Experience

NZ Sugar Company Ltd

• New Zealand
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electrical/Instrument Planner and Maintenance Engineer

  • Jan 2016 - Present

   Co-ordinate contractors  Plan and Co-ordinated critical equipment to be maintained and certified  Plan Electrical and Instrumentation work  Continually update spare parts in stores system  Maintain and upkeep Electrical equipment and instrumentation  Assist Technical Breakdowns  Assist the Electrical Engineer  Upgrade Instruments and Electrical Equipment  Train Instrument Technician and Electrical Apprentice  Co-ordinate contractors  Plan and Co-ordinated critical equipment to be maintained and certified  Plan Electrical and Instrumentation work  Continually update spare parts in stores system  Maintain and upkeep Electrical equipment and instrumentation  Assist Technical Breakdowns  Assist the Electrical Engineer  Upgrade Instruments and Electrical Equipment  Train Instrument Technician and Electrical Apprentice



PSA Engineering Services

• Australia
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Instrument Electrical Technician

  • Feb 2012 - Jan 2017

  Cause and effect testing and assist operations with starting up gas wells for Queensland Gas Company Coal Seam Gas project Ensure safe commissioning, calibration and setup of instruments and remote communication equipment associated with gas wellsLiaising with Completions Team to ensure instrumentation and documentation is completed and to QGC standardMaintain strict adherence to OHS and PPE regulations and procedures

• Instrumentation Supervisor

  • Feb 2012 - Dec 2015

  Provide leadership to a team of six Instrumentation technicians and working closely with external auditorsMaintaining budgets for various divisions Cause and effect testing and assist operations with starting up gas wells for Queensland Gas Company Coal Seam Gas projectEnsure safe commissioning, calibration and setup of instruments and remote communication equipment associated with gas wellsMentor new starters in well instrument and communication commissioningLiaising with Completions Team to ensure instrumentation and documentation is completed and to QGC standardMaintain strict adherence to OHS and PPE regulations and procedures Show less



Bay Instruments

• Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

• Instrument/Electrical Technician

  • Mar 2009 - Jan 2012

  Completed part time and summer contract work whilst studying Electrical Engineering Effectively performed plant maintenance, instrumentation work and breakdowns at Tasman Pulp and Paper Worked as part of a team and individually at shut downs within Kinleath Pulp and Paper Ensured safe work practices were followed at all times Completed part time and summer contract work whilst studying Electrical Engineering Effectively performed plant maintenance, instrumentation work and breakdowns at Tasman Pulp and Paper Worked as part of a team and individually at shut downs within Kinleath Pulp and Paper Ensured safe work practices were followed at all times



Auckland University of Technology

• Student

  • Feb 2009 - Nov 2011

  Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering Diploma in Electrotechnology (Industrial Measurement and Control) Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering Diploma in Electrotechnology (Industrial Measurement and Control)



UGL

• Australia
• Engineering Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instrument Technician

  • Jun 2008 - Feb 2009

  Worked on a 4 on, 1 off roster on this offshore natural gas plant whilst contracted to Apache Performed maintenance, commissioning and construction on fire damaged and incinerated parts of the plant Conducted loop checks and inspections of all instruments, valves, motors, lights, cable testing and junction boxes Maintained up to date knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations so as to provide quality workmanship with a strong emphasis on workplace safety Worked as part of a multi-disciplined team of up to four to ensure that all work was completed in a safe, timely and productive manner Attended and participated in tool box meetings to discuss impending projects and any OHS considerations applicable Show less



Downer

• Australia
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instrument Technician

  • Mar 2008 - May 2008

  Contracted to Woodside to perform commissioning, loop testing, calibration, construction and tubing at the Train 5 Gas Plant  Operated on a 4 on, 1 off roster on a FIFO basis  Ensured safe work practices were utilised demonstrating a duty of care for self and others within the work site Contracted to Woodside to perform commissioning, loop testing, calibration, construction and tubing at the Train 5 Gas Plant  Operated on a 4 on, 1 off roster on a FIFO basis  Ensured safe work practices were utilised demonstrating a duty of care for self and others within the work site



Bay Instruments

• Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

• Instrument Electrical Technician

  • Nov 2007 - Feb 2008

  Undertook a two week down role calibrating instrumentation at a methanol plant Performed a three week shutdown involving instrument calibration for Methanex Successfully carried out plant maintenance and breakdown works for four months at Kinlieth Pulp and Paper Observed OHS policies and procedures at all times to ensure safe work practices were in place, along with the wearing of correct PPE Utilised excellent communication and inter-personal skills to effectively work as part of a team and individually to achieve desired outcomes with minimal downtime in production Accurately read and interpreted plans, drawings and specifications Show less



Z-Tech Control Systems Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Utilities
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Control Systems Technician

  • Jul 2005 - Jul 2007

  Spent nine months as an Electrical Instrument Technician at Thames Water Incinerator and Power Generation working on a steam driven turbine, bag filter and emissions monitoring system Effectively managed own time, working to maintain plant SCADA system and instruments Calibrated and oversaw calibrations during shut down maintenance Communicated with Operations to diagnose process faults resulting in rectifications and improvements to plant conditions Maintained a level of spare parts and liaised with Sales Representatives for new instruments to improve systems and keep abreast of current technology Operated on a 1 in 3 on-call roster Installed new alarm systems for the status of pump conditions to Thames Water SCADA as part of the pumping station maintenance Undertook program chip, testing of alarms including stop, start, running, trip, stopped and high level sump Carried out a Maintenance Electrician role at Hogs Mill Sewerage Works in London, performing maintenance of wiring, lighting, submersible pumps, motor starters and breakdowns, completed PPMs Was responsible for under carriage maintenance at the Central Line Train for Metro Net in London Replaced various components associated with most operating systems, performed electrical, mechanical and pneumatic tests Located leaks and carried out air leak repairs, carried out pipe fabrication and replacement, assisted with lifting and lowering trains on and off the bogies Installed wiring and performed modifications, undertook coupler replacements Show less



Bay Instrumentrs

• Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

• Instrument Electrical Technician

  • Oct 2004 - Jun 2005

  Serviced the food and chemical industries, providing a range of services that included calibrating and checking instrumentation in the dairy industry, chemical, pulp & paper, sea foods and fertilizer sectors Provided a call out service for food and chemical sites, resulting in minimal downtime during breakdowns Successfully carried out routine plant maintenance works and small installations Additionally completed several shutdowns, such as two months maintenance shut at Edendale Dairy Factory, one week on Shell Petrol transfer Station and a two week shutdown at Kinleith Pulp and Paper Utilized excellent communication and inter-personal skills to effectively work as part of a team and individually Accurately read and interpreted plans, drawings and schematics Followed safe work practices and wore correct PPE at all times Show less



AllStaff Resources, Olympic Mine Dam SA

• Plant Control System Instrument Technician

  • May 2004 - Oct 2004

  Checked and calibrated instrumentation, prepared daily PPMs, along with the servicing of breakdowns Diagnosed process problems and made programme & instrument changes Ensured the instrument inventory was maintained and ordered new instruments when necessary Effectively worked as part of a team and individually following all safety protocols Checked and calibrated instrumentation, prepared daily PPMs, along with the servicing of breakdowns Diagnosed process problems and made programme & instrument changes Ensured the instrument inventory was maintained and ordered new instruments when necessary Effectively worked as part of a team and individually following all safety protocols



NORSEKE SKOG PULP & PAPER

• Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

• Control Systems Apprentice

  • Feb 1999 - Oct 2004

  Completed a five year apprenticeship gaining experience whilst undertaking rotations throughout the entire mill Gained a sound understanding of plant care, instrumentation and shutdowns involving causticising lime kilns, chemical plant, recovery, boiler, power boilers, pulp dryers, paper machines and TMP Worked within the Engineering Department responsible for programming PLC, DCS and variable speed drives Was part of the AC Motor Servicing and Switch Gear crew, along with the Maintenance Response Team handling breakdowns and the Valve crew who serviced valves Contracted to United Gooder where industrial wiring was carried out Show less