I’m a Technical Director with the Power team at Beca Ltd, Christchurch New Zealand. My specialist field is in power system protection and secondary systems design, having worked in this area for the last 25+ years.In my capacity of Technical Director, I am responsible for the technical quality or our design deliverables for key transmission, distribution and generation clients throughout New Zealand. This work includes detailed design, protection setting calculations, feasibility and concept design investigations, peer reviews, capital cost estimates, project management and design team leadership. My responsibilities also extend to strategic business planning with particular focus on service diversity and growth.I am also passionate about the development of our team - our future power system professionals. I actively mentor others and maintain a leadership role in our Technical Development Group – charged with the responsibility of growing our group’s technical knowledge and capability.I have been engaged in the New Zealand power industry for a number of years, previously working with the New Zealand Electricity Department, DesignPower, PB Power, Ewbank Preece (UK) and Broadcast Communications.
Listed skills include Power System Protection Settings And Design, Project Management, and Power System Studies.