Career

Senior Engineer - Generator Stability Assessment

Network Connections || Energy Queensland

• Delivered the modelling (PSCAD and PSS/E) and technical assessment for several large scale generators ranging from 5MW - 100MW in capacity

• Lead the technical tuning and modelling of Energy Queensland's 4MW network-owned battery energy storage systems (BESSs)

Connection Assessment Engineer 

Network Connections || Energy Queensland

• Delivered connection assessments for large scale mine, windfarm and solar farm connections

• Completed complex network and generation modelling using PowerFactory

• Provided Technical SME advice on Harmonic and power quality assessments

• Delivered modelling efficiency improvements by developing scripting and automation tools

A / Senior Process & Policy Engineer

Network Connections  ||  Energy Queensland

• Lead the delivery of key network connection guidelines and standards

• Engaged with diverse range of internal and external stakeholders in the refinement of connection policy

A / Senior Asset Engineer

Isolated Networks  ||  Energy Queensland

• Lead investigation for asset failures and implementation of recommendations

• Scoped, estimated and championed the delivery of several complex generator replacement projects

• Drove the delivery of a multi-million dollar communications and SCADA upgrade project

• Developed tools and processes to streamline CAPEX project planning and management

• Provided leadership and guidance to team members, fostering their development

Technology Innovation Engineer

New Technology  ||  Energy Queensland

• Technical lead on project to upgrade Energy Queensland’s remote power station control systems

• Project and technical lead on $2.8 million LV STATCOM project focused on embedding new tech

• Project managed $20 million ARENA Synchrophasor project trialling technology that enables renewables

Substation Maintenance Standards Engineer

Asset Standards  ||  Ergon Energy

• Subject matter expert for maintenance standards for control and protection systems

• Subject matter expert for field inspection and maintenance software solution

• Direct point of contact for technical and non-technical staff

• Development of analysis and automation tools for maintenance and condition assessment

Electrical Engineer (ES Cornwall Scholar)

Smart Grid  ||  Commonwealth Edison (ComEd)

• Developed program to automatically calculate feeder hosting capacity (Matlab, VB.NET and CYME)

• Assessed and advised on business strategies for community solar development 

Electrical Engineer (ES Cornwall Scholar)

Asset Management  ||  UK Power Networks (UKPN)

• Led the PAS55 to ISO55000 transition

• Worked on Asset Risk and Prioritisation Modelling (also known as Condition Based Risk Modelling)  

• Supported online partial discharge monitoring program for cables and switchgear

• Developed tools and algorithms to assist in network planning

• Analysed long-term (30 year) network augmentation plans

Graduate Electrical Engineer

Various  ||  Ergon Energy

Completed rotations in the following business units including:

• Operational Technology

• Substation Design

• Alternative Energy Solutions

• Major Maintenance Standard Project

• Protection

• Substation Maintenance Standards

• Distribution Planning