Sam Bourke Email & Phone Number

Australia

Cape Preston

• Effectively manage the HV Network equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure processes operate safely and productively to deliver business targets.
• Implement and review electrical maintenance systems to ensure equipment downtime is minimized.
• Review all equipment downtime, and implement corrective actions to improve availability.
• Monitor the safety, compliance, and standards of the HV operation and maintenance teams, the network and associated equipment within our areas of responsibility.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to the HV team and assume supervisor roles in a relief capacity as required.

Sino Iron Project | Cape Preston

• Supervise a shift crew of HV Operation & Maintenance Technicians, tasked with operation, maintenance, technical fault finding, HV switching and isolations across the entire HV Power network, including generation.
• Analysis of complex technical systems, root cause investigations of incidents and events including, equipment malfunctions or breakdowns.
• Oversee all HV isolations, operations, permits and procedures site wide, including shutdown and contractor works.
• Contribute specialist advice and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes, reducing waste and optimising resources.

Sino Iron Project | Cape Preston

• Oversaw teams of engineers, technicians, and subcontractors, throughout the commissioning process of various project areas, including, Stockyard, Dewatering, Primary Crushing, Milling and Processing.
• Exercised the duties of permit coordinator and high voltage operator, including assessment and verification of qualifications and competencies.
• Effectively planned and coordinated issues, permit requirements, electrical and mechanical isolations in accordance with all processes, procedures, and regulations.
• Collaborated with multiple disciplines to prepare design drawings, instructions, and documentation.
• Liaised with multiple departments ensuring successful transitions from commissioning to operations.
• Enforced technical reviews and auditing procedures for the duration of the project scope.

Sino Iron Project | Cape Preston

• Oversaw management and lead operations for various power generation and distribution assets during the construction phase of the project.
• Supervised a team of maintenance technicians including delegating workload, scheduling, andstaffing providing 24hr maintenance support.
• Create and implemented preventative maintenance plans and field service schedules to betterstreamline operations.
• Managed sub-contractors, tooling and materials requirements, suppliers and quotations.
• Drove uptime for operation of multiple diesel prime power facilities.
• Ensured safe working environment and compliance with all statutory requirements andcompany policies.

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