Longford, Tasmania, Australia
A highly respected and professional engineer with over twenty years experience working in the power (particularly wind generation and transmission), heavy industry and defence aviation areas as a Project Manager and Electrical Engineer, specialising in contract, program, project, construction, commissioning, design, engineering and operational management.
As Head of Project Initiation, Delivery, and Technical I am tasked with the acquisition and delivery of quality and tailored services to existing and new clients of the Company through timely and effective leadership of the Project Initiation, Delivery and Technical team, including the recruitment, mentoring, and management of team members.
Engaged by the the Client to provide services for the overall management of specific high capacity / profile / risk connection projects through all stages of the National Electricity Rules connection process. This included early engagement for the identification of appropriate connection locations, identifying and managing technical requirements (including for the first Identified User Shared Asset and Designated Network Asset connection enquiries, and connection and access standards and modelling requirements), as well as leading contract and commercial negotiations. In addition, provided strategic specialist and transmissions network connection support services, with a specific focus on the re-establishment and revitalisation of the regulated connection function within the business. This included in the development and implementation of strategies and processes to ensure the effective delivery and management of the technical / commercial / contractual works necessary for connections, and importantly the management of their interfaces. This included the development and delivery of training, and support for recruitment.
Engaged by the Client to act as Project Manager for the business' work with the Tasmanian Government Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania (ReCFIT) Group to assess and select the priority Tasmanian Renewable Energy Zone (TasREZ), as well as the development a REZ implementation strategy.
Engaged by the Client to provide program management services to develop and refine the internal delivery of strategic programs of work, using the experiences of Marinus Link and the associated North West Transmission Development projects as starting points. This has been driven by impacts faced by TasNetworks as a result of current Tasmanian Government policies, including its 200% renewable energy target, renewable hydrogen aspirations, and renewable energy zone developments. The complexity posed by these in the areas of technical solutions, regulatory constraints, project funding and stakeholder engagement and management, necessitate a delivery model that facilitates the integrated and end-to-end management of the program of works outside of the current business as usual approaches.
Appointed as Engineering Manager for PROJECTe, a company that specialises in EPC and EPCM project delivery of renewable infrastructure in Australia. Particularly focused on wind and hydrogen. Newly formed in 2016, PROJECT.e is a vehicle that brings together the capability of experienced, leading professionals and investor networks to deliver renewable energy projects from feasibility to completion. Core competencies - Navigating stakeholder and political landscapes - Business case development - Financial modelling and funding options - Tender and procurement management - Connection agreements and generator registration - Transmission regulatory approvals and options analysis - Environmental and planning assessment, approvals, compliance - Power plant operations - Project development, works program management - Design, construction and commissioning management - Estimates, budgets, project controls - Stakeholder management and community engagement The team members of PROJECT.e all have 20+ years individual experience within utilities, renewable energy and construction projects throughout Australia and internationally. PROJECT.e is newly formed, however the key personnel have worked together and independently as leaders in their respective disciplines on Australian renewable projects over the last decade. PROJECT.e offers a combination of deep experience in the energy sector in Australia, and strong relationships with investors. We know the developers, contractors, utilities, financial institutions, governments and manufacturers involved in renewable energy in Australia, and are ready to mobilise immediately to carry projects forward.
The Hydrogen Utility™ - H2U is a specialist developer of infrastructures for hydrogen and electric mobility and renewable energy storage. H2U is based in Australia and has strong strategic partnerships with firms in Europe, North America and throughout the Asia-Pacific.
Requested specifically by client for secondment into Hydro Tasmania EPC team as the Lead Electrical Engineer and Commissioning Manager. Lead Electrical Engineer – responsible for the management and oversight of design development and day to day site works completed by the Balance of Plant – Electrical Contractor including: > 48.6km 110kV transmission line; > 110kV/33kV substation and control building; and > 33kV collection system. Also responsible for all electrical works completed by Balance of Plant – Civil Contractor and Wind Turbine Supplier, as well as the provision of general advice relating to the installation and commissioning of 56 Vestas V90 wind turbines. Commissioning Manager – from performance in completing the above responsibilities, was requested to take over the role of Commissioning Manager, responsible for the finalisation and implementation of the MRWF Commissioning Plan and Schedule, including: > Stakeholder engagement, including with Hydro Tasmania, Contractors, Transend Networks and AEMO personnel; and > Management of Compliance Testing regime development and implementation to demonstrate compliance of wind farm performance against Generator Performance Standards (including highly complex Voltage Control Scheme) and R2 requirements. Successfully completed project commissioning through extremely onerous regulatory program which has now become the benchmark for the level or rigour required for wind farm commissioning in Australia. Awarded SKM Regional Excellence Award for Client Service for performance on this project – joint nomination from SKM Manager and HT Project Manager.
As a Project Manager my role was to coordinate and oversee all the components of assigned Projects to ensure achievement of the Project objectives and KPI’s and completion in accordance with Client, HSEC, time, cost and quality objectives. I devoted my efforts to directing the success of assigned projects and was responsible for the management of engineering, design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, quality, health and safety, finance and administration, and cost and schedule activities of the projects as well as the development of personnel on the projects. As a Senior Electrical Engineer my role was to be responsible for the delivery, technical quality, integrity and adequacy of electrical/instrumentation design engineering work as well as ensuring the design could be constructed in the safest, efficient and economic manner. As Senior Electrical Engineer I was also responsible for providing technical supervision, staffing resources, methods, procedures, standards and quality control to meet the needs of the Project. Finally, as the first Electrical Engineer within the SKM Tasmanian operations for a number of years, a key role was undertaking Business Development activities with existing and prospective clients internal and external to SKM to develop a work load sufficient for myself and others within the business. Also responsible for identification and assisting in recruitment of additional personnel when workload reached a point where it was in excess of my ability to meet individually. Refer to projects below for roles and achievements.