Steve Gillis
Director
As Managing Director of EDC Systems for more than 15 years, Steve Gillis holds extensive experience in the design, development and execution of projects in the electrical and data communications space, with a record of success across commercial and industrial sites.
EDC Systems is based in Tingalpa, Brisbane with a geographic reach throughout South East Queensland, remote Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
The company was formed in 1996 as a partnership between two industry professionals, Steve Gillis and Gary Layt. Each brought a particular skill set to the company and by working hard and delivering great customer service they have built the company to what it is today, providing employment for 18 staff members.
A number of the company’s original clients, including Suncorp and WorkCover Queensland, are still with EDC Systems today, testament to high levels of professionalism and an innate ability to deliver high quality advice and services.
Robert Blake
Project Manager
Robert is an experienced electrical industry professional with over 20 years experience with a broad range skills base that covers many areas of the electrical trade within domestic and commercial environments such as power and lighting, communications and data, fire systems and switchboard installation and commissioning.
Robert has the crucial ability to ensure the project is delivered on time within budget.
Career Profile
2008 – Current: Project Manager and Estimator for EDC Systems
2005 – 2008: Electrical Manager
1996 – 2004: Field Service Technician for Optus
1991 – 1996: Qualified Fitter Mechanic Electrician for Delaney Electrical
Industry and general qualifications
2016 Certificate III in Telecommunications
2006 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology Contracting – General legislative requirements
2006 Clipsal C Bus Training
2005 Clipsal C Bus Training
2005 Electrical Installation, Inspection and Testing
2004 Certificate III in Public Safety (Fire Fighting and Emergency Operations)
1995 Fitter/Mechanic Electrician
Short Project Profile
2014 – 2016 Education Qld Rollout throughout South East Queensland. Managing the installation of Fibre Optic and Copper networks in the State Schools.
2014 – 2015 Kingsford Aged Care Apartment Complex. Managing the installation and testing of WAN Fibre Optic back bone cabling, copper network cabling.
Ed Cornel
Project Manager
Ed has more than 20 years experience in the electrical and communications industry. He has been employed as a Project Manager since 2003 and during this time has worked on a wide range of projects involving contract support services, team management, surveying and estimating, producing work specifications and comprehensive Safety Work Method Statements and Risk Assessments. Ed has extensive experience in all facets of the industry including Industrial, Commercial and Maintenance. Ed excels at overseeing the project from planning and inception right through to project completion, ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget.
Ed began in 2003 with EDC Systems and during this time he has displayed an extensive amount of experience in Project & Service Management and his level of professionalism and attention to detail has ensured a continuing positive relationship with clients. Many of Ed’s clients are long term EDC Systems customers.
Career Profile
2003 – Current: Service/Project Manager for EDC Systems Pty Ltd
1998 – 2002: Project Manager for Queensland Data & Electrical Pty Ltd
1989 – 1998: Project Manager for Spot on Electrical Pty Ltd
Industry and general qualifications
Current: Australian Recognised Trade Certificate – Fitter Mechanic
Current: 30215QLD Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Blue Card
Current: BICSI Registered Cablers Australia
Current: SP3321 SYSTIMAX SCS Design & Engineering Certificate
Key Clients
Suncorp, QUT, St Margaret’s Anglican Girls College, Department of Community Safety, Citec
Bevan de Bruyn
Project Manager
Bevan has more than 40 years experience in the electrical and communications industry. He has been employed in various roles though-out his career, Apprentice, Project Manager and Divisional Manager. During this time has worked on a wide range of projects involving contract support services, team management, surveying and estimating, producing work specifications and health and safety method statements and risk assessments. Bevan excels at overseeing the project from the planning and inception right through until project completion, whilst ensuring the project is completed on time and within budget.
EDC Systems employed Bevan in 2008 and during this time he has displayed his extensive experience in Project Management.
Career Profile
2008 – Current: Project Manager for EDC Systems
1999 – 2008: Project Manager for DESA
1974 – 1999: Various Positions, Main Position Divisional Manager for Langfield
Industries
1970 – 1974: Electrical Apprentice for Langfield Industries
1986 – 1995: Apprentice – Electrical Site Foreman Lowe and Oliver Ltd
Industry and general qualifications
Current : Australian Recognised Trade Certificate – Electrical Mechanic
Current: 30215QLD Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Blue Card
Current: ECS Health & Safety Assessment
Current: Electrical Contractors License
Current: Certified Installer/Designer Molex
Current: Certified Installer/Designer Krone
Current: Certified Installer/Designer AMP
