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Ningaloo Vision FPSO

• Performed critical function tests and instrument calibrations on production and marine assets including flow, level, pressure, and temperature transmitters.
• Conducted scheduled PM inspections and promptly respond to breakdowns for essential and emergency generation, UPS, power, and lighting aboard.
• Inspect, repair, and calibrate fire, gas, and smoke detection systems onboard, adhering strictly to EEHA regulations and documentation guidelines.
• Adhere to Permit to Work (PTW), isolation, and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) systems and procedures, ensuring safe work practices and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Maintained and monitored ICSS and DCS control systems and apply maintenance override/Inhibit hold points when necessary.
• Execute all activities in a safe and efficient manner, following established safety protocols and procedures, and foster a positive safety culture by actively participating in safety step backs, strive conversations.

Kwinana Beach, Western Australia, Australia

• Maintain and troubleshoot filter presses and material handling systems, and provide shift breakdown support for electrical and instrumentation issues.
• Service and tune Variable Speed Drives (VSD's) to ensure accurate and efficient control of motor-driven equipment and conduct PLC and control system fault finding.
• Perform maintenance on High-Voltage (HV) 6.6kV motor drives, 22kV overhead powerlines, and transformers, adhering to safety protocols and industry standards.
• Interrogate PLC, LCN, and SCADA systems to monitor and optimize process control and automation.
• Adhere to Permit to Work (PTW), isolation, and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) systems and procedures, ensuring safe work practices and compliance with regulations.
• Utilise Oracle CMMS for tracking and managing maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, and inventory management.

Kwinana

• Scheduled boiler, turbine, and compressor Major Overhauls (MOH) and conducted calibration of instrumentation critical to powerhouse operation, ensuring accuracy and reliability of measurement systems.
• Supervised the Electrical/Instrumentation (E/I) team to safely and efficiently complete MOH shutdowns, reporting directly to the maintenance team lead.
• Facilitated high voltage switching for plant maintenance activities, processed plant and equipment, and reported production optimization opportunities.
• Provided maintenance support for power generation systems, including troubleshooting and repair of electrical and instrumentation components.
• Contributed to the development, ongoing review, and improvement of operating procedures to enhance efficiency and safety standards.
• Conducted troubleshooting on instrumentation and electrical equipment, diagnosing and resolving technical issues to minimize downtime.

Woodman Point, Munster WA

• Safely scoped, designed, and installed electrical and instrumentation systems in compliance with customer specifications and Australian standards.
• Developed Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and implemented safety management systems to mitigate risks and ensure a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Conducted planned, unplanned, and corrective maintenance activities on electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure optimal performance and prevent downtime.
• Executed new electrical and instrument installations in accordance with AS/NZS 3000:2018 standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducted troubleshooting and fault diagnosis on SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) and CITECT OS (Operator Control System) platforms, resolving technical issues to maintain system functionality and.
• Installed and maintained the Belmont Pump Station conditioning monitoring instrumentation system, overseeing its operation and performance to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.

Leinster, Western Australia, Australia

• Conducted fixed plant maintenance and fault rectification activities to ensure continuous operation of critical equipment and responded promptly to breakdowns.
• Performed routine and mandatory inspections of electrical and instrumentation systems, identifying potential issues and recommending preventive measures, while utilising 1SAP CMMS.
• Executed new installations on site, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS 3000 electrical standards and project specifications.
• Proficiently interrogate and fault find PLCs (GE Fanuc) and Yokogawa DCS operating systems to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Conducted thorough testing and diagnosis of faults on Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), motors, crushers, conveyors, and pressure filters.
• Calibrated and tuned process loops on all types of instrumentation to maintain optimal performance and accuracy and managed the maintenance of the chlorine dosing facility for the potable water system.