Owen Cooper Kerr
Grimsby
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong aptitude for teamwork and collaboration, thriving in deadline-driven environments. Demonstrates expertise in schematic diagram interpretation, circuitry designing, and electrical system testing, with a focus on control systems. Skilled in electrical troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and quality inspection, consistently ensuring adherence to procedures. Passionate about continuous learning and building productive relationships with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Electrical controls/installation electrician (own LTD company)
O.K ELECTRICAL INSTALL LTD
GRIMSBY
2023.01 - 2026.04
- Supported transition to limited company structure to meet personal needs and provide for family.
Assisted multiple clients including Elecref Ltd, Lincs Electrical, Allied Protek, Blackrow, and Technica as a sub-contractor.
Generated additional work through personal network and small projects. - Assembled and wired industrial control panels in accordance with EPLAN schematic drawings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with design specifications
- Installed and integrated PLC systems, including digital and analogue I/O modules, supporting reliable machine control and automation
- wired servo drives and motion control systems
- Built and installed pneumatic control systems, including valve manifolds, actuators, and pipework
- Carried out modifications and upgrades to existing industrial control panels in line with updated electrical schematics and project requirements
- Identified and implemented wiring changes to improve system functionality, reliability, and safety
- Reworked panel layouts to accommodate additional components, ensuring compliance with electrical standards and space constraints
- Tested and validated modified systems to ensure correct operation prior to commissioning
ec&i electrician
technica
Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
2025.11 - 2026.04
- I took this short term role with technica to assist on the building and commissioning of a large control room controlling a Fully Integrated Floating LNG Import Terminal in Iraq.
- Installed, configured, and commissioned EC&I systems for a fully integrated floating LNG import terminal.
- Built and assembled bespoke control panels tailored to project specifications, ensuring compatibility with offshore and process control systems.
- Carried out complete wiring, termination, and integration of control panels with plant equipment, including pumps, valves, and monitoring systems.
- Supported commissioning activities, including loop checks, I/O verification, functional testing, and system start-up.
- Interpreted complex electrical schematics, P&IDs, and instrumentation drawings to ensure accurate installation and system performance.
- Worked on power distribution systems, control circuits, and instrumentation associated with LNG processing and transfer operations.
- Conducted fault-finding and diagnostics during commissioning phases to resolve issues and ensure safe, efficient system operation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers and commissioning specialists, to deliver project milestones on schedule.
Electrician
lincolnshire site services
Grimsby
2024.02 - 2025.01
- Installed, maintained, and repaired industrial electrical systems within a fast-paced food production facility.
- Worked extensively on power supply systems, including distribution boards, transformers, and low-voltage circuits, ensuring consistent and reliable plant operation.
- Carried out fault-finding and diagnostics on electrical equipment to minimise downtime and support continuous production.
- Wired and connected control panels to a variety of processing and packaging machinery, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
- Performed routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and system upgrades in line with industry standards and hygiene regulations.
- Interpreted electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation to support installation and maintenance tasks.
- Ensured all work complied with health & safety requirements, including food safety standards and electrical regulations.
- Collaborated with production and engineering teams to quickly resolve issues and improve system reliability.
Electrical technician
allied protek
, grimsby
2023.04 - 2024.01
- I gave assistance to allied protek building and commissioning a full control system for BAE
- Built, assembled, and tested electrical control panels to support automated manufacturing processes in a high-security industrial environment.
- Interpreted electrical schematics and technical drawings to ensure accurate panel construction and system integration.
- Carried out full wiring of control panels to a range of production equipment, ensuring reliable communication between control systems and machinery.
- Installed and connected control systems to various plant equipment, maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Conducted fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on electrical systems to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.
- Worked in strict adherence to health, safety, and security protocols within a regulated and sensitive facility.
Electrical controls workshop supervisor
BLACKROW GROUP
GRIMSBY
2021.01 - 2023.01
- After becoming qualified in 2020 I was ready for a new challenge in 2021 and an opportunity came around working for backrow in a fully workshop based environment. At first it was challenging as it is a completely different line of work/industry to what I had always been used and it was also very quick turnarounds on jobs, however a month in I was up to speed.
- I would work with my team of electricians and apprentices to ensure all jobs got completed to the highest standard and on time. As a team we would get the control panels built to a drawing and then I would test the control panel to ensure it was correct to the drawings, I would also liase with the design team with any potential issues I found with the design. Once tested, the panel was ready to go back on the workshop floor to be connected to the machinery or conveyor systems it was feeding and once it was ready for power I would fully commission the system alongside the electrical design team and mechanical design team so the system was ready for a seamless install on site. This whole process was all in aid of ensuring time on site was minimal and the commissioning on site was minimal.
- control panel building
- machinery wiring and containment
- machinery commissioning
- machinery and control panel fault finding
Controls electrician/installation electrician
ELECREF LTD
GRIMSBY
2016.01 - 2021.01
- Time served electrician. My time at ELECREF LTD was spent 50% in the workshop building control panels mainly going into the industrial refrigeration industry and 50% on site installing the control panels. My time here gave me a really good insight into how we can use and design control panels to suit all client’s needs as well as giving me a lot of knowledge on how systems operate efficiently for the customer but are more importantly completely failsafe under fault conditions to ensure nobody is harmed.
- installing primary containment runs in ladder racking and heavy duty trunking supported with uni strut bracket work
- installing secondary containments runs in heavy duty tray and galvanised and pvc conduit all tray bends fabricated by hand.
- pulling multicore swa cables in around the system following field connection sheets
- junction boxes mounted on primary containment and then wired out in various cable types along secondary runs
- glanding and terminating all control panels and instrumentation
- commissioning refrigeration plants
Education
King Edward VI grammar school
LouthInstallation electrician qualification -
Grimsby institute
GrimsbySkills
- Thoroughly Enjoy working in a team working for the same end goal
- Thrive in a deadline orientated environment
- Passionate about learning and always gaining more knowledge
- I enjoy building good working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to follow procedures
- Schematic diagram interpretation
- Circuitry designing
- Electrical system testing
- Inverter technology
- Control system operations
- Control wiring
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Fault Diagnosis
- Quality inspection
Certification
- Ecs gold card electrician
- C&G 2391-52 Initial and Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing
References
- Scott, Leaon, current workshop manager, 07577597628, Blackrow
- Sam, Speight, contracts manager, 07944307319, ELECREF LTD
Timeline
ec&i electrician
technica
2025.11 - 2026.04
Electrician
lincolnshire site services
2024.02 - 2025.01
Electrical technician
allied protek
2023.04 - 2024.01
Electrical controls/installation electrician (own LTD company)
O.K ELECTRICAL INSTALL LTD
2023.01 - 2026.04
Electrical controls workshop supervisor
BLACKROW GROUP
2021.01 - 2023.01
Controls electrician/installation electrician
ELECREF LTD
2016.01 - 2021.01
King Edward VI grammar school
Installation electrician qualification -
Grimsby institute