Nicholas Higgins

Nicholas Higgins has a diverse work experience in the field of rotating equipment and mechanical maintenance. Nicholas started their career at BP as a Rotating Equipment Specialist, where they performed overhauls and maintenance on various equipment. Nicholas then worked at Bechtel Corporation as a Mechanical Fitter and Rotating Equipment Technician. After that, they joined Roteq Australia Pty Ltd as a Turbomachinery Technician, where their responsibilities included field service, project management, and repair of turbo-machinery. Nicholas also gained experience as a Field Service Technician at Mitsubishi Power, where they worked on construction, chemical, power station, and mining projects. Subsequently, they worked at IPS Australia and Toshiba America Energy Systems as a Rotating Equipment Fitter and Special Class Fitter, respectively. Nicholas then joined Wood as a Rotating Equipment Fitter, before moving on to Shell as a Maintenance Mechanical Technician. Most recently, they have been working at Siemens as a Turbomachinery Technician, primarily involved in field service, project management, and technical consultancy for rotating equipment. Currently, they are employed at Sunwater as a Project Manager. Overall, Nicholas has a strong background in rotating equipment maintenance, field service, project management, and technical consultancy.

Nicholas Higgins has a diverse education history. Nicholas completed a Certificate III in Engineering with a specialization in Mechanical Trade from CQUniversity between 2007 and 2010. Nicholas also pursued further education in Mechanical Engineering at CQUniversity, although the dates and status of completion are not provided.

In terms of additional certifications, Nicholas obtained a variety of qualifications. Nicholas obtained a Certificate II in Emergency Medical Service First Response, Certificate II in Process Manufacturing (MSA20107), Certificate II in Surface Extraction Operations (RII20213), Operate Commercial Vehicle (TLIC1051), and Operate Light Vehicle (RIIVEH201D) in 2020. These certifications were obtained from OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia and Driven Training Pty Ltd.

More recently, Nicholas completed Project Management in Practice from the Institute of Project Management in 2022. Nicholas also obtained Project Management Fundamentals certification from PM-Partners in the same year. Additionally, they completed Working Sm@rt with Microsoft Outlook certification from Priority Management Australia in 2023.

Furthermore, Nicholas possesses other certifications such as First Aid (obtained in 2016) and a Blue card (obtained in 2006) from OHSA Occupational Health Services Australia and the Queensland Government, respectively. Finally, they have a Certificate 3 in Engineering from Education Queensland / Central Queensland University, although specific details regarding the completion date are not provided.