DANNY BARKHO
Melonba,Australia
Summary
Experienced Electrical Trade Assistant and construction professional with over 10 years across mining, shutdown, defence, rail, tunnelling, and civil infrastructure projects throughout Australia. Proven ability to work safely and efficiently within high-risk environments supporting electrical installations, shutdown maintenance, confined space operations, cable installation, isolations, and project delivery across FIFO and DIDO operations. Strong background in permit systems, LOTO, gas testing, WHS compliance, and supporting crews within fast-paced operational environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader / Operation / Installation
Marley Flow Control
Emu Plains, NSW
07.2026 - Current
- Assembling and installing commercial water cooling towers, including structural components, motors, fans, and equipment.
- Completed cooling tower site installations, positioning components, equipment, motors, fan assemblies, and associated systems.
- Conducted pre-start inspections and safely operated forklifts to unload containers containing heavy stainless-steel components.
- Led toolbox talks, organised work areas, maintained PPE requirements, and promoted safe working practices.
- Drove delivery trucks, organised warehouse and laydown areas, operated power tools and hand tools, maintained clean work areas.
Electrical Trade Assistant
Blue Scope Steel
Erskine Park , NSW
05.2026 - 06.2026
- Assisted electricians installing 30T overhead crane motors, isolators, controls, limit switches, and emergency-stops.
- Installed power and control cables, including pulling, routing, securing, glanding, terminating, and labelling.
- Installed cable trays, cable ladders, brackets, supports, conduits, junction boxes, and electrical containment systems.
- Assisted with crane electrical connections, testing, commissioning, fault-finding, equipment checks, and maintaining site safety.
Confined Space Sentry / Shutdown Coordinator
ISH24
Orange, NSW
04.2026 - 04.2026
- Conducted continuous gas monitoring, maintaining safe conditions and implementing emergency response procedures when required.
- Maintained constant supervision of confined space workers, monitoring personnel movements and site conditions.
- Conducted toolbox meetings, Take 5 assessments, SWMS reviews, and verified required PPE and safety equipment.
- Coordinated shutdown activities, completing DIDO documentation and maintaining emergency communications using two-way radios.
Electrical Trade Assistant / Confined Space Sentry
PHE Group
BHP Prominent Hill, SA
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Supporting shutdown and maintenance crews across mining infrastructure projects within high-risk operational environments.
- Assisting electricians with cable tray installation, cable pulling, cable management, isolations, and commissioning support activities.
- Operating Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) to complete installation and maintenance works safely and efficiently.
- Performing confined space sentry duties in accordance with permit-to-work systems and site safety requirements.
- Conducting gas testing, hazard reporting, Take 5s, and LOTO procedures while maintaining strong WHS compliance standards.
- Supporting crews across 12-hour FIFO shutdown rosters while maintaining productivity and zero safety incidents.
Construction Worker / Site Installer
Tensile Design and Construct
Mona Vale, NSW
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Installed stainless steel mesh, balustrades, cable systems, and facade components across commercial infrastructure projects.
- Supported supervisors with workflow coordination, task allocation, and site preparation activities.
- Worked safely at heights and within high-risk construction environments while maintaining strict WHS compliance.
- Managed materials handling, installation activities, and project deadlines within fast-paced operational environments.
Tunnel Waterproofing / Abrasive Blasting / Industrial Coating
Eptec Group
Metro Light Rail, WA
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Performed tunnel waterproofing, abrasive blasting, industrial coating, and painting works across rail and defence projects.
- Worked within confined spaces and shutdown environments supporting industrial maintenance activities.
- Conducted permit compliance, gas testing, atmospheric monitoring, and hazard identification activities daily.
- Supported crew coordination and onsite productivity across major infrastructure projects.
Electrical Trade Assistant
Embrace Electrical
RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisted electricians with electrical installation, fault-finding support, equipment setup, and general electrical trade duties.
- Supported cable installation, isolations, LOTO procedures, electrical shutdown activities, and preparation of electrical work areas.
- Operated hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and electrical equipment safely within secure defence environments.
- Maintained compliance with strict WHS procedures, permit systems, isolation requirements, and defence site safety protocols.
Skills
- Electrical Trade Assistance
- Shutdown & Maintenance Works
- FIFO / DIDO Operations
- Permit to Work Systems
- Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
- Cable Tray Installation
- Cable Pulling & Cable Management
- Industrial & Mining Environments
- Confined Space Entry & Sentry
- Gas Testing & Atmospheric Monitoring
- Fixed Plant Maintenance Support
- Preventative Maintenance Support
- Mechanical & Structural Installation
- Commissioning Support
- Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification
- SWMS / JSA / Take 5
- EWP & Forklift Operation
- HV/LV Environment Exposure
- Hand & Power Tools
- Team Coordination & Site Support
Certification
NSW Driver Licence (Class C), Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence, Forklift Licence (LF), EWP Over 11m (WP), Excavator VOC (LE), Front End Loader VOC (LL), Roller VOC (LR/CR), Articulated Haul Truck VOC (LA), White Card, RIW Card, Confined Space Entry, Gas Test Atmospheres, Working at Heights, Dangerous Goods Licence, National Police Check
MAJOR PROJECT EXPERIENCE
BHP Prominent Hill Shutdown Projects, Sydney Metro Light Rail, RAAF Base Williamtown, BAE Systems Defence Projects, ASC West Industrial Projects, Blue Scope Steel Crane Installation.
Timeline
Team Leader / Operation / Installation
Marley Flow Control
07.2026 - Current
Electrical Trade Assistant
Blue Scope Steel
05.2026 - 06.2026
Confined Space Sentry / Shutdown Coordinator
ISH24
04.2026 - 04.2026
Electrical Trade Assistant / Confined Space Sentry
PHE Group
10.2025 - 03.2026
Construction Worker / Site Installer
Tensile Design and Construct
03.2025 - 09.2025
Tunnel Waterproofing / Abrasive Blasting / Industrial Coating
Eptec Group
01.2022 - 02.2025
Electrical Trade Assistant
Embrace Electrical
01.2018 - 12.2021