RAVIDE HUSLOK m: 04XX XXX XXX | e: ravide@email.
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PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
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TECHNICAL ENGINEERING ADVICE & DESIGN | CONTRACTS & TENDERS | SAFETY & QUALITY COMPLIANCE
Combines technical and communication expertise to manage projects with consistent on time, on budget delivery
Highly skilled Principal Electrical Engineer with robust experience and an impeccable record of performance delivering
exceptional results on projects within the heavy industry, mining, power generation and industrial sectors. Solutions focused
with an enviable portfolio of achievement providing technical engineering advice and design services, including critical
review of design, systems and documents with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Adept at establishing and
implementing procedures for optimised performance and expertly manages compliance with Electrical Standards,
Regulations, Operating and Workplace Health and Safety procedures, delivering systems of best practice. Engaging people
person, cultivating strategic business relationships at all levels with staff, clients and key stakeholders from diverse
backgrounds, driving unity and success.
Memberships & Affiliations: Engineers Australia: Fellow; Chartered Professional Engineer; Registered
Professional Engineer of Queensland; National Professional Engineers Register (NPER).
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
§ Engineering Design & Management § Low & High Voltage Systems § Tender/Contract Evaluation
§ Electricity & Power Generation § Mineral Processing § Project Cost & Time Estimates
§ Instrumentation § Site Inspections § HSE Compliance
§ SCADA § Technical Design Solutions § Quality Controls
§ Electrical Distribution Systems § Commissioning Procedures § Contractor Management
§ Power Plants § Scope of Works § Stakeholder Engagement
§ Switch Gears § Project Management § Feasibility Studies
Technology: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project & Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Professional, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox
CAREER OVERVIEW
Buckstone Limited: Principal Electrical Engineer 2015-2016
Pitcher Partners: Principal Electrical Engineer 2012-2015
ABC Limited: Principal Electrical Engineer 2009-2012
Schumann Group of Companies: Lead Electrical Engineer 2007-2009
FGH Ltd: Principal Electrical Engineer 2006-2007
Office of the Industry Regulator: Principal Engineer 1996-2006
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
Expertly managed staff and consultants, driving on-time completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study for the proposed
development of an iron ore mine site inclusive of plant, services corridor and port facilities.
Played an integral role on the Tanami Solar Power Project completing conceptual design of a solar power station to
support mining operations.
Completed an electrical safety review, spearheading improved electrical safety at AGL’s Torrens Island Power Station.
Championed the development of electrical specifications and high and low voltage electrical design on a water pumping
stations upgrade project for SA Water.
CAREER HISTORY
BUCKSTONE LIMITED 2015-2016
ASX listed iron ore exploration and mining company with two key iron projects in Australia.
Principal Electrical Engineer
Custom Iron Project (CIP)
Appointed as the Owner’s Principal Electrical Engineer for the Definitive Feasibility Study on the proposed development of
an iron ore mine, processing plant, port facility and services corridor between the mine and the port.
Key areas of contribution included:
§ Leadership: Coordinated a team of multi-disciplined consultants, expertly managing activity to deliver completed
study on time and within budget.
§ Design: Reviewed high-level electrical design, monitoring operability “ … an outstanding addition to our team …
and maintainability of the plan, with an emphasis on safety in design. your ability to bring projects in on time and
budget are much appreciated … “
§ Safety: Led in-house electrical designers, overseeing works and
contributing to health and safety via HAZOP workshops. G. Matthews: Managing Director, 2016
§ Negotiation: Verified costing proposals from prospective electrical
equipment suppliers; negotiated with potential power supply companies; and liaised with transmission and
distribution system operators in regard to power supply for the mine, port and borefield sites.
PITCHER PARTNERS 2012-2015
Leading engineering professional services consulting firm with operations across the globe.
Principal Electrical Engineer
Recruited on a permanent basis to complete multiple projects, applying electrical expertise to assess, improve and
implement safe and effective systems.
Tanami Solar Power Project, 2012
Conceptual design of a 10MW solar power station for mining operations including integration into the existing diesel
generation system, layout of the solar panels, invertors, transformers and control equipment.
China UHV Study, 2012
Project managed a study on viability and technical aspects of UHVAC and UHVDC transmission systems in China.
AGL Torrens Island Power Station – Electrical Safety Review, 2012
§ Managed an electrical safety review and prepared a detailed report of observations and recommendations for
improved electrical safety associated with the operation and
maintenance of Torrens Island Power Station. “ … extremely knowledgeable … project
§ Project managed electrical design and integration of an management skills are outstanding … committed to
upgrade and expansion program for the Power Station delivering every project with quality, under budget
Control System UPS. and on schedule … “
§ Developed electrical safety documents and ensured alignment T. Anderson: Group Regional Manager, 2015
with AGL’s national operations.
SA Water: North-Sound Interconnection System Project (NSISP), 2010-2011
Key contributor to the Adelaide water distribution system upgrade, with a focus on desalination plant output. Developed
electrical specifications and prepared high and low voltage electrical designs to replace water pumping stations.
ABC LIMITED 2009-2012
Global provider of engineering, construction and technical services for public and private sector clients.
Principal Electrical Engineer
Completed multiple projects for mining and commercial clients, which spanned electrical/instrumentation design, the
preparation of scope of works, rosters and schedules, as well as labour budgets and bid proposals. Conducted site visits to
assess conditions impacting design and identify solutions to technical issues that arose during construction.
CAREER HISTORY
SCHUMANN GROUP OF COMPANIES 2007-2009
Schumann is the largest mining company in the world with metal, mining and petroleum interests across the globe.
Lead Electrical Engineer
ODX (Olympic Dam) Project
Reviewed and completed standard specifications and drawings for electrical components of the project. Ensured standard
specification documentation was clear and compliant with health, safety, environment requirements. Shared technical skills and
knowledge with professionals from other engineering disciplines, inspecting work in progress to monitor progress.
SNC LAVALIN / BHP BILLITON 2006-2007
World leading engineering and construction firm partnering with BHP Billiton to complete feasibility studies at Olympic Dam, South Australia.
Principal Electrical Engineer
Pre-Feasibility Study for Expansion of BHP Billiton Olympic Dam Operations
Provided technical guidance and support to the electrical team and members of other engineering disciplines, reviewed
and amended client’s standard electrical/instrumentation technical specifications; guided and oversaw value
improvement electrical energy studies; and developed conceptual designs of electrical distribution systems.
EARLIER CAREER HISTORY/PROJECT OVERVIEW
Olympic Dam Expansion Feasibility Study, Roxby Downs, SA, Australia, Western Mining Corporation.
Contracts Engineer
Developed, implemented and evaluated tenders, and led negotiations with shortlisted electrical services providers.
Expansion of Operating Metallurgical Plant, Roxby Downs, SA, Australia, Western Mining Corporation.
Site Office Manager / Senior Electrical Engineer / Construction Contracts Manager
Supervised construction personnel, evaluated tenders, and processed purchase orders, progress payments, and claims.
Production Schedules Preparation/Maintenance, Osborne, SA, Australia, Australian Submarine Corporation.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Prepared and maintained production schedules for ship control and combat systems on new Royal Australian Navy submarines.
Olympic Dam Optimisation Project, Roxby Downs, SA, Australia, Western Mining Corporation.
Project Engineer
Prepared tender documentation and evaluated response, led post tender negotiations, and administered contracts.
State Electricity Commission Victoria (SECV) Loy Yang 'B' Power Station, Traralgon, Vic., Australia, SECV.
Project Manager
Provided project management services spanning contracts and tender documentation, contract management, claims
processing, contractor audits and works testing of electrical packages.
Goodall Gold, Adelaide River Region, NT, Australia, Western Mining Corporation.
Electrical Engineer
Prepared detailed electrical designs, equipment specifications and project documentation, as well as provided on-site
installation supervision and commissioning of programmable logic controller.
QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master of Electrical Engineering| Technische Hochschule Darmstadt, Germany, 1979
Leadership for the Future 1-5 | Oz Train, 2001: Planning & Leading in Times of Rapid Change; Leading in Today’s Public Sector;
Managing in the Knowledge Environment; The Entrepreneurial Public Servant; and People, Politics & Performance.