Electronics Engineer
EXPERIENCE
November 2020 - May 2022
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
HMNZS TE MANA
Working supervisor responsible for the upkeep of communications equipment on a modern military vessel.
2nd/3rd line support for system operators.
Systems include radio communications, satellite communications, digital intercoms, and computer networks.
Amend technical documents to reflect 'as installed' state of equipment.
Upkeep of computer aided maintenance tracking.
Secondary role as fire-fighting team leader.
August 2019 - November 2020
ENGINEERING INSTRUCTOR
RNZN WEAPON ENGINEERING SCHOOL
Instruct classes of up to 12 students in engineering theory.
Courses include radio and radar theory, test equipment, fault diagnosis, and control systems.
Support other instructors with lesson prep or equipment.
Network administration of multiple domains and 300+ VMware machines for practical lessons.
Introduced additive manufacturing and CAD to curriculum resulting in spare part lead time reduction from weeks, to hours.
May 2019 - August 2019
MISSION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
HMNZS CANTERBURY
Sea-going deployment as part of Operation Hiki Ano to boost fleet technical expertise.
Maintainer and trainer for mission systems such as intruder detection, CCTV, underwater sensors, and navigational aids.
Secondary role as fire-fighting team leader.
August 2017 - May 2019
ENGINEERING STUDENT
RNZN WEAPON ENGINEERING SCHOOL
Awarded National Certificate in Electronics Engineering.
Academic development course prior to taking on new role.
Technical courses taken include AC/DC theory, electronic circuit design, advanced test equipment.
General courses include working at height safety, confined spaces and gas detection, first aid, and team leadership.
January 2016 - August 2017
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
HMNZS TE MANA
Junior level technician on board modern New Zealand warship.
On job training to consolidate previous learning.
Perfected basic technician practices such as lock-out/tag-out, test equipment usage, and computer aided maintenance management.
January 2014 - January 2016
ORDINARY RATING
HMNZS PHILOMEL
Basic training on induction to Royal New Zealand Navy.
Awarded National Certificate in Domestic Maritime Crewing.
Engineering branch training with basic courses and best practices covered.
December 2012 - January 2014
PAINTBALL MARSHAL
DELTA FORCE PAINTBALL
Meet with customers and up-sell on packages best suited to their budget.
Distribute safety equipment and paintball markers, tutoring customers as needed.
Refereeing games of up to 50 players and coaching teams in order for customers to get the most out of their day.
Perform field repairs to markers as required, clean and repair 320 markers at base camp.
Close down at end of day, cleaning and sanitising equipment, count on valuables, and general site housekeeping.
November 2011 - January 2014
AUDIO ENGINEER
Freelance work throughout high school and beyond.
Worked with Real Music Charitable Trust to deliver musical instruments to Samoa after the 2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami.
Studio engineer at Kaipara College for hundreds of songs entered into competitions such as Play It Strange, The Lion Foundation Song Writing Competition, and Smokefree Rockquest.
Further work with Inertia Audio and Oceania Audio to further knowledge in live sound environments.