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Northam, Western Australia, Australia

Key Responsibilities:This position was focused on providing advice in relation to all rail and civil construction aspects of the wider railway consultancy that Doc Frank provides to clients in Australia and internationally. One of the key focus areas has been on planning tasks for current and future mining rail projects in the Pilbara, including for BHP.

Muscat Governorate, Oman

Project management consultancy of 207km stage 1 of the 2135km Oman network, linking the various gulf states. Project suspended by government.

Port Hedland

Key Responsibilities:The core purpose of this position was to manage and deliver signals and communications project packages. This included managing day to day field activities, ensuring all project milestones were achieved, being proactive in identifying and resolving any issues, development and implementation of quality checklists, working closely with.

Port Hedland

Key Responsibilities:The primary purpose of this role was to oversee the management and implementation of FMG T155 Rail Expansion Project – Signals and Communications Installation on Mainline and Solomon Spur. This involved facilitating regular meetings with project staff, collaborating with the construction manager regarding project progress, identifying.

Numan

Key Responsibilities:This was a short term contract position focused on implementing and executing a bulk earthworks program in relation to the construction of a 500 man camp. This involved managing daily field activities, facilitating weekly progress meetings and approving contractor invoices, progress claims and variations.Superintendent ♦ Construction ♦.

Port Hedland, Western Australia

Key Responsibilities:Upgraded 7 kilometres of existing haul road with installing associated culverts, services and road surface sealing treatment, implemented and executed a water drilling program for mining and construction supply, executed bulk earthworks for and completed 120 man temporary camp facility installations, and implemented and managed various.

Kewdale Freight Terminal Upgrade

• Key Responsibilities:
• The primary focus of this position was to oversee the delivery of all project related activities; this included: - managing, aligning and coordinating construction activities with rail interface activities- liaising.
• The primary focus of this position was to oversee the delivery of all project related activities; this included: - managing, aligning and coordinating construction activities with rail interface activities- liaising.
• Coordinated and directed civil works for 9 separate contracts within a brownfields terminalSuperintendent ♦ Project Management ♦ Contracts Management ♦ Contracts Administration ♦ Team Leadership ♦ HSE ♦ Compliance ♦.

Jandakot

• Key Responsibilities:
• Established, managed and implemented ISO 9001 QA, AS 4801 OHS, ISO 14001 Environmental Systems within the company and responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations regarding health, safety and quality issues
• Reviewed strategies and identified opportunities for improvement within the core business; these areas were then addressed by the development and implementation of systems focused on achieving positive changeProject.
• Reviewed strategies and identified opportunities for improvement within the core business; these areas were then addressed by the development and implementation of systems focused on achieving positive changeProject.

Pannawonika

Key Responsibilities:Managed rail and miscellaneous earthworks activities daily, which involved liaison with engineers, communicating with clients, subcontractors and other field staff, monitoring project progress and quality of work, as well as ensuring all applicable processes, procedures and standards were adhered to; other key tasks included.

Across The State Of WA

Key Responsibilities:Tasked with developing and implementing a defect schedule and register based on life cycle asset management and reported findings to principal engineer. This involved advising the Principal Engineer & Civil Works Superintendent on any issues likely to effect the financial resources (variation orders) or the scope of work, applying OSHE.

Australia Wide

Manage a multi-million dollar roading business across Australia by establishing, developing and retaining new client bases within Australia.Increasing turnover from $0 to $1+ millionMaintaining and updating Quality Assurance systems to suit individual client’s contractual requirements.Assisting General Manager in communicating the technical aspects and.

Main Roads WA

Monitoring the road network, identifying defects, assessing treatment options, issuing work orders and closing out completed works.Extensive liaising with field staff and subcontracts as well as conducting audits in accordance with quality, OSH, traffic management, environmental management and public relations.Investigation of public complaints and traffic.

Perth, Australia

Supervision of directional drilling projects.Ensuring personnel maintaining of OH&S and QA standards.Appropriate training and mentoring of all personnel.Providing technical assistance and crucial information to clients and staff for drilling projects.

Perth, Australia

Supervised and managed projects that involved horizontal earth boring for new sewer installations and road crossings.Installed new drainage pipes, culverts, manholes and sumps throughout various subdivisions at Ellenbrook, Carramar and Neerabup estates.Installed over 2 kilometres of steel pipes, manholes and catchments basins for Stage 1 of the new ground.

Perth, Australia

Worked with the engineering department in workshop area, drainage and construction sections.Extensive experienced in all aspects of drainage from small burst pipe reinstatements to large major pipe installations.Supervised crew members on various drainage and civil construction projects.Co-ordination of up and coming projects including: staff requirements.

Perth, Australia

Completed trade apprenticeship and worked as certified furniture maker for two years after completed accreditation.