Experience

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  Abb / tasman pulp and paper mill - nz

  Sept 2005 - Apr 2008

  Snr electrical engineer

  Work responsibilities • To manage, coordinate and maintain electrical plant / equipment and HV distribution system in an efficient and cost-effective manner for the sustenance of Pulp and Paper production • To manage and maintain a fleet of twenty-eight transformers (2MVA – 10MVA), 3MW turbo generators, 11kV switchgear, 400V AC switchboards, motors, plc, instruments, electric drives etc. in an efficient, safe and cost-effective manner • To coordinate plant condition monitoring, review results and to take any corrective measures deemed necessary • Guide the procurement of electrical equipment and spares as part of Asset Management to mitigate the risks and hazards posed by operating obsolete equipment. • Modify control systems to suit the desired operation from time to time • Prepare Maintenance Planning Reviews (MPR) in line with Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) for aiding maintenance efforts • Provide technical counsel and support into maintenance teams in accordance with the ANZS and industry best standards • Preparing annual shutdown plans to aid equipment maintenance • Preparation of annual maintenance budgets (Capex & Opex) • To liaise with superiors and other stakeholders at all times to ensure maximum plant availability • Prepare weekly and monthly report Show less

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  Abb transformers - nz

  Apr 2008 - Jul 2010

  Snr project engineer

  Work responsibilities;Managing the configuration and installation of transformer design software (Automatic Information System Software) to aid transformers manufacture and to improve efficiency – The successful installation led to increased uptake of orders • Interfacing the software with SAP to automatically scan the inventory in stores and to generate in real time a bill of materials for transformers manufacture. The new software was successfully configured and deployed leading to much increased productivity and uptake of new orders• Chairing software configuration meetings • Coordinating weekly and monthly meetings and preparing progress reports.• Prepare final project close out reports Show less

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  Abb / hydro aluminium smelter - australia

  Jun 2008 - Apr 2009

  Senior project engineer

  Work responsibilities;• Investigating deficiencies in Pot Control Systems for Aluminium Smelting Pots and offer a solution to improve reliability and availability of Pots • To redesign the obsolete Aluminium Smelting Pot Control system and to replace it with the Electrical Control Systems to 92 Aluminium Smelting Pots • To manage and control the utilisation of a two million dollars (AUD2M) budget provided for the project. The project was completed on time and under budget • Tendering for both electrical and mechanical works and managing the installation and commissioning of the new control systems • Managing contractors during execution stage of the project, controlling costs, quality, HSE and reporting • Reporting project progress to stakeholders and superiors on monthly basis and when need arose• Chairing project meetings and managing stakeholders expectations • Coordinating daily project tool box meetings and preparing project reports. • Preparation of project close-out documentation and reports Show less

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  Meridian energy

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2019

  Senior electrical engineer

  Work responsibilities • Strategic asset management for Hydro Power Generation Stations • Risk management, e.g., half-life refurbishment of Generator Transformers (11/220kV, 58.9 -74 MVA). • Provision of technical support to maintenance teams on generators, transformers, motors, 400V switchboards, 400V and 11kV switchgear, 33kV power distribution network and associated controls, plc, instruments, 33kV – 220kV substations, electrical controls, health and safety matters etc Investigating plant failures and providing remedial solutions to avoid recurrence • Process improvement by challenging status quo often leading to redesigning systems and replacing underperforming equipment or tuning loops • Analyzing plant and equipment condition data, recommending and implementing remedial solutions to unsatisfactory results • Risk analysis of critical DC suppliers (24VDC – 110VDC) used in various protection schemes and AC (24V-220kV) systems, e.g., re-engineering or replacing obsolete equipment as part of RCM.• Re-designing ann configuring electrical systems (e.g., 400V AC Switchboards, control systems, 110V charging systems, 33kV distribution systems etc) in accordance with the current industry best practices and ANZS Standards • Equipment specification, plant design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning, preparation of inspection test plans (ITP/ITR) for maintenance teams • Project life cycle management from inception to completion, e.g., transformer neutral monitoring units • Tender document preparation, tendering and contract management during execution • Liaising with both internal stakeholders (superiors, site managers, operation managers, supervisors, peers etc) and external stakeholders (suppliers, consultants, contractors, land owners etc) on plant condition and matters requiring their attention • Annual budgeting (Capex & Opex), forecasting and financial reporting Show less

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  Acs consulting pvty

  Oct 2019 - now

  Engineering services advisor & coach

  Providing the following engineering services;. Strategic asset management services • Risk management services • RCM services and coaching • CMMS services and coaching • Process optimization services • Project management services