Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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stephen paul tuckey

portsmouth,hants

Summary

Generator Senior Technical Engineer excelling in equipment maintenance and emergency response. Manages out-of-hours repairs and remote fault finding, ensuring minimal downtime for clients. Conducts site surveys for installations, facilitating efficient project execution.carrying out work alongside there electricity board to seamlessly transfer the grid onto our generator without disruption to customer

Overview

1
1
Certification
44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Generator senior technical engineer

power electrics ltd bristol
bristol, avon
10.1999 - Current

Serviced generators on customer sites, managing preventative and corrective work.

Completed fault finding on gensets to restore reliable operation.

Responded to out-of-hours generator calls to carry out repairs.

Conducted out-of-hours fault-finding and repairs through phone consultations with customers.

Surveyed sites for temporary generator installations for electricity board works.

Provided technical support for customers and internal engineering teams.

Delivered generator software updates to maintain performance and compatibility.

Travelled between depots to support technical tasks.

live line linesman

Scottish and Southern Energy
11.1997 - 11.1999
  • worked on live 11000 volt overhead line network using special suits and insulated aerial platforms
  • reduced customer outages by keeping network live
  • carried out maintenace on live lines
  • replaced poles whilst live
  • fitted air switches and autoreclose units live with no customer downtime

Overhead Transmission and Distribution Linesman

Scottish and Southern Energy
03.1995 - 10.1999
  • Climbed poles and operated aerial lift devices to access and repair electrical infrastructure.
  • Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines to guarantee uninterrupted service.
  • Followed strict safety protocols to minimise risk during high-voltage operations.
  • Followed safety practices and procedures during work activities to avoid accidents or damage to electrical components and wires.
  • Managed inventory of materials and tools to ensure availability for all jobs.
  • Utilised specialised equipment to test and commission new electrical installations.
  • Participated in continuous training on safety, technical skills, and regulations.
  • Performed emergency repairs during adverse weather conditions to restore power.
  • Connected electrical supply cables and related equipment to devices, machinery or buildings to deliver electricity.
  • Worked with engineering staff to isolate faults and fix power issues, minimising impact on critical infrastructure.
  • Documented all maintenance and repair activities for regulatory compliance.
  • Removed vegetation and other obstructions from power lines and equipment.
  • Fixed damaged or faulty transmission lines, reducing risks of electrical hazards, fires or other incidents.
  • Cut electricity supply to wiring by opening switches and electrical circuits, reducing risks of electrical shocks.
  • Directed traffic around work sites to protect crew and public during operations.
  • Read and interpreted wiring diagrams to understand facility layouts and determine locations of key parts and equipment.
  • Operated heavy machinery for digging, lifting, and pole setting tasks.

Electrician

southern electricity board
08.1982 - 03.1995
  • Installed electrical wiring into commercial and residential buildings.
  • Completed electrical work, including maintenance, installation and repairs within budgets.
  • Cut and connected wires to terminals and connectors.
  • Planned electrical wiring layout and installation based on job specifications.
  • Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
  • Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
  • Maintained electrical wiring safety by completing maintenance, upgrades and repairs.
  • Installed, tested, and maintained electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings, adhering to safety standards and regulations.
  • Worked with large on-site teams, executing wiring installation, maintenance and equipment testing.
  • Installed emergency lighting, uninterruptible power systems and battery systems.
  • Troubleshot electrical issues using specialist testing devices.
  • Identified hazards, defects, or repairs required through electrical testing.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and testing on commercial and domestic electrical systems, ensuring systems worked safely and within electrical guidelines.
  • Performed electrical utility services for industrial-based and new building projects.

Education

electrical installation 17th edition.

college
portsmouth
01-1984

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Technical documentation
  • Site surveying
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Fault finding
  • Generator servicing
  • Technical support
  • Problem solving
  • Risk assessment
  • Technical liaison
  • Emergency response
  • Electrical systems understanding
  • Leadership qualities
  • Equipment testing

Certification

  • city and guilds electrical installation pt 1 and 2 17th ed
  • iee 18th ed regs course
  • ioshh certification

Timeline

Generator senior technical engineer

power electrics ltd bristol
10.1999 - Current

live line linesman

Scottish and Southern Energy
11.1997 - 11.1999

Overhead Transmission and Distribution Linesman

Scottish and Southern Energy
03.1995 - 10.1999

Electrician

southern electricity board
08.1982 - 03.1995

electrical installation 17th edition.

college
stephen paul tuckey