Manager - Power Systems Analysis

• Oct 2022 - Present

Principal Power Systems Engineer

• Oct 2021 - Present

Senior Power Systems Engineer

• Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

Full-time secondment into the AEMO National Connections Victoria team. Responsible for due diligence studies to assess compliance of generators connecting to the NEM in the Victorian distribution network. Working across multiple projects through application, registration and commissioning phases as well as addressing non-compliances identified during commercial operation. Key functions include review of the proposed GPS and supporting application documentation. I perform PSCAD DD simulations and supervise and review work performed by engineers in the team, and PSS/E studies typically conducted by external consultants. Regular stakeholder engagement is key throughout the process and I take a leading role in engagements with proponents, NSPs, consultants and OEM's.

Lead Electrical Engineer (Power Systems)

• Oct 2019 - Sep 2021

Lead Engineer responsible for management and execution of power system studies projects. Projects executed to date include feasibility studies for renewable generator integration into islanded power systems, NEM generator connection studies, evaluation of the impact of modular LV STATCOMs on voltage regulation to enable higher penetration of rooftop PV generation, and a power quality assessment. After successfully executing feasibility studies for interconnection of two existing diesel generator power stations using a weak interconnector line, I won and led the second phase of the project for detail design and implementation. The project is now in the procurement and construction phase.Modelling work as part of a prefeasibility assessment for use of a BESS to offset spinning reserve in an islanded network powered primarily HFO diesel generators, demonstrated the technical feasibility of the solution. This work, together with economic modelling by colleagues in our power generation team have resulted in an appointment for further work on this project. I am currently seconded full time into the AEMO National Connections team performing due diligence assessments for generators connecting to the distribution network in Victoria. In execution of these works, I use PSCAD - including SMIB and wide area network studies - ETAP and DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and also oversee PSS/E studies work. I am Aurecon's DIgSILENT PowerFactory software custodian.

Principal Electrical Engineer

• Apr 2017 - Sep 2019

Technical specialist in field of power systems modelling and simulations, grid integration of renewable power plants and grid code compliance. Responsible for leading teams and managing resources in execution of power system studies and substation design projects.

Head of Engineering for Sub Saharan Africa

• Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

Responsible for execution of several utility-scale renewable energy projects including wind and solar farms. Provide technical support to the company's development team in the development of new renewable energy projects in South Africa and the rest of Africa. Responsible for execution of several utility-scale renewable energy projects including wind and solar farms. Provide technical support to the company's development team in the development of new renewable energy projects in South Africa and the rest of Africa.

Senior Electrical Engineer

• Sep 2011 - Sep 2015

Responsible for electrical distribution design, secondary plant design, protection settings and electrical system studies for projects in the utility transmission and distribution, mining, petrochemical and renewable energy generation industries. Specialised in grid code compliance assessments and power quality evaluations for renewable power plants and participated in industry committees developing codes and guidelines in these areas. Responsible for electrical distribution design, secondary plant design, protection settings and electrical system studies for projects in the utility transmission and distribution, mining, petrochemical and renewable energy generation industries. Specialised in grid code compliance assessments and power quality evaluations for renewable power plants and participated in industry committees developing codes and guidelines in these areas.

Senior Electrical Engineer

• Aug 2007 - Aug 2011

Responsible for electrical engineering design, procurement, project engineering, site engineering and commissioning supervision for projects in the petrochemical industry. Significant projects included a carbon dioxide plant in Sasolburg, a 100 MVA substation for a large Oxygen train in Secunda and an 88 kV GIS substation in Sasolburg for a 140 MW gas engine generation plant. Responsible for electrical engineering design, procurement, project engineering, site engineering and commissioning supervision for projects in the petrochemical industry. Significant projects included a carbon dioxide plant in Sasolburg, a 100 MVA substation for a large Oxygen train in Secunda and an 88 kV GIS substation in Sasolburg for a 140 MW gas engine generation plant.

Junior Engineer

• Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

Responsible for engineering and oversight of manufacturing of low voltage switchgear panels. Responsible for engineering and oversight of manufacturing of low voltage switchgear panels.

Engineer in Training

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

Software engineer responsible for support of legacy Multichoice set top boxes. Software engineer responsible for support of legacy Multichoice set top boxes.