Iain Palmer is an experienced Electrical/Instrumentation professional with over 16 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specifically in coal seam gas. He has extensive technical knowledge and skills in operations, maintenance, problem solving, and safety. Palmer holds multiple licenses and qualifications and has worked in construction, maintenance, and operational roles for several companies, including Santos Limited and Jemena Asset Management.

1. Iain Palmer
520 Wallumbilla North Road
Wallumbilla, QLD 4428
M: 0419 917 105
E: ipalmer@tpg.com.au
CAREER PROFILE
Highly motivated Electrical/Instrumentation professional with 16 years’ experience. I have thorough knowledge and
practical experience in the Oil and Gas industry, specifically Coal Seam Gas (CSG), in construction, maintenance and
operational capacity. With excellent problem solving skills, I have relevant licenses and training, a strong commitment to
safety and a thorough understanding of current safe work practices, HSE policies and legislation.
KEY SKILLS
ü Technical Knowledge - operations and maintenance procedures (ITPs & OTPs); instrument and electrical equipment
codes, standards, principals, procedures.
ü Leadership - confident and motivating leader of multidisciplinary trade and technical teams. Includes training, coaching and
mentoring less experienced team members.
ü Problem Solving - proven ability evaluating complex problems and delivering innovative solutions.
ü Workplace Safety - excellent knowledge of HSE, JHA/JSEA’s, work permits, risk, hazard and accident management.
Managed delivery of pre-starts, toolbox talks, management and daily progress meetings.
ü Communication - proven success conveying requirements and instructions in a clear, concise and persuasive manner
face to face, or via phone/email.
ü Interpersonal - ability to build effective relationships and influence various stakeholders including liaising, and
negotiating, with crews, trades, supervisors, contractors, clients, superintendents and management.
ü Collaborative - work effectively as part of (or leading) a team; or autonomously when required.
ü Computer - strong IT skills with experience using various commissioning systems and Microsoft Office, and other
tracking software/processes such as Oracle, Maximo.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Electrical Fitter and Mechanic QLD License C20830
• Electronic Instrument Tradesperson (Certificate 3 in Instrumentation and Control)
• Hazardous Area Electrical Installations CT05957
• Gas Installer L20428
• Certificate 4 in Assessment & Workplace Training
• Apply First Aid, CPR, Low Voltage Rescue
CURRENT TICKETS AND LICENCES
• Explosive Powered Tool Operator Certificate C0433
• Front-end Loader Operator Certificate 01436298
• High Risk Work License Classes CV DG LF RB (Vehicle Loading
Crane, Dogger, Forklift, Basic Rigger)
No. 0003087856
• Backhoe Certificate 01477864
• Skid Steer Loader
• Driver’s License Classes: HR, R No. 23730031
• QOR4WD01 Four Wheel Drive Training Modules
• Working Safely at Heights
• Construction Industry Blue Card No. 0864482
COURSES AND TRAINING
• NNE 008 Electrical Fundamentals
• NNE 130 Programmable Controllers – Basic
• NNE 049 Programmable Controllers 1
• CNK 72 Advanced Certificate of Electrical Installations
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2. • TSV 183 Oxy-acetylene & Arc Welding
• TEG 182 Refrigeration 1
• TEG 273 Refrigeration 2
• TEG 192 Introduction to Air Conditioning
• TEG 164 Gas Fitting Theory
• TEG 165 Gas Fitting Practice
• Santos Permit to Work Rev. 7.3
• Santos Gas Monitoring
• Allen Bradley SLC 500 Maintenance and Troubleshooting course
• Fisher ROC Instrumentation
• Intellution Fix 32 SCADA Package
• Honeywell Experion PKS SCADA Package
• Daniel 2350 Gas Chromatograph Operation and Maintenance
• Dangerous Goods Basic Awareness Course
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
• Pole Top Rescue Course
• Switchboard Rescue Training
• TLC Occupational Health and Safety
• QR Managing Safety Program
• SSAA Firearms Safety Course
• QR HV Switching Stations (Auto-transformer Area)
• Ozone Depletion Awareness Program
• Qld Air Conditioning Accreditation Examination
• Advanced Cathodic Protection Course
• Campbell’s Gas Processing Course
Queensland Fire & Rescue Authority courses completed:
• Auxiliary Firefighters Recruit Course
• Firefighters Compressed Air Breathing Course
• Auxiliary Hazardous Material Management Course
• De-energize Electrical Supply
• Introduction to Incident Command
• Road Accident Rescue Operators Course
• Fire Investigation
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2009 - Present
Santos Limited – Roma CSG, Queensland
Instrument Electrical Technician / Coordinator
• Maintained electrical power systems.
• Fault finding and maintenance of instrumentation at Field Compression Stations.
• Fault finding and repair of Variable Speed Drives and Gas Drive Generators at well head installations.
• Punch listing and review of electrical projects.
• Fault finding and repair of Radio Telemetry Systems.
• Installation of modifications to Delta V SCADA.
• IT Network troubleshooting.
• Maintenance of High Pressure Gas Pipeline control equipment.
• Ensuring Hazardous Area electrical compliance.
• Issue and monitoring of work permits to contractors and staff to ensure safe work practices and conditions.
2007 - 2009
Jemena Asset Management (Alinta)
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3. Pipeline Operator / Technician
• Fault finding and maintenance of instrumentation at remote Mainline Valve and Scraper Station sites on the
Queensland Gas Pipeline.
• Operation and maintenance of Daniel 2350 Gas Chromatographs.
• Liaison with landowners along pipeline route and updating GIS and Land Management System databases.
• Excavation and repair of Yellow Jacket Pipeline coating defects.
• Repair of pipeline defects and leaks using Plidco clamps and sleeves.
• Management of various contractors as used for provision of specialist services.
• Selected and Installed appropriate equipment in Hazardous Areas and carried out detailed inspections to ensure
compliance with HA Standards.
• Monitoring and repair of Cathodic Protection System for corrosion protection.
2007
Santos Limited – Fairview CSG, Queensland
Instrument Electrical Technician Operator / Maintainer
• Maintained electrical power systems.
• Fault finding and maintenance of instrumentation at Field Compression Stations.
• Fault finding and repair of Variable Speed Drives and Gas Drive Generators at well head installations.
• Punch listing and review of electrical projects.
• Fault finding and repair of Radio Telemetry Systems.
• Installation of modifications to Honeywell Experion SCADA.
• IT Network troubleshooting.
• Maintenance of High Pressure Gas Pipeline control equipment.
• Ensuring Hazardous Area electrical compliance.
1999 - 2007
Epic Energy - Wallumbilla, Queensland
Field Maintenance Officer (Pipeline Technician)
• Maintained remote area solar power systems.
• Fault finding, repair and maintenance of radio repeater sites for the transmission of data.
• Programming of radios associated with the data communications system.
• Fault finding and maintenance of instrumentation at remote Mainline Valve and Scraper Station sites on the SWQ
Pipeline.
• Working with Fisher Rosemount temperature and pressure transmitters and Fisher ROC controllers, Floboss, Daniel
and Bristol Babcock flow computers.
• Operation and maintenance of Daniel 2350 Gas Chromatographs.
• Programming, fault finding and replacement of Allen Bradley SLC500 PLC used for control and data distribution of a gas
metering station.
• Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting the Intellution Fix 32 SCADA package used as the HMI for the SWQ
Pipeline.
• Liaison with landowners along pipeline route and updating GIS and Land Management System databases.
• Dig up and repair of FBE Pipeline coating defects.
• Management of various contractors as used for provision of specialist services.
• Selected and Installed appropriate equipment in Hazardous Areas and carried out detailed inspections to ensure
compliance with HA Standards.
• Monitoring and repair of Cathodic Protection System for corrosion protection.
1997 - 1999
Oil Drilling & Exploration – Toowoomba, Queensland
Rig Electrician
• Maintained rig and camp electrical equipment to achieve a high standard of reliability and safety.
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4. • Maintained electrical, pneumatic and electro-pneumatic rig instrumentation systems to ensure safe, reliable operation
in hazardous zones.
• Worked effectively in remote locations such as Moomba Gas Fields and Jackson Oil Fields under harsh climatic
conditions.
• Developed and updated a good understanding of Australian and American standards relating to electrical installations
in hazardous areas.
• Identified potential problems, designed and modified installations and/or work practices to maintain efficient, safe
operation of equipment.
• Implemented modifications as required by the Electrical Superintendent.
• Building maintenance.
• Water reticulation.
• Maintain commercial refrigeration & air-conditioning equipment.
• Install and commission communication equipment such as satellite telephone, HF radio, UHF radio, satellite television
• Maintained a policy of constant improvement for all equipment under my control, to benefit the company and my own
work environment.
• Serviced and maintained Diesel powered three phase generating plants up to 1000 kVA individual capacity.
• Operated generating equipment including synchronization of sets to provide an efficient and reliable power supply for
Drilling Operations.
• Worked on mechanical and SCR drive two and three stand rigs.
1996 - 1997
Oiltools International- Roma, Queensland
Electrician
• Travelled and navigated in remote areas such as the Cooper Basin and Surat Basin to carry out emergency repairs to
oilfield solids control equipment.
• Redesigned and modified control circuits on centrifuges to improve reliability, simplify faultfinding and reduce stocks of
spare parts.
• Carried out other tasks in relation to workshop maintenance and general upkeep of equipment such as welding and
spray painting.
• Provided technical assistance and labour support for Centrifugal Solids Control equipment on Offshore Drilling Rig.
1994 - 1996
Self Employed – Roma, Queensland
Electrical Contractor & Gas Fitter
• Developed a good rapport with customers, demonstrated by their return custom.
• Developed an awareness of the impact of stock levels and job costing has on business.
• Installed and maintained LPG and Natural gas appliances, domestic and commercial installations.
1995 - 2004
Queensland Fire & Rescue Authority - Roma, Qld
Firefighter
• Maintained a high level of preparedness for response to emergency situations involving fire, hazardous material spills
and road accident rescue.
• Worked as a member of a small team of highly trained professionals to place second in Regional Auxiliary Firefighter
Championships and go on to compete at State level.
• Attended emergency incidents as Incident Commander and used available resources effectively to produce a favorable
outcome.
• Provided community services and education to people from all sectors of the community with the aim delivering
greater awareness and hence reducing the overall number of incidents to which we must attend – proactive
firefighting.
• Worked as a Temporary Full-time Firefighter in Toowoomba.
• Successfully attended a variety of specialist training courses including Cert 4 Workplace Assessor & Training.
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5. 1980 - 1994
Queensland Rail – Roma, Queensland
Electrical Fitter
• Successfully completed a four-year apprenticeship as an Electrical Fitter & Mechanic.
• Maintenance and faultfinding on DC Traction Motors and AC and DC Generating equipment.
• Gained a wealth of experience in fault finding on complex AC and DC electrical control circuits.
• I worked in a variety of locations and positions in order to gain experience on a wider range of equipment.
Referees
Josh Harrison – Operations Supervisor, Santos (Previous)
Ph. 0438 529 913
Mark Swan – Project Operations Superintendent, Santos (Previous)
Ph. 0408 741 115
John Ibell – Manager, Queensland Gas Pipeline, Jemena
Ph. 0429 855 180
Lyndon Brock – Pipeline Superintendent, Epic Energy (Now APA)
Ph. 0428 883 009
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6. 1980 - 1994
Queensland Rail – Roma, Queensland
Electrical Fitter
• Successfully completed a four-year apprenticeship as an Electrical Fitter & Mechanic.
• Maintenance and faultfinding on DC Traction Motors and AC and DC Generating equipment.
• Gained a wealth of experience in fault finding on complex AC and DC electrical control circuits.
• I worked in a variety of locations and positions in order to gain experience on a wider range of equipment.
Referees
Josh Harrison – Operations Supervisor, Santos (Previous)
Ph. 0438 529 913
Mark Swan – Project Operations Superintendent, Santos (Previous)
Ph. 0408 741 115
John Ibell – Manager, Queensland Gas Pipeline, Jemena
Ph. 0429 855 180
Lyndon Brock – Pipeline Superintendent, Epic Energy (Now APA)
Ph. 0428 883 009
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