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Aaron Reed

Cairns,QLD

Summary

I bring over 25 years of experience in the mining sector, specializing in maintenance and diverse construction projects. Recently, I’ve held the pivotal role of Electrical Supervisor on Groote Eyelandt, overseeing critical areas such as NPI, the Power Station, Mine Site, and Fixed Plant. My responsibilities encompass a wide spectrum, including handling breakdowns, managing small projects, and ensuring ongoing maintenance.

As a dedicated leader, I prioritize high-quality work outcomes while maintaining a steadfast commitment to safety practices. My track record reflects a deep understanding of electrical systems, compliance, and operational efficiency within the mining context.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Site Supervisor

South32 Gemco
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Overseeing maintenance of fixed plant and Mining operations
  • Overseeing Shutdowns
  • Overseeing service contractors
  • Overseeing power generation mechanical and electrical- maintenance on HV alternators and engines and overhead lines.

Electrician/instrument Technician

South32 Gemco
08.2010 - 06.2022
  • Acting supervisor, Mine electrical/instrumentation GEMCO
  • Shift coverage
  • Maintenance electrician/instrument tech
  • High Voltage switching.

Electrician/instrument Technician

BHP Billiton
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Shift Electrician, breakdowns for beneficiation plant, crushers, surrounding plants
  • Shut down supervision of incoming contractors
  • Ongoing instrumentation upgrades for Beneficiation plant
  • High voltage switching 33Kv 11Kv 3.3Kv 6.6Kv OCBs
  • Allen Bradley PLC programming and fault finding.

Electrician/instrument Technician

Dawson’s Engineering
01.2007 - 12.2007
  • Carry out fault finding on various electrical equipment and instrument loops
  • Maintenance on crushing plant and SX and EW plant
  • High voltage switching, plc programming and fault finding.

Electrician/instrument Technician

Z-Tech Control Systems
2005 - 2007
  • Maintenance on Thames Water wastewater plant, Diesel and Methane gas driven power station
  • Carry out fault finding on various electrical equipment, gas compressors, and instrument loops
  • Breakdown callouts on critical pumping stations in and around the greater London area.

Electrician/instrument Technician Leading Hand

O’Donnell Griffin
01.2004 - 12.2004
  • Carry out the installation and of all instruments in the Newcrest gold mine upgrade Telfer WA
  • Supervise 8 tradesmen and organize work for them throughout each work week
  • Commissioning of various electrical drives and instrument loops
  • Sign off completed jobs and hand over to client.

Electrician/instrument Technician

Western Mining Company
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Carry out calibrations on instrumentation eg: pressure transmitters, optical gas analysers, SO2 gas detection systems, various valves, load cells etc
  • To perform installations and maintenance on various electrical equipment eg: electrostatic Precipitators wet and dry, gas and steam driven turbines, Demag air compressors, 50 tn overhead crane, electric furnace, acid process etc
  • High voltage switching and maintenance of steam driven power station
  • Supervision of contractors during shutdowns and on-going projects
  • Mine site emergency response duties
  • Citect, Allen Bradley PLC and Yokogawa DCS programming and fault finding.

Electrician/instrument Technician

Broad Spectrum Australia
01.2001 - 12.2001
  • To perform installations and maintenance on various electrical and instrument equipment
  • High voltage switching
  • Shut down maintenance at Kalgoorlie nickel smelter
  • Maintenance on gas control systems.

Electrician/instrument Technician

Speno Rail Maintenance
01.2001 - 06.2001
  • Maintenance and operation of locomotive rail grinding machine
  • Installing hard wire and plc logic change to help improve dynamic braking on locomotive
  • Working in remote locations through out the north west of western Australia.

Electrician/instrument Technician

Bell Quip Electrical/instrumentation
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • The construction and commissioning of the Rotating grizzly process separator
  • The construction and commissioning of the Newman concentrator project
  • Commission Cone plant instrument upgrade construction project
  • To perform electrical and instrument maintenance of mobile and fixed plant operations
  • To perform ongoing maintenance of 33Kv overhead power lines
  • Citect, PLC, DCS programming and fault finding.

Electrician/instrument Technician

ILUKA Resources
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • To perform calibrations and maintenance on various instrumentation systems
  • To perform maintenance on various type of mining plants eg: mobile plants, floating concentrators and dredge, mineral sands processing plant etc
  • Various installation work through out apprenticeship
  • To perform installation and maintenance of 33Kv overhead and underground high voltage power systems
  • Assisting in the upgrading of different automation systems from relay logic to PLC control.

Education

Trade certificate -

Geraldton College of TAFE
Geraldton
12.1999

Year 12 certificate -

Governor Stirling Senior High School WA
Perth
12.1995

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Employee Training

Accreditations

  • Elevated work platform ticket
  • SAP training
  • Dogmans rigging ticket
  • Emergency response training
  • Forklift ticket
  • Confined space training
  • High voltage switching ticket
  • Citect training
  • C, driving license
  • Basic Rigging ticket
  • Working at heights ticket
  • First Aid LVR CPR
  • Mining Supervisor S1, S2, S3

Personal Information

  • Age: 45
  • Date of Birth: 05/22/78

References

  • Joel Ayscough, Electrical Superintendent Execution, South32 GEMCO Groote Eyelandt, 0419676082, joel.ayscough@south32.net
  • Kai Laver, Superintendent Execution, Materials & Port Maintenance Execution, 08 97348194, 0448383982, Kai.Laver@south32.net
  • Adam Dunstan, Manager Risk Performance & Stewardship, South32 Corporate Functions Perth, 0437342040, adam.dunstan@south32.net

Timeline

Electrical Site Supervisor

South32 Gemco
07.2022 - 03.2024

Electrician/instrument Technician

South32 Gemco
08.2010 - 06.2022

Electrician/instrument Technician

BHP Billiton
01.2008 - 01.2010

Electrician/instrument Technician

Dawson’s Engineering
01.2007 - 12.2007

Electrician/instrument Technician Leading Hand

O’Donnell Griffin
01.2004 - 12.2004

Electrician/instrument Technician

Western Mining Company
01.2002 - 01.2004

Electrician/instrument Technician

Broad Spectrum Australia
01.2001 - 12.2001

Electrician/instrument Technician

Speno Rail Maintenance
01.2001 - 06.2001

Electrician/instrument Technician

Bell Quip Electrical/instrumentation
01.2000 - 01.2001

Electrician/instrument Technician

ILUKA Resources
01.1996 - 01.2000

Electrician/instrument Technician

Z-Tech Control Systems
2005 - 2007

Trade certificate -

Geraldton College of TAFE

Year 12 certificate -

Governor Stirling Senior High School WA
Aaron Reed