Ross Nicol
Electrician
Dundee
Summary
Dynamic and highly skilled Electrician with a strong track record of excelling in high-pressure environments. Expertise in containment and wiring installations. Excellent communicator, fostering strong relationships and successfully mentoring apprentices to enhance team performance and operational efficiency. Recognised for problem-solving abilities and proficient in electrical equipment maintenance, consistently ensuring project success while adhering to strict safety protocols and industry standards.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician
Dundee City Council
08.2017 - Current
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on building faces
- Experience in containment installation, examples are; steel trunking, conduit, basket and tray. This includes manufacturing all bends to suit the job at hand
- Installed the above containment with fixing methods such as trapeze, steel rods, stand off brackets, unistrut etc
- Experience with MICC or "PYRO", Installing, glanding ends and maintaining
- Wiring and glanding Steel wire armour, varying from sub mains to small power supplies
- Wiring clipped surface and in containment
- Experience installing 3 phase and single phase distribution boards from scratch
- Distribution board changeovers, or alterations
- Installed power to water pumps, via data control panels
- Emergency lighting installations
- Performed EICR's on commercial and domestic installs
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Fault finding - relaying fault when found then planning and performing remediation work
- Good experience working at speed, under pressure and to a high standard as i have been on price work since i have been qualified.
- Visiting sites to Plan routes and organise material for works
- Working to a wiring diagram - wiring heating interface units and motors
- Working to architectural installation drawings
- Circuit alterations, lighting circuits and small power
- Mentored apprentice electricians in proper installation techniques, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methods to enhance their skill sets.
- Maintained compliance with regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople during large-scale installations or renovations to ensure smooth project progressions.
- Experience meeting with Architects, Electrical supervisors and clerk of works to assess incoming or ongoing works
- Always trying to find best resolutions before commencing works and during should any issues arise
Pre Apprentice Electrician
Mckenna
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Improved efficiency within the team by completing assigned duties promptly and accurately.
- Established positive relationships with coworkers, leading to environments essential for learning, growth and development.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring proper organization of materials for efficient workflow on job sites.
- Acquired foundational work ethic
- Began to acquire knowledge of the electrical industry, via shadowing mentors, practicing techniques and asking lots of questions.
- Increased overall productivity by maintaining a clean workspace free of potential hazards or obstructions.
Education
Compex Ex01-Ex04 -
EPIT
Aberdeen, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Modern Apprenticeship - Electrician
Dundee City Council
Dundee, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
SJIB Recognised 18th Edition Inspection & Testing -
Dundee City Council
Dundee, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
SVQ 5 - Mathematics, Electrical Systems And Protection
Dundee College
Dundee, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
National 5s -
Monifieth High School
Monifieth, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
- Containment Installations (Steel trunking, conduit, basket and tray)
- Wiring installation (SWA, PYRO, Singles, FP, Twin)
- Single and 3 phase installations
- Various Lighting System installs and alterations
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance and repairs
- Experience with selection and erection of electrical equipment
- Electrical testing
- Job/Material Planning
- Wiring Control systems
- Fault finding and rectification
- Working at height
- Problem-solving abilities
- Competent
Timeline
Electrician
Dundee City Council
08.2017 - Current
Pre Apprentice Electrician
Mckenna
06.2017 - 08.2017
Compex Ex01-Ex04 -
EPIT
04.2001 -
Modern Apprenticeship - Electrician
Dundee City Council
04.2001 -
SJIB Recognised 18th Edition Inspection & Testing -
Dundee City Council
04.2001 -
SVQ 5 - Mathematics, Electrical Systems And Protection
Dundee College
04.2001 -
National 5s -
Monifieth High School
04.2001 -
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