Weathering the storm
WHEN Arrium entered voluntary administration in 2016, Aquest Electrical had no idea what 2017 would hold for the company.
“It turned out to be a very adventurous year,” Aquest director Darren Hage said.
“We made the decision to knuckle down, adapt and survive.”
2017 began with a major fire on the Whyalla FOTB Barge, with Aquest working long hours, and enduring extreme temperatures to get the Barge back into operation for Arrium exports to get back on track.
Aquest then supervised Australian, Singaporean and Malaysian crews installing waterslides and Wi-Fi networks on the Pacific Dawn cruise ship located in Singapore Dry Dock.
“We also played the main role in the installation of the IPF for the Arirum/SIMEC mines,” Mr Hage said.
This was followed by the installation of an additional iron ore washing plant EVOwash at the OBP Baron for Mineral Technologies/ Downer Group, all while carrying out major electrical and air-conditioning upgrades to the pump stations Katunga and PS3 for critical supply water management required to operate SIMEC Mining Operations.
Furthermore, Aquest completed a major electrical upgrade of #1 RAM at Liberty Onesteel iron making.
On the Santos Port Bonython Jetty, Aquest completed the Capstan winch replacement in hazardous area and upgraded the cathodic protection to the entire jetty structure for the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure.
“We completed all this and much more, while looking after our long term customers Lucas TCS, BIS, Olssons, Liberty Onesteel and SIMEC; not forgetting BMFS - Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure,” Mr Hage said.
Mr Hage added, the Aquest management were extremely proud of their employees who put in massive efforts for the customer.
“Most importantly, we completed these important and often high risk tasks without incident or injury,” he said.
“The future looks bright for those willing to have a go and Aquest looks forward to providing ongoing support for the industry in 2018 and beyond.”