Guy Thompson
Coleambally,Australia
Summary
Reliable qualified contractor with 10+ years' experience in the electrical industry including infrastructure, commercial and renewable energy sector a good understanding of electrical rules and regulations, excellent management and communicative skills and a high standard of electrical work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Site Manager
Next Generation Electrical
12.2024 - Current
- Spearheaded risk management initiatives, proactively identifying potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards by conducting thorough quality control assessments.
- Reduced safety incidents through implementation of comprehensive safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through consistent communication and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
- Prepared comprehensive reports on project status updates for stakeholders which facilitated informed decision making.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing resources, schedules, and budgets.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly and professionally to maintain a positive working environment conducive to success.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to optimize electrical designs for cost savings and improved performance.
- Provided technical guidance to employees on safe operation of equipment and tools.
- Read complex schematics and blueprints to install and repair electrical systems.
- Performed electrical installations and repair for residential and commercial projects.
- Trained and mentored subordinates on complex procedures and industry best practices.
- Monitored employees to enforce safety and work performance standards.
- Prioritized and distributed work assignments, selecting employees by strength in skills required for each task.
- Established objectives to keep employees motivated and project on schedule.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
O&M Site Manager
Recurrent Energy
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Darlington Point Solar Farm 300MW
- Carry out, supervise and guide the electricians with in-house electrical works associated with preventive, predictive, proactive and corrective maintenance activities for the plant
- These activities involve working with: Low and high voltage assets, AC/DC cabling, Power stations, inverters and MV transformers, Strings / Combiner Boxes / PV Modules, Weather stations, security systems and monitoring systems, Substation and other connection assets
- Ensure maintenance plans, procedures (including switching instructions) and schedules are followed and progressed timely
- Ensure maintenance schedules are undertaken efficiently and safely
- Assist in the development and carrying out of HV switching programs for the connection and disconnection of electrical assets
- Assisting site manager with handling and tracking of spare parts and consumables, ensuring timely replenishments and uninterrupted operations
- Conduct and/or assist with the regular inspections and checks to monitor performance of electrical assets, including: Electrical and physical testing, IV curve testing, Thermal Imaging, Inverter and device programming, Communications settings, Electrical equipment and surroundings inspections
- Timely response to corrective maintenance incidences safely, troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning systems and components, including identification of faults, assessing its recurrence and criticality
- Creating, tracking, closing and recording of maintenance work orders
- Ensure records keeping to high standards of quality in our CMMS
- Coordination of other electricians and other plant technicians, including external subcontractors and apprentices with support from the Site Manager
- Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers on technical aspects of the job
- Support with the administration and documentation required for the operation of the plant
- Assist management, when necessary, with technical details when taking a business decision that might impact the plant or the asset performance
- Assist in O&M reporting and other administrative record-keeping tasks, to support management continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute in the optimization and improvement of electrical maintenance processes in alignment with OEM recommendations and Asset Management team guidance
- Support with warranty and insurance claims management
- Ensure tools and equipment are used correctly and maintained in safe working order
- Darlington Point Solar Farm 300MW
- Coordinated on-site operations to ensure smooth workflow and compliance with safety regulations.
- Improved project timelines by streamlining communication between teams.
O&M Lead Electrician
Bouygues Construction (Solar)
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Coleambally Solar Farm 180MW
- Responsible for site performance and reporting to client NEON
- 132KV Switchyard and all onsite maintenance, major shutdowns, contractor management and fault finding with emphasis on health and safety
- Consulting with Bouygues management and operation center teams, ensuring all annual plant maintenance and plant availability targets met the Client's (NEOEN) requirements and demands, in a safe and timely manner
- Fault finding and carrying out maintenance on schneider 2.2MW inverters and 33KV transformers
- Using MICRO SCADA to analyses and break down generation lost and availability
- Coleambally Solar Farm 180MW
Electrician/ HV Electrician
CONSOLIDATED POWER PROJECTS
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Darlington Point BESS 200MW Tesla Riverina BESS
- Installation and connection of 150MW Tesla Megapack 2 and associated components
- Directing CPP and labour hire staff to tasks and assisting with regulatory and safety compliance
- HV/ LV testing and commissioning including results record keeping and analysis
- 330/132kV & 132/66kV Construction and Secondary Systems replacement
- Daily progress reporting to company and client representatives on site
- Planning, managing, and delivering completed works in time for outages
- Installation of systems for power quality, metering, and SCADA
- Darlington Point BESS 200MW Tesla Riverina BESS
- Installed wiring systems to ensure safety and functionality in various building projects.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks for improved electrical system reliability.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
Electrician/ HV Electrician
Seymour Electrical
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Company Overview: Riverina and surrounding areas
- Trans Grid and Essential Energy works
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical control, wiring, and lighting system
- Reading technical diagrams and blueprint
- Daily progress reporting to company and client representatives on site
- Inspecting transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components
- Observing safety procedures and meeting electrical codes
- Install of power poles dress and prep with LV and HV gears
- Install distribution main, service mains, consumer mains and sub mains
- Riverina and surrounding areas
- Trans Grid and Essential Energy works
- Installed wiring systems to ensure safety and functionality in various building projects.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks for improved electrical system reliability.
Education
year 11 -
James Meehan High School
01.2009
Certificate III - Electrotechnology Electrician
NSW Tafe
01.2020
Skills
- Site coordination
- Electrical design
- Construction planning
- Documentation control
- Testing and commissioning
- Electrical installation
- Work site safety
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Electrical installations
- Electrical maintenance
- Safety protocols
- Project management
Skills And License
- NSW Electrical contractor
- High Voltage Switching
- LVR CPR Rescue
- First AID
- HRW Basic & Intermediate Rigging
- HRW Dogging
- Telehandler Association of Australia Gold Card
- EWP under 11m
- 10675NAT Asbestos Awareness
Certification
- Electrical Contractor License - NSW Licensing Board.
- CPR/AED Certification
- NSW Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- HRW Forklift Certification
- HRW Dogging
- HRW Intermediate Rigging
- High Voltage Switching Certification
- EWP Yellow card
- Telehandler Gold Card
- LVR Rescue Certifiation
Timeline
Electrical Site Manager
Next Generation Electrical
12.2024 - Current
O&M Site Manager
Recurrent Energy
01.2024 - 12.2024
O&M Lead Electrician
Bouygues Construction (Solar)
05.2023 - 01.2024
Electrician/ HV Electrician
CONSOLIDATED POWER PROJECTS
12.2022 - 04.2023
Electrician/ HV Electrician
Seymour Electrical
02.2022 - 10.2022
Certificate III - Electrotechnology Electrician
NSW Tafe
year 11 -
James Meehan High School
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