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Rodney Hawkins

Emerging Crew · Transferable Skills

Areas of Interest: Construction · Lighting/Electrics · Grip Department

📞 +61 415 896 865

📍 Perth, Western Australia

📧 rocket88@live.com.au

Rodney Hawkins is an Emerging Crew member seeking to establish a career in the Western Australian film and television industry, with particular interests in Construction, Lighting/Electrics and Grip. He brings more than 20 years of practical experience, technical expertise and professional skills developed across electrical trades, construction and major infrastructure projects.

A qualified Electrical Fitter/Mechanic, Rodney has extensive experience working with equipment, interpreting technical drawings, solving practical problems and collaborating with multiple trades. His background provides a strong foundation for transitioning into the technical and practical departments of film and television production.

Accustomed to demanding schedules, changing priorities and working as part of large project teams, Rodney understands the importance of preparation, safety, communication and completing work to a high standard.

Although new to professional screen production, he brings established technical capabilities, reliability, initiative and a genuine willingness to learn from experienced film and television crew. Rodney is enthusiastic about contributing behind the scenes while developing his understanding of screen production and building a long-term career in the industry.

PRIMARY AREAS OF INTEREST

Construction · Lighting/Electrics · Grip Department: Rodney is particularly interested in applying his extensive electrical, construction and technical experience within film and television production. His practical skills in equipment installation, working with tools, interpreting technical drawings, cable management, safety procedures and technical problem-solving provide a valuable foundation for transitioning into Construction, Lighting/Electrics and Grip departments.

He is keen to work alongside experienced crew, learn specialist film equipment and on-set practices, and contribute his existing technical capabilities while developing his screen industry experience.

Additional Creative Interest: Screenwriting & Storytelling

VALUE TO PRODUCTION

Rodney offers productions the benefit of an experienced, qualified tradesperson who understands how to work safely, efficiently and collaboratively in demanding project environments.

His electrical and construction background provides practical skills relevant to set construction, equipment installation, cable management, technical troubleshooting and supporting complex build requirements. His experience working with tools, equipment and physical infrastructure also provides a useful foundation for learning the specialist rigging and equipment-handling practices of Grip and Lighting departments.

Having spent more than 20 years working to strict deadlines and safety standards, Rodney brings professional maturity, sound judgement, reliability and the ability to remain focused under pressure.

New to the screen industry but experienced in getting complex work done, he is ready to learn film-specific practices and contribute his existing skills to a professional production team.

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS

Practical capabilities relevant to film and television production

• Construction & Trade Support
• Electrical Installation & Technical Support
• Equipment Installation, Handling & Maintenance
• Reading & Interpreting Technical Drawings
• Cable Installation & Management
• Technical Troubleshooting & Problem-Solving
• Tools, Equipment & Materials Handling
• Construction Site Organisation
• Workplace Safety & Hazard Awareness
• Working Alongside Multiple Departments
• Project Scheduling & Task Coordination
• Adapting to Changing Requirements
• Working to Tight Deadlines
• Team Communication & Collaboration
• Extended & Irregular Working Hours
• Regional & Remote Work Experienc

QUALIFICATIONS

• Trade Certificate – Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Gateway TAFE | 2005
• Certificate IV – Hazardous Areas Competency Training | 2007
• Certificate III – Data Cabling, Telephone, Co-Axial & Fibre Optic Cabling Electro Group Training | 2004
• Certificate III – Print Binding, Finishing & Packaging Morningside TAFE | 2000

LICENCES & SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

• Electrical Fitter/Mechanic Licences – WA, NT, SA & QLD
• Class C Driver's Licence
• Construction Safety White/Blue Card – WA & QLD
• Work Platform – Boom 11m+
• Working at Heights
• Confined Space Entry
• Gas Testing Atmospheres
• Low Voltage Rescue & Resuscitation
• ACRS Phone & Data Cabling Licence
• Hazardous Area Electrical Compliance
• Defensive Driving
• Portable Fire Equipment
• Mental Health Awareness
• Developing a Mentally Healthy Workplace

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Previous industry experience – transferable to film and television production

• Electrical Fitter/Mechanic | PARC Engineering – BHP Overland Conveyor & Transfer Station | 2025–Present
• Electrical Fitter/Mechanic | Southern Cross Electrical (SCEE) – Major WA Projects | 2021–2025
• Electrical Fitter/Mechanic | Primero Group – BHP South Flank Project | 2020–2021
• Electrical Fitter/Mechanic | AMEC Foster Wheeler / Civmec Joint Venture | 2018–2019
• Electrical Fitter/Mechanic | Various Major Construction & Infrastructure Projects | 2000–2018

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Full Class C Driver's Licence
• Experienced in extended and irregular working hours
• Extensive regional and remote project experience
• Qualified electrical tradesperson
• Seeking his first professional film and television opportunities
• Additional interest in screenwriting and storytelling

REFERENCES

Renae Carey Movie & Screenwriting Mentor

Phone: 0476 783 465

Email: renaem.carey@gmail.com

Ben Cooper Electrical Supervisor

hone: 0439 981 856 Email:

ben.a.cooper77@gmail.com