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Oaklands Park, Sa, Au

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Olympic Dam, South Australia, Australia

Ensuring that the execution of any modifications and projects has been scheduled in alignment with budget & deadlines.Quality control of execution activities and that a safe, effective, cost-effective system is in place and effective.Overseeing the contractor's works and liaising with multiple stakeholders within the project.Liaise with the client BHP, and collect details of the project scope and specifications to enable successful execution of the project.Ensure effective scheduling, planning and labour in line with the project requirements.Manage and supervise the project team in line with the project/client specifications / legislative / budget & Cost requirements to achieve or better the schedule.Prioritise, maintain and ensure the safety of all resources engaged in the project.

Lihir Png

Engaged as a technical specialist for the front end (Grinding) shutdown at NCM gold mine Lihir island PNG.Working as part of a team managing 2 supervisors and up to 20 trades and T/A’s. The area I have been charged with is the Conveyors and Chute Inspection, repairs and change outs as required. Working to the shut down schedule, daily look ahead and discovery works. All crane and rigging with in our scope, reporting and mentoring the Nationals throughout the campaign. Up dating tack percentages and reporting progress.Utilising the skills and experience I have gained over the years working within Mining and SMP operations.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

BOOM is a national industrial services group that provides superior crane logistics and lifting solutions to the Australian Industry. Whilst serving a diverse customer base, our core focus is on the resources, energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors.To provide exceptional leadership and responsible for delivering the project over the defined timeline and budget considering safety performance, customer relations, managing labour, operational discipline matters, and fleet planning including mobilisation and demobilisation of equipment and labour to site.Dimensions:• Project Management• Safety Management• Cost Control• Supervision• Account/Contract Management

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

SES was contracted by Adelaide Brighton Cement to provide construction, maintenance, and shutdown services within their Birkenhead site. Roles held and associated deliverables included (but were not limited to):• As Shutdown Supervisor, coordinated a team of multi-discipline trades for scheduled and reactive maintenance within the ESP, Wood Chip and T.A.D areas including conveyors, gearboxes, rollers, elevators, drag chains, drives, sprockets, motors, and piping systems• Provided technical and procedural guidance and support, inspected completions for QA/QC purposes, and ensured the overall delivery of high-quality workmanship to specifications and regulatory Codes and Standards• Read and interpreted equipment specifications, technical drawings, Standards, and Codes to ensure site activities were executed to required specifications with correct materials (and same for all roles below)• Provided visible safety leadership by ensuring all risk assessments were completed and followed and ensured compliance with isolation, PTW, and LOTO systems, and procedures (and same for all roles below)• Ensured all QA/QC compliance documentation was accurately completed and logged, ensured on-time availability of materials, managed subcontractors, and produced progress reports• Facilitated pre-start and toolbox meetings, and ensured strict compliance with JHSA’s and SWMS’s

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Responsible for the overall management and delivery of multiple projects concurrently to ensure the business objectives for profit, program, quality, and safety are comprehensively achieved.Critical areas of the Construction managers tasks and responsibilities• Project supervision, scheduling• Project financial management and meeting budgets• Client and contractor liaison and management• Materials ordering and coordinating maintaining project schedule dates are maintained • Ensure projects comply with mandatory and statutory regulations and codes• Maintain OH&S standards policies and procedures and all employees, contractors and clients work in a safe environment• Pre-construction check measures and best construction mythology is achieved in the best practical manner • Ensure a logical and responsive approach to planning and problem solving• Maintain CRM systems, update project schedules and document control• Engage in weekly construction meetings focusing on project schedules, budgets, and monthly financial projections and expectations.

Adelaide Brighton Cement - Adelaide, Sa

SES was contracted by Adelaide Brighton Cement to provide construction, maintenance and shutdown services for the ESP (Electro Static Precipitator), as well as associated materials handling plant (e.g. conveyors), and airline and water piping systems, within the ESP at their Birkinhead site. Roles held and associated deliverables included (but were not limited to):► As Construction Supervisor, led a team of 12 boilermakers, fitters, riggers and T/A’s to remove old pre-packaging equipment, remove and replace some 200 structural steel sections to accommodate the new P&E over 5 levels, and install the new pre-packaging line, whilst ensuring an integrated approach with other contractors to maintain schedule► As Shutdown Supervisor, coordinated a team of multi-discipline trades for scheduled and reactive maintenance within the ESP including conveyors, gearboxes, rollers, elevators, drag chains, drives, sprockets, motors and piping systems► Provided technical and procedural guidance and support, inspected completions for QA/QC purposes, and ensured the overall delivery of high-quality workmanship to specifications and regulatory Codes and Standards► Read and interpreted equipment specifications, technical drawings, Standards and Codes to ensure site activities were executed to required specifications with correct materials (and same for all roles below)► Ensured all QA/QC compliance documentation was accurately completed and logged, ensured on-time availability of materials, managed subcontractors, and produced progress reports► Facilitated pre-start and toolbox meetings, and ensured strict compliance with JHSA’s and SWMS’s.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

I created Alrik Project Services to provide SMP (Structural, Mechanical and Piping) design, fabrication, construction, commissioning and maintenance services to the oil and gas, mining, heavy industrial, civil infrastructure, commercial and domestic sectors. As an Owner, Project Manager and Tradesman, key projects and core role deliverables included (but were not limited to):► Estimating, design, fabrication, erection, demolition and/or maintenance of SMP equipment, and boilermaker/welding and fitting services for a range of projects including operation and maintenance of high-pressure water blasting and cold cutting equipment for Willall Industries, Bridge 9 for Sydney WestConnex M5, jetty remedial works at Ceduna, hydro demolition, and shutdown works at Kanmantoo/Prominent Hill copper-gold mine► All aspects of business management including marketing, business development, account management, contract management, systems, processes, operations, strategy and accounting management (and same for Alrik roles below)► Design, fabrication and construction of a custom-built residential shed (in-line with the design period of the main house) including frames, pressed metal gable cladding, 8.6m mezzanine floor, industrial stairs and handrails.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Drivetrain provides engineering solutions for the maintenance, repair, overhaul and reliability of heavy plant and equipment for the mining, defence, transport and energy sectors. Employed as Area Manager, with a core remit of ensuring branch and field operations were executed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively, other core role deliverables included (but were not limited to):► Managed supply sales, MRO and logistics in-line with budgets, plans, schedules, contracts and strategies, with the core remit of continually improving and delivering a high-quality repair, overhaul, supply and project product package ► Recruitment, selection, training and development of operations staff, appraising performance through formal reviews, completing development and succession plans, and facilitating a high-performance work culture ► Accountable for delivering branch sales, operations, quality and safety targets, as well as maximize the overall utilization of resources, and driving cost control measures to increase bottom line performance.

Structural Steel Fabrication & Erection - Adelaide, Australia

► Coordinated, managed and monitored production of the fabrication workshop, and worked closely with the MD to ensure all resources, equipment, systems and procedures were in-place to support forecasted commercial turnover ► Worked collaboratively with Project Managers to ensure their deliverables aligned with production schedules for contracts, and the output capability of the workshop.

Nsw & Sa

► Recruited, selected and on-boarded a team of tradespersons, crane operators, riggers and T/A’s for shutdowns at Adelaide Brighton Cement (SA) and Boral Berrima (NSW), and coordinated and supervised the shutdowns, most specifically being mechanical and structural rectification works on the ESP’s (Electro Static Precipitators) at both sites► Identified critical tasks, planned accordingly, established and coordinated work fronts, directly communicating needs and timelines, focused resources on tackling prioritized items first, and ensured effective shift hand overs► Provided technical and procedural guidance and support, inspected completions for QA/QC purposes, and ensured the overall delivery of high-quality workmanship to specifications and regulatory Codes and Standards► Facilitated pre-start and toolbox meetings and ensured compliance with PTW, risk assessments and safe work instructions► Ensured on-time availability of critical project materials, managed subcontractors, and produced progress reports.

Sa & Wa

► RJE Global: Designed, fabricated and installed structural support systems including brackets, cable trays, ladders and conduits for E&I equipment for the Nyrstar Port Pirie Transformation Project, and assisted with cable runs and tie-ins► Tempo Australia: Construction supervisor and project manager for SMP contracts, including tendering, planning, resourcing, site coordination and inspecting completions for QA/QC purposes► Willall Industries: Supervisor for a shutdown of process plant in cracker units at BP’s Kwinana Oil Refinery, using ultra-high-pressure water cutting techniques and specially developed equipment.

Adelaide Brighton Cement Adelaide, Sa

► Site management of the finishing stages of the SMP construction project, including fabrication and installation of the structural section to support new plate, conveyors, drags and product elevators, and ensuring the timely progression to Ready for Commissioning (RFC) phase, including tie-ins to the existing operational plant (i.e. Brownfield tie-ins)► Labour and logistics management for shutdowns, ensuring all personnel were suitably skilled and qualified, providing hands-on supervision for planned and reactive maintenance tasks, conducting site inspections, ensuring effective document control for QA/QC purposes, and producing detailed project progress reports► Estimating, scheduling and producing work packs for workshop fabrication requirements.

Construction & Maintenance Projects - Adelaide, Australia

► Sourced and supplied a team of 21 people for pre-commissioning on BMA’s (BHP Mitsubishi Alliance) Broadmeadows Sustaining Operations Project (due to Bechtel and Downer not sourcing an appropriate team), managed the project over a 26-week period, delivered on-time and within budget, and brought completion date into schedule form c. 3 months out► Project Manager & SMP Supervisor for SES: Recruitment, selection, on-boarding and induction of teams, as well as forecasting, estimating, managing workshop and site-based construction and shutdown projects, subcontractor and supplier management, and ensuring the overall safe, on-time and within budget delivery of contracted projects► SUB161 project for FMG at their Solomon Iron Ore Hub (Pilbara WA): Supplied and managed an SMP Project Team for the pre-commissioning of the largest Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) virtual pipeline with 11 terrajoules gas feed/day► All aspects of project and business management including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, cost control, resourcing, interface management, quality control, document management and sub/contractor management ► Developed collaborative relationships with multi-discipline client and contractor interfaces to enhance workplace knowledge sharing and ensure an integrated approach to project delivery (and same for all roles below) ► Utilising state of the art ultra-high pressure water cutting, blasting and concrete demolition technologies and equipment on construction projects for Willall Industries► Project management and hands-on construction/building of high-quality residential extensions.

Mildura & Regional Sa

Much like Alrik, I created Altus to provide innovative and integrated construction, operations and maintenance solutions for complex projects in the mining and minerals processing, oil and gas, water and power generation sectors. As the business Owner, key projects delivered and associated core role deliverables included (but were not limited to):► Developed, implemented, optimised and managed project W&HS management plans, document control systems and resourcing schedules, and all other aspects of project and business management including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, cost control, interface management, quality control, and sub/contractor management► Recruited, coordinated and managed up to 350 construction, commissioning and maintenance workers for projects with major clients (including Tier 1 EPCM’s), facilitated positive client relationships, and set and managed vision and strategy► Streamlined policies and procedures, developed company capabilities and pre-qualification requirements, built and developed strong project teams, and managed all aspects of HR, IR, training and injury management/RTW programs► Established and managed a client representative and support team for construction management for Xstrata mining, and led project and construction management and engineering support teams for Rio Tinto’s North Parks mine in NSW► Sourced and managed a construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning team for the Browns Oxide Project (New Tailing Storage Facility) for Compass Mining in the Northern Territory of Australia► Sourced and managed site construction management and engineering support teams for a proposed box cut of the second decline on behalf of Aecom for BHPB’s Olympic Dam mine► Provided construction, commissioning and maintenance services for other clients in the viticulture and wine industries.

Mining & Power Generation Projects - Sa Locations

BSA Engineering (now called Broadspectrum) design, construct, commission, operate and maintain continuous production assets for the oil and gas, mining and other heavy industrial sectors. Projects and role deliverables included (but were not limited to):☛ Key Projects► Led preventative and reactive maintenance and planned shutdowns/outages at the Olympic Dam uranium oxide, copper, gold and silver mining and processing operation, focused on SMP plant and equipment in the smelter, mill, concentrator, hydromet refinery, solvent extraction plant, tailings leach circuit and acid plant, and managing up to 150 workers► Worked collaboratively with the Client and Head EPCM Contractor to source and manage an on-site construction team encompassing 200 multi-discipline personnel, in support of the 2nd major expansion of the Olympic Dam site ► Sourced and managed 80 personnel for a construction at Pelican Point Power Station (on behalf of AMEC). ☛ Associated Role Deliverables► Ensured risk assessments were completed to control hazards to people, equipment and the environment, ensured all risk assessments and safe work instructions were in-place and followed, held meaningful safety interactions to raise awareness, and ensured the utmost compliance with all site HSEQ policies, procedures and systems► Negotiated contract terms, established shutdown procedures, developed company capabilities and pre-qualification requirements, managed suppliers, identified inefficiencies, developed solutions, and provided project progress reports► Worked closely with client representatives including engineers, planners, superintendents and supervisors to ensure clear understanding of deliverables, and to enable an integrated approach to the delivery of simultaneous projects► Coordinated, managed and developed site-based teams, defined individual and team expectations, provided technical and procedural guidance and support, drove performance, and counselled any under-performance.

Education record

▶ Diploma In Human Resources Management & Services

▶ Advanced Diploma Of Business Management & Human Resources

▶ Associate Diploma In Building Construction Technology

▶ Advanced Certificate In Building & Construction & Estimation

▶ Advanced Certificate In Administration & Supervision (Building)

Diploma Of Project Management, Project Management

Diploma, Project Management