Experience

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  Lodestone Energy Limited

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • General Manager - Engineering

    • Oct 2021 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Responsible for managing the engineering aspects of Lodestone's portfolio of grid scale solar farm developments in NZ from initial concept through to construction and operation.

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  Jacobs

  • United States
  • Business Consulting and Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Global Technology Leader - Renewables

    • Apr 2018 - Oct 2021

    In addition to providing strategic advice on renewables, energy storage and network investment, part of Jacobs' global Solutions & Technology team, responsible for bringing together Jacobs' communities of practice in renewable energy including hydro power, solar photovoltaics, wind energy, geothermal and marine energy. Our aim is to provide thought leadership, and package up the best RE solutions and technologies from our worldwide team of practice leaders and subject matter experts to anticipate and meet our clients needs in a rapidly changing environment.

  • Section Leader - Energy Advisory

    • Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

    Responsible for leading a cross functional team of power systems, renewable (geothermal, wind, hydro and solar) engineers, geoscientists and strategic energy consultants. Covering concept, detailed design, feasibility and for generation clients, dynamic power system studies for grid connections as well as providing strategic advisory services in energy and emerging technologies for a range of projects and clients in NZ, Australia, Pacific and SE Asia.

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  Jacobs

  • United States
  • Business Consulting and Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Section Leader - Power Networks & Strategic Consulting

    • Sep 2017 - May 2019

    Responsible for leading a cross functional group of electrical, civil/structural, power systems and strategic consulting engineers - covering concept, detailed design and system studies for transmission and distribution clients, as well as renewable energy and emerging technology studies, asset management advisory, and technical due diligence for a range of projects and clients in NZ, Australia Pacific and SE Asia.

  • Senior Consultant - Strategic Advisory

    • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

    Responsible for:- identifying and securing new strategic energy opportunities in emerging markets including Australasia, Latin America, SE Asia, Africa and the Pacific. - leading, managing and providing technical input for renewable energy projects- evaluating potential opportunities to provide new services to clientsProjects have included:- renewable development options study for Grande Comore, Comoros- security of supply review for an NZ lines company- financial valuation of small hydro power station in NZ- led grid integration prefeasibility study for large scale Li Ion battery trial

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  solarcity New Zealand

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Commercial Solar Director / Operations Director

    • Feb 2015 - Jul 2016
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Leading the operations, procurement, installation and engineering teams to manage the roll out of residential and commercial solar systems around NZ and grid scale projects in the Pacific.Responsibilities included:• Leading a team of eighteen including solar project engineering team, residential solar delivery and technical specialist team, underwriting specialists, fields services / H&S manager, in house mechanical installers, in house electricians, distribution & logistics manager, and IS / metering specialist.• Responsible for delivering solarZero residential energy services programme as well as solarClassic installations – averaging 40-50 residential installations per month country wide.• Responsible for contracting, quality assurance, training and health and safety management of in house installation teams in Auckland, Christchurch and Nelson, and third party Field Service Providers in other metropolitan areas.• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with key stakeholders including customers Aid agencies, power companies, inspectors, partners, solar suppliers and consultants.• Developing high quality responses to on grid and off grid renewable energy project construction and consulting solicitations in the Pacific and for commercial businesses in NZ.• Operationalising new products and services such as hot water controllers and batteries.• Project director for 170 kW solar PV arrays on two government buildings in Funafuti, Tuvalu• Secured contract for 20kW solar array on Waiheke Library for Auckland Council

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  Infratec Renewables Ltd

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • General Manager

    • Apr 2013 - Feb 2015
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Responsible for developing and managing Infratec Renewables (formerly NETcon International) renewable energy development, consulting and construction business with a focus on the Pacific Islands. - Secured and managed $2.1m contract for the European Union to supply equipment and linemen to help rehabilitate the 11kV and 400V electricity networks in Nauru.- leading wind energy feasibility study for Tonga for NZ MFAT- secured contract and project director for $3.3m 960kW solar project in Rarotonga for NZ MFAT- secured contract for a total 170kW of solar PV to be installed on two buildings in Funafuti, Tuvalu for NZ MFAThttp://www.infratec.co.nz/renewables

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  Paenergy Consultants Limited

  • Wellington, New Zealand

  • Director / Principal Consultant

    • Jul 2012 - Apr 2013
    • Wellington, New Zealand

    Independent energy consultant specialising in- renewable energy project development and commercialisation- quantitative and qualitative risk assessment - infrastructure investment analysis- asset management planning- project management and governance- industry regulation, network valuationsRecent projects have included:- renewable energy assessment of Nelson City Council, co-written with David Reid of P2P Energy Services (http://www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz/assets/Our-council/Downloads/council-agendas/2013/Nelson-City-Council-Renewable-Energy-Study-Final-26Jun2013-smaller-file-size.pdf) - leading Netcon International's response to an expression of interest for four small solar farms in the Pacific Islands (including cost estimation, economic analysis, technical scoping, solar resource modelling)- business development support to Netcon- undertaking a competitive analysis study, product strategy and international market analysis for a prototype wave energy converter- cost estimation and customer value proposition study for 10-50kW solar rooftop PV installation on industrial site in Auckland- developing detailed scoping document for an online wind farm reporting tool for a large energy company- development of a lead to sales reporting tool for an energy efficiency company

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  Meridian Energy

  • New Zealand
  • Utilities
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Corporate Ventures Manager

    • Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

    Responsible for commercialising new technology and innovations within Meridian and leading our solar development programme in the Pacific, NZ and Australia region and supporting the development of our US solar subsidiary, Meridian Energy USA.Led solar development team – accountable for: - Development and implementation of Meridian’s solar investment strategy• Initiating, developing and construction of new utility scale solar farms in offshore markets • Negotiation of power purchase agreements, transmission connection agreements and site access agreements for utility scale solar farms• Working with US Solar team to secure development funding and ensure transfer of intellectual property into NZ and Australian teamsKey achievements• Led the development, secured funding and directed successful construction of a 1MW solar photovoltaic project in Tonga• Negotiated and secured option for solar farm development in Australian Capital Territory and led pre-qualification bid into ACT Solar Auction

  • Commercial Development Manager

    • Dec 2006 - Oct 2010

    Led Commercial Development team, accountable for provision of subject matter expertise to wind, hydro and project delivery teams. These included development of transmission solutions, land acquisition, financial and programme controls, economic and risk analysis. Responsible for Renewable Development unit contribution to strategy and business planning, budget allocation and financial / programme performance monitoring. Responsible for providing economic and risk analysis for renewable development business cases, challenging assumptions to maximise value and engaging across the business units to ensure alignment with Meridian’s portfolio priorities. Responsible for establishing and improving governance processes around procurement and project delivery. Accountable for Meridian’s strategic land portfolio, ensuring that excess-to-requirements land is divested profitably and retained land is responsibly managed, productive and compliant with resource consent requirements.

  • Senior Commercial Analyst

    • Oct 2004 - Nov 2006

    Responsible for economic and quantitative risk analysis for wind and hydro development projects and establishing a Stage-Gate portfolio approach to prioritising and funding renewable development.

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  Vector Limited

  • Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Senior Transmission Valuation & Development Analyst

    • Jul 2003 - Oct 2004
    • Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand

    Responsible for assessment of new technologies, managing Vector's hot water load control for peak demand management, reserve market offers and regulatory valuation.

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  United Networks Limited

  • Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Network Economic Analyst

    • Aug 2000 - Jul 2003
    • Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand

    Responsible for economic and technical modelling of UnitedNetworks’ electricity and gas networks, including regulatory valuations, network investment modelling, asset management planning and benchmarking performance. Project managed development of GIS data extraction and MS Access valuation tools to provide regulatory optimised deprival valuation (ODV). Championed and managed a pilot study of broadband over power lines in Takapuna.

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  Sinclair Knight Merz

  • Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Power Systems Engineer

    • Mar 1996 - Jul 2000
    • Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand

    Responsible for power systems analysis, project management of engineering feasibility studies, line charge reviews, demand side case studies, computational analysis of hydro generation and electricity market. Developed proprietary hydro power station simulation software HydroSim, and desktop power systems / fault level analysis software PowerSim.

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  Leyland Consultants

  • Khyber Pass, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Engineering Assistant

    • Nov 1994 - Feb 1996
    • Khyber Pass, Auckland, New Zealand

    Part time work during Engineering degree. Responsibilities included hydraulic analysis of surge chamber and water hammer for hydro power stations, and upgrading and developing Leyland Consultants' in house hydro analysis software.

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  Shell

  • Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand

  • Engineering Assistant (part time)

    • Jul 1992 - Feb 1994
    • Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand

    Engineering experience work during BE degree. Responsibilities included development of maintenance management databases, cost estimation and preparation of standard specifications and operating manuals.