Dan Dwyer
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
An Electrical/Instrumentation Tech with over 13 years experience in various trade disciplines & environments, including a Nuclear Reactor, Tunnels/Motorways, Oil & Gas/Mining and Industrial sectors with a career demonstrating leadership & technical expertise. Readily developed rapport with supervision and colleagues, Natural ability to understand and fulfil all requirements of work in a safe and timely manner while upholding the highest level of quality. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to readily adapt to change and excel in challenging situations to get the job done. A positive, outgoing and organised personality, I am well respected with a reputation for commitment, safety, integrity and a drive to succeed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science & Technology
12.2020 - Current
- Onsite Calibrations, Preventative maintenance & system upgrades on a Nuclear Reactor and plant process.
- Skilled in troubleshooting control system malfunctions and creating plans for repair. Routine maintenance & calibration of plant Instrumentation & Electronics.
- Calibrations include but not limited to Pressure/Flow transmitters, RTDs/Thermocouples, Position switches, Pressure gauges, Seismic switches, Conductivity sensors, Radiation Detectors, Gas analysers, Vibration etc.
- Repair/Replacement of Process Control Valves & Pneumatic Control Devices.
- Calibrating Input/Output stages of instrumentation, performing functional testing against Foxboro DCS system, verifying alarms, performing adjustments to rectify instrument drift to maintain accuracy.
- Proficient use of test equipment such as Fluke 744/754's, Pressure modules, Thermobaths, Oscilloscopes, Decade Boxes, Flux meters, Picoammeters, Hand pumps & Calibration Gas, Low pressure calibrators etc.
- Schedule works for monthly Reactor shutdown maintenance, Liaise with system Engineers and other trades for planning.
- Operating under SWP's for all works, performing isolations, compiling SWMES and submitting paperwork through SAP system, Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and DCP Track
- PLC Functional testing/Routine Ladder Logic inspection & FBM module repairs.
Electrical Commissioning Technician
ACOM - Absolute Commissioning Group
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Carry out Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning works on Tunnel Electrical Equipment in MOC switch room and field such as Tunnel Jet fan VSDs, Damper motors, Pumps, Ventilation systems, LV Light & Power and Control systems.
- Performing testing on UDB & GDB panels, walking sub-circuits, minor rectification works, verifying drawings & updating for submission.
- Vendor support for VSD & UPS systems.
- Setting Protection relay parameters.
- Skilled in system QA/QC & rectification works for client handover.
- Diagnosing faulty equipment & planning repairs with client.
- Testing including Fault loop, IR, Continuity of ELV/LV cables.
- Switch room Bucket inspections & energisation.
Hazardous Areas Electrician
Downer EDI Engineering
10.2017 - 01.2020
- General Scope of work varied based on Project requirements but included E&I Commissioning of Gas compressor stations, Hazardous Areas Inspections & Minor repairs, QA/QC.
- Hazardous Areas inspections; sound knowledge of AS/NZS 60079. Performing detailed inspections on new installations for small & large scale Gas plants/compressor stations, completing HAC inspection sheets, providing detailed reports on any non-compliant installations/equipment & rectification advice. HA Dossier compilation.
- QA/QC of Electrical & Instrumentation cables & equipment including motors, light & power, Transmitters, Junction boxes, ELV/LV/HV Cables etc.
- Fluent in reading site P&IDs, Loop Diagrams & Schematics and performing redlining updates where required.
- Glanding & Terminations in Hazardous area zones using CMP & CCG double compression & Resin filled glands on SWA cabling. Installation of intrinsically safe equipment. Terminations in switch rooms, and industrial automation experience (Variable Speed Devices (VSD) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
Electrical Leading Hand
UGL Resources
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Testing & Inspections in Preparations for overhaul on LV & HV motors in a timely manner to minimise production downtime.
- Preparing work packs for crew ensuring work flow was consistent and providing daily reports to supervision on progress, filling in
weekly crew time sheets. - Liaise with client with permit procedures ensuring all work crew understand and operate within permit work scope.
- Perform minor rectification works on damaged cabling and apparatus, switch room shutdown works, cleaning cabinets and buckets
and replacing damaged components.
Hazardous Areas Electrician
Downer EDI Engineering
10.2015 - 11.2016
- Conduct Terminations & Glanding of EX (Explosion and flame proof) electrical equipment in gas environments using CMP Double
compression & Resin filled on SWA cables. - Conduct testing of Hazardous Areas equipment in preparation of commissioning - Attended to duties in hazardous conditions with a
zero harm tolerance and in accordance to issued permits. - Collaborating with engineers & client redlining plans and rectifying faults.
- Executing detailed Inspections & rectifications on Hazardous Areas installations - Report on the integrity of explosion protected
equipment. - Cable Testing using Fluke equipment; Continuity & Insulation resistance.
Education
Certificate III - Instrumentation & Control
Voltedge
Sydney, NSW02.2023
Certificate - Confined Spaces & Gas Testing
Raise Training
RTO05.2022
Certificate IV - Hazardous Areas
Future Skills
RTO05.2016
Certificate IV - Instrumentation & Controls
Future Skills
RTO03.2016
License - High Risk License EWP 11+m
QLD Gov
04.2014
Certificate III - Electrotechnology (Electrical Fitter/mechanic)
Skillstech
Tafe09.2013
Skills
- QA/QC
- Commissioning
- Instrumentation & Controls
- Hazardous Areas
- Testing
- New Installation
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Performance Analysis
- Workplace Safety
References
- Gary O'Neil - ANSTO - 0408104482
- Sean Myers - Downer EDI - 0401522901
- Michael Adams - Downer EDI - 0416446206
Timeline
Instrumentation and Controls Technician
ANSTO - Australian Nuclear Science & Technology
12.2020 - Current
Electrical Commissioning Technician
ACOM - Absolute Commissioning Group
01.2020 - 12.2020
Hazardous Areas Electrician
Downer EDI Engineering
10.2017 - 01.2020
Electrical Leading Hand
UGL Resources
11.2016 - 10.2017
Hazardous Areas Electrician
Downer EDI Engineering
10.2015 - 11.2016
Certificate III - Instrumentation & Control
Voltedge
Certificate - Confined Spaces & Gas Testing
Raise Training
Certificate IV - Hazardous Areas
Future Skills
Certificate IV - Instrumentation & Controls
Future Skills
License - High Risk License EWP 11+m
QLD Gov
Certificate III - Electrotechnology (Electrical Fitter/mechanic)
Skillstech
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