Geoff Mc Mahon
About Geoff Mc Mahon
Geoff Mc Mahon is a Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in HV/LV systems and hazardous areas, currently working at Siemens, thyssenkrupp, Chevron, and Aker Solutions in Melbourne, Australia.
Current Positions at Siemens
Geoff Mc Mahon holds senior roles at Siemens, serving as both a Senior Electrical Engineering professional in Southbank Melbourne CBD and as the Principal HV Substation Design Engineer in Melbourne, Australia. His work in these capacities involves overseeing complex high-voltage substation projects and managing electrical engineering activities within the organization.
Role at thyssenkrupp
In his role at thyssenkrupp, Geoff Mc Mahon is designated as the Principal Electrical Engineer HV/LV and Hazardous Area CPEng RPEQ in Melbourne, Australia. His responsibilities include managing projects related to both high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems, as well as ensuring compliance with hazardous area standards.
Responsibilities at Chevron
Geoff Mc Mahon currently contributes to Chevron's projects as a Senior Instrument & Electrical Engineer in GORGON-Barrow Island and as a Lead Electrical Field Engineer on Barrow Island, WA. His work includes leading field engineering activities and ensuring the electrical systems' compliance and performance in large-scale natural gas projects.
Previous Experience at Fluor and Jacobs Engineering
Geoff Mc Mahon has significant experience working in senior positions within the oil and gas sector. At Fluor, he served as a Senior I&E Commissioning Engineer on the ROMA Santos/GLNG project for five years and briefly as a Senior Electrical Engineer. He also held the position of Senior Electrical Engineer at Jacobs Engineering, focusing on projects in South Australia.
Educational Background at RMIT
Geoff Mc Mahon has a strong educational foundation in electrical engineering. He earned a Bachelor Degree of Electrical Engineering with First Class Honours from RMIT, studying from 2002 to 2009. Additionally, he completed a Certificate of Electrical Technology in Power and Automation from 1972 to 1974. His education includes specialized studies in high voltage electrical engineering.
Professional Certifications and Standards
Geoff Mc Mahon is accredited to multiple professional engineering standards and holds certifications such as MIEAust, CPEng, RPEQ, NPER, and APEC. He is also accredited to AS/NZS4761 standards for electrical engineering in hazardous areas, reflecting his compliance with rigorous industry standards in both Australia and New Zealand.
Expertise in High Voltage and Low Voltage Electrical Engineering
Geoff Mc Mahon has extensive experience in high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) electrical engineering. His expertise encompasses both field and design engineering roles, particularly within the oil and gas industry. His career includes significant work in the commissioning and startup of electrical systems, ensuring their compliance and operational efficiency.