Our Story

I’m Carey Penn, owner of Electrical & Automation Solutions (EAS). Your Hamilton based Industrial Electrical Specialists.

Over the last 20 years I have worked in many areas of the electrical industry including industrial, commercial, domestic, security and fire alarms. However, it was my time working at Fonterra, where I really found my passion for developing solutions to electrical and automation problems. Over the more than 10 years I worked with Fonterra I held roles as maintenance shift electrician, cheese field planner, winter shut down team leader and finally mechanical team lead. These roles gave me a real appreciation for what working as part of a manufacturing team means. The importance of preventative maintenance, the need to manage budgets while delivering quality solutions and that sometimes the timeframe is now!

During my time at Fonterra I was fortunate to gain an in-depth knowledge of, and training in Machine Vibration, PLC’s, Analytical Instrumentation, Variable Speed Drives, Instrument Calibration and a wide range of sensors and motors. I also completed my Diploma in Maintenance and Reliability.

In 2014 I decided to start Electrical Automation Solutions (EAS) so that I could use my passion for problem solving and quality workmanship to offer electrical solutions to various Waikato businesses. I am grateful for the support of our fantastic customers which has seen EAS grow to a size where we now employ 7 qualified electricians to keep up with demand.

Work life balance is important to me. At the end of the day I love to blast away any work stress on my mountain bike. In fact getting outdoors and spending time with friends and family is probably my idea of perfection, especially if there is fish to be caught.

If you would like to find out how EAS can work with your business to deliver top notch electrical and automation solutions I’d love to have a chat – just drop me a line or give me a call on 07 834 05 05.

Carey Penn, Managing Director

Meet the Team

Carey Penn

Owner / Qualified Electrician

Founder and director of EAS, Carey is a qualified electrician with a diploma in maintenance and reliability.

Outside of work you can find him mountain biking or with wife Gemma and their three children.

If you would like to find out more about using EAS’ services please get in touch with Carey on [email protected] or give him a call on 07 834 0505.

Andrew Dorrian

Operations Manager / Qualified Electrician

Andrew joined the team in November 2018, coming to us with 20 years experience. Andrew is not only a qualified electrician but also an electrical inspector.

After hours Andrew likes to spend time with his wife and two children. He is an avid surfer, and also loves to fish, water ski and snowboard.

Day to day Andrew manages the fine art of ensuring our electricians are where you need them, when you need them. If you’re an existing client, with a job to book in, drop Andrew a line at [email protected] or give him a call on 07 834 0505.

6 Reasons To Call EAS First

We Value People

We value people; our staff, our suppliers and our customers. Together we believe we can deliver solutions to solve any problem. Together, we succeed.

We Deliver Solutions to Fit Your Business

We work with you to deliver a solution that fixes your problem, fits your budget and ensures the longevity of your plant and machinery.

We’re Responsive

Our customers are our priority. We will go out of our way to be there when you need us. Our team is big enough to handle any sized job, but small enough to ensure you always get personalised service

Health & Safety Compliant

EAS are Prequal Certified and we ensure our staff are certified to work on your site and all your safety practices are upheld. It’s important to us that we all go home safe at the end of each day.

You Can Trust Us to Deliver

You can rely on the EAS team to deliver the job, on time and within budget.

Quality Guaranteed

We believe in getting the job done right first time. However, if something does go wrong, we’ll be back immediately to fix it for free*.

What Our Clients Say

We have engaged the EAS team for many of our projects over the years from maintenance to full turn key assignments such as Variable Frequency Controlled Pumps, Radar and Ultrasonic Level Measurement and Site Flow Meter Installation. We have found Carey and the team to have good project management skills across multiple disciplines, and they give a clear scope of work which is then delivered as detailed. EAS’ pricing is always competitive but not necessarily the cheapest as he often uses his maintenance background to engineer out foreseeable issues. EAS meets all company Health and Safety & Training requirements which is a must on our sites.

Andrew RichardsMaintenance Manager

We have used Electrical & Automation Services many times for various sized capital projects at the Hautapu site. Carey and his team have always shown an excellent level of attention to detail and commitment to completing work required in often trying conditions. Their process and product knowledge is extensive and the ability to provide options and alternate solutions to issues is a strength when it comes to the contractor selection process. I’ve always found their communication and ability to work in with the various changing priorities of a complex manufacturing environment excellent, and their willingness to go the extra mile to ensure customer satisfaction a positive attribute.

Mark AbbottEngineering Project Manager

We are a large scale chemical company and with the way our company is structured we were always looking for a contractor that could supply a turn key solution. We worked closely with EAS initially to clarify the scope, but as always I got called away to other projects requiring my time. EAS was able to work unsupervised and safely to achieve a first rate install. From experience this would be not have been possible with other contractors I have used in the past.

With their Electrical and Mechanical capability, they are positioned uniquely in that you don’t have to engage two contractors to get the job done. By using EAS we were able to commit to a deadline which would have been impossible to achieve in the past.

If you need a quality job, requiring both Electrical and Mechanical works don’t hesitate to give EAS a call. I don’t believe you will find a better partner in the greater Waikato for all your standard or overflow works.

Matthew BennettNALCO Water Customer Project Engineer

The team at EAS are always on board to tackle our electrical needs.

As farmers we need it done right first time with minimal down time. These guys always deliver. Their service is always friendly and
professional, and nothing is ever a problem.

We have no hesitation recommending them.

Kelly and Jason BuchananFarmers

Call 07 834 0505