minimal service disruption for residential and commercial customers.
• Specialized in fibre installations to homes and small businesses, enhancing internet performance and service reliability.
• Diagnosed and repaired issues in both underground and aerial telecommunications infrastructure, using tools such as OTDRs, fusion splicers, and testers.
• Worked independently and in teams to complete service calls, network upgrades, and new connections.
• Maintained strong customer service skills while communicating technical information clearly to clients on-site.
• Held a Fibre Technician qualification and regularly completed upskilling to stay current with evolving technologies.

[Telecom Fiji Limited] – New Zealand
[June 2008] – [August 2014]

• Planned and developed network designs for both copper and fibre telecommunications infrastructure, supporting residential, commercial, and new subdivision developments.
• Used GIS systems and network planning tools to create accurate, efficient layouts that met technical standards and project requirements.
• Coordinated with field technicians, engineers, and project managers to ensure seamless execution from design through to implementation.
• Prepared design documentation, including ducting plans, cable schedules, and as-built records, ensuring compliance with local regulations and service provider standards.
• Contributed to future-proof network planning by incorporating scalability and modern technology standards into each design.
• Maintained strong attention to detail and time management to meet tight deadlines on high-volume design projects.

Electrical Apprentice

[Public Works Department] – [Lautoka, Fiji]
[March 2007] – [June 2008]

• Supported qualified electricians in responding to electrical faults, installing and upgrading domestic wiring systems, and maintaining safe electrical connections in homes and small businesses.
• Gained hands-on experience in the installation and renewal of house wiring, switchboards, and electrical fittings in accordance with Fiji electrical standards.
• Assisted in troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical issues, often under the guidance of senior technicians in both routine and emergency situations.
• Began learning electrical control systems and gained exposure to both residential and light commercial electrical work.
• Developed foundational skills in safe electrical practices, tool use, and interpreting wiring diagrams.
• Apprenticeship was not completed, but experience provided a strong technical base and understanding of electrical systems.