Joe Keat

Joe Keat

About Me

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Joe is a Freelance Multi-Skilled Technician based in London, UK.

As well as Freelancing, Joe's work includes working as Senior Production Technician at Cinderella & LX3 Chargehand at Wicked The Musical in London's West-End.

Prior to working at Wicked, Joe worked on some of Disney's world-class broadway-style productions with shows including Disney Frozen, Disney Dreams, The Golden Mickeys, Villains Tonight, WAVS and Pirates in the Caribbean Firework Display to name but a few.

Whilst at Disney, Joe worked his way up through the ranks from a General Technician to Senior Technician.

Joe is a technically minded, enthusiastic and hardworking individual, with a proven track record of installing, operating and maintaining a variety of technical systems within theatrical, event and cruise ship settings.

Specialist Disciplines: Lighting, Show Control, Video & Pyrotechnics.

Education: Foundation Degree in Sound & Lighting Design.

Random Fact: Joe is qualified Trainer & Assessor for Surf Life Saving Great Britian and has previously worked as a Beach Lifeguard for the RNLI.

Qualifications: IPAF 3A, 3B. C&G 2377-22 & 2377-32 PAT Testing. BS7909. QSYS Level 1,  Dante Level 1 & 2. FireOne Training, Intro To Pyrotechnics, Full Clean Driving License, Clean DBS Check, Dynacord Paging System Training, Surf Life Saving Trainer/Assessor.

Current Project:  Networks & Control Tech - Sabrina Carpenter - Short n' Sweet Tour USA (Solotech UK)

Freelance Work: Please contact Joe via the contact form.

Clients

Qualifications

Licenses & Training

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Education

University

Northbrook College

Sound & Lighting Design - Foundation Degree

A-Levels

Budehaven Community School

ICT - B
iMedia - Pass

GCSE's

Budehaven Community School

Resistant Materials - A
ICT - Bx2
Music - C
Electronics - C
Maths - C
English - C
Science - C

Portfolio

Networks & Control LX Tech @ The Weeknd – After Hours Till Dawn Tour
Networks & Control LX Tech @ The Weeknd – After Hours Till Dawn Tour
Festival & Tour, Lighting
Video 2 @ ABBA Voyage
Video 2 @ ABBA Voyage
Concerts, Lighting, Sound, Video
LX Technician @ Creamfields South
LX Technician @ Creamfields South
Festival & Tour, Freelance, Lighting, Video
LX Programmer @ Bill Gates Book Launch (BAFTA)
LX Programmer @ Bill Gates Book Launch (BAFTA)
Freelance, Lighting
Lighting Technician @ Spectra (Natural History Museum)
Lighting Technician @ Spectra (Natural History Museum)
Freelance, Lighting
LX Technician @ BAFTA (The Royal Albert Hall)
LX Technician @ BAFTA (The Royal Albert Hall)
Freelance, Lighting
LX Op @ Pantoland At The Palladium
LX Op @ Pantoland At The Palladium
Lighting, Theatre, West End Productions
An Evening With Armando Lannucci
Conference, Lighting
Senior Production Technician @ Marti Pellow
Senior Production Technician @ Marti Pellow
Lighting
LD & Programmer @ Mountview Graduation Ceremony
LD & Programmer @ Mountview Graduation Ceremony
Lighting, Theatre
LX Technician @ Royal Variety Performance (Royal Albert Hall)
LX Technician @ Royal Variety Performance (Royal Albert Hall)
Broadcast, Freelance, Lighting
Video Engineer @ Embassy of Vietnam (Claridges)
Video Engineer @ Embassy of Vietnam (Claridges)
Conference, Freelance, Video
Video Engineer @ Data IQ
Video Engineer @ Data IQ
Conference, Freelance, Video
AV Engineer @ A Candlelight Concert (Central Hall Westminster)
AV Engineer @ A Candlelight Concert (Central Hall Westminster)
Freelance, Lighting, Sound
Video Engineer @ Paul Smith
Video Engineer @ Paul Smith
Conference, Freelance, Video
Senior Production Technician (LX) – Cinderella The Musical
Senior Production Technician (LX) – Cinderella The Musical
Lighting, Theatre, West End Productions
Lighting Technician @ BBC EFG Jazz Festival (Cadogan Hall)
Lighting Technician @ BBC EFG Jazz Festival (Cadogan Hall)
Freelance, Lighting
Installation Engineer @ Brentwood Prep School
Installation Engineer @ Brentwood Prep School
Freelance, Installation, Lighting, Sound, Video
Video Technician @ Corbin & King AGM
Video Technician @ Corbin & King AGM
Conference, Freelance, Video
AV Technician @ VidCon
AV Technician @ VidCon
Conference, Freelance, Sound, Video
Video & Lighting Engineer @ Sky Up Next
Video & Lighting Engineer @ Sky Up Next
Freelance, Lighting, Video
Video Operator @ TalkTalk Partner Roadshow
Video Operator @ TalkTalk Partner Roadshow
Conference, Freelance, Video
Venue AV Technician –  Central Hall Westminster
Venue AV Technician – Central Hall Westminster
Conference, Freelance, Sound, Video
Moving Light Technician – International Swimming League
Moving Light Technician – International Swimming League
Freelance, Lighting
LX 3 Chargehand – Wicked The Musical (West End)
LX 3 Chargehand – Wicked The Musical (West End)
Lighting, Theatre, West End Productions
Broadcast Production Engineer – Adobe Summit
Broadcast Production Engineer – Adobe Summit
Broadcast, Conference, Freelance, Video
Outside Broadcast Engineer – DAZN – Chelsea FC
Outside Broadcast Engineer – DAZN – Chelsea FC
Broadcast, Freelance, Sound, Video
Senior Technician Walt Disney Theatre
Senior Technician Walt Disney Theatre
Cruise Ship, Lighting, Sound, Theatre, Video
Senior Technician Broadcast
Senior Technician Broadcast
Broadcast, Cruise Ship, Sound, Video
Show Control 1 – Walt Disney Theatre
Show Control 1 – Walt Disney Theatre
Cruise Ship, Lighting, Theatre
Show Control 1 Shipwide
Show Control 1 Shipwide
Broadcast, Cruise Ship, Lighting, Sound, Video
Show Control 2 Shipwide
Show Control 2 Shipwide
Broadcast, Cruise Ship, Lighting, Sound, Video
General Technician Shipwide
General Technician Shipwide
Cruise Ship, Lighting, Sound, Video
STAC Productions
STAC Productions
Theatre, University

Resume

Experience

Current Work

June 2021 - Present

Senior Production Technician (LX)

Cinderella The Musical (LW Theatres)

2019 - Present

Multi-Skilled Technician

Freelance

Past Work

2019 - 2020

LX3 Chargehand

Wicked The Musical (Playful Productions)

2017 - 2019

Senior Technician - Walt Disney Theatre

Disney Cruise Line

2017

Senior Technician Broadcast

Disney Cruise Line

2015 - 2017

Show Control 1 Shipwide

Disney Cruise Line

2015

Show Control 1 - Walt Disney Theatre

Disney Cruise Line

2014 - 2015

Show Control 2 Shipwide

Disney Cruise Line

2013 - 2015

General Technician Shipwide

Disney Cruise Line

Education

Foundation Degree

2010 - 2012

Sound & Lighting Design

Northbrook College

A-Level & GCSE

2008 - 2010

A-Levels

Budehaven Community School

ICT - B
iMedia - Pass

2006 - 2008

GCSE's

Budehaven Community School

Resistant Materials - A
ICTx2 - B
Electronics - C
Music - C

English - C
Maths - C
Science - C

Electrical Work

I am a fully qualified, Self-Employed Domestic Electrician with specialist experience in large Temporary Electrical systems for events & productions. 

I am also available for complete Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) of your domestic or commercial site. Competitive rates with bespoke solutions.

Please don’t hesitate to get in contact for a free quote or advise for either service.


Services

Addition of a New Circuit – Lights, Sockets, Heating, Outside Sockets & Lighting etc.

Smart Home Equipment – Smart Heating, Smoke Detectors, Wireless Lighting etc.

Partial & Full Re-wires

Consumer Unit Changes

Fire, Security Alarms & CCTV.

Initial Inspection & Testing including full certification and test paperwork.

Portable Appliance Testing – Complete Visual & Electrical testing including ID tagging and full certification following tests. Repair/replace/rewire of equipment available for any devices which are cause for concern and fail initial tests. (This can be discussed during your free quote).

Networking Infrastructure including full WiFi coverage & setup. Service packages available for 24hr networking support.


Qualifications

Domestic Electrician

City & Guilds 4141-01 – Electrical Installation Work within a Domestic Dwelling.

City & Guilds 2392-10 – Inspection & Testing.

City & Guilds 2393 – Part P Building Regulations.

City & Guilds 2382-18 – 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing)

City & Guilds (PAT) – Level 3 Award in the In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT).

City & Guilds (PAT) – Level 3 Award in the Management Requirements for the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment.

Temporary Electrical Systems

City & Guilds BS7909 –  Installation of Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment and Related Purposes to BS7909:2011.

PAT Testing

Seaward Apollo 600+

What is PAT Testing & why should I get my electrical items checked?

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visual examination but some types of defect can only be found by testing. However, it is essential to understand that visual examination is an essential part of the process because some types of electrical safety defect can’t be detected by testing alone. 


The UK Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) states at Regulation 4(1): “Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is so constructed or adopted as to be suitable for the purpose for which it is used or provided.”

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 states at Regulation 4(2): “As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent so far as reasonably practicable, such danger.”

This means that employers (and the self-employed) must ensure that all electrical work equipment is safe, suitable for the purpose and properly maintained in good order.

The scope of the legislation covers everything from small portable equipment e.g. hand drills to fixed 400 kV distribution systems. The requirements apply to fixed and “hard-wired” electrical appliances (or equipment), such as hand driers in washrooms or ovens in commercial kitchens, in addition to portable and hand-held appliances which plug-in, such as drills or vacuum cleaners, both single and three phase. Different inspection and maintenance regimes are recommended for fixed electrical installations and portable electrical equipment.

For further information on the legalities of PAT Testing, please click here.


What will the test include?

Pass & Fail PAT Labels - 4th Edition
  1. A Visual inspection of the appliance, flex and plug top – Look for any visual signs of damage or overheating
  2. Open Each Plug Top – Inspect the fuse and connections and tighten wire connections
  3. Electrical tests – The appliance is put through a series of electrical tests to ensure that it is properly earthed (Earth Continuity Test, Class 1 appliance) and insulated (Insulation Resistance Test, Class 1 and 2 appliance)
  4. Labelling – A label is affixed to the appliance indicating whether it has passed or failed as well as additional information including the test date and Appliance ID number assigned to it. Some labels may include a barcode for ease of use during the next inspection.
  5. Records & Certification – A detailed record is given for each appliance tested as well as an inventory summary & Final PAT Certificate. These records will be made available in an electronic format. (hard copy available upon request)

Pricing

Contact for a bespoke quote.


Areas Covered

I offer PAT Testing and Electrical services within London & North Cornwall and surrounding area. Please don’t hesitate to get in contact via the website form should you require any further information.

Contact Me

Get In Touch

Got an idea for a great project or just need some technical support for your event?

 

Feel free to drop me a line and i'll get back to you ASAP.

 

I look forward to hearing from you!

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