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Mackenzie Birt

Mackenzie Birt

Swansea

Summary

A skilled professional with extensive experience in industry maintenance and risk assessments. Demonstrates strong verbal communication and IT system competencies. Adept at working with permit systems, MEWP, and forklift operations. Proven track record of managing teams and contributing to multiple projects. Reliable professional with strong foundation in electrical principles and safety regulations. Proficient in performing preventative maintenance, combined with problem-solving skills and teamwork capabilities. Committed to ensuring optimal functionality and safety of electrical systems.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance electrician on cranes

Tata Steel
Port Talbot
11.2022 - Current
  • Worked within an electrical team to complete crane maintenance.
  • For certain jobs, I would be running my own team.
  • Carried out maintenance on motors, panels, DC equipment, collector gear, festoon systems, limits, drives, and safety devices.
  • Would replace or repair certain faulty equipment.
  • Limited fault-finding experience.
  • Would carry out new installations for drives, panels, etc.
  • I completed an internal forklift/MEWP licence.
  • I have worked with a permit system. I am authorised to isolate for myself and my working party (excluding writing permitry).
  • Frequently attended meetings and was instructed to lead them independently.
  • I have my LEEA slinging and lifting qualification.

Electrical apprentice

Tata Steel
Port Talbot
09.2019 - 11.2022
  • Followed direction of senior electrical professionals to complete safe, efficient and accurate work.
  • Shadowed qualified electricians to understand electrical installation, repair and maintenance tasks.
  • Moved around different departments to see how different areas operate.
  • Maintained clean, neat and organised work areas.
  • Was given small tasks by the electricians to improve skills.
  • Carried out a trade test, which included panel faults, cable faults, wiring diagram and panel wiring, setting up a drive, and calibrating instrumentation devices.
  • Conducted a technical interview. This was a two-hour-long process, which involved technical and aspirational questions.
  • Completed a competency folder, which deemed me competent to become a fully qualified electrician.

Education

GCSEs - Science

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Swansea
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Maths

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Swansea
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Numeracy

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Swansea
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - ICT

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Swansea
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Welsh second language applied

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Swansea
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - English Literature

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Swansea
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Geography

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Swansea
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Physical Education

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Swansea
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - English Language

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Swansea
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Religious Education

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
Swansea
09.2012 - 06.2017

Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical and electronic engineering

Bridgend College of Further Education
Bridgend
09.2020 - 06.2022

Diploma of Higher Education - Electrical and electronic engineering

Bridgend College of Further Education
Bridgend
09.2022 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Electrical and electronic engineering

University of South Wales
Pontypridd
09.2024 -

NVQ Level 3 - Engineering maintenance

Bridgend College of Further Education
Bridgend
09.2019 - 03.2022

CMI Level 3 - Coaching and mentoring

Bridgend College of Further Education
Bridgend
09.2022 - 07.2023

IET - 18th edition wiring regulations

NPTC group
Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
07.2021 - 07.2021

Skills

  • Risk Assessments
  • Verbal communication
  • Industry Maintenance
  • Competent in IT systems
  • Worked with a permit system
  • MEWP and forklift trained
  • Worked in a team for over two years
  • Been involved in multiple projects
  • Managed my own team


Affiliations

  • Football
  • Golf
  • Socialising

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Electrical and electronic engineering

University of South Wales
09.2024 -

Maintenance electrician on cranes

Tata Steel
11.2022 - Current

Diploma of Higher Education - Electrical and electronic engineering

Bridgend College of Further Education
09.2022 - 06.2024

CMI Level 3 - Coaching and mentoring

Bridgend College of Further Education
09.2022 - 07.2023

IET - 18th edition wiring regulations

NPTC group
07.2021 - 07.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Electrical and electronic engineering

Bridgend College of Further Education
09.2020 - 06.2022

Electrical apprentice

Tata Steel
09.2019 - 11.2022

NVQ Level 3 - Engineering maintenance

Bridgend College of Further Education
09.2019 - 03.2022

GCSEs - Science

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Maths

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Numeracy

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - ICT

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Welsh second language applied

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - English Literature

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Geography

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Physical Education

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - English Language

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 06.2017

GCSEs - Religious Education

Pontarddulais Comprehensive School
09.2012 - 06.2017
Mackenzie Birt