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Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Part of a team undertaking real-time monitoring of the Energy Queensland (Northern) power distribution network, covering an area starting south of Mackay, to the Torres Strait and out to the NT border. Managing voltage and load control, switching coordination, network security and contingencies. Facilitation of planned network outages at all stages approaching delivery; including outage coordination, negotiations with key stakeholders, switching instruction creation and implementation… Show more Part of a team undertaking real-time monitoring of the Energy Queensland (Northern) power distribution network, covering an area starting south of Mackay, to the Torres Strait and out to the NT border. Managing voltage and load control, switching coordination, network security and contingencies. Facilitation of planned network outages at all stages approaching delivery; including outage coordination, negotiations with key stakeholders, switching instruction creation and implementation. Provision of technical support and feedback to field staff during operations to solidify relationships and best practice between NetOps and delivery teams. Show less

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Utilised a suite of applications including General Electric's PowerOn DMS to achieve efficient flow of technical information for the purpose of dispatching, identifying/locating faults and generating accurate reports between the Control Centre, field staff and the Supply Interruptions Team. Processed submissions from field delivery teams to Essential Energy's Network Access Request system by assessing customer impact, isolation/earthing requirements, network or third party implications. and… Show more Utilised a suite of applications including General Electric's PowerOn DMS to achieve efficient flow of technical information for the purpose of dispatching, identifying/locating faults and generating accurate reports between the Control Centre, field staff and the Supply Interruptions Team. Processed submissions from field delivery teams to Essential Energy's Network Access Request system by assessing customer impact, isolation/earthing requirements, network or third party implications. and conducting feeder protection studies. Show less

Cabramurra, New South Wales, Australia

Regional SME in operation of generation and water storage/transfer assets, leaning upon this knowledge to assess and facilitate access applications from all work groups.Designed and executed complex, multi disciplinary isolation instructions spanning various energy sources and plant impact considerations including HV, LV, protection, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical.On-the-job point of contact for electrical and mechanical crews during maintenance and projects providing technical… Show more Regional SME in operation of generation and water storage/transfer assets, leaning upon this knowledge to assess and facilitate access applications from all work groups.Designed and executed complex, multi disciplinary isolation instructions spanning various energy sources and plant impact considerations including HV, LV, protection, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical.On-the-job point of contact for electrical and mechanical crews during maintenance and projects providing technical support and approval for isolation amendments and commissioning steps.Regional liaison between scheme controllers and Transgrid network operators to achieve business outcomes and AEMO compliance.Adopted and held for 2 years the role of regional “ALPS” facilitator - Snowy Hydro’s holistic safety program, in which I collated safety data and interactions into a bi-monthly interactive presentation. Show less

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

Acted as the regional electrical maintenance specialist for multiple bulk water storage and monitoring assets within the New England region of NSW whilst providing regular support for civil and mechanical teams to achieve the best possible asset health for the business. This required regular reactive maintenance, routine maintenance, and calibration of spillway infrastructure, pumps, cranes, monitoring stations and other auxiliary systems. Routinely executed statutory dam safety surveillance… Show more Acted as the regional electrical maintenance specialist for multiple bulk water storage and monitoring assets within the New England region of NSW whilst providing regular support for civil and mechanical teams to achieve the best possible asset health for the business. This required regular reactive maintenance, routine maintenance, and calibration of spillway infrastructure, pumps, cranes, monitoring stations and other auxiliary systems. Routinely executed statutory dam safety surveillance activities and inspections. Facilitated quoting, purchasing, planning and undertaking of electrical projects for both corrective and capex purposes. Coordinated with local power supply authority to grant, request and provide access for common high voltage assets for maintenance purposes. Maintained training and proficiency in flood readiness and response from an operational standpoint. Show less

Middlemount, Qld

Provided breakdown support and preventative maintenance for critical and secondary coal mine assets including conveyor systems, crushers, surge bins, and dewatering networks. Contributed to Installation and fault response of underground fibre optic comms network. Shouldered various other responsibilities regarding the site high voltage infrastructure including; transformer and cable testing, creation and checking of switching instructions as well as switching for access and routine inspections… Show more Provided breakdown support and preventative maintenance for critical and secondary coal mine assets including conveyor systems, crushers, surge bins, and dewatering networks. Contributed to Installation and fault response of underground fibre optic comms network. Shouldered various other responsibilities regarding the site high voltage infrastructure including; transformer and cable testing, creation and checking of switching instructions as well as switching for access and routine inspections for insulation and earthing integrity. Sustained a major role in the monitoring and calibration of the stationary gas detection network and exercised profound attention to detail relating to maintenance of explosion protected electrical equipment to ensure whole of mine safety to the best of my ability. Show less

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Formed part of the workshop team completing from-scratch builds of conveyor system mobile substations, including installation of HV switchgear, control systems, SCADA and comms technology. Participated in quality assurance programs and subsequent on-site commissioning of completed substations as well as prolonged handovers where I provided training and technical assistance to clients during first weeks of operation. Progressively transitioned from team member to job lead over the course of… Show more Formed part of the workshop team completing from-scratch builds of conveyor system mobile substations, including installation of HV switchgear, control systems, SCADA and comms technology. Participated in quality assurance programs and subsequent on-site commissioning of completed substations as well as prolonged handovers where I provided training and technical assistance to clients during first weeks of operation. Progressively transitioned from team member to job lead over the course of multiple conveyor system installations and continued to provide clear and effective communication to customers regarding progress reports, challenges, safety concerns and technical information. Strengthened my ability to take on a key role in a business/client relationship and take pride in observing the direct impact that good workmanship and integrity can have on an employer's bottom line. Show less

Mackay, Queensland, Australia

Built a solid and broad foundation for my entrance into the electrical field by assisting tradesmen in attending breakdowns to workshop machines and fabrication equipment such as lathes, milling machines, industrial ovens, overhead cranes and welders. Participated in various construction projects and electrical upgrades at mine sites and sugar mills including lighting upgrades, wash bay builds and control panel wiring, this exposed me early on to working within the constraints of plans, budgets… Show more Built a solid and broad foundation for my entrance into the electrical field by assisting tradesmen in attending breakdowns to workshop machines and fabrication equipment such as lathes, milling machines, industrial ovens, overhead cranes and welders. Participated in various construction projects and electrical upgrades at mine sites and sugar mills including lighting upgrades, wash bay builds and control panel wiring, this exposed me early on to working within the constraints of plans, budgets and deadlines. Supported shutdown maintenance teams on-site, providing scheduled maintenance to coal processing plants, draglines and electric shovels for a range of customers. Attended and passed all TAFE modules with mostly honors and credits in all subjects and as with any decent electrical apprenticeship, I didn't get out of it without my fair share of testing and tagging. Show less