Mark Shallard Email & Phone Number

Laverton, Vic, Au

Altona Meadows, Victoria, Australia

Working for myself I carried out every aspect of the business from office work, organisation of projects, materials and completion of projects.Responsibilities• All business office tasks (quoting, invoices, tax, etc.)• Day to day planning and organisation of projects and materials • Read and interpreted all plans and Electrical Drawings• Liaising with clients, contractors and inspectors• Installation and upgrades of switchboards• Fault finding in control circuits and appliances• Domestic and commercial service work and breakdowns• Installation of underground services• New industrial/commercial and domestic installations• General lighting and power

Melbourne, Australia

As the Service Delivery Team Leader at NHP, I oversee a team of Electricians and service staff in multiple states across the country. Reporting to the Business Development team I am involved in all areas of the business from project bids, business strategies, people management and trade services. I undergo administrative duties for my team and business analysis for management on a daily basis. I am still heavily involved in carrying out practical tasks while on projects. Responsibilities• Leading the Service Delivery Team for WA, SA/NT and VIC/TAS.• Assisting and coordinating with project managers on relevant projects.• Promoting the service department within NHP.• Interviewing and shortlisting candidates for new roles.• Planning and allocating tasks for technicians, planning and running regular meetings both in person and online with support staff, technicians, project managers and sales department.• Liaising with management, human resources, sales department and quoting department on all issues to do with staff, business development and current and future projects.• Planning and developing business strategies with management for future projects.• Implementing strategies and equipment to streamline the service department to create a more efficiently run operation.• Analysing scope of works for project bids and meeting with the estimating team to help with quoting.• Monitoring and approving staff overtime and business expenses. • Communicating and planning with clients on shutdowns for servicing or retrofitting our ACB’s (Air Circuit Breakers).• Meeting with clients on-site and overseeing projects to ensure the efficient running of their daily business while undertaking required servicing and installation.

Melbourne, Australia

Working in a baby formula warehouse I was contracted short term on this project to oversee and run the electrical side of this shutdown. I was responsible for running a team of Electricians and sub-contractors and coordinating with all trades, engineers and managers to get this job back on track and completed. Responsibilities• Electrical project management.• Coordinating, planning and communicating with all trades, engineers and managers on a daily basis.• Running a team of electricians and sub-contractors.• Purchasing of site materials.• Interpreting site plans/designs and communicating them to other trades.• Identifying any issues with site plans/designs and communicating with consultants to rectify issues to ensure on-time completion of the project• Ensuring the strict hygiene requirements were adhered to by all staff while on site.• Commissioning and testing our scope of work.

Darwin, Australia

While working for Downer on the Ichthys onshore LNG Facility I worked with a team of trade professionals to build a Combined Cycle Power Plant. During my time there I was involved in many aspects of the job such as wiring and modifications to HVAC systems and wiring, installation and termination of instrumentation across the Gas Turbine Generator, Heat Recovery Steam Generator and the Steam Turbine Generator. Also, more recently I contributed to getting the light and power completed and worked on the installation of Gantry Cranes.Responsibilities• Acting Leading Hand on swing rotation.• Planning out and executing a broad range of tasks as both a general crew member and a leader.• Installation and termination of HA equipment and instruments.• Installation and termination of non HA equipment and instruments.• Glanding and terminating of SWA cabling in both glanding and Roxtec.• Carry out planned shutdowns in substations.• Write JHA’s and ensure all steps are followed.• Installation of cable support systems.• Read and follow complex wiring diagrams and schematics.• Permit to Work holder responsible for crews on a day to day basis ensuring all tasks were understood and carried out safely and to the confines of the permit.• Authorised gas tester for both construction and commissioning zones.• Planning and carrying out cable pulls in a lead role.• Installation of insulated instrumentation tube.• Trained and worked under LOTO procedure.• Testing of cabling and testing to verify isolations.• Installation of Earthing systems.• Operate of various EWP equipment to carry out the task.

Darwin, Australia

While working for Kellyco I was the supervisor for several large commercial construction projects and also assisted in overseeing construction of a high-rise CBD apartment building. In this role, I was required to work with all trade professionals on site as well as consulting with the client ensuring all work was to specifications, Australian standards and high quality.Responsibilities• Manage employees and allocate tasks• Set clear goals and expectations for staff• Provide training and mentoring to team members• Negotiate and resolve customer concerns• Ensure all work was done to company standards in an efficient manner• Liaise with builders and other trade professionals/ sub contractors • Organise/order materials• Quality control• Wire, fit off and test all aspects of the installation• Read and interpret all site construction plans and electrical drawings• Promote and oversee a positive approach to workplace health and safety procedures

Melbourne, Australia

Working for myself I carried out every aspect of the business from office work, organisation of projects, materials and completion of projects.Responsibilities• All business office tasks (quoting, invoices, tax, etc.)• Daily use of SimPRO for running of jobs and stock management• Day to day planning and organisation of projects and materials • Read and interpreted all plans and Electrical Drawings• Liaising with clients, contractors and inspectors• Installation and upgrades of switchboards• Fault finding in control circuits and appliances• Domestic and commercial service work and breakdowns• Installation of underground services• New industrial/commercial and domestic installations• General lighting and power

Williamstown

Working for BAE I was part of their Isolations and PMX crew. My team carried out the necessary paperwork and permits making sure all work processes had been followed and isolations were planned correctly before executing the isolations on the ship to allow for work on associated equipment.Responsibilities• Complete work requiring ITAR security clearance• Quality control• Plan isolations• Complete associated permits and paperwork• Carry out and prove isolations• Perform maintenance on electrical equipment previously installed• Repair faults found during maintenance

Melbourne, Australia

While with Bonnetts I worked on a new milk processing plant. I was responsible the installation, testing and commissioning of valves, instruments, pumps and processing equipment.Responsibilities• Organise material and job allocation• Organise and carry out shutdowns when required• Reading and interpreting schematic drawings, organising and carrying out cable pulling• Installation and termination of interface cables to other sections such as bottling line, fire system and Energy Center• Attend training on ASi in preparation for installation • Installation of pneumatic valves and ASi System• Building VSD rack and associated tray• Terminate motors, isolators and other control devices• Wire, install and terminate instrumentation such as flow, temperature and level indicators etc.• Test cables and motors• Commissioning, alterations, fault finding and breakdowns• Installation and termination of PLC field cabinets (Alan Bradley)• Installation of VSDs (Alan Bradley)• Fit off of MCC cabinets• Install, terminate and test all data networks cabling and terminations, including optic fibre.• Training Apprentices

Euroa, Vic

While working with this contractor I was responsible for overseeing the day to day running of many domestic, commercial and industrial projects throughout rural Victoria.Responsibilities• Manage employees and allocate tasks• Set clear goals and expectations for staff• Negotiate and resolve customer concerns• Provide training and mentoring to team members• Coordinating sub-contractors• Installation and upgrades of switchboards• Assist in carrying out shutdowns in local timber mills and other plants• Fault finding in control circuits and appliances• Domestic, commercial and industrial service work and breakdowns• Installation of underground services• New industrial, commercial and domestic installations and construction• General lighting and power

Worsley/Port Hedland

(Worsley MFC Project) Electrician April 2012 – July 2012• Write and implement JHA’s and take 5’s and insure they are adhered to• Fabrication and installation of Cable ladder• Fabrication and installation of steel conduit for instrumentation cabling• Organize Cable running crew and carry out Installation of cables• Lease with supervisor and rectify punch list issues• Install Switchboards• Operation of Various EWP equipment to carryout tasks. (Port Hedland FMG T155 Project) July 2012 – Oct 2012• Write and implement JHA’s and take 5’s and insure they are adhered to• Fabrication and installation of cable ladder• Fabrication of steel conduit for cabling• Assembly and installation of Power and Lighting• Wiring and termination of Lighting Circuits• Set up and carry out cable pulls for various cables (Sub-Board, Feeds, Instrumentation and VSD’s)• Installation of CCTV system• Operation of Various EWP equipment to carryout tasks• Drive Bus to and from camp and carryout Airport Transfers

Boddington

While with Laing O’Rouke on this project I was required to prepare daily tasks, provide materials, liaise with the area Electrical Supervisor and resolve or report any issues related to tasks being performed, write out JHA’s prior to jobs and ensure all safety requirements were met with regard to implementing and reviewing JHA’s and permits. Responsibilities• Termination and cable running associated with substation• Installation of steel conduit, cable tray, devices and accessories• General light and power• Installation and terminations of belt weight, belt rip, speed sensors, belt drift and pull wire devices • Cabling and terminating of drive station devices• Installation of level sensors, (radar and standard), setting up of cable pulls and organising crews• Completing all associated paper work (cable running sheets, termination sheets etc.)• Running of optic fibre cables• Testing and commissioning• Training Apprentices

Victoria/New South Wales

When I first started on the rail I initially worked alongside signal technicians, I then moved into the civil crew as they required an Electrician to oversee the installation of conduit and associated civil works. In association with this change I took a leadership role and also used the opportunity to expand my skills and qualifications in the operation of machinery. Responsibilities • Coordinate cable running crew• Participate in shutdowns to assist crews in other locations• Wiring, installation and termination of all signals, location cases and track side boxes • HXP crossings, micro locks, programming of HXPs, and computer log retrieval in microlocs • Fibre optic installation to location cases and activation and testing• Pre-commissioning testing and checks• Fault finding in location cases• Take part in all commissioning and shut downs• Operate excavators, dozer, backhoe, trencher and trucks• Assist mechanical teams in installation of Points and De-Railers • Training Apprentices

Shepparton, Vic

As an Apprentice I worked for a small company consisting of 5 Electricians in which we were taught to take pride and care in our work. As this was a small company I was exposed and trained in all aspects of electrical domestic, commercial and industrial jobs including new installations, service work and breakdowns. While with Cottrell’s I came to pride myself in excellent customer service and communication as did Cottrell’s. I became more involved in the community undertaking a large percentage of the company’s service work, design and installation of energy management systems with floor heating. Responsibilities• Install and maintain Exit and Emergency lighting• Manage projects and training of apprentices• Installation and upgrades of switchboards• Design and installation of energy management systems• Fault finding in control circuits and appliances• Domestic and commercial service work and breakdowns• Installation of underground services• New industrial/commercial and domestic installations• General lighting and power• Training Apprentices