Project Manager/Senior Electrical Engineer

• Aug 2018 - Present

Engineer Electrical and Controls

• Sep 2017 - Aug 2018

Senior Electrical Engineer

• Mar 2013 - Sep 2017

Accountable for the development of electrical designs, specifications, scopes, budgets, and project schedules, as well as the management of the execution of plant and equipment modifications and small projects (<$5M) across the siteAccountable for providing electrical engineering input into the preparation of capital requests for sustaining capital expenditure as part of the annual capital program at the mine site, Accountable for participating in identification of opportunities to improve the performance of people, machinery and equipment and implement and monitor such improvementsAccountable for providing technical input or advice on asset optimisation to Maintenance, Operating and Mining DepartmentsAccountable for the Mentoring of direct reports so they become more effective within their role and grow in professional competence.Management of an electrical engineering team compromising of 2 engineers, 1 grad and an electrical supervisor working on both Capital and Opex jobs totalling approx. $12m for FY14.Electrical design for 50% of electrical projects are completed in house.4 new starters (2 x grad, 1 x engineer, and 1 x contractor). This involved internal training and extra supervision to introduce small project management framework, Oracle Primavera P6, and Mt Arthur engineering practicesElectrical design, project management of the installation and commissioning of a total site wide water network upgrade including:11kV power line reticulationFibre and wireless communicationSubstation overallsSwitch rooms, including switchboards, fire systems, air conditioningSolar installationsElectric pumping stationsDiesel pumping stationsLightingFunctional safetyDesign and operational risk assessmentsPLC and SCADA control systemsInstrumentationMaintenance strategies and plansIsolation proceduresManualsTrainingTechnical proceduresIntroduction to site

Electrical Engineer

• Sep 2012 - Mar 2013

Manage minor capital based projects (<$5M), as well as plant modifications and mechanical based plant improvement projects from a concept phase through to execution for an operational area in accordance with the site’s capital works budget; Manage assigned project costs according to budget and rectify variances.Provide electrical input into the modifications and small project portfolio and related budgets and plans.Ensure quality control of execution activities and that a safe, efficient, cost-effective system of work is in place (methods, people, and equipment).Contribute to safety orientated, high performance culture, through effective mentoring and coaching.Enhance technical knowledge and promote continuous professional development consistent with practicing discipline Demonstrate commitment to complying with the mine’s values by the BHP Billiton Charter Ensure compliance with the mine's Safety and Health, and Environmental management systems and Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulations by never breaching procedures, practices or processes required by the site systems. Commissioning and audit of the export stacker hose reeler installationReview and fault finding for metering issues on the 11kV switchboardReviewed Transformer Specifications and factory testing for a 11/0.433kV 3MVA transformerReviewed concept design and budget estimate for remote operation of dozers on coal stockpilesElectrical design for back-up generator connection boxes for the industrial area office and workshop supply

Electrical Engineer

• Apr 2010 - Sep 2012

Provide Electrical Engineering support for the field team Assist the reliability engineering team in defect elimination projects Auditing installation and procedures against standards, legislation and site specifications Relevant Experience Step up for the Specialist Electrical Engineer Incident Investigation Electrical Audits 3 x Engineers that are direct reports Participate in Assessment Centres Standard and Specification Review Lead Electrical Engineer for the Dragline 105 (Bucyrus 1370) 75 Day Shut, including Scope, Capital Justification, Design the following major work scopes: Lower PCR MCC Replacement Aux transformer replacement Low voltage field devices conversion to extra low voltage Boom rewire RTD install in Gearboxes and Motors IP Camera Install Motor Overhauls Aux Generator Install Lead Electrical Engineer for the Dragline 104 (Bucyrus 1570) 50 Day Shutdown, including Scope, Capital Justification, Design, Plan, Implement (supervise contractors and HVO personal) and Commission the following major work scopes: Lower PCR MCC Replacement Aux transformer replacement Low voltage field devices conversion to extra low voltage Sync Motor control panel replacement MG temperature monitoring RTD installation in Gearboxes and Motors IP Camera Install Motor Overhauls Lead Electrical Engineer for the Shovel 343 (P&H 4100XPB) 50 Day Shutdown, including Scope, Capital Justification, Design, Plan, Implement and Commission the following major work scopes: Centurion (PLC and SCADA changeout) retrofit Air Scrub Pro (Filtered House Pressure System) retrofit Armature and Field Cable Replacement High Voltage panel overhaul Lead Electrical Engineer for the Shovel 341 (P&H 4100A) 50 Day Shutdown, including Scope, Capital Justification, Design, Plan, Implement and Commission the following major work scopes: Air Scrub Pro (Filtered House Pressure System) retrofit Aux Panel Motor Control Centre rewire Armature and Field Cable Replacement High Voltage panel replacement

Senior Electrical Designer

• Jun 2005 - Apr 2010

Commissioning of Laing O’Rourke Airly Coal crushing plant and train loading system control system Programming and design of the control system for Laing O’Rourke Cooranbong truck loading and export expansion project Program and design of the control system for Laing O’Rourke Airly Coal crushing plant and train loading system project Prototype Design, Installation and Commissioning of the first SafeARC TM Arc Flash interrupter that provides CAT0 Arc Flash protection at the LV end of the transformer also reducing fault currents. Shutdown Supervisor for Ravensworth Narama High Voltage Shutdown Co-ordinator, organise and supervise all of Mt Arthur’s CHPP HV Shutdowns Electrical Engineering Assistance for Liddell Coal CHPP, which included assistance with contractors, training and assistance with the implementation/development of new procedures including HV Isolation procedures, and the HV / Electrical Management Plans for submission to “Industry and Investment” Installation Audit of Liddell Coal Open Cut new Workshop/ office complex to ensure that it complies with Australian and site Standards Electrical Engineer Relief for Mt Arthur Coal CHPP Design, Project Management and Commissioning of VVVF Drive Replacements at Mt Arthur Coal CHPP Development of HV service sheets for Mt Arthur Coal Conceptual design and drafting for Mt Arthur Coal Underground Mine electrical infrastructure Designfor the Glendell Infrastructure 66/11kV Substation and Power Line Installation Design, implementation and commissioning of an Automation System for Stemming Trucks Design of Ashton Coal Underground Mine electrical infrastructure Electrical and Control Design of the Gladstone Ship Loader Faulty Device Replacement (FDR) setup for PDL Elite drives at Mt Arthur Coal Design and Drafting services for Mt Arthur Coal Commissioning Assistance for Warkworth and Mt Thorley Rejects Bins Project Management, Supervision for Mt Arthur Coal

Electrician

• Jan 2004 - May 2005

Coal Preparation and Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) Engineering and Project Management for Coal and Allied at Warkworth Mine Electrical Installs for Coal and Allied at Warkworth Mine Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Programming for Coal and Allied at Warkworth Mine AS3000 defects and services for Coal and Allied at Hunter Valley Mine Installation works for Macquarie Generation at Liddell Power Station Coal Preparation and Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) Engineering and Project Management for Coal and Allied at Warkworth Mine Electrical Installs for Coal and Allied at Warkworth Mine Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Programming for Coal and Allied at Warkworth Mine AS3000 defects and services for Coal and Allied at Hunter Valley Mine Installation works for Macquarie Generation at Liddell Power Station