Our People

29+ years in power and industrial electrical engineering across coal, gas, utilities and mining. Deep expertise in HV distribution, substation and MCC design, power system modelling, functional safety and hazardous area classification, with project delivery for CS Energy, Stanwell, QGC, Santos, Rio Tinto, BHP and Adani.

With over 20 years' experience, Mitch is well known throughout the pipeline and instrument industry, having supplied equipment and specialist gas packages to many industries, including energy, while at PAC. Since joining Amarna in 2022 he has led Amarna's support to Lion Energy on its Port of Brisbane Hydrogen Refuelling Station from concept through to detail design, covering procurement, approvals, contractor engagement and stakeholder support.

An electrical engineer and licensed electrician who has managed or reviewed electrical compliance and installation for several electrolyser packages, and an accredited hazardous area classifier. Hamish has designed and installed some of the largest electric bus depot chargers and supported the design and build of Lion Energy's bus and truck refuelling station.

10 years' experience across the design, construction, commissioning and operation of solar thermal power plants. Operations Manager at Vast Energy's Jemalong Solar Station, Senior Process Engineer on the 34 MWe Vast Solar 1 project, and most recently Technical Lead for CSIRO's sodium-cooled ASTRI test facility. B.Eng (Hons), ANU; Vast Energy Employee of the Year 2023.

Gabi delivers day-to-day process engineering, including P&ID development, heat and mass balances and process calculations, with recent experience on renewable natural gas (biomethane) design.

John leads instrumentation and control engineering, including control philosophies, instrument indexes, I/O lists and network architecture, working with equipment suppliers so package and balance-of-plant control systems work as one.

Lachlan provides project engineering support across disciplines, including equipment datasheets, technical query resolution and coordination between the engineering team and project controls, with recent work on owner's engineering assignments.

Leads Amarna's drafting team, delivering 3D models, general arrangement drawings, plot plans and piping route alignment drawings in real-time coordination with the engineering team.

Specialises in 3D plant modelling, general arrangement drawings, plot plans and piping route alignment drawings, supporting Amarna's process and mechanical design work.

Delivers electrical design and drafting, including single line diagrams, cable schedules, hazardous area drawings and equipment location plans. Works under principal-level review to ensure consistency with project design criteria and Australian Standards.

Manages document control across Amarna's engineering projects, including numbering, version control and transmittals through client document systems. Also supports Amarna's business administration, finance and operations, including establishing its presence in the Philippines.