MIKE NYAKUREBA
Townview,QLD
Summary
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Systematic Electrical Engineer experienced in managing electrical project lifecycle from design phase to delivery and implementation in both mining and Power Utilities. Polished in analyzing, troubleshooting and developing solutions. Practical oriented Engineer who has worked as an electrician, gaining practical field experience, including testing and commissioning, installation, and maintenance of equipment on HV and LV systems. A hardworking and passionate Electrical Engineer familiar with all major engineering standards associated applicable to the mining industry
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER/ NETWORK CONTROL OFFICER
GLENCORE MOUNT ISA MINES
06.2014 - Current
- Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the HV network by adhering to HVIA procedures and maintaining network within safe
- Key Responsibilities
- Coordination and Preparation of HV switching sheets and performing HV routine and fault isolations
- Investigate and diagnose equipment failures to establish cause of failure
- Implement risk management plans and procedures for assigned activities
- Perform asset inspection and audit maintenance
- Perform maintenance tasks on HV network switchgear and secondary systems
- Condition monitoring of HV switchgear and Equipment
- Review of test results for cables, transformers including DGA
- HV breaker training and signing off for network operators on
- Vacuum, SF6, OCBs, RMUs
- Review and purchase specialised equipment
- Supervision of UG HV Electrical Crew
- Regular and accurate project reporting on scope, schedule and budgets
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
- Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms and substations.
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Leveraged mastery of AutoCAD Electrical Toolset to develop and document electrical schematics.
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.
- Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.
- Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
SECONDARY SYSTEMS
ERGON ENERGY
05.2008 - 05.2014
- For design, project management and supervision of challenging brownfield projects relating to high voltage, low voltage and control systems
- Achievements
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Identified partial discharge on 11kV switchboard 30A S63 with a potential to cause flash over on HV board
- Tested and located cause of nuisance trip of frame earth leakage protection on 13 panel UG switchboard
- Tested and commissioned three underground 33/11kV transformers
- Tested and commissioned 24 Panel 11kV switchboard for
- Mount Isa copper underground network
- FAT and SAT testing for 17MVA transformer, The role was to commission HV Plant and equipment on the transmission and distribution network for ergon Energy and
- Powerlink maintain
- The role encompassed test of protection relays, transformers, CTs, VTs, SVCs and reactor banks and HVIA operations on maximum 275kV voltage
- Key Responsibilities
- Perform protection relay and primary equipment tests
- Maintain relevant system databases, configurations, drawings, and documents for commissioning and routine maintenance
- Maintain equipment to ensure compliance with statutory test and service requirements
- Achievements
- Proficient in Doble Test equipment and CMC, CPC, Omicron test gear, breaker timing tests
- Proficiency in transformer tests, Tan ∂, SFRA, PD testing
- Experienced in commissioning on Powerlink and Ergon Energy networks in QLD-Nebo, Alligator Creek
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
PROTECTION TECHNICIAN/ ELECTRICIAN ZESA
01.1997 - 05.2008
- Similar role to Ergon Energy
- Key Responsibilities
- Perform protection relay and primary equipment tests
- Maintain relevant system databases, configurations, drawings, and documents for commissioning and routine maintenance
- Fault and routine maintenance on transmission and distribution networks
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Education
BEng (Hons) - Elect
UniSQ
Toowoomba, QLD2019
Cert III Electro -
SkillsTech Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD2014
Advanced Protection Course - Post Grad
QUT
Brisbane, QLD2014
Associate Degree - Electrical, Electronics Engineering
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD11.2013
Skills
- HVIA Switching Competency- Nationally recognised
- Coordination and Protection Grading studies, PTW32, Fault Level
- S1,S2,S3 and Secondary PCEW
- Omicron Test, Test Universe and PTM
- Doble Protection Suite, PD testing
- RS logix, Studio5000, CCW
- SAP, CPR, LVR
- the MathWorks MATLAB
- Power Systems
- System-Level Electrical Design and Integration
- Circuit Diagnostics
- Project Management, Microsoft Project, CAD Software
Accomplishments
- Designed and implemented 17MVA underground transformer including FAT, SAT, ITP and performance verification processes.
Affiliations
MIEAust
Timeline
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER/ NETWORK CONTROL OFFICER
GLENCORE MOUNT ISA MINES
06.2014 - Current
SECONDARY SYSTEMS
ERGON ENERGY
05.2008 - 05.2014
PROTECTION TECHNICIAN/ ELECTRICIAN ZESA
01.1997 - 05.2008
BEng (Hons) - Elect
UniSQ
Cert III Electro -
SkillsTech Brisbane
Advanced Protection Course - Post Grad
QUT
Associate Degree - Electrical, Electronics Engineering
University of Southern Queensland
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