Stefan WAGGETT
South Shields,Tyne and Wear
Summary
I am a motivated and skilled electrical technician looking to progress in my career. I have a wealth of experience working in many different sectors ranging from low and medium voltage switchgear to intricate wiring harness' and general electrical maintenance.
I have a strong focus on health and safety, with a great knowledge of HASAWA, working at heights, electricity at work and PUWER. This focus was particularly important whilst working at Siemens as a safety leader, where I would ensure that all tasks were completed to a high standard in the safest manner. Diligent Technician accustomed to handling maintenance and service needs. Collaborates with engineers to align project scheduling and materials. Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Maintenance Craft Technician (Electrical)
Northumbrian Water
Pity Me, Durham
2023.05 - Current
- Management of a number of jobs to ensure they can be completed in a timely manner.
- Inspection and maintenance/repair diverse types of equipment.
- Working with the team and both internal and external customers to gain the best solution and plan how to minimise future issues.
- Working safely with the use of Task based risk assessments and COSHH data sheets.
- Worked with internal teams to provide technical support and guidance on company equipment.
- Communicated with customers to explain required repairs or replacements.
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Tradebe
Sunderland
2022.11 - 2023.04
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
- Installed and wired electrical hardware, including transformers, junction boxes, service panels, electrical boxes, switches and circuit breakers.
- Performed planned preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
- Installed, tested and modified circuit breakers, controls, fuses, lights and motors.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
Avionic Harness Technician II
RocketLab
Auckland
2021.03 - 2022.09
- Manufacturing and testing of, bespoke & intricate Wiring harnesses for spacecraft and launch vehicles, adhering to IPC620 standards.
- 5S team lead, ensuring that the team could work as efficiently as possible and adjusting as the team expanded to double its original size.
- Worked with engineering and quality teams to identify teething points, then improvement methods to make a better product.
- Built and maintained a tracking system in excel to allow for analysis of product types and also technicians proficiencies. This allowed for better planning for deadlines and training.
- Lead training for new technicians and apprentices.
- Improved assembly line operations through designing a better layout for material flow and automation improvement recommendations.
- Worked with internal teams to provide technical support and guidance on company equipment.
Trade Assistant
Tradestaff
Christchurch
2020.08 - 2021.02
- Various positions with different business' around the city, mostly working with concrete repairs and installation of paving.
Electrical Trade Assistant
Electrix via Turbostaff
Auckland
2019.06 - 2020.04
- Installation of first and second fix wiring to power customer tenancies and lighting throughout Commercial Bay shopping centre
- Testing and commissioning of connections from main switchboard to tenant's distribution boards.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions to deliver to project requirements.
Electrical Tester
Siemens Plc Via Kinetic Plc
Crawley
2018.12 - 2019.05
- Site based work testing the electrical connections on commuter trains, including diagnosis and then repairing any faults.
- Kept databases updated with relevant technical documentation and reports.
- Recorded accurate test data for thorough, reliable reference.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
Electromechanical Fitter/ Installer
Armah switchgear
Washington, SND
2018.11 - 2018.12
- Manufacturing and testing of low voltage switchgear.
- Working with management to ensure all jobs were on target for customer delivery and prioritised as necessary
- Read and interpreted manufacturing drawings & job specifications.
Tester of Electrical Equipment
Siemens Plc
Hebburn
2015.05 - 2018.07
- Testing and analysing wiring harness' or switchgear depending on current workload needed for the customer deadlines.
- This included liaising with both management and customers directly to ascertain flexibility in case of any issues arising due to problems within manufacturing or retrofitting of products.
- Kept databases updated with relevant technical documentation and reports.
Education
HNC - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
TyneMet College
Wallsend07.2018
NVQ Level 3 - Maintaining engineering construction plant and systems
Siemens Training School
Newcastle11.2016
NVQ Level 2 - Installation of engineering plant and systems
Siemens Training School
Newcastle10.2013
BTEC Level 3 - Operations and Maintenance Engineering
TyneMet College
Wallsend05.2013
GCSEs - Various
Jarrow School
Jarrow06.2006
Skills
- CompEx Certified
- 18th edition certification
- Interpretation of schematics
- Product development
- Great computer skills including Microsoft office products and product planning systems
- Working independently or with a team
- Able to multitask and prioritise workload
- Thrive when given a project to take ownership of
- Naturally identify inefficiencies within workflows
Timeline
Maintenance Craft Technician (Electrical)
Northumbrian Water
2023.05 - Current
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Tradebe
2022.11 - 2023.04
Avionic Harness Technician II
RocketLab
2021.03 - 2022.09
Trade Assistant
Tradestaff
2020.08 - 2021.02
Electrical Trade Assistant
Electrix via Turbostaff
2019.06 - 2020.04
Electrical Tester
Siemens Plc Via Kinetic Plc
2018.12 - 2019.05
Electromechanical Fitter/ Installer
Armah switchgear
2018.11 - 2018.12
Tester of Electrical Equipment
Siemens Plc
2015.05 - 2018.07
HNC - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
TyneMet College
NVQ Level 3 - Maintaining engineering construction plant and systems
Siemens Training School
NVQ Level 2 - Installation of engineering plant and systems
Siemens Training School
BTEC Level 3 - Operations and Maintenance Engineering
TyneMet College
GCSEs - Various
Jarrow School