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JOSEPH DARKER

Charlemont,VIC

Summary

Motivated Electrical Engineer with 4 years of professional experience in the renewable energy sector. I have worked through the full life cycle of projects, from liaising with clients and stakeholders to managing approvals, detailed design, project delivery and implementation of after-sales technical support. I hold an in-depth understanding of the renewable energy sector, with a keen interest and profound knowledge in areas such as system design, project management, automation and control, and electrical engineering. I am eager to contribute to team success and I strive to deliver engineering services to meet company and client specifications in a timely and professional manner.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Engineer

Middleton Group
Melbourne, VIC
09.2023 - Current
  • Detailed design working on multi-disciplinary projects in a team environment
  • Project management including schedules and budget control
  • Utility scale solar design - DC and HV
  • Client relationship management
  • Project tendering including estimating and technical requirements
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Understanding of AS/NZS standards
  • Utilising various software programs for detailed design project efficiencies

Team Lead - Secondary & Protection

Middleton Group
Melbourne, VIC
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated team resources to achieve project goals.
  • Held regular one-on-one coaching sessions with staff members to encourage personal development.
  • Provided support to junior staff during peak periods of workloads.
  • Conducted performance appraisals for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas of improvement.
  • Reported to management
  • Shared team success and information in company meetings

Solar Division Manager

Keppel Prince Engineering
Portland, VIC
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Leading a team to ensure divisional performance is of the highest quality by keeping members of the team engaged and challenged
  • Overseeing all system design and quoting
  • Leading complex system design and quoting, including medium-large scale commercial, off grid systems, hybrid systems up to and >100kW
  • Preparation and lodgment of grid connection applications
  • Department project planning – completing tender applications for complex projects
  • Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
  • Conflict resolution
  • Divisional reporting (WIP, stock).

Solar Projects Engineer – Electrical

Keppel Prince Engineering
Portland, VIC
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • Utilised various software programs to aid design and project implementation
  • Provided comprehensive technical support to clients
  • Maintained a high level of communication between customers and company representatives through all stages of a project lifecycle
  • Designed grid connected and hybrid solar PV systems and projects of varying sizes up to 30kW - domestic to commercial scale.

Undergraduate Engineer (Intern)

RCR Tomlinson
Gannawarra Solar Farm
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Performed quality assurance and control measures on construction techniques across the whole solar farm ensuring it matched design and milestones were being met
  • Performed ITP/ITC document checklists for clients to ensure each construction phase was being adequately completed
  • Communicated and operated effectively within an engineering team to progressively develop relevant working skills.

Education

AutoCAD L1 Certificate - Engineering

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
12-2023

Clean Energy Council - PV Design Only Certificate: Renewable Energy -

Holmesglen Institute
12.2019

Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering -

Deakin University
01.2019

11-12 VCE: Victorian Certificate of Education -

Boort District School
01.2014

Skills

  • Communication and Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Renewable Energy
  • Problem Solving and Forward Planning
  • Stakeholder/Customer Relations CRM
  • Engineering Design
  • Adaptability
  • Quality Management
  • Technical Support
  • Microsoft Suite
  • AutoCAD
  • Q-GIS Mapping Software
  • Solar Design Software
  • DIgSILENT

References

Referees Mr Mike Noske – Mechanical Engineer, Emelen Pty Ltd/Keppel Prince Engineering Email: mike.noske54@gmail.com 

Phone: 0427 235 436 (M) 

Mr Peter Chellis – General Manager, Portland Aluminium (Alcoa)/Keppel Prince Engineering Email: pchellis@bigpond.com 

Phone: 0437 800 882 (M) 

Mr Taylor McKenry, General Manager TJM Electrical Services 

Email: tjmelectricalservices@gmail.com 

Phone: 0478 194 116 (M) 

Websites

Certification

OH&S Construction Induction White Card (WorkSafe) - 2012

Clean Energy Council (CEC) – Solar PV Design Only Accreditation - 2018

Solar Accreditation Australia (CEC upgrade) - 2024

Standard Mental Health First Aider - 2023

AutoCAD Level 1 Training - 2023

Timeline

Team Lead - Secondary & Protection

Middleton Group
02.2024 - 05.2024

Electrical Engineer

Middleton Group
09.2023 - Current

Solar Division Manager

Keppel Prince Engineering
10.2021 - 07.2023

Solar Projects Engineer – Electrical

Keppel Prince Engineering
08.2019 - 09.2021

Undergraduate Engineer (Intern)

RCR Tomlinson
01.2017 - 01.2018

AutoCAD L1 Certificate - Engineering

RMIT University

Clean Energy Council - PV Design Only Certificate: Renewable Energy -

Holmesglen Institute

Bachelor of Electrical & Electronics Engineering -

Deakin University

11-12 VCE: Victorian Certificate of Education -

Boort District School

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