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Thomas Cooper

East Launceston

Summary

Professional E & I technician with extensive hands-on experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of simple and complex systems. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with adaptable skill set in diagnostics, electrical systems, and mechanical repairs. Known for effective problem-solving and delivering high-quality outcomes.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

FIFO Commissioning E&I Technician

PHE
01.2025 - Current
  • Working as part of a commissioning team on BHP hydro float project on 2:1 roster
  • Carrying out QA/QC inspections on cables, devices, and field instrumentation
  • Performing I/O testing of analog and digital control loops
  • Setting up and calibrating transmitters and control valves, fault finding and assisting automation engineers
  • Conducting IR, earth fault loop, and continuity testing of LV circuits
  • Completing IR and ductor testing of HV cables and switch gear
  • Providing support during the wet commissioning phase with the BHP team
  • Complete all documentation associated with commissioning practices

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

TEMTROL TECHNOLOGIES
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Maintenance of Instrumentation and Electrical Installations
  • Experience at Tamar Valley Power Station, Gas-fired power station, Including Mitsubishi 212 MW CCGT, Rolls Royce Trent gas turbine and FT8 gas turbines
  • Preventative and break down Maintenance, assisting operations, Shutdown works
  • Various large shutdowns across Tasmania, Including Nyrstar, Tamar valley power station, Extractas Bioscience, Timberlink
  • Night shift shutdowns at Bell Bay Aluminium (Rio Tinto)
  • Large scale project work at industrial sites
  • Supervision of current apprentices

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

EXTRACTAS BIOSCIENCE
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Working daily in a highly secure & hazardous environment
  • Using a preventative maintenance program to ensure the plant remains operational
  • Calibrating instruments to a high standard
  • Using Delta V & Citect
  • Working out of hours to solve electrical faults while on call, relating to all aspects of the Electrical and Instrumentation trades
  • Maintenance of (PM, CM) Electrical Installations
  • Maintenance of Instrumentation and Electrical Installations
  • Shutdown Maintenance
  • Supervision of current apprentices

Apprentice Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

EXTRACTAS BIOSCIENCE
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Maintenance of (PM, CM) Electrical Installations
  • Maintenance of Instrumentation and Electrical Installations
  • Instrumentation Calibrations, updating Dossiers etc
  • Shutdown Maintenance
  • Installation of cables and cable supports, including cable tray, stainless and PVC conduit, and duct
  • Installation and commissioning of PLC’s, AC/DC motors and VSD’s
  • Instruments – i.e
  • Temperature, pressure, flow, level, density, valves
  • Switchboards and new motor control centres
  • Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.

Certification

  • Certificate III Electrotechnology (UEE30811)
  • Certificate III Instrumentation & Control (UEE31220)
  • Certificate IV Electrical Install & Maintenance in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) (UEE42620)
  • Tasmanian, Queensland and South Australian Electrical Licenses
  • Working at Heights Ticket
  • High Risk Licence- Elevated Work Platform
  • Full C Driver’s License
  • Confined Space Ticket
  • White card
  • CPR / LVR Ticket

Timeline

FIFO Commissioning E&I Technician

PHE
01.2025 - Current

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

TEMTROL TECHNOLOGIES
06.2023 - 12.2024

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

EXTRACTAS BIOSCIENCE
07.2022 - 06.2023

Apprentice Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

EXTRACTAS BIOSCIENCE
01.2019 - 06.2022

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