Experience

Calidus Resources Limited

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Barto Gold

• Southern Cross, Western Australia

• Electrical Supervisor

  • Oct 2020 - Jan 2022

  Contributing to the optimisation of the performance, availabilty and safety of fixed plant by liasing with the process team, maintenance planners and superintendent to prioritise electrical maintenance activities including High Voltage and instrurnentation work, and supervising and guiding the team of HV electricians to acheive maintenance targets and ensure statutory compliance and production continuity. Hold the position of statutory inhouse nominee for the site operations. Contributing to the optimisation of the performance, availabilty and safety of fixed plant by liasing with the process team, maintenance planners and superintendent to prioritise electrical maintenance activities including High Voltage and instrurnentation work, and supervising and guiding the team of HV electricians to acheive maintenance targets and ensure statutory compliance and production continuity. Hold the position of statutory inhouse nominee for the site operations.



First Quantum Minerals Ltd

• Ravensthorpe, Western Australia

• Inspector, Electrical Compliance

  • Mar 2020 - Oct 2020



Fortescue

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electrical Co-ordinator

  • Jul 2009 - Sep 2019

  My responsibilities included, • High level oversight of FMG Cloudbreak mine electrical infrastructure and personnel management. • Electrical infrastructure management including 40megawatt local diesel generation plant control automation HV switchgear and transformers, 22kV and 11kV overhead power line and switchgear, HV/LV substations, and associated Mine Services systems. • HVAC infrastructure management including Process Plant chiller systems, switchroom air conditioner systems and automation. • De-watering electrical infrastructure management including 250 plus bore de-watering, saline injection fields and associated pump and automation telemetry systems. • Ensuring site compliance with Australian electrical standards and Mines Safety and Inspection Act and Regulations. • Electrical incident investigation. • Creation of FMG electrical procedures and documents. • Appointed Alternate Manager. • Appointed site Electrical Supervisor and High Voltage Operator. • Management of site electrical personnel including logistics, training co-ordination, discipline and mentoring. • Usage of SAP ERP for business management including purchasing, warehousing, electrical/HVAC life cycle maintenance, and incident management. • Department budget management and co-ordination. Implementation of cost saving measures. • Company Electrical Nominee. .ensure village,(camp) maintenance is completed to a high standard, including the sourcing ,planning and completion of minor project works. Show less



RCR Infrastructure

• Australia
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Manager Electrical Maitenance

  • Dec 2008 - Jul 2009

  • • Overall management of the Positron group’s interests in supplying services to the client’s operations in the Pilbara region of WA • Develop maintenance service opportunities and contracts • Establish electrical capability in Karratha, Port Hedland, Tom Price and Newman • Select labour, manage short term and shutdown maintenance teams • Manage maintenance labour requirements on sites and between sites • Establish and maintain relationships between business units • Ensure works are carried out in a safe manner and the risk to personnel and equipment is minimised. • Support and assist development and improvement initiatives for the maintenance division. • Promote and maintain the best interests of RCR Positron. Show less



Fox Resources Radio Hill

• Maintenance Superintendent/Manager

  • Apr 2006 - Oct 2008

  Supervision of both Mechanical and Electrical employees, monitor, enhance and improve personal performance.Ensure all works are carried out to the correct standards and regulations.Budgeting, Planning and scheduling of both mechanical and electrical works across the site.Complete detailed reports for site manager and directorsManage planned projects and expansion projects.Communicate and Liaise with various departments across site.Communicate with managers, directors and subordinates across siteEnsure all routine maintenance planning and purchasing of parts is followed through. Maintain company owned accommodation facilities for FIFO workers including the organisation of contractors to carry out maintenance works on a regular basis. Show less

• Electrical Supervisor/Acting Maintenance Superintendent

  • Jul 2004 - Apr 2006

  General supervision of electrical employees, monitor and improve employer performance.Relief duties as Maintenance manager for Fox Radio HillIn-house Installing Nominee for Fox ResourcesLiaising with mechanical maintenance crews and ensure effective working relationships with various departmentsPlanning and scheduling daily , weekly and monthly work plans.Ensure all works are carried out to the correct standards and regulations.Monitor and advice on quality improvement and upgrades as required.Investigate and report on Electrical incidents /accidentsEnsure statutory complianceEnsure Safety, Health and Environmental Standards are adhered to and make suggestions for improvements.Ensure projects are completed on time and to budget.Shutdown planning.Instruct and educate electrical personnel on new systems and equipment.Design and educate personnel on PLC programming.Citech programming and maintenanceElectrical maintenance of all site electrical equipmentElectrical maintenance of HV equipmentMaintenance and installation of process control instrumentation Show less



Shark Bay Salt Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electrical Supervisor

  • Jan 2000 - Jul 2004

  General supervision of electrical employees, monitor and improve employer performance. In-house Installing Nominee for SBR Relief duties as Maintenance Superintendent. Relief shipping officer Training of apprentices. Liaising with maintenance planners and ensure effective working relationships with various departments. Planning and scheduling daily and weekly work plans. Ensure all works are carried out to the correct standards and regulations. Monitor and advice on quality improvement and upgrades as required. Ensure preventative maintenance programs are carried out to minimise disruptions to production and shipping. Ensure statutory compliance. Supervision of mechanical tradespeople and trades assistants. Ensure Safety, Health and Environmental Standards are adhered to and make suggestions for improvements. Ensure projects are completed on time and to budget. Shutdown planning. Instruct and educate electrical personnel on new systems and equipment. Design and educate personnel on PLC programming. Identify and implement budget needs. Long and short term planning. Ensure all company assets are maintained to a high standard including Housing , community facilities, shops, street lighting, and desalination plant. Show less



Sons of Gwalia

• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Electrical Supervisor

  • Jul 1997 - Jan 2000

  Responsible for all electrical works for two treatment plants, crushing plant, underground mining, open pit mine, company housing, site offices and the single persons village. General supervision of maintenance electricians. Overseeing and training of apprentices. Responsible for all work carried out by company and contract electricians. Liaising with suppliers. Budget forecasting and ensuring all works are completed within budget. Designing and altering PLC programs (Modicon, Symax) Installation and fault finding process instrumentation, e.g. - Yokogawa level controllers, Shinko & Omron temperature controllers, Miltonic’s level sensors, Accord and SMC, Electro pneumatic positioners, Ramsay and Miltronics weightometers, Admag flow meters. Installation and maintenance of variable speed drivers, carbon regeneration kilns, bore fields, submersible pumps and generator sets. Shutdown planning Show less