Peter John Wooldridge
About Peter John Wooldridge
Peter John Wooldridge is a Lead Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering, particularly in managing large-scale projects. He has worked for several companies, including BHP and Hatch, and holds multiple qualifications in electrical engineering.
Current Role at Hatch
Peter John Wooldridge serves as the Lead Electrical Engineer at Hatch, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing electrical engineering projects and ensuring the successful delivery of electrical solutions. His expertise includes high voltage and low voltage systems, variable speed drives, earthing, and protection designs. Wooldridge's work at Hatch is characterized by his extensive experience in managing engineering phases for large-scale projects.
Previous Experience at BHP
Wooldridge has a significant history with BHP, where he held various positions over several years. He worked as a Development Engineer in 2002, a Maintenance Engineer from 1999 to 2001, and later as a Reliability Specialist for seven months in 2006. He also served as the Global Maintenance Network Leader for Africa from 2006 to 2007 and as a Project Engineer from 2007 to 2012. His roles involved managing electrical and instrumentation engineering phases and ensuring timely delivery of electrical equipment.
Educational Background
Wooldridge has a solid educational foundation in electrical engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Johannesburg from 2017 to 2018. Prior to that, he obtained a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Vaal University of Technology from 1992 to 1995. Additionally, he has achieved various certificates, including a Government Certificate of Competency in Mining Electrical from the Department of Minerals and Resources, South African Government, from 2008 to 2011.
Expertise in Electrical Engineering
Wooldridge possesses extensive expertise in electrical engineering, particularly in managing large-scale projects. He has been involved in significant initiatives, such as the 25 MW Biomass power plant. His knowledge encompasses various project delivery methods, including EPC, EPCM, and consulting packages. He is currently engaged in specialist consulting, focusing on high voltage, low voltage, variable speed drives, earthing, and protection designs using software tools like PowerCAD and ETAP.
Career Timeline and Roles
Wooldridge's career spans several years and includes various roles in different companies. He worked at Worley as a Project Area Manager for Electrical and Instrumentation from 2012 to 2015 and held the position of Project Area Manager/Senior Electrical Engineer at a deregistered company from 2015 to 2020. His early career included positions at ArcelorMittal as a Senior Electrical Technician and at BHP in multiple capacities, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of electrical engineering and project management.