Gregory Drew

Electrical Operator Maintainer

Operator Maintainer at the PEP Brendale Supernode, responsible for maintaining the reliability, safety, and operational continuity of large-scale battery energy storage systems. He supports peak plant performance to enhance grid stability and enable greater renewable energy integration

• Maintains the reliability and safety of all electrical equipment onsite, ensuring compliance with high-voltage operating standards.
• Monitors and optimizes plant performance to support efficient, continuous BESS operations.
• Electrical Fitter Mechanic with extensive high-voltage and high-current experience across generation, transmission, and distribution networks throughout the Pacific region, including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, New South Wales, and Queensland.
• Worked across major energy, mining, and industrial organizations including Energex, Alstom, Stanwell, CleanCo, Glencore, and Newcrest, with experience in maintenance, testing, commissioning, planning, and supervisory roles, as well as OEM manufacturing of HV transformers and switchgear.
• Served as Supervisor of the Electrical Maintenance Division at TAFE Sydney, leading planning and coordination of electrical works across multiple campuses.
• Electrical Fitter Mechanic; Qualified Technical Person (QTP); High-Voltage Switching accreditation; HR Truck, Dogger, Forklift, and EWP Licences.