Dean Mullen
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Third year Electrical Apprentice with strong switchgear and control panel experience, including panel wiring, cable preparation, drawings, reworks and workshop production. Passed phase 2 and seeking to broaden into domestic, commercial and industrial electrical work. Former Irish Defence Forces soldier with proven discipline, reliability, teamwork and composure under pressure. Hard-working, practical and eager to develop into a more rounded electrician.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Apprentice Electrician
Capital Switchgear
Rathcoole, Dublin
2024.02 - Current
- Built and wired switchgear and control panels in line with electrical drawings and job specifications.
- Prepared, routed, labelled and terminated cables within panel assemblies.
- Used ferrules, lugs, crimping tools, hand tools and power tools during panel build and wiring work.
- Read and followed electrical drawings, schematics and wiring layouts.
- Assisted with panel reworks, corrections and fault rectification.
- Supported testers, qualified electricians and other team members during panel checks and issue resolution.
- Worked under time pressure while maintaining attention to detail and quality of workmanship.
- Maintained clean, safe and organised work areas in a busy workshop environment.
- Developed strong familiarity with switchgear, panel layouts, wiring standards and workshop procedures.
General Operative
Capital Switchgear
Rathcoole, Dublin
2023.02 - 2024.02
- Worked in a busy switchgear workshop environment before being registered as an electrical apprentice.
- Assisted with general workshop duties, panel preparation, housekeeping and production support.
- Supported qualified electricians, testers and workshop staff with day-to-day tasks.
- Used hand tools and power tools safely under supervision.
- Maintained organised work areas and helped meet production deadlines.
- Built familiarity with switchgear production, workshop procedures and electrical components before beginning formal apprenticeship training.
Soldier
Irish Defence Forces
Ireland
2019.11 - 2023.02
- Served for over three years in a disciplined military environment.
- Followed instructions from senior personnel and completed tasks to required standards.
- Operated in high pressure environments while remaining calm, focused and reliable.
- Maintained accountability of assigned equipment and personal kit.
- Worked closely as part of a team in physically and mentally demanding conditions.
- Built strong habits in timekeeping, discipline, communication and personal responsibility.
- Responded quickly and effectively to changing situations and instructions.
- Completed required administrative duties and maintained professional standards.
- Developed resilience, adaptability and a strong work ethic through military service.
Education
Phase 2 Electrical
SOLAS
Tallaght, Dublin 2025.02 - 2025.07
Junior Certificate -
Collinstown Park Community College
Clondalkin, Dublin 2013.09 - 2018.10
Skills
- Switchgear and control panel wiring
- Electrical drawings and schematics
- Cable preparation, routing and termination
- Ferruling, labelling, lugging and crimping
- Panel reworks and fault correction support
- Motor control familiarity
- Hand tools and power tools
- Workshop safety and housekeeping
- Working under pressure and to deadlines
- Strong discipline, reliability and teamwork from military service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Phase 2 Electrical
SOLAS
2025.02 - 2025.07
Apprentice Electrician
Capital Switchgear
2024.02 - Current
General Operative
Capital Switchgear
2023.02 - 2024.02
Soldier
Irish Defence Forces
2019.11 - 2023.02
Junior Certificate -
Collinstown Park Community College
2013.09 - 2018.10