Ben Tsang, MIEAust CPEng NER

Experience

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  Department of Defence

  Dec 2002 - Oct 2007

  Engineer
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  Electronic Research Pty Ltd

  Jul 2007 - Mar 2012

  Director

  • Responsible for the development of LED based traffic management solutions. – This project has significant interest from interstate and international traffic authorities.– This project includes retrofit traffic lights for use in all current traffic lights, speed, train, school zone and pedestrian crossing signs.– I developed both mains (240VAC) and remote (12VDC) powered solutions.– Also developed was a wireless communication system allowing communications between paired-crossing lights. • Responsible for the development of illuminated inductor-based road/tunnel markers. The design provides reduced power consumption, ease of maintenance and increased safety for users. • Responsible for the development of an on-demand hydrogen and oxygen generation system for vehicle transport use. This project will reduce fuel consumption in excess of 10%. This project will aid in reducing fuel consumption, reduce greenhouse emissions and have negligible running costs. Show less

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  Feb 2009 - Dec 2011

  Private tutor

  I provide private tuition from primary school to university levels. I currently tutor primary school-aged autistic twins in comprehension, English and maths. I have previously tutored in university-level engineering subjects.

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  Australian Red Cross

  Nov 2010 - Mar 2012

  Community Programs Officer

  Marketing, recruitment and training of volunteers for Community Project programs.

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  BAE Systems Australia

  Mar 2012 - Jan 2018

  • Managing and leading ILS Analysts and Technical Publication Authors to ensure all deliveries meet all deadlines.• Acting-Support Engineering Manager from May - Oct 2017.• Strategic analysis of ILS capabilities to add further value to the BAE Systems.• Authoring work instructions and workflow charts to enable more efficient ILS product development.• Assisted in the introduction of Supportability Analysis within the project. This included Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM), Inventory Analysis and Obsolescence Management. • Recruitment, training and mentoring of new ILS Analysts and Technical Publications Authors.• Develop strong and productive relationships and open communications with other engineering teams, key stakeholders and outside agencies including ongoing review of support solutions by peers and stakeholders. • Responsible for up to 10 direct reports including ones working remotely.• Experienced in Objective, AMPS, Teamcentre/CMT, NAVALLOW, APLCRATES, PMS Viewer and OPUS 10.• First Aid Coordinator. Show less • Develop support solutions against requirements in accordance with standards and practices including Spares Analysis, Reliability-Centred Maintenance encompassing FMEA, FMECA, FF and LTA for both organic and external maintenance.• Seaworthiness Corrective Action Recommendations (SCAR) Remediation Team Mentor/Auditor, which assisted the RAN in defining scope and scheduling requirements, and also assisted BAE in submitting a quotation submission. • Strong leadership skills and mentor to ILS team members providing guidance and encouraging critical and independent analysis without excessive guidance from stakeholders.• Strong documentation skills ensuring all submissions comply with relevant Defence Standards.Senior” First Aid Officer consisting of ensuring the First Aid team is compliant with Workplace Regulations, in addition to liaising with the SHE (Safety Health & Environment) Coordinator.• Advanced First Aid Officer volunteer. Show less

  • Integrated Logistics Support - Team Lead

    Jul 2014 - Jan 2018

  • Senior Integrated Logistics Support Analyst

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  • Senior Support Engineer

    Mar 2012 - Jan 2013
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  Raytheon

  Jan 2018 - May 2020

  DDG CSI Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager
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  SONARTECH ATLAS

  May 2020 - May 2022

  Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager

  ILS Manager and Australian Industry Capability (AIC) Manager on sonar and related underwater systems for the RAN and also foreign navies. My role also encompasses developing the Support solutions for multiple bid projects, and managing Configuration and Documentation Management resources.

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  BlueZone Group

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager and Project Manager

  • Develop the ILS/Sustainment-phase documents, including but not limited to provisioning, codification, maintenance and technical manuals, for maritime and land-based Defence Acquisition projects.• Project Manager for a maritime-based Defence Innovation Hub project. I managed the sea trial phase of prototype development, which involved planning (including logistics and financial approval), safety assessments, coordination of several internal and external stakeholder groups, multiple sea trials and post-trials reporting.• Liaison with OEM and Commonwealth representatives.• Develop internal procedure documentation for Support Service contracts including auditing current documentation and procedures. Show less

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  Thales

  Apr 2024 - now

  • Senior ILS Engineer

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Acting ILS Manager

    Apr 2024 - Sept 2024