Shay Deegan
DOB 27/09/82
Summary
Professional linesman with comprehensive experience in electrical systems and high-voltage equipment. Proven ability to ensure safe and efficient operations through strong technical skills in installation, maintenance, and repair. Reliable team player known for adaptability and consistent performance in demanding environments. Highly skilled in troubleshooting, safety protocols, and collaboration to achieve successful project outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
G & B Linesman/Faultman/Switching Operator
Downer (Previously Tenix)
05.2013 - Current
- Currently working as a day Faultman with occasional G & B duties.
- Faultman tasks include; Fault finding and HV switching up to 33KV (including substation and groundmount/aerial switchgear).
- Working on an after hours fault roster.
- Recently completed hotstick and G & B refresher training. (December 2024)
- Part of the Health and Safety Committee.
- No incidents/accidents.
G & B Linesman
Vemco
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Worked in a G & B crew in various regional Victoria locations on LAFHA.
- No incidents/accidents.
- Finished employment with VEMCO to move to New Zealand for the birth of our first child.
G & B Linesman -Foreman
Kinetic Power Services
02.2011 - 09.2012
- Worked on the NSR service replacement program while still carrying out general Linesman duties assisting other contractors when required.
- No incidents/accidents.
G & B Linesman
West Coast Energy
07.2007 - 02.2011
- Completed 3 week induction. Western power training yard Jandakot. Received orange book (passport)
- Live and de-energised HV & LV pole and cross arm replacements.
- Fault finding and repairs assisting western power
- Various other linesman tasks
- Living away from home work including 12 months LAFHA in Melbourne.
- Completed all relevant training required to work on Jemena's network recieving Gold card and Red Passport
- No incidents/accidents
Linesman
Siemens Energy, Powerco, Tenix
02.2003 - 06.2007
- Line mechanic apprenticeship was completed in January 2005- gained EWRB registration.
- Completed National certificate in electricity supply level 4 in march 2005
- Experience mainly on Hv and Lv overhead construction ranging from 400v to 33kv.
- Construction mainly using ladder and bucket trucks plus some helicopter work.
- Worked on fault roster.
- No incidents/accidents
Skills
- NZQA Level 4 Distribution Line Mechanic
- Hot Stick/ Glove and Barrier training
- C6 Crane Ticket
- HR Truck License
- Tracks and Rollers Ticket
- Live Line Insulator Washing Qualification
- Full clean Drivers License
Timeline
G & B Linesman/Faultman/Switching Operator
Downer (Previously Tenix)
05.2013 - Current
G & B Linesman
Vemco
10.2012 - 05.2013
G & B Linesman -Foreman
Kinetic Power Services
02.2011 - 09.2012
G & B Linesman
West Coast Energy
07.2007 - 02.2011
Linesman
Siemens Energy, Powerco, Tenix
02.2003 - 06.2007
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