Oscar Nuttall
Burnley,Lancashire
Summary
PA/VA Engineer skilled in system integration and network configuration. Delivers reliable communication solutions through installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems and IP audio networks. ECS gold card, IPAF and Full clean UK drivers licence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PA/VA Engineer
Imperium Integration
Huddersfield
09.2022 - Current
- Integrated complex fire, voice alarm, analogue and IP based audio systems ensuring reliable operation and seamless communication between networked devices.
- Configured and commissioned multiple IP audio networks using managed FS switches, including VLAN configuration for Peavey control systems and dante audio over IP equipment to deliver reliable communication and signal paths throughout a network.
- Carried out thorough system testing to ensure full system compliance with project specifications and client requirements.
- Installed and commissioned fire alarm systems, disabled refuge systems, intercoms and voice alarm systems across a variety of commercial sectors for big blue chip companies.
- Carried out installation and termination of low voltage cabling to comply with BS5839 and BS7671. This includes making off RJ45 and fibre splicing.
- Worked collaboratively with other engineers, project managers and clients to deliver projects safely, on schedule and to a high standard often taking responsibility for myself and others on site.
- Acquired IPAF licence for operating cherry pickers and mobile scissor lifts at elevated sites.
Customer Assistant
Tesco
Bury
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Assisted shoppers queries and provided a friendly shopping experience through the difficulties of covid.
- Maintained stock levels.
- Handled customers' transactions.
- Developed strong communication skills during this time.
Pool Lifeguard
Bury Council
Bury
11.2019 - 05.2020
- Ensure a safe pool environment for leisure centre users.
- Acquired first aid skills to respond to potential emergencies and provide medical assistance.
- Worked as part of a team to uphold cleanliness,
organisation, and safety.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Fire and Security systems
Hopwood Hall College
Middleton01-2025
NVQ Level 3 - National Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Bury College
Bury01-2021
Skills
- Fire alarm and security installation
- Low voltage cabling
- Electrical installation
- Network configuration
- System integration
- IPAF
- ECS gold card
- PC Building
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Certification
- IPAF
- Dante Certifications
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
- Fire Emergency and security systems technician Level 3
- ECS Gold Card
Timeline
PA/VA Engineer
Imperium Integration
09.2022 - Current
Customer Assistant
Tesco
03.2020 - 08.2022
Pool Lifeguard
Bury Council
11.2019 - 05.2020
NVQ Level 3 - Fire and Security systems
Hopwood Hall College
NVQ Level 3 - National Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Bury College