Ben Barker

Ben Barker is an experienced electrical engineer with a strong background in network control and transmission operations within the energy sector. Currently serving as the Network Control Manager at Endeavour Energy since April 2021, Ben leads and mentors the Network Control Delivery team, overseeing planned network access across Endeavour Energy's franchise area. Prior experience at Ausgrid from March 2009 to April 2021 includes roles such as Manager Transmission Overhead, Field Manager, and Senior Engineer in Transmission, where Ben managed transmission overhead work, coordinated lineworkers, and delivered capital and maintenance projects. Key contributions include project management during major network incidents, technical oversight of protection settings, and extensive involvement in system integration and process improvements within the control room operations. Ben holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from UNSW, specializing in Power Engineering.