Shane Higgins

Application of engineering expertise, experience, and knowledge of available technology to the selection, specification, and design of control systems in diverse applications. Detailed electrical design of control (basic and safety related), instrumentation, and power systems. Supervision and assistance with technical aspects of project execution across the company. Provision of technical advice and expertise in the areas of machine safety, functional safety, and hazardous areas across the company.

Management, supervision, and resourcing of safety design engineers within SAGE Automation. Development of safety related design processes and standards. Application of safety expertise, experience, and knowledge of available technology to the selection, specification, and conceptual design of safety related control systems in diverse applications.

Provision of engineering expertise to manage and co-ordinate medium to large projects. Design, construction (programming), testing, and commissioning of industrial control systems as well as providing training and documentation. Application of safety expertise, experience, and knowledge of available technology to the selection, specification, and conceptual design of safety related control systems in diverse applications.

Completed an Engineering Cadetship incorporating full-time engineering work and part-time study. The program included placement with numerous departments within the OneSteel site, gaining diverse and varied experience in the field of electrical and electronics engineering.