Derek Lawrence
ELECTRICIAN | ELECTRICAL MANAGER | ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
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About
Derek Calvin Lawrence is a fully qualified electrician with extensive experience in residential, commercial, construction and factory environments. His expertise includes house wiring, factory maintenance, three-phase work, electrical fault finding and Certificates of Compliance (COCs). He has worked as a factory electrician, site electrician, electrical contractor and electrical manager, including responsibility for residential complexes and office-building projects.
Known for being hardworking, dedicated and deadline-driven, Derek works well under pressure and is comfortable taking a hands-on approach to problem-solving. He is currently self-employed as an electrician.
Experience
Electrician at Self-Employed (2019-02 – Present)
- Respond to electrical call-outs and maintenance requirements.
- Perform electrical wiring, repairs and fault finding.
- Issue Certificates of Compliance (COCs).
- Complete renovation and general woodwork projects.
Electrical Manager at Centuria 97 (2017-03 – 2019-01)
- Foreman of residential and office-building sites.
- Manage three-phase reticulation and house wiring.
- Check workmanship and ensure work meets required standards.
- Supervise workers and coordinate site activities.
- Manage stock and materials.
- Issue Certificates of Compliance (COCs).
- Carry out fault finding and general maintenance.
Electrician at Self-Employed (2010-03 – 2017-02)
- Respond to electrical call-outs and maintenance requirements.
- Perform electrical wiring, repairs and fault finding.
- Issue Certificates of Compliance (COCs).
- Complete renovation and general woodwork projects.
Electrical Contractor at Creative Housing Solutions (1991-02 – 2010-02)
- Foreman of residential and office-building sites.
- Manage three-phase reticulation and house wiring.
- Check workmanship and ensure work meets required standards.
- Supervise builders and coordinate site activities.
- Manage stock and materials.
- Issue Certificates of Compliance (COCs).
Shift Electrician at Berec-Eveready (1987-02 – 1991-02)
- Repair and maintain machinery.
- Attend electrical call-outs.
- Identify and repair electrical faults.
- Assist with building new machinery.
Shift Electrician at Firestone Tyres (1986-07 – 1987-02)
- Repair and maintain machinery.
- Attend electrical call-outs.
- Identify and repair electrical faults.
Shift Electrician at Ferroform (1986-02 – 1986-07)
- Repair and maintain machinery.
- Attend electrical call-outs.
- Identify and repair electrical faults.
Apprenticeship at Berec-Eveready (1981-03 – 1985-07)
Education
NTC 2 – PE Technical College (1980 – 1985)
NTC 3 – PE Technical College (1980 – 1985)
