Adam Suleiman

Experience

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  CitiPower and Powercor

  Dec 2009 - Aug 2010

  Student Engineer (Protection Control & Automation)
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  SP AusNet

  Feb 2011 - Mar 2012

  Graduate Engineer

  Asset Managemento Protection Control And Automation (Secondary) Design settings for Protection Relays, ACR’s (Automatic Circuit Reclosers), Gas Switches, Regulators and other protection and control equipment on the distribution network. Determine fusing requirements for protection and coordination purposes  Design settings for relays that protect SP-AusNet’s assets, including Feeders, Lines, Transformers, Capacitor Banks, and other critical assets at Distribution Substations and Transmission Substations. Investigate faults and issues on the network, and determine if protection devices have operated correctly. Design DFA (Distribution Feeder Automation) schemes that automatically reconfigure the distribution network to restore power safely to as many customers as possible. Consult with Commissioning Engineers to ensure correct application of all settings. Develop and update asset management strategies, standards and policies for Secondary Systems throughout SP-AusNet’s networks. Strategise on all Protection, Control and Automation equipment including Protection Relays and SCADA equipment in respect to maintenance and replacement.o Lines Develop and update asset management strategies and standards for Transmission and Distribution line design Asset inspections, maintenance, monitoring and replacement of Poles and Towers, Crossarms, Insulators, Lightning Arrestors, Conductors and Cables, Switches & Fuses, Public Lighting Investigate faults and issues on the network Provide technical support for field staffo Stations (Primary) Develop and update asset management strategies for station primary plant Asset inspections, maintenance, monitoring and replacement of Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Capacitors, Reactors, Regulators, NER’s, Static VAR Compensators Investigate faults and issues on the network Carry out and manage testing of assets Provide technical support for field staff Initiate CAPX and OPEX projects Show less

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  AusNet Services

  Jul 2013 - now

   Provide technical support for field staff (first point of call) Assist with fault finding and testing of assets at Distribution Substations, Transmission Substations Manage the allocated projects or programs by ensuring that the projects are delivered safely on time, within budget and to approved quality standards Assist where necessary with scope of work & project cost estimate development Oversee all procedures, work practices and quality control practices to fully support the delivery requirements of the project Investigate faults and issues on the network Carry out and manage testing of assets Initiate CAPX and OPEX projects Develop and update asset management strategies, standards and policies for Primary/ Secondary Systems throughout SP-AusNet’s networks. Show less Ensures that operation & maintenance of the transmission and electricity distribution network assets meet the standards as prescribed by Asset Engineering by providing field engineering direction and support services Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on engineering matters related to the transmission and electricity distribution network assets  Ensures non-planned events are investigated, reported and subsequent corrective actions are initiated for implementation. Show less

  • Lead Field Engineer

    Feb 2021 - now

  • Senior Field Engineer

    Nov 2016 - Feb 2021

  • Field Engineer

    Mar 2012 - Nov 2016

  • Acting Manager, Field Engineering and Support

    Jul 2013 - Jun 2014