Success Stories
Proven results across Australian industry
How Deftec delivers measurable outcomes for mining, utilities, and heavy industry clients.
CHRC Tieri Water Booster Pump Station: Switchboard & Shed Upgrade
Complete electrical infrastructure modernisation at Central Highlands Regional Council's Tieri booster pump station, including switchboard replacement, PLC control, and multi-trade coordination.
Grosvenor Mine: Shaft 4&5 Surface Exhaust Fan Control System
PLC control system design and delivery for Grosvenor Mine's interim ventilation system supporting safe re-entry into underground workings via Shaft 4 and 5.
Moranbah North Mine: Ventilation Shaft to Borehole Intertripping Upgrade
Phased PROFINET migration replacing legacy Dupline and SILBUS panels across Anglo American's Moranbah North Mine ventilation shafts and boreholes with modern centralised control.
Oaky Creek North: Process Control Systems and Operational Technology Support
Comprehensive 24/7 PCS and OT support contract for Glencore's Oaky Creek North coal mining operation, covering SCADA, PLC engineering, and site-based automation expertise.
Mackay Regional Council: Armstrong Beach Water Pump Station Renewal
Design-and-construct upgrade of Armstrong Beach Water Pump Station for Mackay Regional Council, including RTU migration, dual-pump skid installation, and GeoSCADA integration.
Moranbah North Mine: ConMon SCADA Integration
Integration of SKF condition monitoring data into Citect SCADA at Anglo American's Moranbah North CHPP, enabling predictive maintenance visibility for critical rotating equipment.
Moranbah North Mine: PCS Coverage & System Optimisation
26-week dedicated PCS engineering engagement at Anglo American's Moranbah North CHPP, delivering Citect SCADA migration, VSD troubleshooting, and work order backlog clearance.
NQ Water: Cobar Water Pumping Station Control System Upgrade
Multi-site control system upgrade across three pump stations for the Nyngan to Cobar Pipeline Project, delivering switchboards, SCADA integration, and RTU telemetry systems.
Oaky North Coal: 54CT Diesel Compressor Backup Station
Fully integrated backup compressed air and power generation solution for Glencore's Oaky North Coal 54CT site, featuring PLC control, SCADA integration, and automatic failover.
Oaky North Coal: ETX08 Transformer Overhaul & Control System Modernisation
Comprehensive substation overhaul at Glencore's Oaky North Coal Newlands operation, upgrading protection relays, HMI systems, high-voltage switchgear, and structural infrastructure.
Oaky Creek North: TX031 Substation Control System Overhaul
Complete modernisation of Glencore's Oaky Creek North TX031 substation, upgrading protection relays, PLC controls, HMI, and high-voltage switchgear for underground coal mining.
Mackay Regional Council: Walkerston Water Booster Pump Station Replacement
Complete automation and controls upgrade for Mackay Regional Council's Walkerston Water Booster Pump Station with GeoSCADA integration and variable speed drive pump control.
Grosvenor Mine: Dual 160kW PC Pump Dewatering Station Control System
Automated dual 160kW progressing cavity pump dewatering system for Anglo American's Grosvenor Mine with redundant level sensing and transportable design for longwall panel deployment.
Grosvenor Mine: MG106EP Ventilation Fan Control System
Comprehensive electrical control and instrumentation system for Grosvenor Coal Mine's MG106 ventilation shaft, integrating substation, fan motor control, gas detection, and safety systems.
Adare Poultry Farm: Integrated Climate & Production Control System
Complete electrical control infrastructure for a large-scale 50,000-bird broiler operation, featuring Skov climate control, variable-speed ventilation, and redundant safety systems.
Moranbah North Coal Mine: Flygt Pump Control System
Dual GE RX3i-based dewatering pump control systems with integrated SCADA, multi-mode operation, and comprehensive motor protection for Anglo American's Moranbah North mine.
Water Boffins: Sewage Treatment Plant Control System
Complete control and automation system for a 250 KLD sewage treatment plant, integrating PLC, HMI, VFDs, and water quality instrumentation across multiple treatment stages.
Anglo American Aquila: Compressor Station Control Integration
Unified monitoring and control system integrating four Atlas Copco compressors, driers, and switchboard instrumentation into SCADA at Anglo American's Aquila Underground Mine.
Anglo American Grosvenor Mine: MG103 Ventilation Fan Control System
Dual-layer PLC control architecture for Grosvenor Mine's MG103 surface ventilation system, integrating gas monitoring, arc flash safety, and underground intertrip coordination.
AQ-Miner: Underground Vehicle & Equipment Digitisation Programme
Multi-component digital asset management and operator safety proof-of-concept for Aquila Underground Coal, featuring real-time vehicle tracking, RFID authentication, and Azure cloud architecture.