Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Keaton Mahony

Beaconsfield,Australia

Summary

My electrical and instrument experience over the past eleven years has been diverse from mineral process
control through to chemical processes including: Nickel, Diamond, Iron Ore, Oil & Gas, Gold productions
surface and underground. My knowledge ranges from: preventative/breakdown and corrective
maintenance, commissioning/inspection, testing and auditing, start-up, operations, shutdown maintenance,
and various site project works.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Supervisor / Site Nominee / Maintenance Supervisor / Alternate Manager

Element 25 Ltd
Newman, WA
03.2021 - Current
  • Ensure compliance with WA electrical regulations and logbook requirements
  • Lead and support a diverse team of trade personnel
  • Build high-performance, safety-driven culture
  • Plan, manage, and supervise daily work tasks, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
  • Develop and implement succession and development plans to promote a high-performance team culture
  • Took ownership of electrical crew schedule, developing short- and long-term look ahead schedules to align with execution plans.
  • Generated highly productive cycle times for labor, equipment, and materials, identifying and evaluating job cost reduction strategies.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms.

Surface Electrician

Round Oak Minerals
Leanora, WA
12.2019 - 03.2021
  • Conducted HV switching, shutdowns, diagnostics, and PRONTO-based planning
  • Delivered modular maintenance and ensured adherence to safety protocols
  • Leveraged drawings and manuals to design and implement electrical systems for new installations.
  • Addressed and resolved worksite safety hazards to reduce risk.

Workshop Electrical Supervisor

Precision Mine Contracting
Canningvale, WA
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Provided national breakdown support and switchboard manufacturing
  • Improved electrical reliability and plant performance across remote sites
  • Inspected completed work for alignment with specifications, drawings and safety requirements.
  • Troubleshot complex control system problems using diagrams or schematics.

Switched roles due to FIFO offer.

E&I Supervisor

Clough AMEC – Yara Pilbara, Karratha
Karatha, WA
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Oversaw plant reliability, PLC fault finding, and high-voltage systems
  • Led cross-department collaboration and technical training
  • Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
  • Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.

E&I Technician

Doray Minerals – Andy Well Gold Mine
12.2016 - 11.2017
  • Executed inspections, fault diagnosis, and HV operations
  • Actively promoted hazard reporting and site safety performance

E&I Technician

Rio Tinto – Argyle Diamond Mine
Kimberley, WA
09.2012 - 12.2016
  • Supported HV systems and preventative maintenance strategies
  • Handled breakdowns and contributed to long-term reliability improvements
  • Raising SAP notifications and work orders
  • Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
  • Inspected completed work for alignment with specifications, drawings and safety requirements.

Electrical Contractor

BHP – Whaleback Iron Ore
Newman, WA
09.2011 - 08.2012
  • Attend to faults in the plant as they arise
  • Identify possible maintenance strategy changes and improvements to optimize maintenance activities
  • Providing technical assistance in all problem solving aspects in the course of work activities
  • Take responsibilities for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the plant

Electrician / Apprentice Electrician

Elcore Electrical – Kalgoorlie WA
Kalgoorlie, WA
02.2006 - 09.2011
  • Process Control upgrades
  • Process changes and Improvements
  • Project Implementation & Commissioning of High Voltage, Instrumentation Process and control equipment
  • Work in closely with production to minimize plant downtime and to optimize plant runtime
  • Switchboard Manufacturing 11,000V, 1000V and 415V Panels

Education

High School Diploma -

John Paul College
Kalgoorlie, WA
01-2006

Skills

  • GE Fanuc 90-30 PLC
  • Allen Bradley PLC5
  • Sigma Micro Gate PLC
  • ABB VSD/VVVF drives
  • Honeywell TDC 3000 DCS
  • Yokogawa Centum DCS
  • Proficy software
  • ISAP project management
  • HV/LV motors
  • Synchronized switching systems
  • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
  • Solid-state control systems
  • Centrifugal and piston compressors
  • Radiation gauges
  • Switchboards up to 11kV
  • PRONTO software
  • Maintenance management systems
  • Technical training delivery

Certification

  • Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrical Fitting/Mechanic)
  • Certificate IV in Instrumentation
  • Certificate II in Air Conditioning
  • In-House Electrical Work Licence
  • Hazardous Areas – EEHA
  • High Voltage Switching Operations
  • Senior First Aid
  • Confined Space
  • EWP
  • Forklift, dogging, and rigging
  • Dogging & Rigging
  • MSIC – Maritime Security Card, Dangerous Goods Security Card

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Electrical Supervisor / Site Nominee / Maintenance Supervisor / Alternate Manager

Element 25 Ltd
03.2021 - Current

Surface Electrician

Round Oak Minerals
12.2019 - 03.2021

Workshop Electrical Supervisor

Precision Mine Contracting
01.2019 - 12.2019

E&I Supervisor

Clough AMEC – Yara Pilbara, Karratha
11.2017 - 11.2018

E&I Technician

Doray Minerals – Andy Well Gold Mine
12.2016 - 11.2017

E&I Technician

Rio Tinto – Argyle Diamond Mine
09.2012 - 12.2016

Electrical Contractor

BHP – Whaleback Iron Ore
09.2011 - 08.2012

Electrician / Apprentice Electrician

Elcore Electrical – Kalgoorlie WA
02.2006 - 09.2011

High School Diploma -

John Paul College
Keaton Mahony