Peter Karakolevski
Corrimal,NSW
Summary
I am passionate about growing and further challenging myself, having built a wealth of Engineering, Asset Management and Project expertise in my endeavours to date. I understand the key role an effective Manager plays in driving the desired culture and processes to enable a prosperous future. This is reinforced by my Statutory qualifications, a Graduate Diploma in Project Management which I am currently studying, Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering, a Certificate of Competence - Electrical Engineering Manager of Underground Coal Mines (NSW), and Electrical Trade.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Engineering Manager
Russell Vale Colliery
02.2024 - Current
- As Electrical Engineering Manager I am responsible for all Electrical Engineering Planning and Execution. Managing a team of 35, our role is to ensure the safe, reliable running of Infrastructure, Systems and delivering on the Capital Projects schedule, upwards of $50m + in value.
- Key Responsibilities
Projects Manager
Appin Colliery
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Capital Project Design, Planning and Execution to meet Operational requirements and Business objectives, Resourcing and Supervision, Contract Management, Budget and SOW development and maintenance, Leadership, Statutory Engineer Duties, Continuous Improvement and Electrical.
- Key Responsibilities
Electrical Superintendent
Russell Vale Colliery
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Manage Electrical Systems: Oversee installation, maintenance, and reliability of all electrical equipment and infrastructure. Ensure Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to electrical safety regulations and mine standards. Lead Teams: Supervise and develop electrical staff, contractors, and maintenance crews. Budget & Planning: Manage budgets, forecast maintenance needs, and support operational planning. Continuous Improvement: Drive efficiency through automation, system upgrades, and root cause analysis. Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal departments and contractors to align on project goals.
Electrical Superintendent
Wongawilli Colliery
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Manage Electrical Systems: Oversee installation, maintenance, and reliability of all electrical equipment and infrastructure. Ensure Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to electrical safety regulations and mine standards. Lead Teams: Supervise and develop electrical staff, contractors, and maintenance crews. Budget & Planning: Manage budgets, forecast maintenance needs, and support operational planning. Continuous Improvement: Drive efficiency through automation, system upgrades, and root cause analysis. Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal departments and contractors to align on project goals.
Development and Out bye Electrical Coordinator
Russell Vale
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Engineering Projects, Weekly, 5 Weekly and Long-term planning, scheduling, execution and close out of Maintenance to meet Production requirements, statutory compliance, Asset Management, Equipment Strategy development and implementation, Budget forecasts, Supervision, Relief Superintendent Duties
- Key Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering and Planning
Russell Vale
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Provide Engineering Leadership and support to meet operational requirements.
- Key Responsibilities
Asset and Maintenance Management
Ulan No. 3 Underground
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Equipment strategy development, Maintenance effort assignment, Maintenance scheduling, Resourcing maintenance plans, SAP, Task lists, PRT creation, BOM’s, Unplanned work management, Ulan and Contractor management, KPI reporting
- Key Responsibilities
Development
Russell Vale Coal
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Overhauls, Maintenance and Breakdowns, Shuttle car and Continuous Miner Maintenance, Panel advance
- Key Responsibilities
Outbye Services
Russell Vale Coal
07.2012 - 12.2012
- Conveyor Belt systems, Pumps and Diesel equipment
- Key Responsibilities
Education
Graduate Diploma - Project Management
National Training
09.2025
Advanced Diploma - Electrical Engineering
TAFE St George Institute
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
TAFE St George Institute
Certificate IV - Leadership and Management
Australasian Centre for Work Education
Certificate III - Electrotechnology Electrician
TAFE Illawarra Institute
School Certificate/Higher School Certificate - undefined
Corrimal High School
01.1998
Skills
- Project Management Leadership
- Risk Mitigation and Management Systems
- Engineering Knowledge
- Technical Skills (Power distribution and generation systems)
- High voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) systems
- Preventive & corrective maintenance
- Root cause analysis (RCA)
- Protection and relay coordination
Electrical safety (eg, arc flash analysis)
Hobbies and Interests
Waterskiing, Soccer, Rugby League, Gym
Training
- MS Project Current
- Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas Current
- Working at Heights Current
- Elevated Work Platform Current
- Senior First Aid Current
- High Voltage Trained Operator Current
- Confined Space Current
Timeline
Projects Manager
Appin Colliery
03.2024 - 10.2024
Electrical Engineering Manager
Russell Vale Colliery
02.2024 - Current
Electrical Superintendent
Russell Vale Colliery
10.2020 - 03.2024
Electrical Superintendent
Wongawilli Colliery
06.2019 - 10.2020
Development and Out bye Electrical Coordinator
Russell Vale
03.2018 - 06.2019
Electrical Engineering and Planning
Russell Vale
11.2017 - 03.2018
Asset and Maintenance Management
Ulan No. 3 Underground
01.2016 - 10.2017
Development
Russell Vale Coal
01.2013 - 07.2013
Outbye Services
Russell Vale Coal
07.2012 - 12.2012
Advanced Diploma - Electrical Engineering
TAFE St George Institute
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
TAFE St George Institute
Certificate IV - Leadership and Management
Australasian Centre for Work Education
Certificate III - Electrotechnology Electrician
TAFE Illawarra Institute
School Certificate/Higher School Certificate - undefined
Corrimal High School
Graduate Diploma - Project Management
National Training
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