LECE Simplifies and Streamlines Preventative Electrical Maintenance
In mining and industrial operations, fixed plant, material handling, mineral processing, energy generation and storage equipment all have increasing electrical and control maintenance requirements. However, servicing and maintaining these is diverse and spans multiple specialisations.
Currently, the market is facing a lack of quality skilled resources to maintain customers’ electrical, controls and instrumentation assets. Specific maintenance routine requirements for rapidly expanding renewable energy networks and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is adding a strain to the electrical maintenance industry, increasing costs and inefficiencies.
Since 2019, the Perth-based LECE Group have been growing as a sought-after electrical maintenance partner for the industrial, resources and grain industries. The multidisciplinary team provides specialised electrical maintenance and support services for clients and assets across Metropolitan Perth, the Pilbara and surrounding regions.
“Our team adopt a holistic, proactive and collaborative approach, leveraging a full-scale electrical capability to simplify electrical and breakdown maintenance,” said LECE Managing Director Phil Stevenson.
“We support owners and operators of fixed plant, non-process infrastructure, gas and renewable generation systems, energy storage systems. Our services range from routine electrical tasks such as LED lighting upgrades, RCD and emergency light testing, to Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Areas (EEHA) inspections and rectifications, automation and control systems support, and instrumentation.”
Electrifying Preventative Maintenance
LECE’s electrical field services are designed to safeguard assets via the effective maintenance and improvement of site electrical systems. This has led to the implementation of carefully curated preventative maintenance programs that serve to minimise downtime and extend the lifespan of equipment across all facets of a mine or industrial asset.
“It’s about safeguarding critical assets through a combination of electrical maintenance experience and cutting-edge technology,” said Phil.
“We utilise thermographic and condition monitoring services to detect potential issues before they become a major problem. This is backed by 24/7 emergency support for fault-finding and breakdown repairs to ensure our customers’ operations can get back online with minimal disruption.”
LECE conducts power quality monitoring and reporting, which helps identify inefficiencies and performance issues in electrical systems. Additional services include RCD testing and maintenance, emergency light testing, lighting control systems testing, earth testing, and small project installations.
These services play an integral role in maintaining safe and functional electrical systems, particularly in complex environments like dewatering applications, grain handling and processing facilities, manufacturing plants, workshops, and remote mine accommodation camps.
EEHA Installation and Inspection
The LECE team conducts electrical installation and inspections in hazardous environments on a daily basis. As specialists in EEHA, the company’s technicians are qualified and comply with strict AS/NZS 60079.17:2017 requirements. This is vital when servicing heavy industries where flammable gases and dust pose a significant risk.
“Whether it’s creating and maintaining EEHA dossiers and conformity assessment documentation, or supplying and installing EEHA equipment and cabling, our work is conducted to the highest quality and safety standards,” added Phil.
“Aside from comprehensive inspections that include registers, punch-lists and long-term database management, we also offer pre-loadout inspection services for A60 containers and other containerised equipment, to ensure all safety and compliance standards are met before equipment is deployed.”
Bolstering Safety through Automation
Automation and control systems are essential in driving efficient and safe operations. As a trusted automation partner, LECE engineers implement end-to-end solutions that are designed to unlock the potential of automation, from concept and design to installation and control.
“At LECE, we work closely with our customers every step of the way to create customised automation and control system solutions that drive measurable results in complex industrial processes.”
“We have a quickly growing capability in PLC programming and integration, SCADA system deployment, precision motion control, retrofits and machine enhancements, onsite system commissioning, continuous training, remote diagnostics and technical support.”
LECE’s expertise also extends to the installation and testing of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and energy monitoring systems, which help businesses optimise their energy usage and reduce costs.
The team’s approach starts with a structured client consultation process to understand the electrical engineering requirements. Then, design by an in-house automation and controls engineer, including a pre-implementation review of the design with the execution team. The implementation stage sees the manufacture and implementation of practical, real-world solutions for a smarter, smoother operation.
AV and Communications
Whether boardrooms to stadiums, LECE delivers tailored, cost-effective audio-visual and communications solutions for projects of any size or budget, from seamless installs to responsive repairs.
“We pride ourselves on offering a stress-free experience that gets our customers connected with little disruption,” said Phil.
“Our services include structured cabling installation, termination and testing, fibre optic cabling terminating and testing, patching and rack relocations and installations, meeting room conferencing systems DAS installations, and wireless Access Points (AP) installation.”
For more information, call 08 9477 3894, email [email protected] or visit www.lecegroup.com.au/
