BHP Nelson Point Electrical Shutdown Support
Ventia
Project Key Factors
Project Name: | BHP Nelson Point Electrical Shutdown Support |
Client: | Ventia |
Principal: | BHP Western Australia Iron Ore |
Site Location: | Nelson Point, Port Hedland, Western Australia |
Contract Period: | Ad hoc |
Project Value: | Approximately $200,000 |
The Project
Nelson Point is part of BHP’s iron ore export operations at Port Hedland, one of the largest bulk export ports in the world. Mallee Karlip was engaged by Ventia to provide electrical labour and support during a planned shutdown at the facility, delivering works within the tight timeframes, safety requirements and access constraints of an operating port environment.
Our Scope
Mallee Karlip was engaged by Ventia to provide electrical shutdown labour and support at BHP Nelson Point, completing the installation, termination and commissioning of electrical systems within the scheduled shutdown window.
Our scope included:
Electrical shutdown labour and support
Pre-shutdown planning, mobilisation and completion of site inductions
Works under BHP permit-to-work, isolation and lock-out procedures
Installation of cabling and associated electrical infrastructure
Installation of cable ladder, tray and support systems
Terminations of power and control cabling
Testing and verification of installed cabling, including insulation resistance and continuity testing
Commissioning of electrical systems
Completion of Inspection and Test Records and supporting quality documentation
Coordination with Ventia supervision and BHP site personnel
Delivery of works within a scheduled shutdown timeframe in a live, high-demand operational environment