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Clive Culverwell

Lancing,West Sussex

Summary

I am an adaptable professional with a strong foundation in problem-solving, resourcefulness, and electrical troubleshooting & have excellent communication skills to effectively resolve complex technical challenges.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Electrical Test & Inspection

SSE - ENERVEO - GRIDCORE
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2008.09 - Current

Electrical Testing of schools, fire stations, hospitals, care homes, social & domestic housing, factories, Environment Agency, National Trust buildings, universities & Council buildings.

  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service.

Electrician

Self Employed
Lancing, West Sussex
2002.03 - 2008.09
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by providing professional service at all times.
  • Installed and maintained wiring for enhanced building functionality.
  • Used hand and power tools proficiently during repair and installation duties.
  • Improved safety standards by routinely inspecting electrical systems.
  • Adhered strictly to Health and Safety guidelines reducing risk of accidents onsite.
  • Replaced defective components promptly, minimising business disruptions.
  • Performed preventative maintenance tasks to reduce potential future issues.
  • Responded swiftly to emergency calls outs, reducing potential damage or loss.
  • Repaired faulty equipment, resulting in minimal downtime.
  • Kept abreast of latest industry developments, improving overall competency levels.
  • Alleviated safety risks with thorough periodic checks on installations.
  • Identified electrical faults quickly, enabling prompt repair.
  • Set up electrical switchboards to exact system specifications.
  • Carried out testing of electrical systems for optimal performance.
  • Provided clients with estimates to manage expectations of costs involved in electrical works.
  • Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, sockets, switches and circuit breakers.
  • Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments, minimising risk to staff and visitors.
  • Tested electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using various testing devices.
  • Performed timely electrical system installation of conduit, wire, power distribution and motor controls.
  • Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
  • Tested and accurately diagnosed wiring faults, recording exact details to maintain traceability.
  • Followed preventive maintenance schedule to maintain safe and effective electrical system operation.
  • Completed Electrical Certificates and Electrical Condition Reports for optimal project compliance via NICEIC then NAPIT.
  • Met quality control standards through thorough inspections of completed electrical works.
  • Complied with BS 7671 standards to complete electrical installations.

Adult Trainee to Qualified Electrician

Seeboard
Crawley, West Sussex
1996.09 - 2002.03

Based at Crawley College 2 days a week & Seeboard 3 days. I retrained, from Bricklaying, to become a Qualified Electrician.

Electrical installations of West Sussex County Council schools.

All cabling was in mineral insulated copper cabling (MICC) as per WSCC specification.

Gained In House AM2 qualification.

Education

City & Guilds - Electrical Installation

Crawley College
Crawley
09/1996 - 07/1997

City & Guilds -

Crawley College
Crawley

City & Guilds -

Eastleigh College
Eastleigh
07/2009 - 07/2009

Southampton AM2 Centre
Southampton
06/2019 - 06/2019

Southampton
Southampton
07/2022 - 07/2022

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Resourcefulness
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Communication skills

Timeline

Electrical Test & Inspection

SSE - ENERVEO - GRIDCORE
2008.09 - Current

Electrician

Self Employed
2002.03 - 2008.09

Adult Trainee to Qualified Electrician

Seeboard
1996.09 - 2002.03

City & Guilds - Electrical Installation

Crawley College
09/1996 - 07/1997

City & Guilds -

Eastleigh College
07/2009 - 07/2009

Southampton AM2 Centre
06/2019 - 06/2019

Southampton
07/2022 - 07/2022

City & Guilds -

Crawley College
Clive Culverwell