Damian Birch

Background

About Damian Birch

I am an Industrial Electrician with +16 years’ experience on construction, commissioning and maintenance projects in the coal, iron ore lithium mining and oil and gas production, renewable energy, civil, manufacturing, commercial, government and residential sectors. I am highly experienced in the installation, testing, commissioning, verification, rectification, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and equipment used to power, control and safeguard coal and iron ore mining and processing infrastructure, solar farms, public roads and tunnels, detention centres, high-rises, motorsport parks, hospitals, banks, nursing homes, shopping centres, and more. Key Ares of Expertise & Professional Attributes Installation, testing, configuration, commissioning, verification, glanding, preventative and breakdown maintenance and/or repair and servicing of the following electrical and instrumentation (E&I) systems and equipment: Pressure, level, flow, density, temperature, speed and weight sensors, transmitters and analyses, as well as PLC’s, LIT's, PIT's, FIT's, RTD’s, VSD’s, MCC’s, DB’s, CB’s, transformers, switchgear, substations, marshalling panels, and fan motors Data, PA and communications systems, clean energy solar systems and panels, cameras, signs, single and 3-P motors, switchboards, earthing, power, lighting, HV/LV cabling,(supply, control, fiber optics and general), and support systems Reading and interpreting data sheets, loop drawings, P & ID’s, schematics and AS/NSZ 3017 and 60079 Standards to ensure works are delivered to specifications, with correct materials, and in compliance with essential safety requirements Leading by example regarding HSE compliance, holding meaningful safety interactions to raise safety awareness, and strictly following all PTW, LOTO and other safe work systems to ensure Zero Harm to people, equipment, and the environment Excellent autonomous fault-finding and troubleshooting skills, continuous improvement focused, comfortable working 12-hour shifts, and experienced Leading Hand, coordinating work fronts, and providing technical and procedural guidance Using initiative to gain clear understanding of required work outcomes, and efficiently prioritizing multiple tasks to ensure the on-time delivery of all work requests, without ever compromising on quality or safety.