PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Proven Mine-Site Experience

Project and operational experience taken directly from Chris Whearty's supplied résumé, covering CHPP shutdowns, washplant refurbishment, HV infrastructure and electrical supervision.

// RESUME-BACKED PROJECTS

Roles and Responsibilities

Representative mining electrical project environment

Electrical Coordination

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01 Bowen Basin, QLD

Carmichael Mine CHPP — Shutdown Coordination

As Electrical Coordinator CHPP (DRA Global), planned and scheduled electrical work scopes for planned CHPP shutdowns — from initial scope development through to execution and completion.

Developed shutdown schedules covering labour, durations, sequencing & dependencies

Coordinated electrical trades, contractors and isolation / permit-to-work

Ensured all work completed to AS/NZS 3000 and site SHMS

Electrical Supervision

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02 QLD

Mount Carlton Gold Mine — Washplant Refurbishment

Supervised the electrical refurbishment of the Mount Carlton washplant to Australian Standards and hard-rock mining compliance, leading a team through inspection, testing, fault finding and commissioning.

Supervised testing of MCCs, motors, switchgear & instrumentation

Created, managed and closed electrical work orders to shutdown schedules

Verified QA documentation prior to plant commissioning and handover

Mods & Projects Execution

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03 Bowen Basin, QLD

Saraji Mine — 66 kV Substation & Process Water Feed

Execution Supervisor on HV and electrical infrastructure upgrades at Saraji Mine, including the 66 kV main substation upgrade, HV reticulation and the CHPP Process Water Feed Project.

66 kV main substation upgrade and HV feeder reticulation

Installed 66 kV / 11 kV power poles, transportable substation & dual submersible pumps

Commissioned 100 kA switchroom for the Microcell Processing Plant

HV Maintenance & Reliability

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04 Dysart, QLD

Saraji CHPP — Shutdown Supervision & Reliability

Electrical Shift Supervisor at Saraji CHPP (BHP Operational Services) — overseeing electricians, scoping work, issuing permits and stepping up as CHPP Maintenance Superintendent.

EEM delegate for CHPP when required by Principal EEM

Contributed to Form 4B, 100 kA arc-flash switchboard feasibility

Led safety investigations, risk assessments and continuous improvement

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