Will Leonard

Experience

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  Leonard's Marine Services

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2010

  Trade Assistant
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  Mitre 10

  Nov 2012 - Dec 2016

  Sales Assistant at Murray Bridge Mitre 10

  Duties in this role included:- Processing sales transactions- Inventory management- Product and sales promoter- Face to face and over the phone customer service

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  Santos Ltd

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2015

  Undergraduate Engineer (Work Experience)

  I was involved with the OPCE development at Tonsley Tafe during the construction phase.Job tasks include:Following and checking P&ID's.Producing CAD drawings for custom parts to be manufactured.Assist engineers with tasks.Establish a pressure safety valve registry.Participate in meetings and construct reports.

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  Farm Fresh Market

  Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

  Shop Assistant

  Duties in this role include:- Processing sales transactions- Preparation of fresh produce for sale- Cleaning equipment accordingly to ensure high food safety standards- Maintaining produce in cold rooms- Storing produce from market and independent suppliers as required- Preparing wholesale orders

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  Lucid Consulting Australia

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2024

  I am responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with strategic clients whilst providing technical capability within the business. In this role I am part of the national asset management leadership team who are responsible for the performance of the business unit. I also support the business by acting as the SA Regional Lead on an as required basis. During my time in this role, I have predominantly spent my time working as an embedded contractor at Snowy Hydro, providing guidance and direction as a SME within the Strategic, Asset, Project Engineers and production teams. Key Responsibilities:• Lead multiple internal teams of multi-disciplinary engineers nationally.• Technical evaluation of business opportunities and tenders, • Preparation and review of fee proposals.• Facilitate design, coordination, and report reviews to ensure all documentation is to an acceptable standard and satisfies project objectives. • Development of performance specifications and scope of works documents.• Participate in risk assessments, bowties, HAZIDs and HAZOPs. • Development of CAPEX and OPEX programs of works based off asset health, condition, and strategic management plans.• Establishment and review of a maintenance plans utilising FMECA and benchmarking. • Development of project options analysis reports, equipment management standards and technical standards.• Provide project management and technical support to the graduate and intermediate level engineers. • Conduct asset condition assessments and bushfire preparedness audits utilising drones, 3D mapping, and non-intrusive visual inspections. • Accountable for business planning, financial performance, and risk management• Liaison with directors, state managers, discipline leads, and engineers to facilitate the projects resourcing and capability requirements. Show less Worked as a Project Engineer within the Energy Sector working on the owner/client side of projects. The position requires a balance of both strong, forward thinking engineering and commercial acumen to provide the best value for our clients and the business. The position entails:• Developing and maintaining client relationships.• Working with universities, businesses, asset owners, developers, manufactures, suppliers, contractors, authorities and utilities. • Assisting in the development of the formal energy sector at Lucid.• Understanding and providing valuable solutions to clients regarding their projects and/or assets.• Leading client/project meetings, site inspections and liaison with various stakeholders.• Development of project scope and management plans, technical position plans and programs. • Understanding and design of utility, commercial and residential scale renewable energy and power generation systems.• Understanding of energy generation and storage systems, their suitability, limitations, available technologies and designs.• Integration of renewable energy generation and storage systems with existing infrastructure.• Keeping up to date and applying the latest policies, standards, regulations, market trends, industry developments and technologies. • Distribution and transmission network service providers technical requirements and connection approval processes.• Understanding and applying low and high voltage electrical engineering principles.• Involvement throughout the entire life cycle of projects.• Energy simulation, feasibility studies, budget estimates and financial analysis.• Internal project team leading and completing independent project peer reviews. Show less The current position of a Fire Services Engineer entails the preparation of designs, detailed design, documentation and construction/commissioning phase contract administration relating to the Fire Services of new, and existing building construction and upgrade projects.The general responsibilities of this role include: • Implementing system designs in accordance with relevant Australian and International Standards • Documenting system designs in both preparation of technical specifications and technical drawings utilising Autodesk REVIT and AutoCAD software packages • Documentation of agreed designs including calculations, equipment selections, interaction with team members and equipment suppliers, ongoing coordination, specification writing and schedule preparation, 3-D modelling and drawing preparation• Assessing buildings, both existing and new against the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards• Analysis, comparison, cost estimating, and reporting associated with design and advisory project input including client consultation and presentation preparation.• Attending meetings and site inspections and other construction phase responsibilities • Exposure to the other engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and sustainability to ensure a base knowledge of all services Lucid offers• A key component to the role of a consulting engineer is the professional consultation with project stakeholders such as clients, user groups, engineers, architects, designers, fire authorities, certifiers, water authorities, other professionals, installing contractors, builders and the like • Leading and managing the development of the National Fire Services Training Modules • Undertaking peer reviews of documentation including drawings and specifications Show less

  • Portfolio Leader - Energy and Asset Management

    Jul 2021 - Oct 2024

  • Project Engineer (Energy Sector)

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2021

  • Fire Services Engineer

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  • Hydraulic and Fire Services Engineer

    Nov 2016 - Oct 2017

  • Undergraduate Engineer

    Oct 2016 - Nov 2016
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  Snowy Hydro Limited

  Mar 2023 - now

  Under a continued secondment assignment with Snowy Hydro Limited as an Asset Engineer with coverage across all NSW, VIC, and SA sites.In this role I am responsible for the viability and long-term integrity of all auxiliary plant equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring that effective strategies and plans are in place to achieve ongoing safety and reliability targets as well as complying with all regulatory obligations. Also critical is the ability to manage asset health and safety risks via implementation of robust mitigation strategies. Key Responsibilities:• Provide technical and engineering advice to the business on auxiliary plant issues and maintain current knowledge of industry practices to drive improvements trends. • Provision of Engineering and Asset Management Standards for the safe and effective management of equipment.• Establish and continually improve the Asset Health & Asset Risk processes.• Engage and manage expert and commercially sound external delivery partners.• Assure the business that major asset risks are effectively identified and assessed, and controls are put in place to ensure they are working effectively. • Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of processes, tools, and systems.• Ensure safe and reliable asset performance through effective leadership of integrity management programs on nominated assets. Show less

  • Asset Engineer - Mechanical

    Sept 2024 - now

  • Asset Engineer

    Mar 2023 - Oct 2024