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I have been building and maintaining utilities for the last 28 years and mostly in natural gas networks. I am currently a Senior Asset Specialist but have also been a Maintenance and Response Manager and a Senior Project Manager. My most prominent strengths are in: Leadership – Extensive experience in leading, facilitating and management, particularly with contractors. Clearly communicates objectives, strategy and encourages open and honest discussion.Communication & Relationships – Strong ability to clearly articulate to a wide range of audiences. Confident, amicable, and respectful. Demonstrated ability to develop successful internal and external relationships. Most prominent strength.Negotiation – A proven ability to successfully negotiate and solve high value contractual issues and complete major project tenders.Digital – A wide range of software skills with both PC & Mac including the standard range of Microsoft products, (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc), SAP financial & plant maintenance, Synergi modelling and several GIS mapping products.Technical Skills – Broad general knowledge in construction of all utilities but specialized in all aspects of the Gas Network industry. Holds highest achievable qualification in field. Very experienced with ASNZS:4645 Gas Distribution Networks.Financial – Excellent budgeting management skills. Previously managed a 25 million dollar contract and annual 7 Million dollar operational budget. Accustomed to working in both regulated and non-regulated environments.

Listed skills include Contract Management, Stakeholder Management, Energy, Procurement, and 9 others.