Stephen Cutts

Background

About Stephen Cutts

I am an Industrial Electrician with 20 years’ experience on construction and commissioning projects in the upstream and downstream oil and gas, mining, civil infrastructure (rail and roads), and power generation sectors. I am highly experienced in the supervision and hands-on delivery of installation, testing, inspection and commissioning activities for a wide range of electrical systems and equipment used to power, control and safeguard Downstream LNG and Upstream CSG facilities, as well as process and non-process infrastructure for gold, copper and iron ore mines, major rail and road tunnels, power stations, and more. I create collaborative relationships with internal and external interfaces, model positive workplace behaviours, am comfortable working long shifts in remote and environmentally harsh locations, remain calm and accurate under pressure, and use respectful dialogue to discuss ideas or solve problems. Key Areas of Expertise: Installation, termination, testing, inspection, commissioning, fault-finding and/or rectification of the following electrical systems and equipment for rail and roads projects, LNG, CSG and minerals processing facilities, power stations and more: ⇨ Vibration, speed, weight, temperature and gas detectors, transmitters and sensors, as well as relays, controllers, PLC’s, SCADA, UPS, VSD’s, RTU’s, MCC’s, DB’s, CB’s, transformers, substations, single and 3-phase motors, switchgear, control and power panels, data and communications systems, tunnel lighting, earthing, and lighting ⇨ Multicore, instrumentation, power, XLPE, control, intrinsically safe and SWA cables, and trays, ladders and conduit Experienced Health and Safety Representative with strong knowledge of the hazards and dangers in high-risk work areas, leading by example regarding compliance with HSE, PTW and LOTO systems, and holding meaningful safety interactions Strong team leadership skills, planning and coordinating work fronts, ensuring clarity of roles and expectations, providing technical and procedural guidance and support, modelling positive behaviours, and ensuring high-quality workmanship Reading and interpreting P & ID’s, schematics, block drawings, data sheets, technical specifications and AS/NSZ standards QA/QC of punch lists, compiling ITR’s, ITP’s, ECTR’s and FTR’s, compiling and verifying dossiers, and redlining drawings Design, verification and installation of safe isolations, and de-isolations for reinstatement/returns to service Installation, termination and inspection of Ex Rated Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas.