Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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WALTER HARRISON

ROUSE HILL,AUSTRALIA

Summary

Electrical Apprentice - Skilled Apprentice Electrician. Strong knowledge base acquired over 5 years of apprenticeship experience. Trained in new installations and repair work with exceptional abilities in testing and checking systems.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Apprentice - Electrician

IMEA Group - Infrastructure Maintenance & Engineering Australia
  • Currently employed as a 2nd Year Electrical Apprentice, working in the C.P.A Panel room
  • Responsibilities include Electrical Control Systems, Asset & Facility Maintenance, and Pump Technology and System Design.

Signal Maintainer Level 4

KiwiRail
11.2021 - Current
  • Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects.
  • Performed periodic testing on various signalling equipment components for quality assurance purposes ensuring proper functioning at all times.
  • Optimized signal performance through routine inspection, cleaning, and adjustment of components as needed.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety standards through adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all aspects of work performed as a Signal Maintainer.

Signal Maintainer / Signal Technician

Kiwirail NZ
11.2021 - 03.2024
  • Read and interpreted circuit prints, blueprints, schematics and drawings to efficiently complete job tasks and projects.
  • Enhanced communication between departments by participating in regular meetings to discuss ongoing projects, challenges, and potential solutions related to signal systems maintenance.
  • Optimized signal performance through routine inspection, cleaning, and adjustment of components as needed.
  • Enhanced safety measures by conducting thorough inspections of signaling equipment and infrastructure.

Electrical Trades Assistant/ Apprentice

Northwest Rail Transit
12.2017 - 01.2019
  • Assisted with various electrical installation tasks, cable installations, UPS battery installation, cable tray construction, data and communication cable installation, fault finding, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Plant Operator

Austral Masonary / Brick Works
07.2016 - 12.2017
  • Operated an automated splitting and pallet stacking plant, performed plant maintenance, and operated forklifts.

Yard Manager

Alphasafe Scaffolding and Swing Stage Pty Limited
05.2010 - 07.2016
  • Managed the daily routine of staff, equipment, health and safety requirements, and stock and equipment through the yard
  • Supervised maintenance, repair, and storage of scaffolding and swing stage equipment.

HC Truck and Trailer Driver

08.2006 - 05.2010
  • Worked as a truck and trailer driver for various companies, including Elf Mushrooms, Camsons Transport, Bagtrans Transport and Logistics, and K&S Transport and Logistics.

Leading Hand / Machine Operator

Waste Services NSW
03.2004 - 08.2006
  • Ensured compliance with OH&S regulations, operated heavy machinery for stockpiling recycled materials, and maintained equipment according to manufacturers' specifications.

Heavy Plant and Machinery Operator

Infracon Limited, Civil Construction and Engineering Pty Ltd NZ
01.1998 - 08.2006
  • Operated various heavy plant and machinery, including trucks, loaders, excavators, graders, and bulldozers
  • Stockpiled and transported aggregates to different locations.

Education

Electrotechnology Certificate III, Electrician -

Granville Tafe

Certificate IV, Occupational Health and Safety

Electrical Testing and Tagging License

HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

UETTDRRF06B Perform Rescue from LV Panel

H.S.C - Dannevirke High School, Hawkes Bay New Zealand

HLTHSE204B - Manual Handling and Working at Heights

Skills

  • Licenses held: HC, LF LO, LL LE, EWP - BL SL License number YC820199 30/05/2018
  • Safety awareness
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Electrical experience
  • Hand and power tools
  • Low-voltage Systems
  • Power Tool Operation
  • Conduit Bending
  • Electrical Installations
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Electrical testing
  • Circuit Testing
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Problem-Solving
  • Wiring techniques
  • OSHA Standards
  • Electrical Installation
  • Boom Lift Operation

References

  • David Toole, SJV Representative/UGL leading Hand, 0438220028, 04/06/2018
  • Terry Bourke, TAFE NSW, Mount Druitt College electrical department
  • Superintendent, Northwest Rapid Transit I Systems Joint Venture, +61 431 817 001
  • Todd Perry, UGL, 0438220028

Timeline

Signal Maintainer Level 4

KiwiRail
11.2021 - Current

Signal Maintainer / Signal Technician

Kiwirail NZ
11.2021 - 03.2024

Electrical Trades Assistant/ Apprentice

Northwest Rail Transit
12.2017 - 01.2019

Plant Operator

Austral Masonary / Brick Works
07.2016 - 12.2017

Yard Manager

Alphasafe Scaffolding and Swing Stage Pty Limited
05.2010 - 07.2016

HC Truck and Trailer Driver

08.2006 - 05.2010

Leading Hand / Machine Operator

Waste Services NSW
03.2004 - 08.2006

Heavy Plant and Machinery Operator

Infracon Limited, Civil Construction and Engineering Pty Ltd NZ
01.1998 - 08.2006

Electrical Apprentice - Electrician

IMEA Group - Infrastructure Maintenance & Engineering Australia

Electrotechnology Certificate III, Electrician -

Granville Tafe

Certificate IV, Occupational Health and Safety

Electrical Testing and Tagging License

HLTAID001 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

UETTDRRF06B Perform Rescue from LV Panel

H.S.C - Dannevirke High School, Hawkes Bay New Zealand

HLTHSE204B - Manual Handling and Working at Heights
WALTER HARRISON