Disciplinary Action outcomes

Kodros SALOUSTROS: condition placed on Licensed Electrical Worker Licence (LEW) A55290

Disciplinary Action summary

On 15 October 2024, Energy Safe concluded its inquiry under section 41 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (the Act) into an incident where Mr Soloustros failed to ensure all electrical circuits and equipment were disconnected from the electricity supply whilst conducting electrical installation work.

As a result of working ‘live’, an arc flash occurred and injuries were sustained.

Based on the available material, Energy Safe determined there was proper cause to take disciplinary action on the basis that Mr SALOUSTROS:

failed to comply with the Act or regulations (section 41(1)(a)), and
was negligent in connection with the carrying out of electrical work as a Licenced Electrical Worker (section 41(1)(e)).

Disciplinary Action outcome

Energy Safe placed the following condition on Mr Saloustros’ Licence (A55290):

Successfully complete the Energy Safe approved Safe Working Practice Assessment; and
provide Energy Safe with a letter of result, from the approved assessment centre provider, showing successful completion within 60 days from [15 October 2024].

Disciplinary Action summary
On 12 June 2024, Energy Safe concluded its inquiry under section 34 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (the Act) into the failure to issue a Certificate of Electrical Safety relating to electrical installation of air conditioners at residential properties across Melbourne under his licence.
The inquiry was initiated following multiple complaints to Energy Safe from residents that the air conditioners installed were faulty and, on some occasions, not working.
Based on the available material, Energy Safe found seven separate instances where Mr Martin failed to complete a COES following installation of an air conditioner.
Energy Safe determined there was proper cause to take Disciplinary Action on the basis that Mr Martin:
- failed to comply with the Act and Regulations (section 34(1)(a))
- was negligent or incompetent in undertaking the electrical installation work (section 34(1)(f).
Disciplinary Action outcome
Energy Safe cancelled Mr Martin’s Registered Electrical Contractor Licence (REC-30685).
Disciplinary Action summary
On 15 August 2024, Energy Safe concluded its disciplinary action inquiry into the conduct of LEW Gavin Brady (A6360), under section 41 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (The Act) The inquiry considered if, Mr Brady had, during the carrying out of electrical installation work at several addresses, failed to comply with section 41 (1) of the Act.
Based on the available information, Energy Safe determined there was proper cause to take disciplinary action on the basis that Mr Brady:
- failed to comply with the Act or Electrical Safety (General) Regulations 2019 (Vic) (Regulations) (section 41(1)(a)) and
- had been convicted of a relevant offence (section 41 (1)(c)) and
- was incompetent, or was a party to any incompetence, in connection with carrying out of electrical work (section 41(1)(e)) and
- engaged in fraudulent conduct in carrying at electrical installation work (section 41(1)(f)).
Disciplinary Action outcome
Energy Safe cancelled Mr Brady’s licence (A6360).
Disciplinary Action summary
On 13 August 2024, Energy Safe concluded its disciplinary action inquiry into the conduct of LEW Adam Falzon (A34067), under section 41 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (The Act). The inquiry considered if, Mr Falzon had, during the carrying out of electrical installation work at several addresses, failed to comply with the Act or relevant regulations, and whether that conduct was negligent or incompetent or both.
Based on the available information, Energy Safe determined there was proper cause to take disciplinary action on the bases that Mr Falzon.
- failed to comply with the Act or Electrical Safety (General) Regulations 2019 (Vic) (Regulations) (section 41(1)(a)) and
- was negligent or incompetent, or was a party to any negligence or incompetence, in connection with carrying out of electrical work (section 41(1)(e)).
Disciplinary Action outcome
Energy Safe imposed conditions on Mr Falzon’s licence (A34067)
- preventing him from completing any wind turbine installation work until 12 June 2025, and
- preventing him from being a nominated technical supervisor for a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) for a period of 2 years.
Disciplinary Action summary
On 8 May 2024, Energy Safe concluded its inquiry under section 34 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (the Act) into Split System Installers concealing relevant information when making application to Energy Safe to become a Registered Electrical Contractor (REC) licence holder.
Based on the available material, Energy Safe found the sole director of the company had not disclosed relevant information relating to his criminal history during the application process for the licence.
Energy Safe determined there was proper cause to take Disciplinary Action on the basis that Split System Installers:
- obtained a registration (REC-34423) by concealment of facts (section 34(1)(b)).
Disciplinary Action outcome
Energy Safe cancelled Split System Installers MELB Pty Ltd Licence (REC-34423).
Disciplinary Action summary
On 4 January 2024, Energy Safe concluded its inquiry under section 41 of the Electricity Safety Act 1998 (the Act) into Mr Smith’s failure to comply with a condition on his licence LEW-A38739 and his relevant criminal history.
Based on the available material, Energy Safe determined there was proper cause to take Disciplinary Action on the basis that Mr Smith:
- was convicted of an offence involving violence that was punishable by a term of imprisonment of 6 months or more (section 41(c))
- failed to comply with a condition of his licence LEW-A38739 (section 41(d)).
Disciplinary Action outcome
Energy Safe cancelled Mr Smith’s Licence (LEW-38739).

Date: 21/11/2024 10:22

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Reviewed 15 November 2024