Darren Crawford

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Electrical Engineer at Origin Energy

Greater Newcastle Area, Australia

Overview

With 18 years of experience, Darren is a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in the generation, industrial, coal, and defence sectors. A Chartered Professional Engineer from the University of Wollongong, he has deep expertise in high voltage substation protection, power system analysis using PTW, and project management.

His unique expertise lies in conducting detailed power system analysis, including protection, fault, load flow, and arc flash studies for heavy industrial sites.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Curious

Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

High Voltage Systems
Has extensive experience in high voltage substation protection, including primary and secondary design, testing, and configuration of protection relays.
Power System Analysis
Proficient in using PowerTools for Windows (PTW) to model and conduct protection, fault, load flow, and arc flash studies for industrial and mining sites.
Industrial Control Systems
Experience includes developing and implementing PLC/SCADA systems and upgrading major equipment from relay to PLC control in steel manufacturing.

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Work History

3-2022
Electrical Engineer at Origin Energy
12-2010 - 3-2022
Electrical Engineer at Downer
8-2008 - 9-2010
Electrical Engineer at WorleyParsons
1-2005 - 7-2008
Maintenance Engineer at BlueScope Steel

Education

2001 - 2004
BEng Electrical (Hons) from University of Wollongong
1995 - 2000
HSC from St Johns College, Woodlawn, NSW

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Exp : 20 Location : Greater Newcastle Area, Australia Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Electrical Engineer at Origin Energy
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  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
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DONT's

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  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Darren

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