Michael Reiken
Michael Reiken
Director
Michael Reiken
Director of Excel Power
Qualifications
Michael Reiken, Managing Director of Excel Power, began his own electrical business in 1993.
His early exposure to the industry through his father, who was also an electrician, cemented his desire to earn his own apprenticeship and invest a wealth of time into his education and training so he could become a certified electrician and tackle the challenges the industry faces.
Michael proudly holds a number of industry-leading accreditations and certifications.
He is a member of the Institute of Electrical Inspectors and is an active member of the Standards Australia committee, overseeing a number of safety and installation standards for renewable energy systems.
Michael is also a CEC Accredited Solar Installer and Fire Fighter.
Years in the industry
42 years
Favourite project and why?
Our ongoing volunteer work in Timor. I have enjoyed being able to bring sustainable power sources to schools and hospitals who previously relied on less eco-friendly options. Seeing the difference to their lives through photo updates of the community and regular contact is highly rewarding.
ACCREDITATIONS:
- Enphase Platinum Installers
- LG Solar Authorised Dealers
- Clean Energy Council accredited installers
- ARCTICK Authorisation
AWARDS:
- Master Electricians Australia’s 2018 winner in the Energy Efficiency Project of the Year Excellence Awards
- Clean Energy Council’s 2018 winner of the Solar Design and Installation Awards
Graham Bidgood
Graham Bidgood
Manager
Graham Bidgood
Manager
Qualifications
Diploma in Business Administration, Associate Diploma in Business, Hospitality
Years in the industry
10 years
Favourite project and why?
The complete electrical, solar, air conditioning & data fit out at CLO Lawyers & Peter Bowly Accounting in 2018.
It was satisfying to see an empty space transform into a complete working office and to be able to provide the business owners different ideas and opportunities.
Jacob le Roux
Jacob le Roux
Electrician
Jacob le Roux
Electrician - Solar Quoting and Site Visits
Qualifications
Certified Electrician and CEC Accredited Solar Installer
Years in the industry
18 years
Favourite project and why?
Spot on Signs Solar Installation:
It was great seeing the project through from start to finish - from the initial consultation, to identifying the products and services that we could provide that others couldn’t to complete the installation.
Euromanga/Quilpie Solar Installation & Air Conditioning Job:
Loved this job due to the challenges we knew were going to be inevitable, but that we would work through them together as a team. We really got to see Excel’s strong focus on quality and team culture come through with this one.
Jenna Reiken
Jenna Reiken
Administration
Jenna Reiken
Administration
Qualifications
Cert III in Business Administration and Cert IV in Frontline Management
Years in the industry
10 years
Favourite project and why?
Coordinating the testing and maintenance schedule for Building & Asset Services because of the relationships we developed with the schools and other government organisations.
Yolande le Roux
Yolande le Roux
Administration
Yolande le Roux
Administration
Qualifications
Certificate III in Business Administration
How long have you been in the industry?
Less than a year
Brendan Radley
Brendan Radley
Electrician
Brendan Radley
Electrician
Qualifications
Certified Electrician and CEC Accredited Solar Installer
Winner of Master Electrician's Apprentice of the Year - 2020
Years in the industry
13 years
Bryan Grice
Bryan Grice
Electrician
Bryan Grice
Electrician
Qualifications
Certified Electrician
Years in the industry
10 years
Favourite project and why?
Building & Asset Services from 2017-2019. I had the opportunity to step into a management role and really enjoyed leading the project, building relationships and networking with many different people involved.
James Crane
James Crane
Electrician
James Crane
Electrician
Qualifications
White card, full qualified electrician
Years in the industry
5 years
Favourite project and why?
Ongoing maintenance at Mauri Yeast. I thrive in country environments and thoroughly enjoy watching this project develop.
Ben Philippa
Ben Philippa
Electrician
Ben Philippa
3rd Year Apprentice Electrician
Qualifications
Fitter & Turner and Sign Manufacturing
Years in the industry
4 years
Favourite project and why?
Our on-going Solar installations and Electrical work with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
It's highly rewarding to drive around, see our hard work on display and know we are contributing to the community in such a positive way. It's an added bonus that we were chosen specifically to install these systems because of our high quality, reliability brands.
Harrison Gorman
Harrison Gorman
Electrician
Harrison Gorman
4th Year Apprentice Electrician
Years in the industry
3 years
Favourite project and why?
"My favourite project was a Tesla/Enphase off-grid system at Neumgna, as it was my first off-grid installation using a Tesla Powerwall. It was really interesting seeing the two different types of technology work together to give the customer a safer solar system, completely non-reliant on the grid."
Joe Stevens
Joe Stevens
Electrician
Joe Stevens
2nd Year Apprentice Electrician
Qualifications
Cert II and Cert III in Sports and Recreation
Years in the industry
2
Favourite project and why?
The Gowrie Junction shed electrical wiring job. It was a great experience being involved in the entire process from start to finish installing LED lighting, powerpoints and more.
Landon Matthews
Landon Matthews
Electrician
Landon Matthews
2nd Year Apprentice Electrician
Qualifications
White card
Years in the industry
2 year
Favourite project and why?
A large residential solar system installation in Rangeville. The system was installed on a double-storey house and was spaced over 2 different roof spaces, which made for a challenging install. How we all worked as a team to get the system installed in good time made the end result even more rewarding.
