Barry Bishop

Barry Bishop is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in maintenance planning and asset management within the electrical and engineering sectors. Currently serving as a Maintenance Planning Specialist at Water Corporation since July 2025, Barry's previous role as Asset Manager at Horizon Power involved overseeing asset management planning for the West Pilbara region, where responsibilities included mentoring staff, managing capital maintenance projects, and developing operational budgets. Prior experience at BHP Billiton included roles such as Site Manager for the $4.2 billion Jimblebar Project, Superintendent Electrical, and Senior Electrical Engineer, where Barry emphasized safety, compliance, and strategic leadership. Barry's career began with the Royal Australian Air Force, where tenures included Project Manager and various engineering roles. Barry holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from Swinburne University of Technology and a Master of Business Administration in Project Management from Chifley Business School.