James Rush

Assistant Lead Engineer - Technical Support

Yolla, Tasmania, Australia

About

Travelling Service Technician with a demonstrated history in Commissioning works in the Renewables and the High Voltage Industry. Skilled in WTG Commissioning, Fault Finding, Electrical Wiring, Construction, Transformer Installation and Maintenance, Electricity, and Substation. Strong operations professional with a Certificate 3 focused in Electrician from TAFE NSW. A strong commitment to and understand HSE systems Competent in compiling test reports suitable for submission with ITR’s Work to AS/NZS 3000:2018 Aus Wiring Rules & AS 2067:2016 – Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1kV Experience with Hi Pot, Primary Injection Tests, VLF, PI, IR, Ductor, Partial Discharge, CT Tests, Voltage Ratio, Polarity, TX Turns Ratio, Winding Resistance, Winding Temps, Cooling Systems, Trip Checks, Experience operating Doble EZCT S2A (CT excitation, ratio, winding polarity), Megger VLF Sine Wave 45kV, Doble M4000 Power Factor/Tan-Delta (Power Factor Testing/Capacitance Testing), Nulec Recloser Test And Training Set, RH Systems 973 – SF6 Gas Analyzer Construction and Commissioning of High Voltage Electrical Apparatus and Associated Equipment Maintenance and testing of High Voltage Electrical Apparatus Site Supervisor of Green & Brown Construction Sites – Civil & Electrical Supervision of Zone Substation Maintenance Tasks Carry out switching operations associated with both high and low voltage of the distribution network Oil Filtration and Oil Sampling of Power Transformers and HV Apparatus Inspect, test, and report on the nature and condition of Network assets to maintain quality standards Access and use computerised systems to operate remote equipment (SDADA) Operate plant and equipment in high voltage enclosures in a safe manner Work closely with others in a team environment Assist with the provision of “on the job mentoring of apprentices and trainees”. Work in an amicable manner towards internal and external customers

Experience

  • Vestas (Full-time · 8 yrs 1 mo)
    • Assistant Lead Engineer - Technical Support
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Travelling Wind Turbine Service Technician
      Jun 2018 - Sep 2024 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Wind Turbine Installation Qualifications: Enventus Troubleshooting V112 Mk3 Cubepower Energy Control Coordinator LOTO Level 3 Level C Installation GWO Vertical Rescue First Aid Confined Space Working at Heights D Level Service LOTO High Voltage Switching

  • Power Systems Electrician at CitiPower and Powercor
    Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Firefighter at Fire & Rescue NSW
    Feb 2010 - May 2018 · 8 yrs 4 mos

    Retained Firefighter & Engine Keeper

  • Electrical Technician at Essential Energy
    Oct 2011 - Jan 2017 · 5 yrs 4 mos

     Strong commitment to and understand HSE systems  Competent in compiling test reports suitable for submission with ITR’s  Work to AS/NZS 3000:2018 Aus Wiring Rules & AS 2067:2016 – Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1kV  Experience with Hi Pot, Primary Injection Tests, VLF, PI, IR, Ductor, Partial Discharge, CT Tests, Voltage Ratio, Polarity, TX Turns Ratio, Winding Resistance, Winding Temps, Cooling Systems, Trip Checks,  Experience operating Doble EZCT S2A (CT excitation, ratio, winding polarity), Megger VLF Sine Wave 45kV, Doble M4000 Power Factor/Tan-Delta (Power Factor Testing/Capacitance Testing), Nulec Recloser Test And Training Set, RH Systems 973 – SF6 Gas Analyzer  Construction and commissioning of High Voltage Electrical Apparatus and Associated Equipment  Maintenance and testing of High Voltage Electrical Apparatus  Site Supervisor of Green & Brown Construction Sites – Civil & Electrical  Supervision of Zone Substation Maintenance Tasks  Carry out switching operations associated with both high and low voltage of the distribution network  Oil Filtration and Oil Sampling of Power Transformers and HV Apparatus  Inspect, test, and report on the nature and condition of Network assets to maintain quality standards  Access and use computerised systems to operate remote equipment (SDADA)  Make myself available and participate in stand by and after hours duties