Chris McNamara

Experience

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  Australian Army

  Jun 1998 - Aug 2012

  - Electrical, HVAC + R and power generation systems installation, repairs and maintenance.- Large scale electrical reticulation systems management.- Technical inspections, corporate governance and compliance.- Overall management of electrical operations across numerous sites, including construction planning, site management, execution of works and contract administration.- Workgroup maintenance and reporting utilising computer based maintenance management system. - Frequency management.- Custodian.- ICT planning and scheduling.- ICT training and development.- Policy development and implementation.

  • Electrical Technician

    Oct 2006 - Aug 2012

  • Communications Supervisor

    Jun 1998 - Oct 2006
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  Atlas Copco

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2015

  Field Service Technician - Electrical

  - Diagnosis, commissioning and repair of drills and mobile plant.- Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and electronic system repairs and maintenance.- Maintenance planning and scheduling, risk analysis/management,policy development.- Workshop supervision/build leading hand.- Computer based maintenance repairs and scheduling, software and upgrade management.- MDG Specifications.- Apprentice training/mentoring, workforce development and education.

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  Snowy Hydro Limited

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2019

  Specialist Trade - Instrumentation and Testing

  - Commissioning and testing, electrical, instrumentation and control systems.- Specialist data acquisition, condition monitoring, data capture and analysis.- Updating and correcting procedures, diagrams and reference materials.- Fault identification, calibration, remedial works and protection system integration.- Work, Health and safety reporting, development and compliance activities.- Apprentice supervision, mentorship, training and development.

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  Yancoal Australia Ltd

  Jan 2019 - Apr 2022

  Infrastructure Electrician

  - Operation, Maintenance and fault rectification of LV and HV reticulation systems across site, including High and Low Capacity generator equipment. - Testing, maintenance and servicing of HV Fleet equipment, Komatsu 830 and 930 Ultra Class, CAT Fleet equipment.- Telemetry and network system diagnosis and fault rectification.- Update drawings, create and document inspection procedures and safe work instructions. - DC and Solar power systems, remote site networking, upgrades, maintenance and repair. - Work management systems (SAP). Show less

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  Zenith Energy

  May 2022 - Sept 2023

  Powerstation Operator/ Maintainer

  - LNG Facility Storage management, including routine inspections, maintenance and repairs in hazardous areas(EEHA).- LNG Gas Reciprocating Generators (Jenbacher), Diesel generators (Cummins) maintenance, servicing and management.- Hybrid Power Station System Operations and Supervision, including solar and battery systems (BESS).- Experience in writing and implementing HV Switching programs and isolations procedures.

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  Ergon Energy

  Sept 2023 - now

  Electrician - Substations