P.T. Automation Solutions (PTAS): Capability Statement - 2024

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P.T. Automation Solutions: Designing, Manufacturing, and Constructing Comprehensive Switchboard and Turnkey Electrical Control Solutions for Industrial and Infrastructure Applications.

At P.T. Automation Solutions, we are committed to excellence across all facets of our technology, products, and services. Through the development of innovative ideas, the employment of highly skilled professionals, and the effective use of advanced technologies, we deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes in a cost-effective manner.

Vision & Values Vision

Founded in 2000 by Peter Taylor, a veteran in industrial electrical engineering, P.T. Automation Solutions specialises in premium electrical control systems for industrial and infrastructure sectors. Our commitment to innovation and excellence, supported by partnerships with industry leaders like Schneider and Rockwell, positions us as market leaders in designing, manufacturing, and installing innovative switchboards and turnkey solutions, meeting the highest reliability, quality, and safety standards.

Values

Our core values underpin our operations and decision-making:

• Customer Focused: Prioritising satisfaction to drive growth.
• Respectful & Supportive: Building ethical, positive relationships.
• Community Minded: Contributing to community improvement through engagement and employment.
• Efficient & Competitive: Adopting lean thinking to enhance competitiveness.
• Honest, Fair & Reliable: Ensuring integrity in all communications and delivering on commitments.

Innovation & Collaboration

Outdoor IP66 / IP56 Enclosures

In 2014, recognising a gap in the market for switchboard enclosures suitable for harsh, marine environments, PTAS developed a pioneering IP66-rated solution. This innovation led to significant deployments in coal loading facilities across Gladstone and other ports, marking a milestone in our commitment to advancing technology in demanding conditions.

ABCD Arc Fault Containment

In response to the AS/NZS 61439.1 switchboard testing standards and a growing need for safer low voltage outdoor control switchboards, PTAS introduced the ABCD Modular Compact Outdoor Switchboard? in 2016 (Reg Patent 2018901626). This NATA certified innovation not only addresses the catastrophic impact of arc faults but also represents a leap forward in risk mitigation, moving beyond traditional PPE to re-engineer the risk entirely.

Switchboard-Online Support

Launched in 2018, our unique online support system revolutionises maintenance and troubleshooting by providing secure, instant access to essential documents and information through QR codes and a dedicated support website. This approach enhances safety and efficiency, eliminating the need for risky, live-board interventions.

Industry 4.0

At the core of PTAS is our drive for innovation, particularly in the realm of 'smart interconnected switchboard control solutions.' Our forward-thinking approach ensures we remain at the cutting edge of the Internet of Things (IoT), delivering future-focused solutions to our clients.

Collaboration

Our commitment to R&D, in partnership with leading researchers and industry partners, cements our position as a visionary in the field of industrial control solutions. This collaborative spirit has led to award-winning advancements in electrical control switchboard safety.

Integrated Management System (IMS): SEQCD|P

At the heart of PTAS is our SEQCD|P Integrated Management System, embodying our commitment to excellence across every facet of our operations. This system fosters a holistic perspective on performance, seamlessly linking management systems to drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and profitability, ultimately enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty.

Key Components of SEQCD|P:

1. Safety: Achieved ISO 45001:2018, underscoring our dedication to creating a safe work environment.
2. Environment: Compliant with ISO 14001:2015, reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship.
3. Quality: Maintaining ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, ensuring the highest standards of quality.
4. Cost & Delivery: Integrated Lean Manufacturing principles to optimise cost-efficiency and timeliness.
5. People: The cornerstone of our system, with ongoing investments in training, motivation, and recognition to help our team reach their full potential.

Lean Manufacturing:

Our team embraces 5S Lean manufacturing principles, a testament to our innovative approach and commitment to advanced mass customisation technologies.

Compliance:

PTAS is dedicated to ensuring compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements within the electrical construction sector. This commitment is reinforced through comprehensive management documentation, encompassing everything from company policies to operational processes and performance improvement strategies. Our onboarding and training programs are designed to instil a deep understanding of these standards among all employees.

Governance:

Good governance is the foundation of our business sustainability, characterised by clear roles, strategic focus, risk management, financial prudence, and accountability. This governance ensures transparency and responsibility towards our members, shareholders, and stakeholders.

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

Risk Mitigation Strategy

PTAS stands out for its proactive and comprehensive approach to risk management, beginning at the pre-tendering phase. Our strategy encompasses a broad spectrum of risks, ensuring safety, quality, environmental stewardship, timely delivery, business continuity, supplier reliability, project management efficiency, and financial stability.

Key Risk Areas Include:

• Safety: Emphasizing both manufacturing and installation phases.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring products meet our high standards.
• Environment: Focused on minimising impact during site installations.
• Delivery Scheduling: To guarantee on-time completion.
• Business Sustainability: Ensuring long-term viability.
• Supplier Performance: To maintain quality and reliability.
• Project Management and Financial: For overall project success.

Site Processes

As a site contractor, PTAS is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency through:

• Inductions: For all employees and subcontractors.
• Toolbox Meetings: Weekly on-site gatherings.
• Prestart Checks: Conducted daily.
• Internal Project Auditing: To ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.
• Site Safety Representatives: To oversee and ensure safe practices.
• Safe Work Method Statements: Along with maintaining signage and site rules.

Our team is acutely aware of the risks associated with changeovers during each installation.

Policies & Processes

Our Commitment

P.T. Automation Solutions prioritises a safe, healthy workplace, environmental sustainability, and delivering quality, cost-effective solutions on time.

Our Process

We engage in continuous improvement through regular audits, reviews, and feedback. Policies support our SEQCD|P Management System and are subject to enhancement. Managers are responsible for policy implementation and oversight. New employees undergo a comprehensive induction to align with our operations and processes.

Training and Career Development

PTAS invests in the growth of our team, including a robust apprenticeship program, to foster skills in manufacturing and site construction.

Comprehensive Policies Include:

• Alcohol and Drugs, Company Vehicle, and Consultation
• Environment & Sustainability, Equal Opportunity, Harassment & Bullying
• Fatigue Management, Live Electrical Work, Mobile Phone Use
• Personal Protection & Uniforms, Quality Management, Rehabilitation
• Risk Management, Sick/Careers Leave, Smoking
• Training, Travel, Ultraviolet Radiation Protection
• Work Health & Safety

All policies are readily accessible to employees, ensuring familiarity and compliance.

Project Management

As Prime Contractor

PTAS is well-equipped to serve as the prime contractor on projects valued up to $10M, especially those predominantly centered around electrical and control elements. Our turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the management of subcontracted civil and mechanical works.

Main Electrical Controls Subcontractor

We have a proven track record of partnering with leading civil engineering firms and contractors on significant industrial and public infrastructure projects. PTAS often plays a crucial role from the early stages, contributing our technical expertise and construction insights, frequently under Design and Construct (D&C) agreements.

Sub-contractor Management

Our approach to selecting suppliers and subcontractors is rigorous, ensuring they meet our high standards for competence, product quality, and service delivery. We regularly monitor and review their performance to maintain our quality benchmarks.

Site Facilities

Our operation includes multiple, well-equipped site installation teams, complete with field and trailer-mounted storage and workshop capabilities.

Highlighted Projects

• Urban Utilities: Enhancements at Bundamba, Wacol, and Sandgate Treatment Plants featured our Arc Fault Contained Cubic Modular switchboards, among other significant upgrades.
• City of Gold Coast: We've contributed to various pumping station projects, improving motor control centres at key treatment plants.
• SeqWater: We delivered certified Form 3b Signature Motor Control Centres and Arc fault containment ABCD Modular Outdoor switchboards.
• MidCoast Council: Our team was responsible for the replacement and upgrade of water booster pump sites across an extensive geographic region.
• Weir Minerals/QGC: Provided packaged LV/HV switchrooms for water gathering pond stations, encompassing full installation and changeover services.

Our Clients

PTAS prides itself on a diverse and prestigious client base, demonstrated by our successful partnerships across numerous projects (customer logos are displayed).

Our Team

Our design and project engineering team, boasting a broad range of skills and years of experience, oversees every project phase from conception to delivery, ensuring excellence and innovation in every solution we provide (picture description).

Design Engineering at PTAS

Integrated Design Approach

At PTAS, our engineering prowess shines in the precision design and delivery of electrical control and instrumentation solutions for critical assets. Our expertise ensures accurate, consistent, and reliable control over complex process systems, underlining our commitment to quality and reliability.

Core Activities

Our offerings include comprehensive auditing, rectifications, and project completions, encompassing:

• High Voltage (HV), Low Voltage (LV), control, instrument, and communication systems.
• In-depth constructability reviews.
• Detailed schematics, general arrangements, single line, block, and termination drawings.

Leveraging the full suite of AutoCAD? design tools, including Electrical and Inventor (3D), enables us to work seamlessly with engineering partners and suppliers, ensuring top-tier design solutions.

Skills and Experience

Our engineering design and projects team brings to the table a wealth of qualifications and experience, particularly in the realms of heavy industry and infrastructure projects. Engineers at PTAS are typically equipped with B.Eng (Electrical) or Diploma qualifications, further enriched by RPEQ and CPEng certifications, not to mention their valuable electrical and controls trade experience.

Specialist Partners

We collaborate with a select group of consultants, each specializing in thermal/power system analysis, as well as mechanical, structural, and civil engineering—many of whom bring design and construct capabilities to the table.

Software Systems and Analysis

Our extensive suite includes AutoCAD design tools, ETAP for internal power systems analysis, and the MS Office Suite for project management and methodological development. This technological foundation supports our capabilities in:

• Developing comprehensive schematics, single line and GA drawings, and block diagrams.
• Conducting initial power system analyses and reviews aimed at enhancing safety, reducing costs, and boosting process productivity.

Our proficiency extends to PLC/HMI and SCADA programming, providing a holistic solution from conceptualization to completion.

Document Control

Our dedicated document control function is pivotal in managing the flow of information between PTAS, our customers, and partners, ensuring a transparent and effective quality assurance process. This includes managing project implementation plans, QA testing plans, and contract documentation, with project engineers overseeing all major project purchases.

Our Portfolio

PTAS prides itself on a diverse array of indoor and outdoor electrical controls switchboards, designed, fabricated, and manufactured in-house, demonstrating our comprehensive capabilities in design engineering (customer logos displayed).

This narrative captures the essence of PTAS's design engineering expertise, emphasizing our integrated approach, specialized skills, and commitment to delivering robust and reliable solutions for complex engineering challenges.

Switchboard Manufacturing Excellence at PTAS

In-house Fabrication Mastery

PTAS’s fabrication prowess is anchored in our state-of-the-art facilities, featuring CNC-controlled enclosure machining systems, computer-controlled DIN rail and duct cutting, laser label cutting, and advanced automated wire cutting, stripping, and crimping systems. Our commitment to quality and efficiency extends to in-house busbar manufacturing and maintaining a comprehensive inventory of modular CUBIC system components to ensure swift project turnovers.

Expansive Physical Capacity

Our manufacturing capabilities are housed within two adaptable workshops, spanning a total area of 1,000 sqm. These workshops are designed for versatility, accommodating multi-board projects across four bays or single projects up to 20m in length. Our capacity for innovation is highlighted by our ability to construct and dispatch complete transportable switchrooms, measuring up to 26m x 5m and weighing up to 55 tonnes, equipped with HV, LV, and controls. Our facility is adept at managing even larger projects through prebuilding, comprehensive FAT testing, and shipment.

Dedicated and Skilled Staff

Under the leadership of the Manufacturing Workshop Manager, our team comprises project electricians each overseeing a project work bay. These project leads manage teams of 3-5 tradespeople, apprentices, and trade assistants, collectively delivering a 1-shift capacity of 3,500 man-hours per month. This structured approach enables PTAS to undertake and deliver rapid design and build projects within 4 to 8 weeks.

Broad Manufacturing Capabilities

Our staff are seasoned professionals in constructing and outfitting industrial switch rooms and switchboards, with capabilities extending up to 7000A 100kA Form 4b Type Tested arc fault containment Switchboards. Our specialist staff are trained in efficient manufacturing and assembly processes, underlining our commitment to excellence.

Comprehensive Voltage Solutions

PTAS’s engineering solutions span the voltage spectrum, offering designs and supplies for High, Medium, and Low voltage applications, with a special focus on:

• Indoor Systems: Featuring the versatile CUBIC Modular System and the B&R Signature System, offering fixed, demountable, and withdrawable configurations.
• Outdoor IP66 / IP56 Enclosures: Catering to diverse environmental conditions with fixed and demountable options in mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.

Innovative ABCD Modular Outdoor Board

A testament to our forward-thinking approach, PTAS has developed the ABCD Modular Outdoor Board, a groundbreaking solution addressing the arc fault containment challenge for outdoor boards. This innovation underscores our commitment to advanced manufacturing and safety.

Conclusion

At PTAS, our switchboard manufacturing capabilities are a cornerstone of our service offerings, reflecting an unparalleled commitment to quality, efficiency, and innovation. Our in-house fabrication, expansive physical capacity, skilled staffing, and broad capability spectrum ensure that we remain at the forefront of industrial switchboard manufacturing, ready to meet the challenges of modern infrastructure projects.

Comprehensive Construction and Installation Solutions by PTAS

Specialised Site Installation Services

PTAS extends its manufacturing excellence into the field with dedicated switchboard installation services, backed by fully equipped site teams. Our teams are outfitted with comprehensive field and trailer-mounted storage, workshop facilities, and onsite amenities including site offices and containerized workshops. We’re equipped for any challenge with heavy cable pulling gear, industrial skating systems, and calibrated testing equipment, ensuring installations are executed with precision.

Highly Trained Installation Teams

Our field personnel are not just skilled; they’re trained to excel in demanding environments such as heavy industry and infrastructure sites. With qualifications that cover a broad spectrum, including Confined Space and Working at Heights training, CPR and First Aid, and specialised immunisations, our teams are ready to tackle the unique challenges of each site. Licences in electrical work, scaffolding, rigging, and forklift operation, alongside Hazard Area Awareness, mean PTAS teams bring both skill and safety to every project.

Temporary Switchboard Solutions

Understanding the critical nature of uninterrupted operations, PTAS offers high-capacity temporary switchboards. These systems ensure continuity for water treatment and mining operations, as well as pumping stations during upgrades or system changeovers. Our temporary switchboards are fully type-tested and outdoor rated, showcasing our commitment to reliability and quality.

Active Industry Participation

Our involvement with key industry bodies like the IEC (Independent Electrical Contractors) and NECA (National Electrical and Communications Association) not only keeps us at the forefront of industry standards and innovations but also allows us to contribute to the sector’s growth and development.

Highlighted Installation Projects

• Pensar: End-to-end service from design to testing for water booster stations across Brisbane.
• Schneider Electric: Comprehensive RTU upgrades in the Gold Coast area, maintaining critical communications throughout the process.
• Air Services: Implementing redundancy systems for airport traffic control towers in Brisbane and Melbourne, ensuring backup generator reliability.
• Alliance Automation: Leading software integration projects with electrical control centres for significant resources and infrastructure clients.

Showcasing Our Expertise

The Gladstone Area Water Board project stands as a testament to PTAS’s capability to manage and deliver multi-disciplinary projects. As the primary contractor, PTAS not only handled the electrical components but also oversaw the civil, structural, and mechanical aspects, demonstrating our broad expertise and commitment to excellence in construction and installation services.

Conclusion

PTAS’s comprehensive approach to construction and installation, supported by specialised equipment, skilled teams, and a commitment to safety and industry standards, positions us as a leader in delivering complex electrical projects. Our ability to manage and execute installations with precision underlines our dedication to ensuring project success and client satisfaction.

PTAS: Pioneering Turnkey Project Solutions

Comprehensive Turnkey Solutions

At PTAS, our approach to turnkey projects integrates multi-disciplinary engineering expertise with strategic partnerships to deliver comprehensive solutions. We utilise robust estimating and project management systems alongside extensive documentation to ensure reliability, quality, and risk management throughout every project phase. Our turnkey solutions incorporate our in-house capabilities in switchboard design, manufacturing, and construction/commissioning, offering clients a seamless and cost-effective service from concept to post-commissioning.

Collaborative Expertise

Our strategy involves collaborating with specialist partners, pooling skills, experience, and expertise to deliver well-rounded and innovative solutions. This collaboration allows us to focus on our strengths while offering clients a cohesive and transparent service experience.

Innovation in Design Integration

Recognising the importance of productivity and efficiency in project delivery, PTAS invests in AutoCAD 3D capabilities, aligning with AS ISO 16739:2017 standards for construction and facility management data sharing. This commitment ensures that we are at the forefront of delivering integrated design solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Showcase Projects

• Gladstone Area Water Board: A comprehensive switchroom solution encompassing design, manufacture, and full-site installation. This project demonstrated our ability to maintain critical services under challenging conditions while collaborating with local partners for a successful outcome.
• Queensland Urban Utilities: At the Luggage Point Sewerage Air Treatment Facility, PTAS showcased its project management, design, manufacture, and construction capabilities. The project featured our ABCD Arc fault Containment Modular Outdoor Switchboard? and a new PLC/SCADA bus system, highlighting our innovation in control systems.
• Unitywater: This project involved an extensive upgrade of electrical and controls systems at a 1970s sewerage treatment plant. Through collaboration with a software controls partner and comprehensive risk mitigation planning, PTAS successfully replaced high arc-fault risk components, ensuring the client's confidence in the project's success.

Conclusion

PTAS's dedication to delivering turnkey projects exemplifies our commitment to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction. Through collaborative partnerships, advanced design integration, and a focus on comprehensive project management, we provide solutions that not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations. Our projects with the Gladstone Area Water Board, Queensland Urban Utilities, and Unitywater stand as testaments to our capability to manage and deliver complex projects with precision and expertise.

?P.T. Automation Solutions: Policies & Processes Overview

Our Commitment

At P.T. Automation Solutions (PTAS), our dedication extends beyond just delivering superior products and services. We are staunchly committed to creating a workplace that prioritizes the health and safety of our employees, contributes to a sustainable environment, and upholds our promise of quality and cost-effectiveness for our customers.

Continuous Improvement Process

Understanding the dynamic nature of our industry and workplace, we ensure all PTAS policies undergo a rigorous review every 12 months or in response to significant changes. Our approach hinges on continuous improvement, fuelled by regular internal audits, meticulous reviews, and valuable customer feedback. These practices are integral to supporting our SEQCD|P Management System, allowing for enhancements and additions as necessary.

Management Responsibility

Our management and supervisory teams are charged with the implementation and oversight of our policies. While delegation of duties is a part of our operational workflow, the ultimate responsibility cannot be delegated. This structure ensures accountability and the effective execution of our policies.

Employee Induction and Training

We believe in empowering our employees from the outset. New team members undergo a comprehensive 4-stage induction to familiarize themselves with our Operational Process Workflow and employee expectations. Furthermore, PTAS is proactive in fostering a culture of learning and development across all levels, encouraging career progression within the realms of projects, engineering, and administration. This is underscored by our commitment to employing over 15 electrical trade apprentices in a program that spans manufacturing and site construction.

Policy Framework

Our comprehensive policy framework encompasses a wide array of areas crucial to our operations and ethical standards, including but not limited to:

• Alcohol & Drugs
• Company Vehicle Use
• Consultation Mechanisms
• Environment & Sustainability Initiatives
• Equal Opportunity, Harassment & Bullying
• Fatigue Management
• Live Electrical Work Protocols
• Mobile Phone Usage
• Personal Protection & Uniform Requirements
• Quality Management
• Rehabilitation Services
• Risk Management Strategies
• Sick/Careers Leave Provisions
• Smoking Regulations
• Training Opportunities
• Travel Guidelines
• Ultraviolet Radiation Protection
• Work Health & Safety Measures

Accessibility and Awareness

To ensure our team remains well-informed and compliant, current policies are accessible through our SEQCD|P Management System notice boards, strategically located to facilitate easy access for all employees.

Conclusion

At PTAS, our policies and processes are more than just guidelines—they are the foundation of our operational excellence and corporate responsibility. Through continuous improvement, stringent management oversight, and a culture of learning and development, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. Photo Descriptions

1. Documentation and Training: PTAS boasts an extensive collection of project and management documentation, underscoring our dedication to comprehensive training for apprentices in electrical manufacturing and construction.
2. Award-Winning Innovation: Showcasing our innovations and awards in electrical control switchboard safety, accompanied by logos and images that highlight PTAS's industry recognition.

CONTACT:?

Mark Shorrock

Business Development Manager

P.T. Automation Solutions Pty Ltd

2/ 6 Indy Court, Nerang QLD 4211

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PT Automation Solutions

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