Chris Smith
HV live work instructor, Trainer & Assessor
Distribution and Sub-Transmission up to 66kV
Summary Background and Experience
- Over 40 years in the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI).
- Qualified linesman including HV Live work Stick to 66kV and G&B to 33kV
- State Electricity Commission (SEC) HV switching operator.
- Electricity Supply Industry construction Supervisor.
- Electricity Supply Industry trainer with the SECV, TAFE and Network Operators.
Today Chris is a HV Stick and G&B trainer & assessor for Sandcorp Pty Ltd delivering HV live work Hot Stick to 66kV and G&B to 33kkV training and refreshers based on the National Transmission & Distribution training package across the Australian ESI Network.
Responsibility
Chris is responsible for the delivery of training and assessment in HV live line work in distribution and sub Transmission lines up to 66kV. He has extensive knowledge and experience in the delivery of the following training packages….
- UETDRDO004 – Maintain energised HV distribution overhead electrical apparatus (stick)
- UETDRDO003 – Maintain energised HV distribution overhead electrical apparatus (glove)
Experience
Chris commenced his career with the State Electricity Commission of Victoria over 4 decades ago as an apprentice linesman. He undertook Hot Stick training up to 66kV in the 198Os and Glove & Barrier training up to 33kV in 1992 followed by decades of live line field work and then related training and assessment services in the techniques. He has performed numerous roles in the Electricity Supply Industry including construction supervisor, HV live work trainer, educator and mentor.
Industry Service
Chris has dedicated many years of service to the promotion of safe work practices in his chosen field and has a long history of participation in HV live work practices, HV live work training and assessment, work practices development and promoting safe methods of work.
