Nicholas Cowan
Summary
I am a self-motivated hard working Electrical Instrumentation Technician with 15 years of experience within Australia and Canada. My goal is to secure myself a full time position with a respectable employer to further my knowledge and skills. I pride my self on the impeccable quality of my work and my ‘second to none' attitude towards safety and willingness to learn. I believe that my attitude, personality and leadership skills help me to become a key member in any workforce or team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Queensland Alumina Limited
07.2023 - Current
- Project scoping design and execution, Project commissioning (new ship loader), Instrumentation/ Electrical fault finding, Preventative Maintenance throughout section
- Authorised Master Isolator and HV Switching Officer
- Read and Compose Job Hazard Assessments, Safe Work Method Statements Permit Application and Switching Sheets.
Substation Trade Technician
Energy Queensland
07.2019 - 07.2023
- High voltage switching, Preventative maintenance and testing across Ergon and Powerlink HV apparatus.
- Scope/ prepare and execute projects and maintenance tasks
- Fill in as a Crew Leader and/ or run jobs when required
- Safe access to HV enclosures and apparatus.
Shift Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Queensland Alumina Limited
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Instrumentation/ Electrical fault finding and rectification, Preventative Maintenance throughout section, Design and implement small projects to correct frequent breakdowns, Accessed work orders and documentation through SAP/ Breakdown log and documented all findings
Instrumentation and Control Commissioning of the INPEX Ichthys Onshore LNG Facility
Kentz / SNC Lavalin Ichthys Onshore
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Control Room Operator/ DCS Controller for loop testing and fault finding, Interpretation of loop drawings, data sheets, P&ID's and cause/effect diagrams, Provide vendor support for Yokogawa, HIMA and GE representatives, Start-up Support.
Instrumentation and Control Commissioning of the Conoco Phillips APLNG Facility on Curtis Island
Bechtel Corporation Australia Pacific LNG
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Carried out pre-commissioning inspections, loop checking and calibration of flow, temperature and pressure elements/transmitters of the following vender packages, Work with vender representatives to gain knowledge of the process, design, implementation and functionality while maintaining compliance with relevant Australian and Hazardous area requirements
Construction and Maintenance Electrical/ Instrumentation Technician
I & C Electrical and Instrumentation/ Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL)
10.2013 - 01.2016
- Coal/ Gas Fed Boiler and Turbo Alternator turn around crew, Remove all Instruments, check/ test, rebuild and calibrate
- Reinstall, commission, function test and start up with Client EI Technicians and DCS Controller
- Make any required changes and document findings via red lining, loop reports and function reports, Worked as a Breakdown and Maintenance E/I Technician, communicated with plant operations to fault find and rectify problems within the Coal/Gas fed Boiler House and Raw Material Systems
- Carried out daily preventative maintenance, Accessed work orders and documentation through SAP/ Breakdown log and documented all findings
- Small project design and installation team
Construction and Maintenance Electrical Technician
Apex Power and Automation (Canada)
02.2012 - 09.2013
- Leading Hand, Open Cut Coal Mine Experience, Coal Plant and Breaker - Scrubber Install, Installation of PLC Panels, MCC's, Motors, VFD's Mount and Terminate Various Instrumentation Equipment, Commissioning and Start-up, Maintenance/ Labour Hire across five coal mines
Education
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Troubleshooting skills
- Team Collaboration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Electrical Transmission and Distribution Maintenance and Installation
Timeline
Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Queensland Alumina Limited
07.2023 - Current
Substation Trade Technician
Energy Queensland
07.2019 - 07.2023
Shift Maintenance Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Queensland Alumina Limited
05.2017 - 07.2019
Instrumentation and Control Commissioning of the INPEX Ichthys Onshore LNG Facility
Kentz / SNC Lavalin Ichthys Onshore
09.2016 - 05.2017
Instrumentation and Control Commissioning of the Conoco Phillips APLNG Facility on Curtis Island
Bechtel Corporation Australia Pacific LNG
02.2016 - 09.2016
Construction and Maintenance Electrical/ Instrumentation Technician
I & C Electrical and Instrumentation/ Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL)
10.2013 - 01.2016
Construction and Maintenance Electrical Technician
Apex Power and Automation (Canada)
02.2012 - 09.2013
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