Scott Hutchison
Ben Bullen,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Control Systems Supervisor with extensive experience at Springvale Colliery Pty Ltd, specializing in PLC and SCADA integration. Proven track record in optimizing productivity and enhancing team performance through effective training and process improvements. Skilled in IT asset management and incident response, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while minimizing downtime.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Systems Supervisor
Springvale Colliery Pty Ltd
Lidsdale, NSW
04.2008 - 01.2026
- Started as an Electrician and progressed to Control System Supervisor
- Worked in production crews on Continuous Miners in Development Panels and Longwall Mining Systems in Extraction Panels
- Installation, commissioning and maintenance of Conveyor Systems, Gas Monitoring Systems, Whole of Mine Data Networks
- Specialised in instrument installs and calibration, PLC and SCADA integration, management of Local Network over fibre, copper and BPLMs
- First contact response to breakdowns and On-Call availability
- Supervision and deployment of Tradesman, Contractors and Apprentices
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Managed maintenance schedules for equipment, minimizing downtime and optimizing productivity.
- Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures and best practices, enhancing team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in workflow management and resource allocation.
Electrician
Simplot
Bathurst, NSW
02.2004 - 04.2008
- Specialised in PLC and SCADA integration
- Installed and repaired electrical systems in compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed electrical issues using testing instruments and troubleshooting techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
Electrician
Ferrero
Lithgow, NSW
02.1997 - 09.2003
- Began as an apprentice here in the factory that produces and packages Ferrero products Nutella, Tic Tacs and Rochers
- As a training ground and workplace it was a great place to work. Being a relatively adhoc operation then, using variously sourced parts from their Italian factories we had to adapt and make things work. A lot machinery was made in-house by some clever people which I absorbed as I learnt. It’s here I learned about PLC installation and programming. Along the way I built and installed various pneumatic and electrically controlled equipment.
- Offered a full time after 3 years and stayed for another 4 to gain Trade experience
Education
High School Diploma -
Trade Certificate -
Skills
IT asset management
Application support
Hardware maintenance
Incident response
Timeline
Control Systems Supervisor - Springvale Colliery Pty Ltd
04.2008 - 01.2026
Electrician - Simplot
02.2004 - 04.2008
Electrician - Ferrero
02.1997 - 09.2003
Portland Central School - High School Diploma,
Lithgow TAFE - Trade Certificate,