Matthew Turner has over 30 years of experience in electrical engineering roles, most recently as a Senior Engineering Technician at BHP. His experience includes maintaining high voltage electrical equipment, developing switching programs, coordinating permits, and problem solving outages. He has a history of roles with increasing responsibility in electrical maintenance and operations.

1. Matthew Turner - Resume
7 St Kitts Boulevard
Secret Harbour – Perth
WA - 6173
0400437800
mptskilledelectrical@gmail.com
Work History and Experience
Employer: BHP
Role: Senior Engineering Technician - Electrical
From: Oct 2016
To: Current
Reporting to the Supervisor Electrical duties will include:
 Assist statutory nominated Electrical Supervisors in achieving requirements of Mines Act;
 Leading and coaching team members in the active pursuit and achievement of production
and productivity targets;
 Performing all duties expected of an Engineering Technician Electrical;
 Monitoring and measuring standards of work and performance of team members;
 Actively participating in the maintenance planning process;
 Liaising with planner with the development of daily, weekly and monthly plans;
 Time confirming works orders and technically completed jobs when required.
 Develop and execute complex transmission and distribution switching programs
(132kV/11kV)
 Co-ordinate the issuing of HV permits to internal and external stakeholders
 High level problem solving, investigating and rectifying network equipment outages in a
safe and timely manner.
 Operate and Maintain High Voltage Equipment in a safe and efficient manner including
but not limited to; Power Transformers, Secondary Systems, SCADA, High Voltage
Switchgear (indoor/outdoor RMU, CB, Isolators, and GIS etc.) and associated systems.

2. Employer: BHP
Role: Engineering Technician Electrical
From: May 2016
To: Oct 2016
Within the Utilities High Voltage team, my duties are:
 Ensure conformance with the BHP Billiton Charter, the BHP Billiton Group Level
Documents, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations
 An overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable
development
 In accordance with BHPIO maintenance platform, undertake preventative maintenance
inspections on transmission and distribution substations, overhead and underground
network infrastructure and associated systems. Recommending actions and scoping for
follow-up activities.
 Working from schematic drawings, prints, plans or manuals, and recording any alterations
or discrepancies.
 Develop and execute complex transmission and distribution switching programs
(132kV/11kV)
 Co-ordinate the issuing of HV permits to internal and external stakeholders
 High level problem solving, investigating and rectifying network equipment outages in a
safe and timely manner.
 Operate and Maintain High Voltage Equipment in a safe and efficient manner including
but not limited to; Power Transformers, Secondary Systems, SCADA, High Voltage
Switchgear (indoor/outdoor RMU, CB, Isolators, and GIS etc.) and associated systems.

3. Employer: BHP
Role: Electrical Technician / Linesman
From: Aug 2014
To: May 2016
As Electrical Technician / Linesman I provide site support to all electrical plant related
infrastructure to ensure all items are operating within operational requirements.
 Perform Take 5 and Job Hazard Assessments as required to identify and control risk
 Undertake as required the construction, maintenance, inspection and repair of high and low
voltage electrical installations to ensure unexpected equipment failure does not disrupt
productivity
 Utilise the 1 SAP system to record all work activity and time allocation to include raising
sub notifications where required
 Utilise normal and specialised PPE as required
 Operate all plant required to perform normal and high risk work
 Work cooperatively with other workers while maintaining quality communication
 Supervise and develop fellow workers for the greater good of the team by utilising the Take
Time Talk protocols and leadership data base
 Operate plant and equipment associated with the above duties
 Respond to emergency requirements
 Exceed expectations in the role
 Drive and operate plant and equipment safely and within prescribed requirements
 Servicing relocatable utility units as required

4. Employer: Essential Energy (NSW Government Electrical Distribution Authority)
Role: System Operations Technical Coordinator
From: Feb 2008
To: Aug 2014
As System Operations Technical Coordinator I am responsible for the effective leadership,
management and functional operation of Essential Energy’s System Operations Centre.
The role requires development, implementation and ongoing monitoring of processes and
procedures relating to the operational control of work on Essential Energy’s assets by:
 Manage the 24 x 7 – 365 division rostering and budget (23m) to provide efficient use of
assets and resources
 Provide project management for infrastructure refurbishment and expansion
 Utilise strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate and lead 40 Network
Controllers and 10 Technical Officer – Dispatch personnel
 Utilise strong computer literacy skills to ensure real time Network Management System
(GEs - PowerOn) is configured to monitor and record operation field activity across NSW
 Assist field crews to meet KPIs by limiting idle time during scheduled operations by using
excellent organisational skills
 Work cooperatively and collaboratively with fellow employees and supervisors to achieve
expected outcomes
 Ensure network planning and activity remains in line with desired models
 Limit down-time by ensuring task allocation and operational directives maximise equipment
and labour productivity and efficiency via GPS fleet tracking
 Through the use of strong interpersonal skills (such as assertiveness) to enforce operational
procedure and protocols to field crews and operators
 Ensure shift hand-overs do not result in the loss of operational status or cause undue
disruption to operations by maintaining accurate shift records and reporting
 Ensure Network Management System data integrity is maintained
 Report unsatisfactory system or hardware performance and follow through with escalation
to resolve as quick as possible
 Manage and coordinate emergency response procedure by following established protocols
 Seek to provide continuous improvement and quality assurance in all activities, procedures
and operating protocols.

5. Employer: Essential Energy
Role: Technical Officer - Team Leader
From: Nov 1997
To: Feb 2008
As a Network Operations Technical Officer - my responsibility was for the monitoring,
actioning, resourcing and communication for all network incidents across NSW by:
 Work within the 24 x 7 – 365 shift roster with 10 peers
 Work cooperatively and collaboratively with fellow employees and supervisors to achieve
expected outcomes
 Provide centralised communications to field assets via two way radio platforms, while
utilising positive communication protocols at all times.
 Provide emergency response to calls for emergency assistance (emergency, emergency,
emergency)
 Take responsibility for the efficient allocation of work-packs to maximise productivity
 Liaise and assist Network Operators to ensure and enable the effective allocation of
resources to incidents and be responsible for evaluating and influencing positive outcomes
 Undertake the continual monitoring of the work-flows to ensure scheduled tasks are being
actioned by the various Essential Energy teams
 Provide technical knowledge and expertise in allocating resources and ensuring safety is
never compromised
 Provide effective communications to facilitate a high level of service to internal and external
customers
 Take responsibility for working with Network Operators and undertake the collation of
operational and technical data and KPIs
 Take responsibility for and under the direction of the Network Operators (especially in times
of heightened network activity) in the monitoring of the network, providing technical
assistance and advise to stakeholders

6. Employer: Essential Energy
Role: Electrical Fitter Mechanic Technician / Linesman
From: Aug 1991
To: Nov 1997
The Electrical Technician is required to design, assemble, install, test, commission, diagnose,
maintain and repair electrical networks, systems, circuits, equipment, components, appliances
and facilities for industrial, commercial and domestic purpose while maintaining a primary
focus on safety at all times by:
 Undertake as required the construction, maintenance, planned shut-down, inspection and
repair of high and low voltage electrical installations to ensure unexpected equipment failure
does not disrupt productivity
 Interpret design drawings and circuit schematics
 Undertake out installation, inspection, connection and disconnection of industrial and
domestic installations
 Carry out inspection and testing activities and complete reports as required on electrical
installations and portable equipment
 Perform switching and operating work associated with high voltage and low voltage
network assets in accordance with Network Transmission and Distribution safe operating
policy and procedures
 Carry out construction and maintenance of Pad-mount, Kiosk Substations, Switchgear and
associated equipment to ensure quality of supply.
 Perform under pressure fault finding diagnosis testing to restore supply by providing work
flexibility relating to extended work hours and on-call
 Investigate electric shock reports to resolve defects and make safe
 Installation, maintenance, repair and joining of power cables, signal cables and equipment
associated with overhead and underground distribution systems
 Work cooperatively with other workers while maintaining quality communication
 Supervise and develop fellow workers for the greater good of the team
 Operate plant and equipment associated with the above duties

7. Employer: Essential Energy
Role: Apprentice Electrical Fitter Mechanic
From: Jan 1987
To: Aug 1991
 High Voltage transformer repairs and rewinding
 Zone substation construction and protection
 Telecommunication installation and repair
 Mechanical plant maintenance and repair
 Fabrication welding workshop
 Power Station maintenance and repair
 Instrumentation and metering
 Domestic, commercial and industrial wiring experience