Simon Bartlett

Chartered member of Engineers Australia
Position:
- Electrical Engineer
Areas:
- Electrical (Primary)
- Electronics & Telecommunications
- Environmental
- Humanitarian

In 2009 Simon Bartlett was awarded The Professional Engineer of the Year for his leadership in Australia’s Electric Power Industry.

For over 37 years, Simon has been the initiator and driving force behind a range of new technologies and innovative designs, maintenance and work practices in the Queensland generation and transmission sectors.

Simon was awarded this honour for his role as Powerlink’s Chief Operating Officer, leading an organisation with more than 240 professional engineers undertaking hundreds of engineering projects.

He was awarded a Certificate of Special Commendation from the Australian Prime Minister and the Queensland Premier for Outstanding Leadership in Cyclone Larry Relief Effort in 2006.

Simon initiated and led Powerlink’s Community Goodwill Programs including Powerlink Greenworks and Townsville’s Community Environment Fund.