Kirk Veitch

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Head of Engineering - Pacific (and much more) at Blue Power Partners @ Blue Power Partners
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Greater Melbourne Area, Australia, Australia
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About Kirk Veitch

With 17 years and over 35 GW of renewable energy project experience in this fast-paced and ever-changing sector, I have developed a clear understanding of the renewable energy value chain from early stage development and acquisitions through to asset management. Well-versed in the technical, contract, commercial, operations, construction and project management aspects of this industry, I am efficient and effective in executing tasks and identifying risks to ensure best for project outcomes. Throughout each project phase I have developed and effectively maintained working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including developers, owners, operators, contractors, original equipment manufacturers, network service providers and engineering consultancies. I thrive on challenges, continuous improvement, problem solving, and enjoy working with people who have unique and innovative approaches to their work, and who are open to change. Driven by a passion for renewable energy, I am a motivated and self-disciplined quick learner with good communication skills.

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Blue Power Partners

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Head of Engineering - Pacific (and much more) at Blue Power Partners
Kirk Veitch Work Experience Details
  • Blue Power Partners
    Head Of Engineering - Pacific
    Blue Power Partners Nov 2021 - Present
    Aalborg, Nordjylland, Dk
    Working with our client Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), I'm responsible for engineering renewable and storage projects from inception (or acquisition) through to commercial operation. Working with my team, we deliver or manage the delivery of business case and economic modelling for projects, feasibility studies, grid connection, resource assessments, concept designs and optimisation, technical contract schedules and negotiation, due diligence on all of these items, and more. In addition to my engineering activities, with Blue Power Partners being a young and upcoming player, I’m heavily involved in finding efficiencies by developing the business structure and processes.
  • Pacific Hydro
    Contract Manager - Projects
    Pacific Hydro Jul 2020 - Nov 2021
    Docklands, Victoria, Au
    POSITION OVERVIEWI am resposible for the various engineering and contractual aspects of a brownfields synchronouse condenser installation, including but not limitied to:• General- Acting project manager as required.- Contributing to the development of management plans.- General report and administration.• Engineering and Technical- Developing the existing Balance of Plant (BOP) technical specification and division of responsibility during contract negotiations.- Managing the BOP design process and the remainder of the Supply and Install (S&I) design process, including deliverables and RFIs, on very tight timelines.- Managing, coordinating and contributing to the interfaces between the BOP contractor, S&I contractor, the S&I transport contractor, operations, the NSP, the grid connection consultant and the existing facility.- Assessing variations and scope changes between the BOP Contractor and S&I Contractor. - Managing the inclusion of the owner’s engineer on technical matters beyond the typical deliverable reviews. - Ensuring the safety in design process was undertaken with the inclusion of operations.- Ensuring the requirements of operations were included in the design.- Contributing to the variations required of the connection agreement and generator performance standards. • Commercial and Contract- Contributing the having internal approval of the BOP Contract.- Managing scope complexities and interfaces between the BOP Contractor, S&I Contractor and NSP.- Managing the variation, delay and force majeure processes.- Developing commercial positions and strategies arising from a unforeseen technical and commercial scenarios.- Managing the contracts of various consultants. - General contract administration and auditing, and drafting of contract notices and letters.
  • Aecom (Incorporating Davis Langdon, An Aecom Company)
    Principal Engineer - Renewable Energy
    Aecom (Incorporating Davis Langdon, An Aecom Company) May 2017 - Apr 2020
    Dallas, Us
    POSITION OVERVIEWWith respect to wind, solar and grid storage facilities, I was responsible for various documentation, technical, design and project management tasks for AECOM's generation team, including but not limited to:Technical• Leading, development of, reviewing and commenting on wind and solar farm, BESS, and hybrid EPC and split contract specifications for greenfields and brownfields projects.• Integration of contract specifications with contract schedules, such as performance guarantees, grid connection and payment milestones.• Support with contract negotiations for the points above.• Ensuring execution of, and/or providing input into, SID via various workshops such as HAZIDs, HAZOPs, CHAZOPs, HAZCONs and the CHAIR 1-3 process.• As OE and from pre-FC to DLP, leading reviews, providing ad hoc support and advising owners of green and brownfield sites on contractor compliance with the contract specification, inclusive of document deliverables, various aspects development consent/approval, performance testing and handover for WTGs, met masts, PCV, SCADA, BOP – electrical, civil, structural, grid, and logistics requirements• Resolution of technical and interface issues by coordinating subject matter experts both internally and externally.• Managing and/or providing input into concept and detailed design through to IFC with teams across borders and for brownfields sites.• Reviewing the activities above if undertaken by others.Management and Commercial• Project managing various roles including, OE, technical specification writing, secondary consents, grid connection and early contractor involvement.• Managing the PMBOK knowledge areas for my PM roles.• Assessing RFIs, variations and payment/milestone/completion claims, and reviewing project programs.• Building strong relationships with owners, contractors, NSPs and internal SMEs to ensure the design and interfacing between different systems is seamless.• Writing proposals for new projects.
  • Vestas - Australian Wind Technology
    Design Manager
    Vestas - Australian Wind Technology May 2015 - May 2017
    POSITION OVERVIEWResponsible for various regulatory, documentation, technical and design aspects of the project with the addition of: managing the design of the Balance of Plant (BOP), by the BOP Contractor, and its integration with the WTGs, SCADA, Met Masts, Grid, Cranes, Transport and a brownfields site; managing the technical input for generator registration and the interface with the Network Service Providers and the Principal’s consultants; and PCV.ACCOUNTABILITIES• Ensuring compliance with the Works Specifications and associated scoping documentation located within the contract for green and brownfield sites, inclusive of various aspects development consent/approval• Management of the design and document deliverable process for the project to ensure the integration and interface of all aspects of the Works, including: o WTGs o SCADA o Balance of Plant – Electrical, Civil, Structural o Grid o Crane and transport requirements including interfaces with our consortium partners• Developing a strong relationship with the NSPs to ensure the design and integration between the different systems is seamless• Ensuring safety in design takes place via various workshops such as HAZIDs, HAZOPs, CHAZOPs, HAZCONs and the CHAIR 1-3 process• Management of the resolution of technical and interface issues by coordinating subject matter experts (SMEs) both internally and externally• Management of the PCV process for various sitesinclusive of procurement, subcontracting, documentation and integration into the remainder of the works• Assessing RFIs, variations and payment claims• Building strong relationships with the Owners Engineers and Project Managers• Implementation of training for the Principal• Management of commissioning with the interface to the NSP• Delivery of the Operations and Maintenance manuals• Management Practical Completion and Handover from a deliverable perspective
  • Vestas - Australian Wind Technology
    Design Coordinator
    Vestas - Australian Wind Technology Mar 2013 - Oct 2015
    POSITION OVERVIEW:Responsible for various regulatory, documentation, technical and design aspects of the project with the addition of coordinating: the design of the Balance of Plant (BOP), by the BOP Contractor, and its integration with the WTGs, SCADA, Met Masts and Grid; coordinating the technical input generator registration and the interface with the Network Service Provider; and managing PCV.ACCOUNTABILITIES• Ensuring compliance with the Works Specifications and associated scoping documentation located within the contract• Management of the design and document deliverable process for the project to ensure the integration and interface of all aspects of the Works, including: o WTGs o SCADA o Balance of Plant – Electrical, Civil, Structural o Grid o Crane and transport requirements• Management of the delivery of technical documentation for WTGs, SCADA, and Grid• Developing a strong relationship with the NSPs to ensure the integration between the different systems is seamless• Management of the resolution of technical and interface issues by coordinating subject matter experts (SMEs) both internally and externally• Driving necessary modifications to the Development Approval to allow the installation of met masts, and consequently execution of PCV• Management of PCV for three different WTG models, inclusive of procurement and subcontracting• Management of the technical aspect of the generator registration process inclusive of grid modelling and GPS negotiation• Assessing RFIs, variations and payment claims• Building strong relationships with the Owners Engineers and Owners Project Managers• Implementation of training for the Principal• Management of commissioning with the interface to the NSP• Delivery of the Operations and Maintenance manuals• Ensuring the site teams have the latest versions of documentation• Management Practical Completion and Handover from a deliverable perspective
  • Vestas - Australian Wind Technology
    Assistant Project Manager - Macarthur Wind Farm
    Vestas - Australian Wind Technology Feb 2011 - Mar 2013
    Position OverviewResponsible for various regulatory, technical and quality aspects of the project with the addition of sub-contractor/supplier engagement/management.Key Achievements• Recognised revenue for the project on time• Ensured all documentation was approved by the Principal• Ensured all defects were rectified or rejected• Ensured technical difficulties were resolved before becoming critical• Drove the contractual understanding within the Project and Site teams• Delivered Practical Completion of relevant sections of the projectFurther Achievements:• Commitment to safety and leadership on site• Management of the development of V112 rescue procedures• Managed the technical documentation• Managed the resolution of technical issues both internally and within the consortium• Coordinated subject matter experts in relation to the technical aspects of the project• Ensured turbine erection started well given the new turbine model• Managed quality systems, audits, NCRs and associated costs• Managed PCV and NAPC• Managed various turbine HV commissioning tasks and associated sub-contractors• Managed Practical Completion and Handover• Managed various local turbine upgrades• Turbine Compliance with AS3000• Built strong relationships with the Owners Engineers and Owners Project Managers• Implemented training for the Principal• Managed the service operations requirements of the project• Developed and maintained relationships with R&D and Production
  • Vestas - Australian Wind Technology
    Major/Cim Upgrades
    Vestas - Australian Wind Technology 2009 - Jan 2011
    Responsible for:• The same tasks as CIM Implementation Coordinator; plus• Major site wide upgrades usually involving cranes, extra tooling and human resources• Site maintenance plans and standardization of site maintenance plans
  • Vestas - Australian Wind Technology
    Cim Implementation Coordinator
    Vestas - Australian Wind Technology 2008 - 2009
    Responsible for:• Implementation of CIM Upgrades in AU, NZ, JP, PH and TW• Maintenance and collection of Turbine serial numbers and Master Data• Development of a database to handle turbine and CIM data• Data analysis associated with contractual disputes
  • Vestas - Australian Wind Technology
    Technical Reporting
    Vestas - Australian Wind Technology Aug 2005 - 2008
    Responsible for:• Implementation of CIM Upgrades in AU, NZ and TW• Maintenance and collection of Turbine serial numbers• Development of a database to handle Turbine and CIM data• Problem solving high temperature issues at Lake Bonney Wind Farm• Monthly Reporting of turbine performance• Analysis of turbine data
  • Sleepmaster Pty Ltd
    Undergraduate Engineer
    Sleepmaster Pty Ltd 2005 - Aug 2005
    Responsible for:• Development of the maintenance database• Assessed which spare parts are to be added to the database• Assessed whether these parts should be kept in stock• Establishing a preventative maintenance program for the machines• Liaising between workers and management• Sundry duties such as organising contractors
  • Ford Motor Company
    Cooperative Student Engineer
    Ford Motor Company 2003 - 2003
    Dearborn, Michigan, Us
    Responsible for:• The implementation of development upgrades for the Ford Territory development vehicles• The implementation of a vehicle tracking system for the development vehicles

Kirk Veitch Skills

Wind Renewable Energy Wind Turbines Turbines Power Generation Energy Project Engineering Construction Project Management Alternative Energy Offshore Wind Energy Efficiency Engineering Wind Power Sustainable Energy Project Planning Wind Energy Commissioning Quality Management Stakeholder Engagement Contract Requirements Documentations Contract Management Procurement Power Plants Contract Negotiation

Kirk Veitch Education Details

  • Swinburne University Of Technology
    Swinburne University Of Technology
    Bachelor Of Engineering (Mech) And Bachelor Of Business
  • Australian College Of Project Management
    Australian College Of Project Management
    Project Management

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Kirk Veitch works for Blue Power Partners

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Kirk Veitch's current role is Head of Engineering - Pacific (and much more) at Blue Power Partners.

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Kirk Veitch attended Swinburne University Of Technology, Australian College Of Project Management.

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