Alan Thomas Email & Phone Number

Adelaide, Sa, Au

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Torrens Island Battery Energy Storage System | Adelaide, South Australia | Wärtsilä | Aug 2021 - present | Project Manager Wärtsilä engaged Aurecon, the EPC Contractor, to undertake the detailed design of the Torrens Island Battery Energy Storage System. Alan manages the team to deliver the design and provide project management services to Wartsila to support the delivery of the project. The design scope being managed by Alan includes technical studies, civil, structural, electrical, fire and technical and risk workshops. Goyder Windfarm | Adelaide, South Australia | Green Light Contractors (Elecnor) | June 2022 – present | Project ManagerAurecon was engaged by Green Light Contractors (Elecnor) to assist in the delivery of the detailed design for the Goyder Windfarm collector MV design. The Aurecon design scope that Alan managed included the detailed design of the 33kV collector reticulation, earthing and fiberoptic network.Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park | Adelaide, South Australia | Green Light Contractors (Elecnor) | June 2020 – July 2021 | Project ManagerAurecon was engaged by Green Light Contractors (Elecnor) to assist in the delivery of the detailed design for the Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park (PAREP) project. The Aurecon design scope that Alan managed included 275kV transmission substation, 275kV underground cable design and 33kV collector reticulation.

Adelaide, Australia

Owners engineers lead for the implementation of the AGL Barker Inlet Power station 210 MW reciprocating engine power station near Adelaide. A summary of Alan’s roles and responsibilities is provided below: Management and coordination of the owner’s engineer team (team of 12) Provide technical input to AGL for project management and project execution matters Preparation of owner’s engineer project plan Preparation of monthly owner’s engineer reports Also performs the electrical engineer role, commissioning lead during design review and construction phase periodsDuring the construction phase of the project Alan was based on site representing AGL and leads the technical interactions with Wartsila, the EPC Contractor. Alan also provides support to AGL with project management, project risk and support the coordination with the external stakeholders including ElectraNet and AEMO.

Alice Springs, Australia

Site based Owner’s Engineer role as Territory Generation’s electrical and controls Manager for the Owen Springs Power Station Expansion Project (10 x 4.4 MW gas fired reciprocating engines) and the Tennant Creek Power Station Upgrade Project (3 x 2 MW gas and 1 x 1.5 MW diesel reciprocating engines). Role includes managing the technical aspects of the EPC Contract, design review management, construction supervision, QA signoff, brownfield integration, commissioning support, negotiations with network provided for generation connection, etc.

Darwin, Australia

Aurecon was engaged by BMD to develop a design for the undergrounding of an existing 66kV overhead line running adjacent to the Palmerston The Heights housing development.The new development at The Heights, Durack, is planned to be a high end, quality lifestyle development. Currently one of Power and Water Corporation’s 66 kV transmission lines traverses the area and is considered unsightly within a residential area. Aurecon was engaged by BMD to develop a design to underground 1500 m of overhead line. The solution entailed installing new overhead to underground poles at each end of the new 1 500 m long underground cable, cutting into the existing overhead line. The new cable is installed in underground conduits, with two cable joint baysTasks Included:Project leader and client liaisonDesign and study leadLiaison with 3rd parties including Power and Water and Department of TransportConstruction technical support

Darwin, Australia

Leading the owner's Electrical and Control engineer team for the concept and execution phase of Territory Generation's power station upgrade programme. Responsible for Concept design and technical specifications, design review, QA inspections and site construction/commissioning monitoring of the EPC Contracts for approximately 50 MW of gas fired generation.

Darwin, Australia

O’Donnell Griffin where the primary contractor of the Infrastructure upgrade at Royal Darwin Hospital which included the installation of Principal supplied new 11kV switchboards and 11kV Generating sets. O’Donnell Griffin did not have the skills in-house and engaged Alan for the commissioning phase of the HV primary plan and protection system.Tasks Included:Commissioning plansDetailed test procedures for primary and secondary systems including generator protectionTest sheetsCommissioning supportHV audit and inspection prior to energising

Darwin, Australia

Rio Tinto have mothballed the ore processing plant at their Alcan Gove operations, which has reduced the network load dramatically. It was no longer economical to run the existing large steam turbines and installed 24 diesel generating sets. The reduction in generation capacity changed the system response to faults and their magnitude dramatically and Alan was required to model fault data and to review all protection settings as majority relays would not operate under the new sets.Tasks Included:Fault study using Paladin Design Base to model the entire Alcan Gove system including NhulunbuyReview and update all protection settings due to the much-reduced fault levels of the smaller diesel units

Darwin, Australia

Project ExperienceNorthern Cement Limited11kV supply upgradeDesign an upgrade to the 11kV reticulation system which integrated with existing with limited disruption to normal plant operations. Tasks Included:• HV cable calculations and installation methods • Developing a design to upgrade the 11kV reticulation including HV cables, new HV switchgear and integration to existing plant• Protection coordination study and settings calculation for new and existing 11kV equipment• Design of 11kV transformer oil containment bundPower Water Corporation - KatherineKatherine Zone Substation 132kV transformer replacementDevelop engineering designs to replace the existing 132kV transformer. • Detailed design of AC and DC schematics• Replacement transformer bund design and new oil water separation system• Programming of IED relaysPower Water Corporation - KatherineKatherine Power Station and Katherine Zone Substation 22kV Switchboard ReplacementsDevelop engineering designs to replace the existing shared 22kV switchboard at the Katherine Power Station with two new switchboards. • Detailed design of AC and DC schematics for feeders, transformers, generators, control and protection• Detailed design of underground services and trenching• HV and LV cable calculations for primary and secondary systems• Programing of IED Protection Relays• Interface new switchboards control and protection to existing Power Station control system and allow for future control system upgrades.• Contract administration and construction supervision of contractors

Port Augusta

Develop business arguments formed on technical knowledge to gain financial approval, contract management, site supervision, engineering and planning of the following non-routine projects:• HV power transformer oil regeneration• Soot blower pipe work replacement• Fuel oil system inspection and remedial works• Development of procurement and installation specification for replacing 220, 110, 24 DC power supply / battery chargers• Playford boiler improvements to bag houses, air heaters and tramp air• Improvements to water treatment plant operations and plant location• Upgrade passenger lift controls • Load study of 3.3 kV house supplies. From investigation recommend changes to ensure the integrity of the system, including alterations to plant and operation methods.• fire system improvements on system including, HV switchrooms, coal bunkers, seal oil system, turbine lube oil

Adelaide, Australia