Scott Gaffney
Cambuslang,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced and qualified Electrical Tester with a strong background in electrical inspection, testing, and certification across a range of commercial, and industrial environments. Proficient in conducting Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs), fault finding, and ensuring full compliance with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations). Skilled in using a wide range of electrical test equipment and software to produce clear, accurate reports. Known for a methodical approach, high standards of safety, and attention to detail. Adept at working independently or as part of a team, with a commitment to quality assurance and client satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Electrical Testing Supervisor
SA3 Power
Frankfurt
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Supervise and coordinate electrical testing and pre-commissioning works including: Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) systems.
- Switchgear, transformers, UPS, generators, earthing, and bonding systems.
- BMS integration and controls verification.
- Review and approve test packs and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Reviewing and assessing permit applications to ensure all works are clearly defined, risk-assessed, and compliant with applicable safety procedures and standards (e.g. BS 7671, IEC 60364).
- Coordinating the issue, suspension, and closure of permits (such as Electrical Safety Permits, Live Working Permits, and Isolation Certificates) to ensure that all testing activities are carried out in a controlled and safe manner.
- Ensure that all testing is completed safely, on time, and in accordance with quality requirements.
- Liaise closely with the Commissioning Manager, QA/QC, and Electrical Project Engineers.
- Oversee the preparation of method statements, risk assessments, and safety documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of all tests and generate test certificates, reports, and logs.
- Attend daily coordination and progress meetings with project management and client teams.
- Ensure compliance with German health & safety regulations and electrical standards (e.g., VDE, DIN).
- Support troubleshooting, fault-finding, and corrective actions during commissioning stages.
Electrical supervisor
Genr8 Electrical Services
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Supervise and support electricians and apprentices on-site, ensuring quality and efficiency.
- Plan, allocate, and monitor daily tasks and workloads.
- Carry out site inspections and ensure all work complies with BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, and management to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Conduct toolbox talks, risk assessments, and ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.
- Assist in estimating and preparing quotes for small works and maintenance jobs.
- Ensure compliance with NICEIC, SELECT, or other regulatory body requirements.
- Maintain records of testing, certification, and maintenance work.
SELF EMPOLYED ELECTRICIAN
IAS ELECTRICAL SERVIES
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Working on Industrial and Commercial projects.
- All aspects of Electrical Installation.
- First and second fix wiring.
- Outside lighting and signs.
- Emergency lightening.
- Reading of drawings.
- Inspection and Testing.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
ORBIT ELECTRICAL
SOUTH AMERICA, ECAUDOR
01.2022 - 05.2022
- EICR Engineer – FCDO Contracts.
- Responsible for the delivery of Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) in accordance with BS 7671 on Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office sites across designated locations.
- Duties include inspecting and testing electrical installations to assess their condition, identifying any defects, non-compliances, or potential safety issues, and compiling detailed reports and recommendations for remedial works.
- Work is carried out to the highest standard of compliance, with strict adherence to FCDO security protocols, operational requirements, and site-specific procedures.
- The role requires a strong understanding of complex electrical systems, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously in secure and high-profile environments.
- Key Responsibilities: Conducting fixed wire testing and visual inspections on LV systems.
- Completing EICRs using approved software, ensuring all coding is accurate and in line with current regulations.
- Communicating findings with clients and project managers, including highlighting urgent defects.
- Ensuring compliance with health & safety and FCDO safeguarding protocols.
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times in sensitive or overseas locations.
ELECTRICAL JOURNEYMAN
KBR
AL-ASAD AIR BASE, IRAQ
04.2018 - 06.2021
- PMI - Preventive Maintenance Inspections.
- Ensuring all LOTO permits are correctly carried out and are on place for the work commencing.
- TI - Technical Inspections.
- All Aspects of Electrical Installation.
- Service & Maintenance.
- Electrical Testing.
- Assured compliance with the British Standard (BS 18th edition) and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
FLUOR CORPORATION
CAMP MOREHEAD KABUL, AFGHANISTAN
10.2016 - 04.2018
- PMI - Preventive Maintenance Inspections.
- TI - Technical Inspections.
- All Aspects of Electrical Installation.
- Service & Maintenance.
- Electrical Testing.
- Assured compliance with the British Standard (BS 17th edition) and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
MARINE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
BALFOUR BEATTY
ROSYTH ROYAL DOCKYARD
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Working on board the two prestigious Royal Aircraft carriers The Queen Elizabeth and The Prince of Wales, I was responsible for the following.
- Follow Marine electrical drawings and diagrams.
- Working alongside Rolls Royce engineers to assist with the commissioning of the various turbines.
- Termination of a wide range of electrical and fibre optic instruments, panels, switchgear, lighting and power systems.
- Completion of all electrical GPS and navigation systems.
- Accountable for all electrical and general tasks relating to maintenance.
- Isolation and re-energising of various control panels, equipment and apparatus.
- Selection, Design and Erection of steel / stainless steel containment in various sizes.
- Creating contingency plans in order to minimise delays in production and handovers.
COMPEX ELECTRICIAN
BALFOUR BEATTY
METHILL - SOLAN OIL PLATFORM
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Carrying out the inspection of all ATEX rated electrical and instrumental equipment on board the platform.
- Performing routine or urgent electrical isolations in order for work scopes to be completed.
- Using cable and panel schedules to create isolation plans ready for relevant field devices to be inspected and commissioned.
- Installation and Inspection of all Ex & non EX equipment.
- Motors in star, delta & star/delta.
- Generating punch lists after detailed inspections.
- Single phase systems and Three phase systems.
- Termination and Wiring of SWA, IS, SY, CY & YY cable.
ELECTRICIAN
CROWNHOUSE TECHNOLOGY
HEATHROW AIRPORT - T2, LONDON
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Working unsupervised to OM Manuals Loop diagrams and work package plans to assure quality completion to the following: UPS panels, Building Management Systems (BMS), Interconnecting relay protection panels, All field devices including small lighting and power, Conveyor and lifting systems, Electrical distribution and circuit protection systems, Reading and interoperation of drawings, Inspection and Testing.
COMPEX ELECTRICIAN
EMTECH GROUP
JOHN DEWAR WHISKEY DISTILLERY
01.2013 - 06.2013
- During my time on the project I was responsible for the installation of all containment and the glanding and termination of cables into panels and distribution systems.
- I was tasked with moving to a different sector within the site to carry out all hazardous and non hazardous area inspections rectifying and completing any faults found on the following: All small lighting and power, Heating, ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC), All Distribution panels, Field devices and Junction Boxes, Trace Heating systems, Motors and power generation, All injection and extraction devices.
ELECTRICIAN
SELF EMPOLYED
GLASGOW AND SURROUNDING AREAS
05.2007 - 01.2013
- Working on Industrial and Commercial projects.
- All aspects of Electrical Installation.
- First and second fix wiring.
- Outside lighting and signs.
- Emergency lightening.
- Reading of drawings.
- Inspection and Testing.
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN AND ELECTRICAIN
D.H MORRIS
SCOTLAND
09.2000 - 04.2007
- Working on commercial and industrial projects.
- All aspects of Electrical Installation.
- First and second fix wiring.
- Outside lighting and signs.
- Emergency lightening.
- Reading of drawings.
- Inspection and Testing.
Education
Senior Authorised Person - Safe Switching of HV Power Systems
PASS Ltd
Stockton-on-Tees, England 05.2025 - 06.2025
Level 3 Award - Periodic Inspection and Testing Electrical
Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow, Scotland 01.2024 - 06.2025
18th Edition Wiring Regulations - BS7671 Electrical
CARDONALD COLLEGE
09.2019 - 09.2019
SVQ Level 3 - Electrical
Cardonald College
09.2000 - 09.2004
Skills
- Strong Technical Knowledge
- In-depth understanding of electrical systems
- Wiring regulations (BS 7671)
- Testing procedures
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings
- Schematics
- Test documentation
- Inspection & Testing Expertise
- Proficient in conducting Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs)
- Initial verification
- Periodic testing
- Skilled in using test instruments
- Multifunction testers (R1R2, insulation resistance, Zs, RCD testing)
- Regulatory Compliance
- Full understanding of legal responsibilities under the Electricity at Work Regulations
- Ensures compliance with current standards
- Industry best practices
- Permit to Work & Isolation Procedures
- Capable of issuing electrical permits
- Managing isolation certificates
- Knowledge of safe systems of work
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Risk Assessment & Safety Awareness
- Ability to identify and mitigate electrical hazards
- Completes dynamic risk assessments
- Promotes strong safety culture
- Leadership & Responsibility
- Takes responsibility as Competent Person
- Overseeing safety and compliance
- Offers guidance and mentorship
- Problem Solving & Fault Finding
- Skilled in diagnosing and rectifying faults
- Communication & Reporting
- Accurate and detailed in completing test reports
- Certificates
- Client documentation
- Clear communicator
- IT & Documentation Skills
- Competent with software for testing reports
- Maintains organised records
- Professionalism & Integrity
- Maintains high standards of workmanship
- Honesty
- Accountability
- Understands importance of acting within scope of competence and training
Certification
- 18th Edition BS7671
- SJIB Gold Grade Card
- SVQ Level 3
Custom
GAFFN805244S99XB
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 05/24/84
- Nationality: British
Timeline
Senior Authorised Person - Safe Switching of HV Power Systems
PASS Ltd
05.2025 - 06.2025
Electrical Testing Supervisor
SA3 Power
01.2025 - 05.2025
Level 3 Award - Periodic Inspection and Testing Electrical
Glasgow Kelvin College
01.2024 - 06.2025
Electrical supervisor
Genr8 Electrical Services
08.2023 - 12.2024
SELF EMPOLYED ELECTRICIAN
IAS ELECTRICAL SERVIES
07.2022 - 07.2023
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
ORBIT ELECTRICAL
01.2022 - 05.2022
18th Edition Wiring Regulations - BS7671 Electrical
CARDONALD COLLEGE
09.2019 - 09.2019
ELECTRICAL JOURNEYMAN
KBR
04.2018 - 06.2021
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR FOR OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
FLUOR CORPORATION
10.2016 - 04.2018
MARINE ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
BALFOUR BEATTY
08.2014 - 09.2016
COMPEX ELECTRICIAN
BALFOUR BEATTY
01.2014 - 08.2014
ELECTRICIAN
CROWNHOUSE TECHNOLOGY
08.2013 - 12.2013
COMPEX ELECTRICIAN
EMTECH GROUP
01.2013 - 06.2013
ELECTRICIAN
SELF EMPOLYED
05.2007 - 01.2013
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN AND ELECTRICAIN
D.H MORRIS
09.2000 - 04.2007
SVQ Level 3 - Electrical
Cardonald College
09.2000 - 09.2004
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