Thierry Thomasse
Project Manager
Kangaroo Point,QLD
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager and Electrical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in the renewable energy sector, specialising in Commercial Solar PV, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and EV Charging Station deployment. Proven ability to deliver multi-million-dollar projects from concept to commissioning, including grid integration, stakeholder coordination, HSE compliance, and contract management. Detail-oriented and adaptable, with a passion for sustainable technologies, technical innovation, and high-performance project delivery
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Project Manager
COREMATIC
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Project management in Innovation Projects related to Machine Learning, Computer Vision and Robotics.
Project Manager
Next Generation Electrical
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Led full-cycle delivery of Commercial Solar and partial HV projects worth up to $10M, achieving on-time delivery and exceeding client satisfaction benchmarks.
- Spearheaded Fast EV Charging station rollout of 200 kW+ in remote QLD regions within a strict timeline and below budget.
- Work with key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard
- Oversee all HSE requirements, including SWMS review, development of HSE plan, and conducting audits.
- Organise site access, site logistics, and set up of site facilities alongside the Site Manager
- Organise initial surveys (dilapidation reports, structural engineering, infrastructure reviews, Geotech, soil and pile testing)
- Prepare site layout and traffic management plans
- Attend/chair project control meetings, including design reviews and site walk-throughs
- Assist in preparing project finance reports and cash flows
- Ensure subcontractor accountability for HSE matters, delivery timeline, and quality workmanship
- Prepare the scope of work/documentation for subcontractors
- Update and submit construction schedules to the clients
- Regular reporting and liaising with key stakeholders, ie, clients, operations, and finance teams
- Understanding and enforcement of contract and technical specifications
- Control and review of QA documentation, such as onsite checklists and commissioning
- Organisation of revised structural and electrical designs
- Organisation and implementation of DNSP requirements
Senior Renewable Project Manager
Planet Ark Power
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Led the delivery of Commercial Solar PV Systems of up to 1MW and BESS Systems of up to 3.3 MWh at a multinational furniture retailer. The optimised BESS System allowed for a larger PV capacity authorised by the network.
- Detailed Design of Solar PV system as per, but not limited to, AS5033, AS4777, AS3000, CEC guidelines and DNSP’s requirements
- Stakeholders’ management, including contract management
- Responsible for site mobilisation to accommodate subcontractors under a COVID Safe Plan
- Appointment of contractors, verification of licenses/insurances/Safe System of works
- Reviewing/updating of HSE documentation: Emergency Response Plan, Inductions, Sign in requirement, Job Safety Analysis, SWMS and others
- Budgeting and Procurement of the major components, as well as consumables
- Review and approval of subcontractors /supplier invoices.
- Building/Review of Quality Assurance systems and documentation, including Inspection Test Plan, Inspection Test Checklists and Test Sheets.
- Issuing Testing and Commissioning Plan
- Review of O&M manual as per AS Standard, manufacturer requirements, CEC guidelines, and industry practices
- Building training documentation for stakeholders
- Review of handover documentation
- Assisting in CER registration
- Assisting in LGC certificate generation
Site Project Manager
Planet Ark Power
01.2020 - 08.2022
Project & Estimation Electrical Engineer
Zero Emissions Developments
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Desktop Assessment of the client's requirements
- Electricity bill analysis and estimation of the Renewable Energy System's capacity required to meet the client's energy demand.
- Preliminary Autocad Drawing of the Renewable Energy System on area allocated
- Project cost estimation and issuance of Proposal
- Issuance of Defect Reports related to non-compliance of installation or failure of electrical/mechanical parts
- R&D for integration of various technologies with the company’s renewable energy system
- Grid Connection Applications, Large Scale Generation Certificates and Power Purchase Agreement facilitation
Sales Engineer and Commercial Support
Vitech Electronics Limited
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Closing and issuing maintenance contracts by meeting with the potential client.
- Greatly reduced the risk of missing a Maintenance Intervention by building an “Ongoing Maintenance Intervention Schedule” to efficiently keep track of all Maintenance
- Interventions and issue Renewal of Contract when required.
- Completing Tender Documents related to security services such as, but not limited to CCTV, Fire Alarm, Access Control, Gate Automation/Road Barrier and Managing Project from start to end for awarded Tender.
- Visit clients to conduct surveys, carry out demonstrations and attend meetings.
- Designing Complex Integrated Security Systems with respect to the Customer’s/Tender’s requirements.
- Liaising with the relevant parties to make sure that the Maintenance Intervention or Installation is promptly and adequately invoiced.
- Assist in generating AutoCAD Drawings
- Issued comprehensive O&M Manuals for completed project prior final invoicing.
Design and Development Department
SFER Maurice
12.2013 - 02.2014
- Conduct site visits for measurements and Identifying the optimum location of PV Panels
- Estimation of minimum power required wrt Customers Power Requirements
- Generating AutoCAD Drawings for PVs, Inverters, Cabling, and other Materials needed.
- Issuing Schedule of Equipment for Installation Team
- Compiling the Technical Manual of the system installed
- Generated comprehensive and concise Technical Reports related to any System Failure and proposing solutions as System Upgrades.
Education
Bachelor's degree with honours - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU / APIIT)
01.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor's degree with honours - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Staffordshire University
01.2011 - 01.2015
Higher National Diploma - Telecommunications Engineering
Mauritius Institute of Training and Development - MITD
01.2008 - 01.2010
Scientist Baccalaureate - undefined
Lycee des Mascareignes
01.2005 - 01.2007
Skills
Skilled in project scheduling using Microsoft Project
Odoo software proficiency
Lucidity (HSE software)
Hammertech proficiency
Experience with Simpro
Project management
Design review
Certification
Construction Induction
Publications
Design and Comparative Analysis of CPV System For Performance Enhancement
Accomplishments
- Prepared and scaled QA and Handover documentation processes from 100kW+ PV systems to projects exceeding 1MW capacity.
- Successfully delivered multi-million dollar projects on time and within budget.
- Enhanced documentation efficiency by implementing specialised software tools and developing tailored templates.
Timeline
Project Manager
COREMATIC
12.2024 - 05.2025
Project Manager
Next Generation Electrical
02.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Renewable Project Manager
Planet Ark Power
06.2022 - 02.2023
Site Project Manager
Planet Ark Power
01.2020 - 08.2022
Project & Estimation Electrical Engineer
Zero Emissions Developments
01.2018 - 12.2019
Sales Engineer and Commercial Support
Vitech Electronics Limited
06.2015 - 09.2016
Design and Development Department
SFER Maurice
12.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelor's degree with honours - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU / APIIT)
01.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor's degree with honours - Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Staffordshire University
01.2011 - 01.2015
Higher National Diploma - Telecommunications Engineering
Mauritius Institute of Training and Development - MITD
01.2008 - 01.2010
Scientist Baccalaureate - undefined
Lycee des Mascareignes
01.2005 - 01.2007