Ross Fitzgibbon
Upper Hutt,WGN
Summary
With a proven track record at Wellington Electricity, I excel in leadership and technical support, notably in ADMS GE Power On Advantage and team supervision. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strong relationships, my career is marked by significant achievements, including major project planning and successful SCADA upgrades.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader Network Control
Wellington Electricity
01.2018 - Current
- Manage an eight-person team on a 24/7, 365-day roster.
- Undertake cover for the roster due to resourcing, or leave management commitments.
- Provide information, support, and guidance for team members, management, contractors, and the wider business.
- Oversight of safety regarding access to the network.
- Planning of high-profile projects.
- Liaison with key stakeholders.
- SCADA HV diagram updating, including testing of new installations.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve interdepartmental cooperation.
- Installation and testing of SCADA software upgrades.
- Provide coaching and feedback on employee performance, encouraging professional development.
Network Control Operator
Wellington Electricity
Petone, Wellington
04.2012 - 01.2018
- Following established work practices, and promoting and maintaining safety.
- Complying with legislative responsibilities.
- Write, check and authorise 33KV and 11KV planned and emergency switching schedules
- Continuously monitor and control the Wellington Electricity high voltage network
- Co-ordination and direction of field staff
- Liaison with other control centers and major customers.
- Maintain and upgrade the SCADA system.
- Undertake technical investigations and planning of projects.
- Implemented many improvements in the operating, reporting, and outage management programs.
- Acting Control Room Manager, October-November 2017. Due to leave, I was responsible for the day-to-day running of the control room for a six-week period.
- Successful upgrade of the SCADA software from Enmac to Power on Fusion.
Network Control Operator
Siemens Energy Services
Haywards, Upper Hutt
05.2009 - 04.2012
- The responsibilities were the same as my present position
- However I took the opportunity to upskill by learning more about the old and new scada systems, this has been invaluable to not only myself but Siemens and now Wellington Electricity
- Excellence @ Siemens 2011 - After a major loss of supply to a major Zone substation
- This award was for Performance and communication skills, which benefited Siemens NZ relationship with Wellington Electricity
- Excellence @ Siemens 2011 - A protection and loading issue with the network was diagnosed and rectified
- Benefitting Siemens Relationship with Wellington Electricity
Network Faultman
Siemens Energy Services
Wellington
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Undertake switching of the 33KV/11KV/400V network
- Respond to all incidents, and emergencies
- Liason with all the Key stakeholders
- Fault restoration.
- Customer Service
Electrician / Faultman
Electra Contracting
Paraparaumu
01.2004 - 05.2006
- Electrical Contracting both Commercial and domestic
- Faultman responding to all incidents, emergencies and events within the Electra 33/11KV distribution network
Communications Contractor
Skilled Communications
Sydney, Australia
04.1997 - 01.2004
- Contractor on the Optus and Telstra communications upgrade
- This involved running a sub-contracting company which built the Optus Communications, Fibre, and coaxial network in Brisbane and Sydney
- Built and Maintained Telstra's (Foxtel) Fibre and Coxial network in Sydney
Electrician/Technician
Horowhenua Electric Power Board
01.1988 - 01.1993
- Electrical Apprenticeship
- As was the training in the Power Board, trainees spent time in all departments.
Education
Electrical Trade Certificate - Electrical
Horowhenua Electric Power Board
Wellington, NZ03-1993
High School Diploma -
Horowhenua College
Levin, NZ11-1987
Skills
- ADMS GE Power On Advantage Super User
- Switchgear Operation
- Communication Skills
- Relationship Management
- Staff education and training
- Work planning
- Team supervision
- Staff training
- Risk management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Leadership
- Technical support
- Mentoring
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Gym
- Cycling
- Horse racing
Accomplishments
- 2024 Safety Champion Wellington Electricity in recognition of high performance in Health and Safety
- Kaiwharawhara to Wilton Sealing Ends Project – 2017 this was a major offload of the Kaiwharawhara Zone for Transpower work. Letter of Acknowledgement from Transpower.
- Outstanding Performance 2013 Storm – Letter of Acknowledgement from Wellington Electricity.
- Excellence @ Siemens 2011 - After a major loss of supply to a major Zone substation. This award was for Performance and communication skills, which benefited Siemens NZ relationship with Wellington Electricity.
- Excellence @ Siemens 2011 - A protection and loading issue with the network was diagnosed and rectified. Benefitting Siemens Relationship with Wellington Electricity.
- Outstanding Performance in 2007 Auckland Storm- Letter of Outstanding performance by Siemens NZ and Vector for work after the Auckland 2007 storm.
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References
Stephen Jennings - Senior OT Specialist Electra - 021 570 3754
Jason Bellamy - Fault Supervisor Northpower - 021 652 158
Geoff Thorburn - GM Operations Powernet - 021 223 6907
Timeline
Team Leader Network Control
Wellington Electricity
01.2018 - Current
Network Control Operator
Wellington Electricity
04.2012 - 01.2018
Network Control Operator
Siemens Energy Services
05.2009 - 04.2012
Network Faultman
Siemens Energy Services
05.2006 - 05.2009
Electrician / Faultman
Electra Contracting
01.2004 - 05.2006
Communications Contractor
Skilled Communications
04.1997 - 01.2004
Electrician/Technician
Horowhenua Electric Power Board
01.1988 - 01.1993
Electrical Trade Certificate - Electrical
Horowhenua Electric Power Board
High School Diploma -
Horowhenua College
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