Brent Dawson

Experience

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  Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2004

  Electrical Supervisor

  ▶︎ As the Electrical Supervisor at Ballance Agri-Nutrients, I led a dedicated team in overseeing electrical operations and maintenance across the facility, ensuring optimal performance and safety in all electrical systems.

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  Carter Holt Harvey LVL

  Jan 2005 - Oct 2007

  Shift Electrician

  ▶︎ As a Shift Electrician at Carter Holt Harvey Futurebuild, I was responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of electrical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. I focused on maintaining equipment reliability, diagnosing faults, and supporting production teams to minimise downtime and enhance efficiency.

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  Fonterra

  Oct 2007 - Oct 2024

  ▶︎ As an Automation Engineer at Fonterra, I have led the maintenance and optimisation of critical automation systems at the Maungaturoto milk processing facility. With a focus on improving system reliability and minimising downtime, I’ve been responsible for managing SCADA systems, overseeing PLC programming, and coordinating large-scale shutdowns while ensuring safety and operational efficiency. My role has involved close collaboration with cross-functional teams and contractors to drive continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations. Typical role duties include:· Manage SCADA systems and Rockwell PLCs to ensure optimal performance.· Oversee system upgrades, shutdown coordination, and contractor management.· Utilise SAP for work order planning and maintenance prioritisation.· Troubleshoot and resolve automation, electrical, and instrumentation issues.· Collaborate with the Reliability Engineer to enhance plant efficiency.· Ensure compliance with safety protocols and the Permit to Work (PTW) system.· Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime.· Manage Variable Speed Drives (VSD) across Device-net and Ethernet networks. Show less

  • Automation Engineer

    Apr 2011 - Oct 2024

  • Electrician

    Oct 2007 - Apr 2011
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  CBH Group

  Feb 2025 - now

  Coordinator – Instrument Service