ABOUT US
My son Caelan working on a project with me.Â
INTRODUCTION
Hi there, my name is Pete Reaside and with over two decades of experience within the control industry, I am the owner of
Renegade Electrics - Automation + Control Limited.
Established business in 2012, with over a decade of trading history, we are committed to upskilling to ensure that we can offer our clients the "Next Level" .
In 2018 I upskilled and updated our services to include PLC and HMI automation. With well over half a decade of PLC programming experience we are confident and capable in our ability to provide basic automation and control services for most everyday automation and control requirements.
We really enjoy all aspect of the automation industry, from simple gate automation to more challenging projects like machine automation. So please feel free to reach out and discuss your project with us.
We offer custom automation and control solutions for small and medium sized projects along with also offering custom programmed controllers for a variety of everyday control tasks including domestic, agricultural, commercial and light industrial control panels complete with the PLC controller and programming.
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We also provide technical support, service repairs, breakdowns and preventative maintenance services for all products and services offered. And we have options for LORA wireless Modbus remote control and global networking capabilities so you can access, monitor and control your equipment from your smart phone or tablet device from anywhere in the world providing a world wide web internet network connection is accessible.
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ABOUT ME
I started my career in my home country, on the south coast of England, commencing a 5 year electrical apprenticeship in 1991, as a Marine Electrical Fitter for Vosper Thornycroft Controls Division UK and also studied at Highbury College of Technology for 5 consecutive years to obtain my City & Guilds (2320) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, City + Guilds (2391) in Electrical Testing, Inspection + Certification, Comp-EX (07/08) Hazardous Area Installation, Testing, Inspection + Certification and City & Guilds (2010) in Basic Engineering Competences to obtain my full electro-mechanical license status. I also acquired my
NVQ Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Marine Shipbuilding.
I won the Vosper Thornycroft Apprentice of the Year "John Rix Trophy " award for two consecutive years, competing against over eighty apprentices.
Originally specializing in the manufacture and installation (and sea trials) of VCS (Versatile Control Systems) control panels and power distribution panels for Type 23 Destroyers and 56M Patrol Vessels for the Ministry of Defense.
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A very proud moment for me, and the Controls Division,
receiving my first John Rix Trophy award, way back in 1993.
Vosper Thornycroft (Controls Division) Apprentice of the Year.
From 1997 to 2001, I was employed by GEA Aeromatic-Fielder, specialising in "In House" pharmaceutical machine process control equipment, including PMA mixers and Fluid Bed Driers. All equipment was designed and built using EXD/EXE/Flameproof/Intrinsically Safe enclosures and controls . Work included custom control panel builds, machine/equipment assembly and wiring, field service repairs, maintenance and onsite installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment...in the UK and in France.
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From 2001 to 2009, i was employed by GEA DRB - a specialist electrical contractor for BP within the petroleum sector for the Hazardous Area process and control of petroleum, diesel and LPG fuels along with testing and inspection of hazardous areas and the commercial maintenance of all plant machines and equipment.
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In 2009 I emigrated to New Zealand, and after working for a now "defunct" commercial electrical contractor for a couple of years, in 2012, I left to pursue my own commercial electrical services contracting business providing electrical maintenance services for machines, equipment and building services. We have worked on numerous projects for various clients, including local councils, and the Ministry of Social Development.
We source /carry in stock most of our specialist Schneider controllers and sensors direct from overseas suppliers so we can competitively compete within the market place to offer our customers fast turn arounds, value for money and faster returns on investments. Please feel free to get in touch and discuss your requirements with me.
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Thanks
Regards
Pete
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Mob: 021-0298-1942
email: admin@renegade-automation.nz
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