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Tawhai Stratford

Bay Of Plenty,Rotorua

Summary

Experienced Electrical Fitter with 4.5+ years of hands-on experience in high-voltage substation installations and equipment commissioning. Skilled in both project delivery and ongoing maintenance, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork. Currently based in New Zealand and planning to relocate back home to Australia to continue developing my career in the electrical supply industry.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Fitter

Northpower
Owhata, Rotorua
01.2021 - Current
  • Installed and commissioned substation equipment: transformers, circuit breakers, isolators, CTs, and VTs.
  • Pulled, glanded, and terminated LV and HV cables to specification.
  • Assisted in switchgear and busbar installation during project phase.
  • Carried out protection and control wiring for relays and associated panels.
  • Performed insulation resistance, continuity, and contact resistance testing.
  • Diagnosed faults in HV/LV systems and executed timely repairs.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on transformers, relays, and switchgear.
  • Adhered to safety procedures including lock-out/tag-out and PPE standards.
  • Interpreted electrical drawings and site schematics accurately.
  • Collaborated with engineers and supervisors to ensure project deadlines and safety targets were met.

Education

Putaruru College
Putaruru, NZ

Skills

  • Electrical installation
  • Cable termination
  • Protection wiring
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Earth mat installation/ earthing
  • Working at heights

Timeline

Electrical Fitter

Northpower
01.2021 - Current

Putaruru College

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