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11 September 2025


Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company (SAMCo) is redefining operations and maintenance services across all forms of renewable energy in Queensland. SAMCo leverages Stanwell Corporation’s extensive expertise in complex power generation and its highly skilled workforce to deliver reliable, safe and innovative operations and maintenance services. These services are designed to enhance the productivity of renewable and firming assets for asset owners, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and engineering procurement construction (EPC) companies.
2025 SAMCo Capability StatementContact SAMCoAsset owners, OEMs and EPCs in the private sector are choosing to partner with SAMCo for its highly skilled workforce, safe and innovative operations, and its personalised, high-quality end-to-end solutions.
As an asset-owner ourselves, we understand what matters most to our clients - keeping sites online when it matters most, a fast and transparent response to any issues, keeping costs down and always ensuring people and plant are safe.

SAMCo delivers operations and maintenance services across the complete spectrum of renewable assets, including wind and solar farms, grid-scale batteries, pumped hydro storage and synchronous condensers.
We partner with asset owners, EPCs and OEMs in the private sector to maximise the availability, reliability and profitability of renewable assets, ensuring consistent operational effectiveness.
Enhancing reliability and safety in wind operations.
SAMCo partners with OEMs to deliver full operations and maintenance support for wind farms, including asset management and optimisation.
Services we offer:
Full operations and maintenance
Electrical Balance of Plant
Transformer maintenance and oil testing
High voltage testing, switching and switchgear maintenance
Protection testing
Electrical engineering
Civil Balance of Plant
Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
Major component repairs
Spare parts supply
Labour hire of skilled personnel
Site condition assessments
Remote monitoring*
We offer both one-off servicing and ongoing preventative maintenance, with comprehensive inspections to support consistent performance.
Driving higher standards in solar reliability through value engineering.
SAMCo delivers end-to-end solar farm maintenance solutions that prioritise early involvement, cost reduction and long-term asset performance.
Services we offer:
Full operations and maintenance
Corrective maintenance solutions
Scheduled major maintenance
Managing time-based or production-based availability warranties
Major component repairs
Spare parts supply
Labour hire of skilled personnel
Site condition assessments
Consulting on asset design to optimise O&M
Thermal imaging
Whole-of-life asset management planning
We can also inspect array mounting systems, address shading issues and adjust array tilt as needed.
Optimising performance and safety in energy storage.
SAMCo also provides operations, maintenance and asset management services for grid-scale batteries, pumped hydro and other clean energy technologies.
Services we offer:
Full operations and maintenance
Electrical Balance of Plant
Transformer maintenance and oil testing
Condition monitoring
High voltage testing, switching and switchgear maintenance
Protection testing
Electrical engineering
Civil Balance of Plant
Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
Major component repairs
Site condition assessments
Remote monitoring (capability currently under development)
SAMCo is the safest, most reliable and most innovative asset maintenance provider for renewable energy.
We are setting new, higher standards for how renewable generation assets are operated and maintained.
We have listened to asset owners, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and engineering procurement construction (EPC) companies to understand the challenges they typically face with the operations and maintenance (O&M) of their sites.
Our service approach has been developed to deliver a new generation in O&M. Our private sector partners are choosing SAMCo for its quality service, transparency, commitment to innovation and safety.
At SAMCo, we’re not just building a workforce, we’re building the future of renewable energy. we’re growing fast in a dynamic industry that’s redefining how Australia powers its future. This is your opportunity to get in early, grow with us, and shape what comes next. Our people can accelerate their careers quickly with SAMCo through fast-track development opportunities suited to your goals, while having flexibility and a culture that values you. We’re committed to the highest standards of safety and reliability, and we’re proud to be setting new benchmarks in renewable operations and maintenance. We’re backed by Stanwell, one of Queensland’s most experienced energy providers. This means we bring the strength of established governance, investment, and leadership to everything we do. Our people have access to the systems, support, and stability of a major energy company, while enjoying the culture of a growing business. At SAMCo, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate, professional and purpose driven. Check out the Stanwell Careers Hub for available roles.
SAMCo’s greatest asset is its people. A team of highly skilled professionals with deep experience in the energy sector. Their knowledge, work ethic and expertise are shaping the future of energy. Backed by Stanwell’s governance and business systems, and guided by its senior and executive leadership, SAMCo brings proven asset ownership and management experience to the renewable operations and maintenance sector.
STEVE CLARK General Manager, Renewable Maintenance Services
SAMCo is led by Steve Clark, whose extensive understanding of power generation asset management, operations and maintenance has been forged over the course of three decades in the industry. This includes a decade in the renewable energy space, managing wind, solar and pumped hydro storage assets across Australia. Steve has a detailed understanding of the service and maintenance deliverables required to ensure the most effective and efficient operation of renewable energy assets.

DAVE GEDDES Service Delivery Manager
Dave is a team leader and analytical problem solver focused on measurable outcomes. He has extensive experience in operations and maintenance roles across multiple industries, including power generation, mining and emergency services. He is passionate about mentoring and developing staff and preparing them to play key roles as the energy industry evolves.

ABDULLAH FARAQUE Electrical Systems and Service Delivery Manager
With more than two decades of experience in asset management, operations and maintenance in the power generation and electricity transmission sectors, Abdullah has developed a skill set and a depth of knowledge that is readily transferable to renewable energy assets. This skill set is complemented by his passion for mentoring and coaching junior engineers and technicians.

BEC MANLEY Business Growth and Commercial Manager
With 15 years of experience in corporate communication and strategy within the energy and technology industries, Bec is focused on developing a seamless customer journey for SAMCo clients. She is working to identify and build key partnerships within the energy industry that will enable SAMCo to establish a relationship service delivery model that delivers mutual benefits for the business and for customers.

Stanwell Asset Maintenance Company is a reliable, trusted partner for renewable energy asset owners, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and engineering, procurement and construction companies (EPCs). Through these partnerships, we are creating opportunities for our energy workforce and supporting regional employment, while applying our operations and maintenance expertise to support the shift to renewable energy.

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