Brandon Chapman

• Highly accomplished Electrical Site Manager with extensive experience overseeing all on-site high-voltage electrical activities, from installation and testing to commissioning. Proven leader adept at managing teams, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring strict compliance with safety, quality, and project timelines. Skilled in technical problem-solving, budget control, and effective stakeholder communication to drive successful project delivery.

Having transitioned from the role of Electrical Supervisor to Electrical Site Manager, my responsibilities have evolved towards overseeing the final stages of the project, ensuring the timely completion and closure of all outstanding electrical works at the Goyder South Wind Farm. I now focus on working closely with the primary contractor and client to resolve any remaining issues, address questions, and ensure the overall successful delivery of the project.
Key daily responsibilities include:
• Managing and reviewing questions, comments, and requests within Aconex and comment registers to ensure clarity and timely resolution.
• Updating and ensuring the accuracy of outdated project documents, uploading quality assurance and compliance documentation as required.
• Coordinating and participating in commissioning and consortium meetings, providing technical insights and facilitating project progress discussions.
• Conducting quality inspection audits to ensure all electrical installations meet required standards and specifications.
• Leading the creation, management, and closure of punch lists, ensuring all items are addressed and resolved before project completion.
• Collaborating closely with all stakeholders to maintain seamless communication and keep the project on track for successful closeout.
By focusing on finalising critical project elements, I am ensuring that all electrical installations meet the highest quality standards, while contributing to the efficient and successful conclusion of the wind farm’s construction phase.

As the Electrical Supervisor at the Goyder South Wind Farm, I have led the MV reticulation electrical installation and commissioning efforts for the Balance of Plant for South Australia's largest Wind Farm renewable energy project. Consisting of 75 turbines and a capacity of 412MW.

I have been responsible for overseeing and coordinating the full scope of MV reticulation electrical works, including but not limited to 33kV cable trenching, installation, testing, and terminations, as well as fibre optic systems, earth grid installations and testing. Substation and turbine cable entry hauling.

My role also encompassed all quality documentation, record keeping, permitting, scheduling, and procurement.
Key achievements include:
• Supervised the trenching and installation of over 139,000 meters of 33kV cable, Fibre optic and ECC.
• Managed the BoP MV electrical installation for 75 5.5 MW wind turbines, including 360 dead break elbow terminations.
• Oversaw the completion of 24 inline cable joints and the installation of 13 underground junction chambers, including excavation, installation, termination, testing, and backfilling.
• Safely managed high voltage switching operations for 12 collector groups, including additional de-energisations and HV access permitting to facilitate the completion of various works.
• Coordinated the efforts of 10 different companies and supervised a total of 128 contractors, ensuring seamless workflow and project progress.
With a strong focus on safety, quality assurance, and efficient project delivery, I have successfully led teams to achieve milestones critical to the wind farm's electrical infrastructure, contributing to the overall success of the project.

Regular maintenance checks and corresponding data collection for electrical equipment, isolations and energisations at surface and underground sites, conducting substation electrical audits and carrying out routine maintenance work.

Qualified boxing instructor experienced in training a team of amateur boxers and hosting boxing and fitness classes for the public. Initiated community engagement through events, fundraisers, advertising, open nights, and competitions.

Strong focus on leading a team and individuals to achieve goals in a fast paced environment.

Port Augusta Renewable Energy Plant.

210MW, 50 Wind Turbine Project.
Electrical/Technical support for the underground 275kV Inline Joints connecting the PAREP Substation to the Davenport Substation, including record keeping, clean room site setup, HV Cable Jointing works, material and tooling preparation.

33kV cable testing including, phasing, sheath and insulation resistance testing, fault finding and repair.

Led the installation, testing and quality control of 50 WTG earth grid systems. Machine operator for excavator/skid steer operations for WTG counterpoise lightning protection installation. Administration/management of asset and stock.

Responsible for site compound electrical maintenance and compliance.

Road crash rescue qualified and experience with extensive training in first aid and CPR. Extensively trained and experienced in working with self-contained breathing apparatus, fire hoses, ladder use, and bushfire prevention measures. Routine compliance checks for firefighting and rescue equipment.

Electrician and machine operator for trenching, cable installations, and testing for the Port Augusta Prison expansion, Port Pirie Saint Marks College, Port Pirie Sporting Complex, and Port Augusta Davenport Substation. Additional roles included residential electrician services carrying out routine electrical maintenance, testing and new installations.

Remote working. Pre-start and daily vehicle/equipment checks on all plant and equipment associated with drilling works. General labour activities, managing documentation such as SWMS, MSDS, monitoring meterage and sample collections.