Ben Torrens Email and Phone Number
As a highly skilled Instrument & Electrical Technician, I have taken pride in responsibility for safely executing maintenance, installation, modification, testing, programming, and commissioning of electrical, gas and instrument equipment and systems in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Elected as the Health and Safety Representative for my team with a Major Hazard Facility (HAZOPS), I ensure all completed works are safe and compliant with standards, documenting accurate record keeping of test results and work order comments.With the impending closure of IPL's Gibson Island site, I am actively assessing Instrument & Electrical Technician opportunities either within Brisbane or FIFO from Brisbane, however would consider a move for the right role. I welcome the opportunity to network with industry peers, please feel free to connect with me here on LinkedIn, or reach me at btorrens@optusnet.com.au
Asahi Beverages
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Electrical And Instrumentation TechnicianAsahi Beverages Feb 2024 - PresentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia -
Electrical And Instrumentation SupervisorIncitec Pivot Limited Nov 2011 - May 2024Gibson Island, Queensland, AustraliaReporting to the Maintenance Manager and the Electrical Engineers, I have been asked to step in to lead a team of 15 including Apprentices for periods of up to two years in times of organisational change and leave. Above and beyond my daily technical hands-on tasks, I have been proud to have:• Nominated as the Health and Safety Representative for the Instrumentation and Electrical team, championing the successful ratification of a fatigue management system• Appropriately assigned skilled work groups to deliver subject matter expertise aiding effective, rapid root cause analysis and resolution of faults• Achieved 100% compliance to assigned preventative maintenance tasks, appropriately assigning specialist team members to conduct tasks effectively and safely within tight timeframes• Developed strong relationships with key part suppliers, proactively mapping upcoming required parts, partnering closely to source and manage delivery logistics for unique and scarce requirements• Following redundancy of parts required for aging plant equipment (such as lighting, UPS’s, Control Volves and Control Equipment and Instruments), developed site systems for management of change, executing appropriate equipment risk assessments for equipment upgrade. Coordinated the modification of new parts to meet required safety and production requirements -
Instrument & Electrical TechnicianIncitec Pivot Limited Nov 2009 - Nov 2011Gibson Island, BrisbaneAs ongoing to my current Supervisory duties, I have completed electrical and instrument installation and preventative maintenance tasks, completing risk assessments for each task whilst strictly following job permitting procedures and company policies, working within a Hazardous areas permitting system. In addition, I have:• Developed successful Business Case, and subsequent site-wide management of change and safety case to replace solid lighting poles with Swivel Poles. The project led to 500 replacements, each one saving up to 20 hours required for scaffold and work procedures per light bulb replacement • Reviewed redundant equipment (contactors and overloads within switchboards), sourcing replacement for old PKZ parts. Devised successful site standard approval as ‘like for kind equipment’ (PKE’s), proactively improving inventory to maintain production• Consistently met or exceeded maintenance KPI targets, ensuring high quality work • Acted as Project Supervisor of Contractors during the 2020 shutdown, responsible for all equipment lift and moves around the sites high-voltage lines, coordinating up to 50 people • Applied strategic root cause analysis on a daily basis to determine best course of action within an aged plant both pre-dating digital monitoring equipment and utilising modern equipment. Analysed faults, engaging in initiatives to improve plant reliability, adding value to a multi-skilled production environmentSystems used: • Rosemount transmitters, Ktek levels, Flowserve valtek and Fisher valves, VFD’s, completing SIF/SIS tests on the process safety systems• Worked with Bently Nevada vibration monitoring systems, installing and setting up probes• Updated SAP (stores management system) • Tricon trip systems• Performed high voltage switching and the writing of HV switching sheets -
Instrumentation ApprenticeshipIncitec Pivot Limited Nov 2007 - Nov 2009Gibson Island, BrisbaneAs a previously qualified Electrician, I was proud to have completed Instrumentation component of Apprenticeship within two years (instead of four). Responsible as a qualified Electrician for conducting preventative and reactive electrical maintenance tasks within a team environment. -
Electrical TradesmanIncitec Pivot Limited Nov 2005 - Nov 2007Gibson Island, BrisbaneWorking for Electrical Contract companies, I initially joined IPL in an Electrical Contractor capacity, with many years' experience already under my belt prior to accepting a permanent role with the organisation
Ben Torrens Education Details
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Queensland Electrical Fitter/Mechanic (Licence No. A30926) -
Certificate Iii Instrumentation
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Ben Torrens works for Asahi Beverages
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Ben Torrens's current role is Safety focused Instrument & Electrical Technician | High-Voltage Hazardous Environment Maintenance, Installation, Modification, Testing, Programming & Commissioning | Health & Safety Rep | Project Supervisor.
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Ben Torrens attended Tafe Queensland, Tafe Queensland.
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