Benjamin Sky
COOMA,New South Wales
Summary
Accomplished leader with over 13 years of experience in the energy sector, specializing in electrical engineering, project management, and real-time operations. Proven track record of driving innovation and leading change to enhance operational efficiency and achieve strategic objectives. Strong commitment to staff development, fostering a culture of empowerment, and developing future leaders. Strategic thinker with a clear focus on aligning team efforts with the broader organizational direction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Area Manager – Upper Tumut
Snowy Hydro Limited
Cabramurra, NSW
2024.06 - Current
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff.
- Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environments for team members.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
- Managed team of approximately 50 staff.
- Approached new tasks and projects with enthusiasm and passion, increasing employee motivation and morale.
Manager Scheduling and Simulator
Snowy Hydro Limited
Cooma, NSW
2018.06 - 2024.06
- Managed SHL's real time operations and business wide outage schedule to achieve required commercial outages and water release obligations
- Led technological change and implementation of business wide process improvements
- Improved compliance reporting and investigation
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Developed strong teams by skillfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
- Handled negotiations with external stakeholders and service agencies to meet SHL's needs.
- Acted as point of contact for high-level queries and represented team at senior meetings.
Operations Coordinator / Controller
Snowy Hydro Limited
Cooma, NSW
2014.12 - 2018.06
- Real time operation of Snowy Hydro's generation and water assets to achieve desired commercial outcome while maintaining safety of personnel, plant and environment
Electrical / Controls Project Engineer
Snowy Hydro Limited
Cooma, NSW
2012.07 - 2014.12
- Design, installation and commission of electrical and control systems across SHL's generation fleet.
- Created and implemented comprehensive commissioning program and strategy
Project Manager / Electrical Engineer
Hatch Associates
Various locations
2008.01 - 2012.06
- Project management and electrical/controls design, installation and commission across various heavy industries including water treatment, coal, aluminium, nickel and infrastructure.
Electrical Engineer & Business Improvement Analyst
BHPBilliton Yabulu Refinery
Townsville , Qld
2005.01 - 2007.12
- Developed business cases and implemented efficiencies and cost savings across site.
- Electrical engineering to support the refinery's production areas
Plant Operator / Section Commander
Australian Regular Army
Various locations
1995.01 - 2002.12
- Team leader and construction supervisor.
- Earthmoving, water purification, road and infrastructure construction, quarrying.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronic - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
James Cook University
Townsville 2003.01 - 2007.12
Skills
- Relationship Management
- Employee management
- Asset Management
- Operational management
- Stakeholder management
- Change management
- Staff development
Affiliations
- Sport - especially rugby league, rugby union, cricket, AFL, tennis, touch football
- Four wheel driving and camping
- Reading
- Trail running
Accomplishments
- Awarded for deployment on active service to East Timor
- Awarded for service with INTERFET in East Timor
Australian Active Service Medal
International Force East Timor Medal
Timeline
Area Manager – Upper Tumut
Snowy Hydro Limited
2024.06 - Current
Manager Scheduling and Simulator
Snowy Hydro Limited
2018.06 - 2024.06
Operations Coordinator / Controller
Snowy Hydro Limited
2014.12 - 2018.06
Electrical / Controls Project Engineer
Snowy Hydro Limited
2012.07 - 2014.12
Project Manager / Electrical Engineer
Hatch Associates
2008.01 - 2012.06
Electrical Engineer & Business Improvement Analyst
BHPBilliton Yabulu Refinery
2005.01 - 2007.12
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical and Electronic - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
James Cook University
2003.01 - 2007.12
Plant Operator / Section Commander
Australian Regular Army
1995.01 - 2002.12