Viliami ‘Unga
Mangere East ,AUK
Summary
Hardworking Lineman with a background inspecting poles and lines for damage and experienced in troubleshooting techniques. Organized employee with a strong work ethic and a terrific job attendance record. Highly communicative and offering great problem solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
G&B Line Mechanic
Ventia
OTARA
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Worked with high-voltage electricity safely according to industry regulations.
- Replace overhead transformer and the old hardware
- Installed various types of power pole
- Remove and install overhead switch gear in open position
- Installed and Remove knife link for overhead temporary isolated
- Isolated hv cables used T hanger
- Installed and maintained electrical lines across various terrains and locations.
- Assisted in various capacities during construction, repair and maintenance of electrical lines.
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
Line Mechanic
Northpower Ltd
East Tāmaki , Auckland
11.2013 - 09.2022
- Work on both dead and energized lines.
- responded to emergencies and outages that required additional
- Shortened or lengthened wires by removing or adding wire and used different types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Tested conductors to identify corresponding conductors and prevent incorrect connections.
- Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
- Troubleshot overhead distribution lines to restore power service.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
- Helped out by participating in extra shifts when emergencies or outages required additional assistance in adverse weather conditions.
- Handled repair work for overhead and underground electrical power lines.
- Performed pre-installation procedures to attach cross-arms, insulators and auxiliary equipment to poles.
- Completed resagging on older or improperly installed lines.
- install power pole run new conductor and dismantle old overhead line
- Maintained electric work tools and equipment.
- Worked with team to install cables, poles and transformers.
- Climbed wooden poles, ladders and towers or used bucket trucks to reach power lines and complete work.
Linesman
Tonga Power Ltd
Maufanga , Nuku’alofa
06.2004 - 08.2013
- Assessed power lines, poles and electrical equipment for wear and damage and reported deficiencies to appropriate supervisor.
- install new power pole, dismantled old overhead line and run new conductor
- Installed electric watthour meters in pre-installed meter-connection boxes to connect service.
- Climbed poles to compare printed data on transformers with work orders and examine wires and auxiliary equipment on poles.
- Patrolled lines and reported defective equipment or unsafe conditions to supervisor for resolution.
Education
Certificate - Live Line Stick And Glove & Barrier
MITA
Auckland 04.2001 -
Certificate - Line Mechanic Electricity Industry Training
MITA
Auckland 10.2013
Trade Certificate - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
TIST
Nuku’alofa 06.2004
Skills
- Emergency Repairs
- Installation Point Access
- Hand and Power Tools
- Electrical Power Line Maintenance
- Crew Assistance
- Transformer Removal/installed
- Heavy Lifting
- First Aid/CPR
- PPE Use
- Maintenance & Repair
- Truck operated
Reference
- Chris Poa - 0272283945, Ventia supervisor
- Ray Wilson - 0212111833, Ventia G&B Team Leader
- Sam Santos, 0299778727, Northpower Supervisor
Timeline
G&B Line Mechanic
Ventia
09.2022 - 12.2025
Line Mechanic
Northpower Ltd
11.2013 - 09.2022
Linesman
Tonga Power Ltd
06.2004 - 08.2013
Certificate - Live Line Stick And Glove & Barrier
MITA
04.2001 -
Certificate - Line Mechanic Electricity Industry Training
MITA
Trade Certificate - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
TIST