OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
Knowledge and Experience that Makes a Difference
At Optec, we pride ourselves in the calibre of our training and consulting personnel. We employ approximately 40 team members who are involved with the provision of training and consultancy services. Our trainers and consultants have significant & relevant “hands on” industrial experience to best service the needs of our clients.
Members of our team have previously been employed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and private power companies, allowing them to fully utilise their 700 years of collective experience in the energy & allied training arena. With between 25-45 years of industry experience, each Optec consultant is truly an expert in the field.
Brendan Whelan
Chief Executive Officer
Brendan Whelan is the Chief Executive Officer who oversees the compliance and management (office and financial) of the company. Brendan also looks after the business development, marketing and day to day operation management.
Throughout his working career Brendan has worked as an Accountant and Lawyer and more recently completing his medical studies. Brendan also sits on several committees and Boards in an executive capacity.
Stuart Bailey
National Operations Manager
Peter Dinsdale
WA State Manager
Raymond Woods
Hv Trainer & Assessor
Neale Wardley
Hv Trainer, Assessor & Consultant
After 6 years with Optec Neale is open to new ideas and takes a meticulous approach to teaching. Backed up by 45 years in the Electricity Supply Industry working with public and privately owned companies. His focus is on HV safety, procedures, SCADA, network operations and training.
Seb Gallo
Trainer, Assessor & Consultant
Seb Gallo is a consultant in the Morwell office of Optec, where he provides specialist High Voltage electrical operations expertise. He has extensive experience in the operation of electrical networks ranging from Distribution Networks through to Transmission Networks with voltages up to 500,000 Volt. Throughout his career Seb has worked in various roles including HV operations, Electrical testing, Maintenance planning and in the last 20 years has held positions in managerial roles most recently as General Manager of Field Services at AusNet Services and Zinfra
Paul Brown
Trainer and Assessor
Robert Timmers
Trainer and Assessor
Wendy Hanks
Training Coordinator
Wendy Hanks has been with Optec since 2010 overseeing all the administrative functions in the office as Training Coordinator. She directly handles all training aspects such as quoting, scheduling, travel and RPL. She has a good knowledge of the training industry and is always happy to help clients determine their training needs and requirements. She is the Student Support Officer and also assists the Compliance Officer with regulatory requirements and is part of the validation/moderation team.