Australian Legislation for EEHA Compliance Each Australian State and Territory has specific OHS/ HSE legislation, detailing safe operation and maintenance of site installations, and calls for compliance in accordance with AS/NZS 3000:2018 for the installation of electrical equipment and wiring. In addition, AS/NZS 3000:2018 Section 7.7.2.1 states that the responsibility for classification of a hazardous… Continue reading EEHA Audit and Compliance with AS/NZS 3000:2018
Australia has the highest uptake of solar globally, with more than 21% of homes with rooftop solar PV. As of 30th April 2020, more than 2.4 million rooftop solar power systems have been installed across Australia. Rechargeable solar batteries store the ‘excess’ electricity generated from a panel array, boosting energy capacity, and making power available for use at night-time or… Continue reading Can any Electrician install Solar PV System with Battery Storage?
Most Common Failure There has been plenty of evidence to show that unless you have been working in the oil and gas industry, underground coal mining, food processing or petrochemical industries, the average industrial Electrician does not know how to make off an Ex d Barrier Gland correctly. This has resulted in major non-compliances in… Continue reading Ex d Barrier Gland – Why it is Important
Grid-Connect PV Solar Systems are most common in built up areas. An inverter is connected to PV Array and converts available solar irradiation into useful energy to the household and excess energy is supplied to the electricity grid. The homeowner usually receives a credit or a payment for that electricity that is exported to grid.… Continue reading Going hybrid: Adding batteries to Grid-Connect Solar Systems
Within a short space of time, automation practices have become an integral part of the overall process of many industries, particularly, the instrumentation and electrical industry. The importance of PLC in automation is becoming more and more apparent, and necessary. What is PLC? A PLC, or a Programmable Logic Controller is a logic controlling device… Continue reading The Importance of PLC and SCADA in Instrumentation and Electrical Industries
What is a Hazardous Area? Before discussing about hazardous areas training, we should define the areas that fall under this category. In electrical engineering, a hazardous area or a potentially explosive atmosphere is defined as an environment that consists of any concentrations of flammable gases, vapours, mists or combustible dusts. Where these explosive atmospheres are… Continue reading Current Practices for use of Barrier Glands in Hazardous Areas Training
Exciting Announcement for all. PMV is excited to introduce funded training now available in Adelaide. This funding is available to all eligible residents or FIFO workers of South Australia. We can offer this funding for: -> UEE40420 Certificate IV in Electrical Instrumentation | With FEE DISCOUNT: 56% -> UEE62111 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology –… Continue reading Announcement for Adelaide Electricians and Electrical Workers & A Thank You Note
The author explores the current trends, challenges, opportunities and the impact recent updates in AS/NZS 4761 and emerging renewable energy technologies have on EEHA compliance and EEHA competency. The key for industrial electrical personnel to stay gainfully employed is to acquire skills and knowledge that will continue to be in demand during the operation phase… Continue reading EEHA Competency and Compliance : Challenges and Opportunities
Technological innovation in artificial intelligence, remote monitoring of industrial and domestic devices, and lowering cost of PV + Battery Storage, are bringing about a new wave of change in the way we live and the need for new skills required in the electrical industry. All these advances in electro-mechanical systems require the electrical workers and… Continue reading Electrical Workers in Australia – Emerging Trends and Career Options
The oil and gas and mineral processing industry offers an exciting variety of career opportunities both offshore and in technical disciplines onshore. While working in this sector may be associated with intense shifts and hard-working conditions, it is well known for high salaries, chances to travel the world, as well as working with cutting-edge technologies. Let’s… Continue reading Career Pathways for Electricians in Oil, Gas & Mineral Processing Industry
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