Project Management of fire protection systems for large-scale, high-risk industrial projects.Current goals: expanding the business overseas and into new markets, consistent improvement and being more effective for our clients.Experience includes large-scale industrial projects in Australia Pacific, PNG, Asia, South America, Africa, The Middle East, Canada and the USA.Project Experience:- Mining (Coal, Bauxite, Alumina, Copper, Gold, Silver, Zinc)- Metals (HydroMet, PyroMet, Aluminium, Nickel)- Oil & Gas (particularly LNG Liquefaction)- Power (CCS, HRSG, Hydro, Fossil, Transmission)Extensive knowledge in the specialist fields of Fire & Gas Detection, Alarm Networks, and Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems. Accreditation includes CFPS, QBSA, Fire Fighting Appliances and Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems and the application of the all facets of fire protection into a fit-for-purpose solution to the industrial end-user. Understanding of international standards and insurance guidelines, coupled with a strong working relationship with international insurers such as FM Global, AIG, Marsh, Gerling, IMIU, Aon and Zurich.The writer has worked in close association with various international engineering and construction firms such as Bechtel, Fluor Daniel, WorleyParsons, SNC-Lavalin, AMEC, Hatch, Ausenco, AECOM and end-users such as BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Caltex, Barrick, Xstrata, Rusal, Saudi Aramco, ConocoPhillips, BG, Santos and Chevron.Industry participation includes ongoing membership of the FPAA, representation on the FPAA Qld Executive Committee for 3 years. The writer has also been involved in both fire industry and business development, as a speaker at the following events:• 2004 - International Mining & Metals Conference – Antofagasta, Chile: ‘Fire System Maintenance – Keeping It Simple’• 2006 - Bechtel /Qld Department of State Development Symposium: ‘Accessing the Global Supply Chain’Specialties: Specialist high-risk industrial fire protection, consulting, engineering, pcrocurement, project management, fire engineering reports, mining, metals, petrochemical, power, energy, materials handling