Brett Russell

Brett Russell is an experienced Energy Projects Manager at SIMEC Energy Australia, where responsibilities include developing renewable energy projects aimed at decarbonising steelmaking, with notable initiatives such as the Hydrogen Electrolyser Pilot and the Cultana Solar Farm development. Prior to this role, Brett held positions at WorkSafe Victoria as a Senior Engineer, contributing to major construction projects and onshore petroleum exploration efforts. Previous experience includes project engineering roles at Optimal Group Australia Pty Ltd focusing on energy and power projects, and mechanical engineering positions at Fluor and Siemens Energy, where involvement in significant chemical complex construction and gas turbine modernization projects occurred. Brett holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Business/Management from RMIT University.