Global Sustainable Energy Solutions

Resume

Belinda McLean

belinda(at)gses.com.au

Summary of Experience

After graduating from UNSW with a Bachelor of Engineering (Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy), I have worked with two companies designing and installing photovoltaic systems.

I am now working with GSES and manage much of the online training course and update and revise training material for both Australia and overseas.

Education & Qualifications

Full CEC Design & Supervise Grid-Connect & Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems (F1656) - attained December 2008

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - Attained June 2008

WorkCover OHS General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (SOT: 608437) - Attained June 2007  

B Eng (Photovoltaics) with First Class Honours, UNSW -  attained December 2006  

Employment

Global Sustainable Energy Solutions (GSES), Photovoltaic Engineer, March 2007 onwards
  • Collated, designed and now manage GSES online training courses
  • Involved with current projects in Australia, China and India
  • Updated and re-written training materials for renewable energy training
Australia Wide Solar, PV Technician/Engineer, September 2006 – August 2007
  • Trained in design & installation of SAPS and grid-connect PV systems under accredited installer
  • Warehouse manager and stock controller
New College Senior Academic Tutor, 2006
  • Organised tutoring team at New College
  • 1st year university mathematics tutor 
  • Provide pastoral care for students (specifically for study related issues) 
Centre of Photovoltaics Engineering, UNSW November 2003 – June 2005
  • Laboratory Research Assistant
  • Worked with programs such as Access, Excel, Powerpoint and Word
  • Performed solar cell laboratory processing procedures for PhD students and other research staff
  • Prepared Risk Assessments & Process Procedure documents
  • Assisted in research and characterisation of solar cells  
Arlec Australia Summer vacation December 2004 – March 2005
  • Held the role of Product Manager Prepared products & databases for presentation to clients
  • Undertook market research – mainly through computer research, but also field work
  • Worked in a team environment  

Awards & Scholarships

Faculty of Engineering Rural Scholarship 2003 - 2006

Sponsor: UNSW

For students who are from rural areas and academic excellence  

Listing on the Dean of Engineering’s Honour Roll 2004, 2005, 2006

For academic excellence  

Sam Cracknell Memorial Sports Scholarship 2005

For academic and sporting achievements  

New College Service Award 2004

For dedication to the college community, sports and academics  

Dux of Mercy Regional College 2002