About PowerTec
Power Technology Engineered Solutions Pty Ltd (PowerTec) is an independent, Australian, family-owned energy technology company, producer, manufacturer, and System Integrator of microgrid and power system strength products and solutions. Since 2014, we have grown organically through the delivery and servicing of, so far, twenty battery energy storage systems and microgrids for challenging utility and industrial applications, many of them the first of their kind in Australia.
Our products and systems provide coherent end-to-end solutions, exceptional power system strength and high fault tolerance for our customers’ grids, on-grid and off-grid with all kinds of local generators and dynamic loads. They incorporate PowerTec’s unique intellectual property and deep power systems know-how in all layers of the solution, hardware (power electronics and batteries), control/SCADA system and communication-, application-, and analytics software.
We develop, design, manufacture, program, commission, service and provide access to standardised and customised products and systems.
Our highly motivated and experienced team’s technical core competencies are power systems, systems & control engineering, electrical design, embedded and Cloud software, and communications.
PowerTec operates with an established network of local and multi-national strategic high-quality sub-component manufacturers that contribute to the prime product quality and project delivery capacity. We also maintain R&D partnerships with industry and academia.
OHSEQ Management
We have established an Integrated Management System according to ISO9001:2015 (Quality), ISO14001:2015 (Environment), and AS/NZS4801:2001 / ISO 45001:2018 (OH&S). Implemented as a collaborative web platform, termed the ‘PowerTec-Wiki’, it ensures continuous improvement and fosters team participation. We strive to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Quality in all aspects of our work reflects how we value our customers. PowerTec is inherently committed to making a difference in the environment. We are working to decarbonise the electricity supply while also providing a viable solution for both large corporations and SMEs to participate in building a more sustainable energy future. We recognize the collaborative nature of progress and engage with our customers to enhance our mutual growth. Our policies are rooted in these fundamental values.
Leadership
We are a dynamic, diverse, fast-growing team of purpose-driven individuals with an appreciation for smart solutions. Meet the Management:
Dr. Michael R Jansen – MD and Principal Engineer
Michael is PowerTec’s founder, managing director and principal engineer. He brings with him twenty years of experience as a business unit manager at global energy and industrial solutions corporations in Germany, India, China and Australia.
Passionate about innovative control, power electronics, and power systems engineering, Michael has been engaged in this field for thirty years. He has been pivotal in developing and delivering groundbreaking Australian Microgrid and Battery Energy Storage projects. He holds a doctoral degree in Control Engineering / Machine Learning from the University of Duisburg, Germany.
Jonathon McLauchlan GAICD – Finance & Supply Chain
As Manager – Finance and Supply Chain, Jonathon is in charge of the company’s financial processes, maintains the accounts, and controls the business’ quality assurance. He also manages PowerTec’s purchasing and supply chain, liaises and negotiates with international suppliers, and handles transport and customs processes.
Jonathon’s entrepreneurial experience is based on several years in his own retail business.
A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Jonathon holds an MBA from UniSA, a BCom from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Business Information Systems from Monash University.
Daniel Cleyne – Software Engineering
Daniel is an experienced Software Solutions Architect with a thirty-year history of working in the IT industry. He has a wealth of experience in system development and support across various roles, technologies, and application domains, from medical systems to energy.
As Head of Software Engineering, Daniel leads the design and development of PowerTec’s PaDECS end-to-end software architectures and solutions, translating user, functional, resilience and performance requirements to applications using suitable software technologies.
Zeynal Şabaş – System Engineering & Commissioning
Zeynal is responsible for system design, project engineering, commissioning and service.
He also covers our secondary power systems design.
Zeynal has a background in expert and team leader roles in substation automation, protection, and communication systems engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering) and a Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) from RMIT University.
Meet The Team
