Andrew Deering is Australia’s leading expert in organisational capability in the resources sector.With over 20 years in organisational development experience across mining, oil and gas and energy resources, Andrew has undertaken large organisational transformational change programs. Some of the organisations he has worked with include Origin Energy, Todd Energy, MPC Group, ERGT Australia.Andrew speaks at conferences, advises CEO’s and delivers training programs. He is the CEO of the Deering Group based in Brisbane, Australia’s leading experts in large organisational transformational capability and change programs in the resources industry. An innovative and forward-thinking group of experts, Andrew and the team have delivered programs to organisations and teams across Australia.How Andrew can help:• Keynote Speaking• Training Programs including:• Workforce Capability• Training and Competency Assurance• Compliance• Quality and Systems• Operational Readiness and Assurance• Training Strategy• Learning Strategy• Mentoring and Advisory for CEO’s in Oil and Gas, Mining, Energy, Resources IndustryWhat some have said:“If you need a team that not only understands the strategic side of people but also the practical implementation of solutions, talk to the Deering Group. Andrew and his team develop and deliver solutions that are on time and on purpose” Justin Post, GM Production Operations, Todd EnergyTo get in contact with Andrew’s office in Brisbane:www.andrewdeering.come: AD@andrewdeering.com p: 1300 475096

TDG is a capability building and learning engagement firm. We challenge our clients to go beyond competency and explore their potential. We bring curiosity, creativity and commitment to the art of crafting authentic and sustainable solutions. Some of the organisations TDG have worked with include Origin Energy, Todd Energy, MPC Group, APA Group, ERGT Australia. An innovative and forward-thinking group of experts, we have delivered programs to a broad range of teams and organisations across Australia.Programs include:• Workforce Capability• Training and Competency Assurance• Compliance• Quality and Systems• Training StrategyWhat some have said:“The Deering Group is playing an key role in a new partnership of leading training and education providers in the Northern Territory. Andrew’s passion for workforce learning and development, combined with a pragmatic approach born of his years in the oil and gas industry has made him the right person to set this partnership up for long-term success. He builds trust, asks the hard questions, and focuses firmly on creating a better outcome. I’m looking forward to working with Andrew on many future projects.” Shane Addis, Managing Director ERGT Australia.To get in contact with The Deering Group’s office:info@thedeeringgroup.com and 1300 475096www.thedeeringgroup.com

Leading the Training and Competency team for Oil Search's PNG Operations and responsible for developing and delivering the strategic direction, and enabling the associated learning solutions. This requires managing the development process of training products, delivery of a competency assurance process and framework, and managing a training group to deliver the training in PNG.

Leading the Training and Competency team responsible for delivering Training and Competency solutions throughout all of Origin. This work extends from client liaison through to leading the team to design, develop and deliver learning solutions to each of these businesses, and all associated reporting tools. Scope includes leading a team of 60+ people with associated responsibilities for budget and management across Australia and New Zealand.Diversity of role coverage includes Generation, LPG Supply and Delivery, APLNG Project, CSG, Pipelines, Drilling & Completions, Commissioning, and Onshore and Offshore Facilities –Otway Gas, BassGas, Networks and other assets. Critical delivery of Operational Readiness for APLNG capability for Owners team.Successes – Leading a transformational change in Competency visibility and understanding within Origin which has seen the business lift its compliance to competency from 30-40% (depending on Business) to now in excess of 80%. This work was done within 12 months and also included providing legacy solutions that will manage the need forwards. Delivered a procedure solution to the LNG business that has seen the business shift from a place of limited Standard operating procedures to having all core procedures in place and being utilised. Designed an approach to competency that has now been rolled across the organisation as a standard language to enable understanding of training requirements and the Organisational competency burden. (5F’s)Implemented a process within the team to ensure the client groups needs were fully understood, scoped, costed and then work completed within agreed cost and time constraints. (LASER)Successful ongoing delivery of Operational Readiness for APLNG Project (O&M). Within this success we have passed multiple audits with from JV partners, Internally and government bodies ensuring our workforce is in place, competent and ready.

Leading the Capability team responsible for delivering the Capability outcome for Operations Assurance and Operations Readiness within the APLNG Project. Working with key leaders to build the organisational capability to deliver on the business outcomes from the strategic plan. Part of the Leadership team overseeing the Operations Assurance and Operations Readiness for the Australia Pacific Liquefied Natural Gas Project worth $9.6 billion (Upstream)Managing and mentoring a large team of Senior Operations personnel; responsible for their performance and development. This included building a team to execute the program of work to ensure all Operations Assurance targets are met. (40+ team built in 2 years).Data and Documentation for Operations. Leading the Information Management team in Production Operations guided by the IM strategy to ensure the business has its DDFO (Data and Documentation for Operations) requirements in place for the operational phase.Successes – Building a team of 40+personnel over 2 years (from 1).Meeting all deadlines and targets for Capability Operations Readiness.Designing, Building and Implementing a learning solution that enables front line personnel to shift from Non-Competent to Competent within 6 months. This is fully mapped to National Competencies. The LNG business shift from 20-25% compliance against competencies to current state of 87% (and still trending upwards).

Leading a diverse team responsible for multiple areas of Capability Delivery.The work scope consists of three elements:Senior Operations and Maintenance personnel who Mentor the frontline personnel. This team also has lead the build and development of the Competency assurance program.Procedure Developers, Technical Writers and Information Management specialists.Resourcing / HR Professionals who enable the execution of the Workforce Plan. This team delivers on the following areas of Capability:1. Frontline Workforce Ramp up Schedule and facilitating the recruitment execution for APLNG Operations & Maintenance personnel.2. Build, Deployment and Management of Operations Competency Assurance Package development.3. Build, Deployment and Management of Maintenance Competency Assurance Package development. 4. Management of Procedure Development within the Operations and Maintenance Dept. of Origin CSG.5. Delivery of a Data and Documentation process to ensure all operations and maintenance data and documentation from the project phase is captured and carried to the ongoing business.

Experience a range of Equipment across refinery assets. e/g Centrifugal Compression, HV Motors, High Pressure Operations, etc.