Benjamin Cole

Electrical & Control System Engineer

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

About

Electrical Engineer specializing in Instrumentation & Control and Industrial Computer Systems. Strong foundation in mathematics & programming. Wide range of experience (Simulation & modelling, safety engineering, control system development) in numerous industries (research and development, robotics, oil and gas, marine), at all stages of their lifecycle (conceptual, commissioning, operational). Tackling a complex technical challenge with a diverse team in a dynamic environment is something I thoroughly enjoy and thrive at. Currently studying cyber security to expand my skill set and apply the principles to operational technology.

Experience

  • Control System Engineer at Lycaon Group Pty Ltd
    Sep 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

    - Commissioning an AI driven (MATLAB / Simulink & IFM data acquisition) predictive analytics tool for a hydraulic power system. - Developed python program for controlling an electric light vehicle (AHV-001) w/ ps3 controller using open-source libraries. - Electronic PCB hardware design for a solar panel cleaning robot. - Safety review of electrical/power system for an underwater, high frequency UV light. (AS3000/AS3008) - Electrical, instrumentation and control (EIC) documentation for a hydraulic fluid supply package on Chevrons’ Jansz-Io Compression project. - Proposals, quotes, & estimations for various professional control system & electrical engineering services.

  • Control System Engineer at Fortescue Future Industries
    Apr 2022 - Sep 2022 · 6 mos

    Working in the Products and Prototyping team, with focus on developing various green hydrogen technology, at various technology readiness levels. From never-been-done before automation solutions to research and development on proven reliable technology.

  • Electrical Engineer at Aries Rail
    Jul 2021 - Mar 2022 · 9 mos

    Developing the electrical department as the business scales across Australia. Responsibilities include: - Determining and documenting the requirements of projects from stakeholders - Designing the electrical & control system - Generating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams - Writing funtional test procedures - Developing the control system code - Testing the control system

  • Control System Engineer at FBR
    Oct 2016 - Jul 2021 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Control System Engineering - Control System Development (TwinCAT 3, G-Code) for pick and place robots, gantry and SCARA based. - Developed 3d interlock system using forward kinematics for machine protection - Configuration, commissioning and fault finding of TwinCAT 3 motion control systems. - Technical writing to document software development, R&D, and operations manuals. Simulation & Modelling - Built and configured 3D model (V-REP / CoppeliaSim), program scripts (LUA), and PLC code (TwinCAT 3 /structured text) to drive a simulation of the Hadrian X machine. - Developed an algorithm using to resolve the 6DOF position of an object based purely on angle measurements and object size - Investigated alternative 6 DOF positioning systems, including 6 DOF laser measurement units, 6DOF motion capture systems - Developed a diagnostic logging brick for logging machine health data Electrical Engineering: - Designed and implemented electrical system for boom instrumentation and control, including safety IO. - Calculating wire sizes, writing schematics, handling BOM through to wiring one of the enclosures. - Documenting schematics, ordering Safety Engineering - Applied AS4024 Safety of Machinery principles to Hadrian X, including 3301 robots and robotic devices. - Technical writing of safety documents: conceptual designs, hazard/risk registers & safety requirements specification.

  • Graduate Electrical Engineer at EUC Engineering
    Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 · 7 mos

    EUC Engineering provides safety system design and consulting advice for the mining, materials handling, energy and transportation industry sectors. Responsibilities: - Hired to implement a Functionally Safe Fire Pump Controller to develop internal business processes for the AS61508 Functional Safety standard. - Wrote applicable Functional Safety Documentation for Fire Pump Controller. - Scribe for numerous HAZID and HAZOP workshops for clients. - Provided support for senior engineer on a Functional Safety project for an Autonomous Rail Unloader.