Grace Windley

Design and development of PLC and SCADA based control solutions across a range of industries including food and bev, refrigeration, and process automation. Development of knowledge in electrical installations of hazardous areas in accordance with AS/NZS 60079.

• Using common networking protocols (eg. Profinet or Modbus TCP) to communicate across systems.
• Assisting in Hazardous area Inspections and designs of new and updated electrical installs requiring compliance with AS/NZS 60079 standards
• Developing and maintaining key documentation (Function descriptions, IO and cable schedules, records of inspections, etc.)
• Commissioning projects on site with multi-disciplinary teams (IO testing, function testing, troubleshooting issues on site and providing post-project support for issues)
• Developing PLC code that is readable, maintainable, and easily debugged
• Communicating with senior engineers, and other key stakeholders on key issues and progress

Design and build of a mobile unit to function as a base for site testing

• Working to define the scope of work, reviewing and updating along project development
• Self-guided learning on technical aspects of project
• Development of key documentation

Project to investigate how to improve oven performance in steam-assisted cooking

• Working to define the scope of work, reviewing and updating along project development
• Working alongside a food technologist intern to develop and complete test procedures to use steam to improve the oven performance for multiple types of foods
• Formal presentation of results to project stakeholders