Jacob Colman
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Adept at strategic planning and operations management, I significantly enhanced system performance at UGL through innovative high voltage testing and SCADA integration. In the Australian Army Reserve I honed my tactical communications and leadership, ensuring mission success and team cohesion. Expert in power distribution systems and effective people management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Coltec Industries Pty Ltd
01.2020 - Current
- Business Management
- Estimating and quoting
- Implementation of safety procedures
- Liaising with stakeholders, such as clients and regulators
- Managing budgets, cashflow and projects
Combat Engineer
Australian Army Reserve
02.2013 - Current
- Trained in the use of explosives and IED detection.
- Trained in use of tear gas and passive ordnance
- Assured mission success with accurate reconnaissance reports on enemy positions, terrain features, and obstacles.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Passed and Selected in 2019 Special Forces Training Platoon as a trainee commando.
High Voltage Electrician
AusNet Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
- High Voltage Electrician attached to the engineering team for testing of 500kV /132 KV Terminal station as part of Stockyard hill wind farm
- Installation and testing Control room SCADA and controls
- Installation and Testing Transformers, CT's, ROI's ,VT's, Circuit Breakers and Earth Switches.
- Experience using Doble & Omicron test equipment
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematic drawings
- Commissioning AC Changeover boards and backup generators.
- Functional Testing of AC and DC systems
- IR and VLF testing of HV cables
- Ductor testing Busbar systems
High Voltage Electrician
UGL
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Improved system performance by upgrading outdated equipment and implementing new technologies in high voltage installations.
- Evaluated existing systems thoroughly for compliance with applicable codes standards while proposing changes when necessary.
- Ensured workplace safety through adherence to industry regulations and strict safety protocols during all tasks.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when providing progress updates to supervisors or discussing project requirements with clients.
- Participated in the installation of high voltage equipment including transformers, switchgear, and transmission lines ensuring optimal functionality upon completion.
- Battery and DC Systems construction
- SCADA and HMI Systems construction
- Communications and Fibre Optic Installation and testing.
- Assisting commissioning teams with testing of 11kV/ 33KV substation.
- FAT Testing completed in Melbourne. FIFO to Solomon Islands for SAT testing.
Education
Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Chisolm
Melbourne08.2015
High School Diploma -
St Thomas Aquinas College
Melbourne, VIC12.2011
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Budget Control
- Team Leadership
- Staff training/development
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Quality Assurance
- Electrical Code Knowledge
- Power Distribution Systems
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Substation Construction
- Control Panel Wiring
- Emergency Power Systems
- High voltage testing
- SCADA Integration
- Incident Reporting
- SCADA Systems
- Demolitions Expertise
- Weapons Handling
- Tactical communications
- Rescue Operations
Additional Information
- Electrical A grade Licence (Victoria / Queensland / Tasmania)
- White Card
- Working at Heights
- EWP High Risk Licence (Over 11 Metres)
- Low Voltage Rescue / CPR
- Victorian REC
- Victorian Full Drivers Licence
- VESI tickets
References
- Mohammed Taj - Senior Commissioning Manager AUSNET 0417 398 391
- Abinesh Singh - Senior Commissioning Engineer UGL 0450 274 047
- David Kelly Grimshaw - Australian Army 0409 380 010
Timeline
Director
Coltec Industries Pty Ltd
01.2020 - Current
High Voltage Electrician
AusNet Services
01.2019 - 12.2019
High Voltage Electrician
UGL
01.2018 - 12.2018
Combat Engineer
Australian Army Reserve
02.2013 - Current
Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Electrician - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Chisolm
High School Diploma -
St Thomas Aquinas College
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