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Volta AdvisoryPrincipal Consultant & Managing Director
Aug. 2023Australia · HybridAs the Principal Consultant & Managing Director of Volta, I have spearheaded significant projects in the energy and transport sectors, reflecting our commitment to sustainable and efficient infrastructure. My leadership in strategic project development and power systems engineering has been instrumental in transforming visions into tangible solutions, contributing to a future-focused infrastructure landscape. • Leading a $200m+ Energy Park development, integrating a Battery Energy Storage System with a solar farm in Victoria. This project enhanced grid stability and marked a significant advancement in renewable energy integration. • Orchestrated a Megaproject Migration Strategy for a Tier 1 mining client in the Pilbara, managing the transition from design to operational readiness, showcasing our expertise in handling critical transitions within large-scale projects. • Developed a $600m+ Transmission Lines and Substation Delivery Strategy, innovating with productivity calculators and a robust program that significantly boosted efficiency and balanced risks to protect and enhance project goals.
StartmateMentor | Investor
Jul. 2023RemoteW23 and S23 fund investor / mentor
Climate SaladMentor
May. 2023
StartmateFirst Believer | Angel Investor
Mar. 2023 - Jul. 2023RemoteI am a member of the Startmate First Believers Program, where I provide seed funding, mentorship, and strategic advice to early-stage startups. As an angel investor, I am passionate about supporting innovative and disruptive startups, and I work closely with the founders to help them achieve their full potential. My role involves identifying and evaluating investment opportunities, providing guidance and support to the portfolio companies, and collaborating with other investors and founders in the Startmate community. Through this role, I am contributing to building a vibrant and innovative startup ecosystem in Australia and beyond.
Horizon PowerProgram Director - Major Projects
Mar. 2023 - Feb. 2024Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaProgram Director for a portfolio of projects and delivery teams with the responsibility to deliver a number of renewable energy projects including: • Midwest Solar + BESS (6 sites) • WA EV Charger Network (27 locations) • Standalone Power System Deployment (100+ sites) • Long Duration Energy Storage Trials - 2x ARENA supported and one HP Pilot •Cotton Gin HV Supply - 14km 22 kV Feeder
KPMG AustraliaDirector
Aug. 2022 - Mar. 2023Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaI led engagements across both energy and transport. I specialise in transmission, EVs, renewables, utilities and complex rail systems. I'm solving client problems, developing and writing proposals and, managing delivery teams. My role included:
• Providing strategic, commercial, and financial advice for clients.
• Developing business cases and feasibility studies to support investment decisions.
• Designing and leading complex transaction processes.
• Contract and commercial negotiations.
• Financial analysis and modelling.
Rail Projects VictoriaPrincipal Project Specialist
Apr. 2021 - Aug. 2022Victoria, AustraliaExecutive officer level role. Principal Project Specialist - Power Systems Manager for the entire RPV portfolio, including the Metro Tunnel and Melbourne Airport Rail Projects. My primary focus was power system strategy, design and delivery while managing a team of 20+ project managers, engineers and graduates.
Rail Projects VictoriaRail Systems Delivery Manager - Melbourne Airport Rail
Aug. 2020 - Apr. 2021Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaRail Systems Delivery Manager - Power, Melbourne Airport Rail Project (MAR)
Rail Projects VictoriaSenior Project Manager
Oct. 2018 - Dec. 2019Melbourne, Australia• Reporting to the Rail Infrastructure Package Director, I was directly responsible for the scoping, procurement and delivery of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project SCU Package 2 and 3 which encompasses the High Voltage supply agreement strategy and contract management as well as the augmentation and installation of 16 substations. • Lead a multidisciplinary team of technical and delivery experts to ensure the best outcome for the State. • Mentor graduates and IBL students from career and technical perspectives.
UGLSenior Project Manager
Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018Melbourne, Australia• Delivered the Melbourne Metro Tunnel Eastern Portal early works including civil, signalling design and construction, as well as final testing and commissioning works. Relocated cables into a new cable service route, all works successfully completed during weekend occupations, personally accountable for both Construction Manager and Project Manager deliverables. • Designed and delivered the Avon River Bridge Remote Surveillance project for VLine, utilising specialist knowledge and experience in solar and energy storage. Designed and installed a self-contained standalone monitoring system with the web interface to access real-time images, enabling data reporting and trend analysis. • Lead for UGL in their bid for the Rail Infrastructure Alliance (RIA) works to Laing O’Rourke relating to all signalling design, construction, as well as Testing & Commissioning. Project value circa $1bn AUD • T&T Victoria Power Subject-Matter Expert for all UGL projects, provided specialist advice in project disciplines, across all stages of the project lifecycle – estimating, tender submission, project planning, project delivery and completion.
Next Phase ConsultingPrincipal Consultant
Jan. 2017 - Aug. 2020Melbourne, AustraliaOwner and principal. Specialising in energy, utilities and government sectors.
BroadspectrumProject & Commissioning Manager
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2018Australia• Pivotal in the growth of a start-up business unit in the substation stream, from 0 projects to 11, in a 12 -month period. Leveraged relationships, performed bottom-up estimating, developed high-detailed tender and delivery project schedules, and built electrical installation and commissioning productivity calculations for all projects tendered. • Accountable for end-to-end project delivery overseeing a program of works across 9 locations throughout Victoria. Drives safety-first culture, undertakes contract and stakeholder management, and consistently monitors the financial and commercial status to achieve accurate month end reporting and forecasting. Projects included: South Morang 330/220kV H3 Transformer Stage 1 & 2 - bid managed and delivered the construction and commissioning of the 700MVA H3 transformer at South Morang terminal. Total project value circa $75M AUD. KLO - DRN 66kV Bays - bid managed and delivered two 66kV bays at Doreen and Kalkalo ZSS to facilitate the new distribution line between the sites. Total project value circa $15M AUD. Rubicon ZSS REFCL - bid managed and delivered the Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiter (REFCL) project at Rubicon Zone Substation. Total project value circa $5M AUD. Phase 7 ACR / RCGS installation and commissioning - delivered the procurement, installation and commissioning of phase 7 of the United Energy ACR/ RCGS install program. This was an end to end project including all line works, site survey, pole erection, installation, and final commissioning. Total project value circa $1M AUD. Terang Substation SCWF 66kV Bay - delivered the 66kV bay install associated with Salt Creek Wind Farm. Total project value circa $1M AUD. South Hedland Substation - Broadspectrum were responsible for the full D&C of a new bay at South Hedland Substation. I was utilised for commissioning support in the final stages. Total project value circa $15M AUD.
S&C Electric CompanyProject Manager
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2017Melbourne, AustraliaWorking within the Power Systems Solutions business unit I was involved in multiple energy storage projects around APAC. I attended training in the U.S factory focusing on various energy storage solutions • End-to- end management of energy storage projects • Accountable for all aspects of delivering project commitments by motivating and encouraging staff • Ensuring effective delegation of operational tasks and activities and unwavering delivery of deadlines • Establishing a winning culture by emphasising accountability and high performance standards, instilling pride in work, without jeopardising quality • Performing on site project and commissioning management as well as performing as technical lead
Zinfra GroupProject Manager
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2016Key achievements: • Led a portfolio of complex augmentation and construction projects of varying sizes across multiple sites in Victoria, total project value $300m+. • Led the estimating, bid management and delivery of major projects • Delivered numerous projects on budget and within agreed timeframes.
• Inherited a project midway and increased this project’s gross margin from 7% to 15%.
• Zero safety incidents. I achieved this by leading my project teams with an engaging approach which contributed to their motivation and commitment to deliver; achieving efficiencies through process flow and value chain analysis; regularly engaging with clients by way of regular updates to manage their expectations and keep them informed, and instilling a strong safety culture across all sites. Projects Included: BETA Project - the installation and commissioning of various protection schemes all over Victoria. 19 various sites were run as a program of works consisting of 30+ Electricians and 10+ Commissioning Engineers. Total project value $15m. Brunswick Terminal Station Rebuild - a complete rebuild of Brunswick Terminal Station including 220kV and 66kV GIS systems. 130+ workers on site with a total project value of $250m+ AUD.
Zinfra GroupTester in Charge
Jan. 2012 - Dec. 2014In this position I was responsible for delivering the primary, secondary, SCADA and metering Testing and Commissioning component of Transmission Stations major projects works across multiple sites in Victoria, NSW, and WA. I ensured a high level of service to the client was achieved. I was the lead commissioning engineer in the Hazelwood Power Station 220kV Switchyard rebuild which included the replacement of five 220kV Oil circuit breakers using new SF6 dead tank circuit bakers and ten 220kV disconnect switches. This was completed within time-frame and budget with no safety incidents. Other projects I lead included multiple brownfield protection upgrades ranging from 66kV through to 500kV; including schemes covering transformers, lines, capacitor banks and numerous backup systems. Projects included: QCLNG Commissioning Support (Project Value $20B AUD)
HWPS 220kV Upgrade (Project Value 20M AUD)
Sydney West 330kV Capacitor Banks (Project Value $5M AUD)
BATS - MLTS 220kV Line Protection Upgrade (Project Value $5M AUD)
Fortescue Metal Group - Solomon Mine Project (Project Value $40M AUD)
AusNet ServicesCommissioning Engineer
Feb. 2008 - Apr. 2012Melbourne Area, AustraliaI maintained and commissioned protection, control and metering systems across Victoria, ranging from 22kV to 500kV.
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