Bob Plumpton - Director

Bob Plumpton is the Director and Senior instructor of Plumpton Training Services. He started out in the Electrical Industry as an apprentice and worked as a shift Electrician and then Electrical Engineer In-Charge at several mines for a number of years. Bob went on to achieve his Bachelor of Science [Engineering] - Kennedy Western University, USA. He's an Accredited High Voltage / Hazardous Areas Electrical Auditor through the Queensland Government Electrical Safety Office and is a Certificated Assessor of Quality Management Systems [Standards Australia Quality Assurance Service Pty Ltd]. Bob has been involved for over 10 years in teaching electricians including a period as a TAFE College teacher. He is approved to teach High Voltage Switching and Hazardous Area Electrical Units of Competency. Bob is dedicated to providing the most up to date and innovative training programs to assist his students achieve their goals.

Rod Taylor - Instructor

Rod has been in the electrical field since 1957 serving his apprenticeship at the Supply Authority in Brisbane. Rod went on to work in other supply authorities, and from there to copper, iron ore then coal mines where he held the statutory position of Mine Electrician. From there he went on to become the maintenance engineer at an international resort facility. He is also an Instructor and delivers electrical training packages for High Voltage Switching, CPR/LVR and general electrical safety. He is a dedicated individual with exceptional experience in the electrical industry.

Lyle Bridgeman - Instructor

Lyle started with Plumpton Training Services in August 2006. Previously Lyle had spent a number of years working in the Coal Fields of Central Queensland, including Oaky Creek Coal, Moura Mine, Dawson Seamgas, Kestrel Coal and Crinum East. Lyle has worked in Open Cut, Highwall Mining and Underground operations. Lyle has vast electrical experience due to the number of different roles which he has undertaken, for example: shift electrician, electrical operator/maintainer, maintenance planning and electrical supervision/co-ordination. From Lyle's work history he is able to relate to the student’s needs and assist with their personal development.

Ian MacDonald - Instructor

Ian has a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mine Electrician Certificate for All Mines, has held positions as Electrical Engineering Manager in coal mines, has a Macroview engineering certificate, auto cad drafting, instructional skills, to mention a few. Ian has been training in High voltage, Hazardous Area Explosion Protection Practices for over 10 years with a great knowledge of the industry.

Lesley Plumpton- Office Manager / Training Coordinator

Lesley ensures the smooth running of the PTS office and co-ordinates the schedules and materials for client site training and the Mackay office training room.