Fergus Brown
Waiuku,New Zealand
Summary
Seasoned Delivery Manager for substations and infrastructure with a robust track record at Northpower, adept in project management and stakeholder engagement.
Excelled in driving growth by delivering infrastructure projects and maintenance within budget and timeline, enhancing safety protocols, and fostering strong customer relationships. Demonstrated leadership in risk management and strategic planning, achieving significant operational efficiencies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Manager – Technical Services (Substations, Infrastructure & Tunnels)
Northpower
Auckland
04.2022 - Current
- Planned and delivered network maintenance plans for infrastructure and substation network assets.
- Coordinated and executed infrastructure projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
- Managed maintenance and capital contracts for numerous customers.
- Developed and managed annual budget forecasts, ensuring alignment with operational demands.
- Network Maintenance, Capital and Reactive Deliveries.
- Acted as a safety champion, promoting near-miss reporting and conducting incident investigations.
- Conducted substation inspections and testing to identify maintenance priorities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and minimising risk of supply interruptions.
- Added value as an SME for improvements of systems, procedures, and network reliability.
- Delivered network OPEX, CAPEX, and reactive works.
- Strengthened customer relationships and identified new business opportunities, driving regional growth.
- Resolved complex contract variations and ensured as-built record accuracy for quality assurance.
Maintenance Specialist – Substations, Infrastructure & Tunnels
Northpower
Auckland
06.2018 - 04.2022
- Developed and executed annual preventive and corrective maintenance plans
- Monitored progress to ensure targets were met or exceeded without compromising HSQE requirements
- Conducted regular site visits to ensure safe and efficient completion of work
- Managed subcontractor performance and compliance with all relevant regulations
Project Manager
Northpower
Auckland
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Directed high-voltage infrastructure projects, including planning, budgeting, and execution
- Mitigated risks and ensured alignment with organisational priorities and client expectations
- Coordinated complex outages across networks within strict timeframes
Field Manager Maintenance
Northpower
Auckland
09.2013 - 06.2017
- Developed maintenance plans and health and safety protocols for infrastructure assets
- Managed budgets and contracts, successfully onboarding new customers
Contracts Supervisor
Northpower
Auckland
12.2012 - 09.2013
- Supervised maintenance and project delivery for high-voltage networks
Electrician/Supervisor
Northpower
Auckland
09.2010 - 12.2012
- Delivered electrical maintenance and installation services adhering to safety and quality standards
Electrician/Linesman
Northpower
Hawkes Bay
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Conducted electrical substation and linesman duties, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
Electrician
Northpower
Hamilton
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Installed and maintained electrical systems, ensuring quality and safety
Education
National Certificate in Business - Level 4
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering - Level 4
National Certificate in Project Management - Level 4
Skills
- Project Management
- Contract Deliveries
- Regulatory Compliance (Resource Management Act, Health and Safety Act, Electricity Act)
- Practical skillset
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Risk Management
- Resource Allocation
- Strategic Leadership
- Financial Management
- Budgeting
- Health and Safety Leadership
- Incident Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Auditing
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- Registered Electrician
- Line Mechanic
- Full Driver’s License (Classes 1–6, F)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (Completion expected: March 2025)
Accomplishments
- Successfully delivered multimillion-dollar projects on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented maintenance activities across multiple networks for infrastructure and electrical assets.
- Fostered a zero-harm culture through training, audits, and incident investigations.
- Achieved financial targets by optimizing resources and improving operational efficiency.
- Strengthened relationships with contractors and stakeholders, ensuring collaborative success.
References
Professional references available upon request.
Timeline
Delivery Manager – Technical Services (Substations, Infrastructure & Tunnels)
Northpower
04.2022 - Current
Maintenance Specialist – Substations, Infrastructure & Tunnels
Northpower
06.2018 - 04.2022
Project Manager
Northpower
06.2015 - 06.2018
Field Manager Maintenance
Northpower
09.2013 - 06.2017
Contracts Supervisor
Northpower
12.2012 - 09.2013
Electrician/Supervisor
Northpower
09.2010 - 12.2012
Electrician/Linesman
Northpower
01.2008 - 01.2010
Electrician
Northpower
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Registered Electrician
- Line Mechanic
- Full Driver’s License (Classes 1–6, F)
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (Completion expected: March 2025)
National Certificate in Business - Level 4
National Certificate in Electrical Engineering - Level 4
National Certificate in Project Management - Level 4
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