Bevan Livingston Distribution Trainee of the Year “One of those trainees who comes along once in a blue moon.” That’s how one of Bevan Livingston’s trainers – Cameron Childerhouse – describes him. Bevan, a trainee line mechanic with Downer Hawera since 2019, is currently studying towards a NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) Level 4, and is known …

Sanil Prasad Telecommunications Trainee of the Year No two days are the same for Sanil Prasad. The trainee telecommunication technician with Downer in Whakatane spends his days working through the Eastern Bay of Plenty, from Matata to Hicks Bay, repairing faults, locating cables and installing both copper and fibre cabling. Sanil has been nominated for the Connexis-sponsored Telecommunications Trainee of …

Seth Batchelor  Distribution Trainee of the Year finalist  “Mr Positive” Seth Batchelor, an apprentice electrician at Unison Contracting Services in Hastings, puts his focus on health and safety with literally life-saving results, according to his nomination for the 2021 Connexis Industry Excellence Awards.  A finalist for “Distribution Trainee of the Year”, sponsored by Orion, Seth was put forward for an award by Unison Performance Manager …

James Aranui  Investing in Youth Training and Development finalist  As a Trade Coach for Unison Contracting Services, James Aranui – known as Jimmy to his work mates – readily shares the experience and knowledge he’s gained from more than 30 years in the energy sector with those just starting out in the industry.  Jimmy is a finalist in the “Investing in Youth Training and Development” category of the 2021 Connexis Industry Excellence Awards. Sponsored by Electrix, this category is a chance to recognise those …

Juliet Fordyce  Distribution Trainee of the Year finalist  Starting as a trainee line mechanic two weeks into New Zealand’s first lockdown in 2020 hasn’t stopped Juliet Fordyce from thriving in the role.   A finalist in the Orion-sponsored “Distribution Trainee of the Year” category of the 2021 Connexis Industry Excellence Awards, Juliet works for Unison Contracting Services in Rotorua.   She was nominated by Unison Trade Coach William Hataraka who says she is a …