Experience

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  Moranbah north coal mine

  Jul 2004 - Dec 2004

  Graduate electrical engineer
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  Sinclair knight merz

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2008

  Electrical design & field engineer

  ➡ Key Projects► CHPP (Coal Handling Prep Plant) for Blackwater coal mine, and Clermont coal mine project► Gold Coast desalination plant, and Logan water pump station upgrade ► Boral plasterboard manufacturing plant.➡ Core Deliverables as Electrical Design Engineer► Electrical design for conveyors, VSD’s, MCC’s, PLC’s, UPS, EEHA, switchrooms, instrumentation, fire systems, general power and lighting (and more), as well as calculating cables sizes and types, preparing cable schedules, writing and reviewing technical specifications, updating functional specifications, and compiling and maintaining Hazardous Area dossiers► Managing vendor packages and inspecting supplied electrical equipment, and witnessing FAT’s of SWB’s and control panels► Producing detailed electrical termination, schematic, layout and single line diagrams/drawings for construction.➡ Core Deliverables as Field Electrical Engineer► Producing construction method statements, procuring electrical equipment, troubleshooting technical design problems, marking-up drawings, updating cable schedules and routing documents, compiling EEHA dossiers, ensuring constructability of design and compliance with industry regulations, and signing-off “As-built” drawings on completion of construction ► Interfacing with vendors during installation and commissioning phases, coordinating with other engineering disciplines for an integrated approach to construction and commissioning, and advising clients on technical design and operational issues ► Working collaboratively with SKM teams, clients and contractors regarding technical issues, schedules and contracts► Participating in construction, commissioning and risk assessment workshops, and maintaining QA/QC standards. Show less

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  Roberts & schaefer australia pty ltd

  Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

  Electrical engineer - feed

  ► Preparing engineering technical specifications, E&I design criteria, engineering design documents (cable schedules, MTO’s, lists etc.), and scheduling and costing information, and interfacing with JV partners on design issues and scheduling.

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  Global testing services

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2009

  Electrical engineer

  ► Writing maintenance procedures and/or assist with testing and commissioning of protection systems, HV switchgear, transformers, CB’s, SWB’s, isolators, contactors, protection relays, motors, earthing systems and cables.

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  Worleyparsons

  Oct 2009 - Aug 2019

  As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer for the detailed design and procurement and Field Engineer for the construction phases, my core responsibilities included: ► Preparing the electrical loadlists for the power plants, and design for the LV power system, station and unit auxiliaries systems, cooling systems, HRSG, air cooled condensers, hydrogen cooling and water treatment plant► Preparing and reviewing a wide range of engineering design documents, as well as evaluating technical bids of procurement packages, and package engineering and management of major electrical systems and equipment including MV and LV switchgear, generator step up transformers, unit auxiliary transformers, generator circuit breakers, busduct, UPS and battery charger systems, and more► Authoring design engineering tools in MS Excel and Access, and using various software packages including ETAP for module updates, MiCOM S1 Studio for protection relay programming, and SEL ACSELERATOR Quickset► Site-based for construction phase, responding to TQ’s and RFI’s from contractors, supporting construction contractors, and leading the close out of electrical design engineering and field engineering support, whilst providing hands-on technical and procedural training, mentoring and support for 2 engineers and 1 designer for completions of the same► Preparing IEC 61850 design documents for integration with the automation contractor, and reviewing EEHA design Creating engineering scopes of works and associated work packs, as well as reviewing and approving contractor and vendor documents and proposals, and overseeing Management of Change processes ► Working with client representatives and stakeholders on engineering/construction issues, and providing close out solutions ► Protection settings calculations and configurations/settings for motor starters, transformer feeders, switchboard incomers, transformer auto tap changer, power custody meters and high speed bus transfer system. Show less WorleyParsons Fluor JV were selected by Saudi Arabian Mining Company as the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) for the 1.8 MTPA Maaden bauxite mine and alumina refinery project. As Field Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer for construction, commissioning and handover of bauxite mine, materials handling, calcination and steam plant areas, core role deliverables included:► Coordinating interfaces for integration between 6 EPC contractors, as well as ensuring they maintained design philosophy, concepts, project standards and schedule, preparing scope of work documents, reviewing variations and proposals, responding to TQ’s and RFI’s, providing scheduling advice, and providing management with detailed progress reports ► Reviewing and approving engineering design, construction and commissioning documents, assisting with the programming of motor protection relay logic and protection settings, and working with the MAC (Main Automation Contractor) to integrate Honeywell DCS, PLC and safety systems with E&I (electrical and instrumentation) systems and equipment► Coordinating pre-commissioning interfaces between EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) teams and the MAC (Main Automation Contractor), and assisting the CSU (commissioning and startup) teams with troubleshooting of E&I (electrical and instrumentation) systems and equipment during plant startup ► Preparing IEC 61850 substation automation documentation, and interfacing with 3rd parties (e.g. Saudi Aramco and upstream electricity providers) to secure utilities and services required for plant commissioning and startup ► Participating in construction walkdowns and risk workshops, identifying risks, scoping gaps, and creating corrective actions► QA/QC of punch lists on installed E&I equipment, and closing out surveillance reports and NCR’s. Show less ► Detailed engineering phase, coordinating interfaces between 6 EPC contractors to ensure design philosophy, concepts, project standards and schedule were maintained, identifying project risks, scoping gaps, and creating corrective actions► Reviewing and approving a wide range of engineering design documents, participating in 3D-model reviews, and closing out actions and items from 3D-model reviews and HAZOP’s (Hazard and Operability Studies)► Attending FAT’s (Factory Acceptance Tests) and vendor clarification and kick off meetings for electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems and equipment. Show less ➡ Maaden Bauxite Mine & Alumina Refinery ► FEED (front end engineering design), detailed engineering and procurement phases automation, steam plant, digestion (Redside) and calcination (Whitside) areas of the refinery, preparing technical specifications and design criteria, and a wide range of design documents such as cable schedules, material take-offs, equipment lists and datasheets► Preparing equipment package bid documents, evaluating technical bid packages, and package engineering on major electrical equipment such as distribution transformers, MCC’s, LV switchgear, and LV and MV VSD’s► Using design software including SmartPlant Instrumentation, and attending HAZOP’s workshops.➡ Gove Alumina Refinery: Electrical Engineering for MCC Upgrade in Area 653 ► Design schematics and termination drawings for MCC’s and SWB’s, and preparing cable schedules, MTO’s and I/O lists. Show less

  • Senior Electrical Design & Field Engineer - EPCM

    Jan 2015 - Aug 2019

  • Field Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer - PMC Team

    Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer - PMC Team

    May 2012 - Sept 2013

  • Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer - FEED & Detailed Design

    Oct 2009 - May 2012
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  Worley

  Nov 2019 - now

  Worley have been contracted for prefeasibility (PFS) and feasibility (FS) phases of a confidential Critical Minerals Development Project in Saudi Arabia as part of the Kingdoms ongoing minerals exploration program. Employed as the Lead Electrical Engineer for the project, with a focus on PFS/FS for mining, beneficiation and hydromet facilities, my core responsibilities included:► Managing 2 direct reports (engineer and designer) to ensure the efficient delivery of contracted PFS/FS scopes for BoP (Balance of Plant) including water treatment, gas supply, air system, water systems, effluent treatment, fuel unloading, plant lighting, HV and LV power and security systems, as well as NPI (Non-Process Infrastructure), power generation and emergency power systems ► Preparing or reviewing engineering documents including load lists, datasheets (transformers, generators, DC battery chargers, HV Switchgear, MCC’s, UPS, VSD’s), as well as earthing design, power systems studies, UPS and DC charger and battery calculations, HV/LV SLD’s, generator and cable sizing and schedules, s/room layouts, design criteria and equipment specifications to project and IEC Standards ► Evaluating the technical feasibility of electrical infrastructure options, as well as developing, reviewing and/or advising on CAPEX/OPEX estimates, schedules, energy analysis including load studies, peak demand and redundancy planning.► Providing technical and procedural guidance and support for my team members, conducting ad-hoc and annual performance appraisals, and modeling positive behaviours through my daily actions and reactions ► Engaging with suppliers and subcontractors to evaluate electrical equipment, systems and services, and reviewing P&ID’s, layouts and mechanical datasheets from technology providers and non-electrical disciplines ► Site visits to identify potential tie-in points for various interfaces, attending model reviews, and closing out required actions. Show less ► Leading teams of up 6 engineers to ensure the on-time and within-budget delivery for all phases of sustaining capital projects, delegating tasks, clarifying expectations, providing technical and procedural mentoring and support, conducting performance appraisals, and modeling positive workplace values, behaviours and attitudes► Scoping, planning and preparing man-hour and schedule estimates for projects, locating and assigning suitable resources and balancing workloads of team, weekly schedule update inputs, forecasting and reporting► Preparing and reviewing the following engineering design documents for electrical projects on materials handling systems, power systems (diesel and geothermal power stations), oxygen plant, processing plant, autoclaves, sewage treatment plants, and more:⇨ Equipment datasheets and engineering requisitions for purchase, as well as MTO’s, setting calculations and schedules for protection systems, construction and commissioning workpacks, and vendor documentation⇨ Cable sizing calculations, cable schedules, ETAP model updates, power system analysis, equipment layouts, SLD’s, general arrangement and termination drawings, schematics, and loop diagrams ► Preparing engineering and material requisitions, reviewing vendor, subcontractor documentation, preparing construction workpacks and working withing the MoC processes► Preparing concept reports, feasibility studies and CAPEX estimates, evaluating technical bids for procurement packages, reviewing “As-built” drawings from completed projects, attending HAZOP studies, and closing out of required actions ► Acted as the Owner Engineer for the review of documents for a BESS feasibility study, and a feasibility study for re-powering of the diesel power station ► Engaging with suppliers and subcontractors to evaluate electrical equipment and services, and reviewing vendor proposals ► Engineering studies to improve the reliability and performance of gold processing plant and equipment. Show less

  • Lead Electrical Engineer - PFS/FS

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Lead/Senior Electrical a Engineer - Sustaining Capital Projects

    Nov 2019 - Dec 2022