RYAN MCCOMBE
Geraldton,Australia
Summary
Innovative professional in electrical and electronic engineering, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialise in circuit design, troubleshooting complex systems, and implementing modern control technologies. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, ensuring successful project outcomes through effective collaboration and clear exchange of ideas.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Systems Specialist
Iluka Resources
08.2024 - Current
- Design, develop, troubleshoot, and maintain control systems
- Perform in-depth engineering for electrical and control systems, including software development, component specification & selection, system testing, diagnostics, calibration, and performance verification
- Manage controls scope of projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, compliance, and efficiency
- Provide technical support and training to team members as required
- Support Electrical team with electrical works, on call & shift coverage when required
Electrical Technician (Shift)
Iluka Resources
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Complete inspections to identify faults and raise quality notifications in SAP
- Conduct preventative maintenance and repairs of plant equipment
- Carry out installations & fault finding in PLC & DCS control systems
- Conduct installations, general repairs & calibrations of wet & dry plant instrumentation
- Maintain electrical infrastructure of the plant as per the weekly schedule
- Carry out MMO shut works and planning
Control Systems Technician
Iluka Resources
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Support the ongoing maintenance of control systems assets including DCS, PLCs, servers, network and communication equipment and field devices
- Liaise with relevant departments to provide technical solutions for operational support and projects
- Design and develop new control systems including testing, maintaining, and modifying existing systems to ensure optimal utilization
- Design, develop and maintain site CCTV system
- Support Electrical team with call out coverage
Electrical Apprentice
Iluka Resources
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Assists qualified technicians in performing electrical and instrumentation installation, inspection, maintenance and repair activities and projects
- Help install, maintain, and repair industrial control systems and power distribution systems
- Oversee major maintenance shutdowns and single-day outages
- Assists in maintaining instrumentation including analytical, flow, pressure, and level transmitters
- Assists in maintaining computer equipment including telemetry (SCADA) system, HMI software, programmable controllers, UHF radios, fiber networking, and process systems
Electrical Trade Assistant
Champion Bay Electrical
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Assists qualified technicians in performing electrical installations, inspection, maintenance and repair activities and projects
- Carry out pit & pipe installations and maintenance
- Assist with optic fiber installation and commissioning
Education
Certificate III - Electrotechnology
Central Regional TAFE
Geraldton, WA11-2021
Certificate IV - Instrumentation
North Metropolitan Midland TAFE
Perth, WA09-2021
High School Diploma -
Nagle Catholic College
Geraldton, WA01.2017
Skills
- PLC programming
- Instrumentation calibration
- Electrical system maintenance
- Technical documentation
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Preventative maintenance
Industry Qualifications
- Electrical 'A' grade license
- Supervising Gas fitter (Cat 2)
- HV Switching Qualification
- CPR & Preform First Aid
- Low Voltage Rescue
- OHS Representative Training
- Dogman Ticket
- HR Class Driver's License
- Confine Space Entry
- Working Safely at Heights
- Elevated Work Platform
- Forklift License
Accolades And Achievements
- Year 12 Christian Leadership Award
- Western Power Pre-Apprenticeship Scholarship
- 2020 Central Regional Tafe Apprentice Of the Year - Finalist
- 2020 Rotary Club Apprentice Of The Year - Runner Up
Industry Training
- Telehandler
- Arc Flash Training
- Electrical Supervisors Competency
- SAUTR1201 Plant SCADA Configuration
References
- Warrick Sullivan, Electrical Coordinator, Iluka Resources, 0428 315 278, Warrick.sullivan@iluka.com
- Paul Carpenter, Supervisor, Iluka Resources, 0408 920 895, Paul.carpenter@iluka.com
- Matt Murdock, Mechanical Coordinator, Iluka Resources, 0419 197 115, matt.murdock@iluka.com
Timeline
Control Systems Specialist
Iluka Resources
08.2024 - Current
Electrical Technician (Shift)
Iluka Resources
01.2023 - 08.2024
Control Systems Technician
Iluka Resources
11.2021 - 01.2023
Electrical Apprentice
Iluka Resources
01.2018 - 11.2021
Electrical Trade Assistant
Champion Bay Electrical
10.2017 - 12.2017
Certificate III - Electrotechnology
Central Regional TAFE
Certificate IV - Instrumentation
North Metropolitan Midland TAFE
High School Diploma -
Nagle Catholic College
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