Jostein Bjørnstad

Currently working as an Electrician on the SFP Project in Hammerfest
Responsible for updating and modernizing the electrical systems at Melkøya
Tasks included:

• disconnecting and reconnecting cables as part of system upgrades
• Pulling and installing new cables.
  Connecting new electrical equipment
• Performing testing and verification of systems to ensure safety and functionality
• Actively identifying and addressing potential hazards to maintain a safe work environment

Worked as a Trade Assistant in Aboriginal communities across the outback of Western Australia on a 2:2 FIFO roster (14 days on/14 days off)

• Supported a licensed Electrician with day-to-day electrical tasks and installations
• Responsible for logging tasks and giving detailed paperwork of all work activities including taking photos
• Assisted in a wide range of general electrical duties

I Worked on different projects for Bratseth Energy throughout this period :

Solar Panel Project (MENY Helgeroa)
January 2019 – March 2019

• Mounted 440 solar panels.
• Routed, pulled, and connected all cables.
• Installed inverters.
• Field foreman for the project.

Njord A Future Oil Platform (14-21 rotation)
March 2019 – March 2020

• Rehabilitation of Njord A platform.
• Pulling and termination of instrument and power cables.
• Building of cable trays.
• System testing and measurement.
• Deputy chairman of the trade union at Bratseth Energy AS.

Njord A Future Oil Platform (14-21 rotation)
August 2020 – January 2022

• Laying and connection of heat trace cables.
• Termination and testing of various electrical instruments and boxes.
• Mounting of cable trays.
• Shift manager responsible for all logistics at the shipyard.

SKANSKA U2 (4-3 rotation)
March 2020 – August 2020

• Hired through Bratseth Energy to Skagerak ITB.
• Field foreman for power and instrument cable work in an 18-storey building.
• Mounted cabinets and control boxes for sun protection systems.

Johan Castberg FPSO Ship (14-21 rotation)
Jan 2022 – June 2024

• Field foreman for a group of 8 electricians.
• Installation and connection of light fixtures.
• Insulation measurement of motors.
• Pulling and termination of cables.
• Termination and testing of fuse boxes, control boxes, and instruments.

Nettpartner AS / Kongsberg Road Tunnel Project (14-14 rotation)

• Installation and termination of SA cabinets, SOS kiosks, and streetlights.
• Worked inside tunnels and on roads.
• Customer: Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

I was employed full-time post-apprenticeship.

• Worked in multiple departments including road lighting and private customers.
• Mentor for apprentices and project lead.
• Framework projects with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

Gaining practical experience across various types of projects and work environments.

• Worked across multiple departments during apprenticeship
• Assisted with installations, maintenance, and general electrical tasks

I was a summer helper, my responsibilities included :

• Assembling parts for greenhouse light fixtures