RINA Australia

Donald Richmond

Managing Director, and Head of Renewables Australia

Donald Richmond

Managing Director, and Head of Renewables Australia

Engineers’ Australia member with international experience as energy systems engineer for over 20+ years. Spanning roles from original equipment manufacturers to project developers, EPC contractors, operators, and asset managers. Team leader and managing director of RINA Tech Renewables Australia Pty Ltd.

Chris Parcell

Principal Consultant

Chris Parcell

Principal Consultant

Chris Parcell is a mechanical engineer with close to two decades of consulting experience in renewable energy and the built environment. Chris has led and been responsible for technical and environmental due diligence assignments for lenders, owners, acquisition and refinancing of renewable energy projects.

Doug Golding

Senior Consultant

Doug Golding

Senior Consultant

Formalising his status as a Chartered Electrical Engineer, a senior consultant with 9 years of renewable energy industry experience as a solar design and commissioning engineer, construction project manager and consultant. A specialist in power system technologies for utility-scale projects.

Jim McSparron

Principal Consultant / Owner’s Engineer

Jim McSparron

Principal Consultant / Owner’s Engineer

Veteran construction professional with over 30 years’ experience, predominantly in the electrical infrastructure industry. Specialising in project and contracts management, quality assurance, workplace health and safety, and technical assessments. Extensive experience in commercial solar powerplant construction.

Tony Slinko

Principal Electrical Engineer

Tony Slinko

Principal Electrical Engineer

Chartered Engineer and RPEQ accredited professional advisor with over 30 years of international experience. A motivated team leader with significant site construction and commissioning, design, engineering, and management experience. Specialist in power generation, power storage, and transmission industries.

Delia Xie

Senior Consultant

Delia Xie

Senior Consultant

Certified NER, RPEV, and RPEQ in Electrical Engineering and BEng (Honours) in Chemical Engineering. Specialist in Wind Energy and Power with strong project management track record. Expert in powerplant safety and regulatory compliance, and audit readiness of solar PV, wind, and battery energy storage assets.

John Española

Senior Consultant

John Española

Senior Consultant

Professional engineer with over 8 years of international experience in the renewable energy industry specialising in design and review of project drawings and construction. A strong project management track record with technical and creative approach, dedicated to delivering high-quality and innovative solutions.

Kenneth Victoria John Joseph

Senior Consultant

Kenneth Victoria John Joseph

Senior Consultant

MSc. Renewable Energy Engineering holder with 12 years industry experience comprising of developer and OEM experience. A specialist in wind energy yield and turbine loads assessments with extensive experience in project management, construction, and wind turbine installation support across APAC and AME regions.

Anvita Kapoor

Consultant

Anvita Kapoor

Consultant

Anvita has experience in a wide scope of projects ranging from residential, commercial, and industrial subdivisions, public lighting integration for crossings, carparks, and freeways. She has also worked on projects involving substation designs.

Hassan Gondal

Consultant

Hassan Gondal

Consultant

Electrical engineer with proven track record in managing and delivering utility-scale solar projects. Passionate about renewable energy and possesses a deep understanding of project implementation, technical requirements, and advisory services including design documentation review and construction monitoring.

Luke Hickinbotham

Associate Consultant

Luke Hickinbotham

Associate Consultant

MSc. Environment and Meteorology. An expert energy modeler with track record in utility-scale wind and solar resource and yield assessments, technical due diligence, and performance R&D. Passionate about the energy transition and leveraging meteorology in solving complex problems in the renewable energy industry.

Shariq Goriawala,

Associate Consultant

Shariq Goriawala,

Associate Consultant

MSc. Renewable Energy Engineering and Management with 5 years solar energy industry experience. Specialist in PV powerplant performance modelling and analysis. He applies internationally recognized standards that guide stakeholders toward best practices for the development and operational management of projects.

Kristina Suing Torcuator

Senior Business Support Officer

Kristina Suing Torcuator

Senior Business Support Officer

Experienced business support and International Sales Accounts specialist with over 10 years of international and local experience, including in the electrification industry. Has a proven track record of supporting businesses from budget to execution. Committed to supporting long-term organizational financial growth.

An-Chi Yang

Human Resources Advisor

An-Chi Yang

Human Resources Advisor

Highly motivated and dedicated Human Resource professional with a proven track record spanning over 5 years. Specialised in driving employee engagement and committed to organizational growth through expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and training and development.

Susan Zhou

Accountant

Susan Zhou

Accountant

Certified public accountant (CPA) and chartered financial analyst (CFA) with over 10 years of accounting experience in taxation and auditing. Professional track record in leading accounting firms, equity funds, and technology industry companies analysing financial data, budget forecasts and tax auditing.

Carlos Rodriguez

Senior Consultant & Energy Yield Manager

Carlos Rodriguez

Senior Consultant & Energy Yield Manager

PhD in Solar Energy Engineering with 12-year track record in renewable energy industry. Delivered projects globally including South America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region. Experienced team-leader, specialising in PV powerplant performance monitoring, remote diagnostics, and PV module and systems testing.

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