The accumulated wisdom of our team

Every member of our technical team is a tertiary qualified engineer with a keen interest in technology.

They use their skills in strategic thinking, design, communication and client liaison to provide high quality, targeted consultation and service to each ICT client.

Three of our engineers are accredited TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineers, creating a core consulting group and a specialised strength in safety thinking. TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineers have undertaken expert training and testing to ensure a steady update of knowledge and experience to keep pace with the increasing complexity of machines and plants, and their possible hazard potential.

Effective in-house communication and an “open-door” policy for senior staff ensure every client benefits from the collective experience of the entire team.

We are committed to the professional development of our staff – one of the reasons we have high staff retention rates. We know our staff and how to select teams that are best-suited to particular applications.

We value young people and the strengths they bring. Carefully shaping a young graduate into a skilled professional engineer is a rewarding process. We mentor them, not only in our policies, practices and procedures, but also in the broader aspects of the engineering co-ordination and management role, so they become capable, trusted consultants in their own right.

Mark Crittenden - Managing Director - TÜV FSEng ID N0: 2376/10
Mark brings over 30 years of experience in implementation of electronic control systems to a hands-on engineering role in ICT. He is actively involved in most facets of the company's operations including business development, project management, independent technical review of engineering work, staff training and mentoring. Mark's commitment to system integration practice and technologies has its foundations from his early work in custom design and application of industrial electronic control systems.
A wide range of training and projects has enabled Mark to develop specialist expertise in fields including: safety related control systems (AS 61508, AS 62061 etc), control systems for physical containment laboratories (PC2, PC3 and PC4), gas burner control systems, automotive, bio-pharmaceutical applications (S88, 21CFR Part 11), food processing and wine fermentation control.

Mark's extensive and expert knowledge in all aspects of industrial control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, HMI and industrial communications, is in high demand. He is a recognised leader in safety related control systems, having presented a number of conference papers on this subject.

Mark is a certified TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer (Certification No: 2376/10).
Mark is proactive about engineering industry advancements, both in the Geelong community and in national professional bodies.
Memberships:

• Chair of Deakin University Engineering Academic Advisory Board
• Member of the Geelong Manufacturing Council
• Member of Geelong Occupational Health and Safety Group
• Accreditation Evaluation Panel Member for Engineers Australia (involving accreditation of tertiary engineering courses)

Meredith Crittenden - Executive General Manager
Meredith Crittenden has a Bachelor of Nursing and extensive experience in hospital care. She advanced rapidly through nursing ranks to accept responsibility of directing, planning and controlling a three-theatre operating room suite by her mid 20s.

Completing the Company Directors Course provided the bridge between management in the medical environment and that of running a private business. Membership of groups such as the CEO Institute Geelong assists Meredith to stay abreast of contemporary business management issues and ensure that ICT's work practices remain current and relevant. Meredith is responsible for ICT's general and operational management and has an active involvement with ICT's clients.

She instils in ICT the drive for perfection in doing the whole job (even the last few percent), the importance of meticulous attention to detail and the philosophy that the client's welfare is of singular importance. To that end, she is committed to knowing and understanding ICT's clients so don't be surprised if Meredith takes your call when you next phone ICT.

Steven Cutter – Engineering Manager - TÜV FSEng ID N0: 2370/10
During his 23 years with ICT, Steven has consistently delivered excellent outcomes across a diverse range of technologies and industry sectors. He holds a Degree in Electronic Engineering and continues to acquire and apply considerable professional knowledge to each new challenge.
Steve is a certified TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer (Certification No: 2370/10).

From instrumentation and process control, to PLC and SCADA for discrete manufacturing processes, Steven has chalked up a remarkable engineering background. His specialty areas include machine and process safety systems (in accordance with AS4042.1), PLCs (standard and safety), Intellution iFix SCADA and iBatch, and implementation of batch control systems to the S88 standard. Steven project managed ICT's development of a Control System for the RAN Fire Fighting Training facilities, which won the prestigious Institute of Engineers Engineering Excellence Award.

Steven is a valued member of the ICT Management Team. His experience (and willingness to share it) often makes him the "go to man" for the rest of the team. Our clients rely on his (always) methodical technical approach and his special knack for understanding and articulating broader issues with potential to impact their projects.

George Beck – CAD (Computer Aided Design) Manager / Quality Manager
With 23 years of ICT experience, George is an integral part of the team, stamping his own brand of commitment and professionalism to almost every project we undertake.

As CAD Manager, George is responsible for ICT's drafting standards and CAD resources – a key component of the design/ development process. A CAD specialist through and through, George is also expert in electrical cabinet design and assembly, drawing on a BTEC Certificate in Engineering and years of practical experience to achieve best-possible results for ICT clients. Specialist expertise in CAD includes the use of the COADE productivity tool for the preparation of database linked P&IDs in accordance with Australian and international standards.

George's unswerving attention to detail makes him a perfect choice as ICT Quality Manager, a role that sees him responsible for establishing and maintaining the very comprehensive ICT QA system. Our reputation for diligence stems in no small part from George's input to the systems that define and control ICT's high-standard work practices and from his subtle but consistent influence on all staff.
George is valued as part of the ICT Management Team and respected by our clients for his total commitment and meticulous approach to all tasks.

Michael Bagnara – Engineering Manager - TÜV FSEng ID N0: 2375/10
Michael presents an enviable mix of internal and external experience. After a stint with ICT in the late 1990s, he accepted a manufacturing management role with Bosch before returning to ICT as an Engineering Manager in 2005. These broader experiences give him a unique "client perspective" which translates to improved understanding of ICT client requirements. He is truly confident in the manufacturing environment and has a close appreciation for the corporate drivers that impact our customer's engineering projects.
Michael is a certified TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer (Certification No: 2375/10).

A qualified Mechanical Engineer, Michael specialises in machine and process safety systems (in accordance with AS4024.1), PLCs (standard and safety), SCADA and the stringent requirements of the Defence and Pharmaceutical industries.

Michael is a clever analyst with the capacity to readily scrutinise a problem, determine a practical (often innovative) solution and document it clearly so those that follow can see where he's been. He is steadfast about documentation, knowing that user manuals, drawings and maintenance manuals are what make great solutions really functional … and maintainable by the client.

Michael is an energetic contributor to the ICT Management Team.

John Babic – Control Systems Engineer
John joined ICT 11 years ago as a graduate in Mechatronics – a specialist engineering qualification concerning the design and integration of systems combining electrical, mechanical and software components. He has since consolidated and expanded his skills on a wide variety of ICT projects including safety systems for the automotive industry and various bulk delivery systems for iron melting/ casting (also related to the automotive industry).
Project experience has continued to build on John's areas of specialisation – PLC programming (including standard and safety), HMI panels, variable speed drives and SCADA (particularly Citect and WinCC).

ICT clients repeatedly describe John as "easy to have around". He is a no-fuss, quiet achiever – a steady, methodical technical engineer who knows his stuff and is especially valuable on-site during the commissioning phase.

Shaun Van Beek – Control Systems Engineer
Since joining ICT as a graduate in 2003, Shaun has proven his worth on numerous projects involving PLC and SCADA technology. The bulk of his experience has been in the automotive, dairy and container cranes sectors but he is known for "hitting the ground running" when it comes to new environments. This makes his technical expertise very, very transferable. Shaun is unfazed by new ideas, new systems or new people.

With dual qualifications in Mechatronics and Computer Science, Shaun has demonstrated high technical aptitude and a particular ability to quickly master and apply new technological concepts. This adaptability helps ICT evaluate and where appropriate, integrate emerging technologies into client solutions.

Shaun is an enthusiastic learner and has developed comprehensive all-round skills with particular expertise in PLC programming (standard and safety PLCs), HMI panels, SCADA (Citect, WinCC) and RFID technology.

Kent Kratzmann – Control Systems Engineer
Kent came to ICT at the beginning of 2004 after gaining significant experience with a Queensland systems integration company who specialised in SCADA and related software applications. Since joining ICT Kent has built on this experience and his Degree in Electrical and Computer System Engineering. Whilst further developing his specialist skills as a SCADA engineer, he has been broadening his skills through involvement in a range of PLC and RTU projects. He has recently made notable contributions in a senior contract administration role on a major SCADA project.

Kent's SCADA expertise takes in Citect, WinCC, and Intellution iFIX. He is also proficient in SQL and Access database applications.

Excited by the fast pace of technological development, Kent embraces new ideas, thinking, tools, systems and componentry with speed and finesse …. but not without caution! He simultaneously applies due regard to proven engineering process to ensure "the new" is valid to each client's context and needs.

Richard Jones – Control Systems Engineer
Richard joined ICT in October 2006 with a very impressive career pedigree. Beginning as a maintenance electrician at BHP Wire Products, he then completed a science degree before working with Telstra as a LAN specialist and computer programmer. He then moved to IBM where he notched up a decade as an IT specialist.

Richard's unique mix of electrical and computing expertise add a new dimension and depth to the ICT team. Since joining ICT he has become experienced in CAD, HMI Panel configuration and PLC programming.

Richard offers maturity, confidence and a complimentary skills set that enables us to further value-add to our client projects using this broader in-house expertise.

Steven Kroon – Control Systems Engineer
Steven joined ICT in September 2007 with a Degree in Electronics and a very impressive academic record. He is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, putting him in the top 15% of his university alumni.

Steven is enthusiastic and keen to learn. He has fast developed specialties in SQL database design and programming including VB.Net, the use of CAD productivity tools including See Electrical and COADE, and the iFix SCADA package.

In 2008, Steven was responsible for the management and maintenance of ICT's latest powerful productivity tool: an SQL database system that drives the autogeneration of drawings using CAE software technology from France. This system has enabled ICT to produce cost effective and accurate PLC schematics for a specialised project requiring many thousands of sheets of schematics.

Recently Steven has been working alongside Mark Crittenden on the design, implementation and commissioning of a substantial gas fired safety PLC application.

Graeme Dart – Control Systems Engineer
Graeme graduated from Monash University in 2007 with a double degree Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Science.

Before joining ICT in March 2009, Graeme worked at Epworth HealthCare as a Biomedical Engineer. He brings with him a unique engineering skill-set developed in the exacting biomedical sector, where meticulous attention to detail is critical.

ICT is supporting Graeme in further developing his excellent programming expertise through exposure to a range of projects including both SCADA and PLC technology.

Adit Tedjakusuma – Control Systems Engineer
Adit’s formal qualification is a degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Swinburne University. He completed this study in 2003.

For the first few years as a professional engineer, Adit worked for a small system integration company servicing the water and food industries. Here he was involved in the many and varied aspects of projects including PLC, HMI and SCADA programming and commissioning. The predominant platform was Rockwell, including PLC5, ControlLogix, and RSView.

From 2007- 2009 Adit worked as a contractor on a project under ICT’s supervision. During this time he was introduced to Siemens, Schneider and iFix SCADA technologies. Adit joined ICT as a permanent staff member in November 2009 and has since expanded his knowledge to include safety related control systems and burner management.

Join the ICT team
ICT has a low staff turnover, with some of our people having been with us for 20 years or more. Still, we value new thinking and recruit for a balance of experience, energy and enthusiasm. New people bring new ideas and new ways of doing. We welcome that.

ICT is committed to providing our team with excellent working conditions, career pathways and performance rewards. We value and promote healthy work/life balance and nurture a small team environment in a large regional centre that offers proximity to both Melbourne CBD and the west coast.

If you think your skills are a best-fit for the ICT team, forward your CV to jobs@ictech.com.au.