Electrician at Brinks Security
NationalityIrish
Current locationIreland
Work categoryEngineering
EducationCertificate
Profile Activity
I would like to add in my key duties from my previous employer which spanned over 17 years. I believe that this would be a truer reflection of my skills as I am currently working a short term contract with my current employer Brinks Security. In short, I have over 20 years experience in my field of expertise.•Directing and supervising the work of a team of 15 (both skilled electricians and other assigned trade helpers) including checking time cards, disciplining and evaluating employees,
verifying and approving all material requisitioned by employees, acting as custodian of tools, equipment, machinery and material used on the job, directing work required in compliance with prevailing codes and with current procedures and techniques in electrical construction and maintenance, planning and organising electrical and related work performed by electricians, liaising with building contractors & clients on progress to date on a regular basis, performing other related duties as required.
Colin Black's Professional Experience
Executive Security - Foreman/Overseer of Installations & All Major Projects
Key Projects Managed Include;
the installation of the complete security & CCTV systems for Dundrum Town Centre development,
the installation of the complete security & CCTV system for Blanchardstown S.C,
the installation of the entrance control system for Croke Park stadium.
Key Duties Include:
Directing and supervising the work of a team of 15 (both skilled electricians and other assigned trade helpers) including checking time cards, disciplining and evaluating employees,
Verifying and approving all material requisitioned by employees,
Acting as custodian of tools, equipment, machinery and material used on the job,
Directing work required in compliance with prevailing codes and with current procedures and techniques in electrical construction and maintenance
Planning and organising electrical and related work performed by electricians,
Liaising with building contractors & clients on progress to date on a regular basis,
Performing other related duties as required.
Phoenix Electrical - Qualified Electrician
Phoenix Electrical are Electrical Contractors. With Phoenix I worked as an apprentice progressing to qualified electrician. I gained vast experience of Industrial installations.
My duties were to:
Install, examine, replace or repair electrical wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, cable assemblies, lighting fixtures and other electrical components;
Maintain, repair and install electrical systems
Read and interpret drawings and schematics,
Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial/commercial electrical and electronic control systems and devices;
Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.
Colin Black's Education and Qualifications
Certificate - Electrical Installation
City & Guilds
Certificate - Electrician
Regional Tech College Dundalk
Colin Black's Additional Information
Interests
My hobbies include reading, walking, snooker and football. I also participate in a local brass band both as a player and a music teacher.
Awards
• Taking part in Young Scientist of the year Exhibition
• Student of the Year in 1987.