Responsibilities:Manage overall operations for QLD sites and responsible for the effective and successful management of labour, productivity, quality control and safety measures as established and set for the Operations Department.Maintain and improve company processes and infrastructure to meet/exceed Environmental authority conditions for regulatory compliance.Project management from concept to installation for site projects applying best practice engineering principles and project management systems.Achievements:Increased operational capacity in line with increased demand by 50%Designed, constructed and commissioned 3 new storage bunds and tank farmsSuccessfully project managed 3 civil construction projects including a large drying pad and certified damsRecommissioned and upgraded a remote transfer station including online telemetry to support emerging needs and reduced operating overheads via remote monitoringSourced and implemented an online tool for safety training for improved record keeping, relevant content and ease of delivery

Responsibilities: Operations: Implement Lean manufacturing management techniques, reducing non-value adding actionsEnsure Product Supply of the Production Plan is met. Coordinating with Planning, Supply Chain and Procurement. Ensure Operations teams conduct business meeting legal and corporate standards ensuring compliance. Improve systems and processes through Move / Operational excellenceResource Management: Manage Production budget to ensure personnel and resource requirements are adequate and appropriate to ensure delivery of allocated KPI’s. Meet Cost Leadership and Capital Efficiency targets.QHSE: Act as representative for Production in relation to process plant and support, implement QHSE initiatives as directed.Achievements:Successfully implemented 3 lean projects for the production work centres:Indirect hours reduced by 21 %, meeting times reduced by 7 % achieved through clarity of definitions, data capture, new reporting and standard time methodology.Reduction of non-value adding activities in formulation – improved servicing and JIT staging of raw materials 30 min reduction in wait time/day and reduction in material movements, self-service with walkie stacker, pre-conditioning of tech FIBC optimised, three QC clearance checks consolidated to one, optimisation of batch sizes and processes.Mewes automated bottle filling line changeover time reduction – optimisation of clean down and changeover workflows through concurrent activities instead of series resulting in reduction of 60% of machine downtime, standardised adjustments reducing changes by 25%, format settings standardised across three machines Recommissioned new manufacturing equipment for induction blending and milling identifying deficiencies requiring additional equipment to achieve desired throughputs. From this 2 projects were initiated to improve material conditioning for ease of induction processing and new chilling system to provide sufficient cooling capacity to reduce milling time.

ResponsibilitiesManage and implement capital projects across the regionProvide leadership and manage the EMOC process / documentation across the regionProvide technical input/expertise to ensure company and regulatory standards are maintained through participation in design verification, HAZOP and Risk assessment and other activities as appropriate.Support and drive continuous improvement programmes including safety, process and engineering projectsParticipate in engineering audits, investigations and subsequent resolution across the region to ensure BOC’s standards are maintainedAchievements:Successfully managed a strategic project that involved the design, construction and commissioning of an acetylene production facility. This project resulted in significant improvements in productivity, capacity and labour costs. It was completed on time with exceptional safety outcomes. (Brownfield project on MHF site)Carried out a thorough engineering analysis and designed the specifications for the acetylene high pressure pipework in accordance with Australian and EIGA standards. This work led to the identification and remedy of other existing pipework that would have otherwise remained undetectedDesigned layout and orientation of acetylene pipework and valves based on P&ID requirements using 3D modelling and isometric construction drawings. This required close collaboration with draftspersons and the operations team to gain alignment Managed the commissioning and handover phases of the new acetylene production facility competently that ensured toll gate requirements were satisfied and a smooth transitionDeveloped operating and maintenance procedures for new plant and trained operators and maintenance staffOptimised and customised the HMI interface. Control philosophy testing and modification.Conducted accurate Variation Management to determine suitable scope and implementation including approval and rejection based on contractual requirements or design flaws

ResponsibilitiesProvide effective leadership and ensure that the team are trained & motivated to achieve safety targets and build the commitment to safetyEnsure that products meet the required quality standards including content & appearanceSupport the delivery of customer service by ensuring that targets for production and stock are met and by working collaboratively with distribution & planningManage continuous improvement processes through active leadership of 50 employees & produce products in 3000 cylinders per day AchievementsSite Project Lead for production rollout of Cylinder Supply Chain Management project (based on Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model) as part of Global High Performance Organisation project. Project aim was to move to best operating practice through local & global improvement projects. This successful pilot project culminated in the site being a finalist in the RSP Business Awards for Operational Performance 2010Successful implementation of BSHEQ – a behavioural safety program focusing on 21 elements. Collaborative approach was taken assessing the current status, developing and implementing improvement plans then follow-up assessments to measure progress to pre-set target levels ranging from foundation to world classCompleted a comprehensive risk assessment project covering 75 production proceduresSuccessfully implemented new SAP templateSite NTCP (nominated technically competent person) active in approving EMOC applications & implemented a review process that reduced the open EMOCs KPI by 12 months. Developed an EMOC template utilising a toll gate process to ensure required controls in place through the implementation to handover phasesManaged the site through Brisbane flood January 2011Selected as Member of the regional Team of Experts for industrial gases responsible for standards, operating procedure templates & audit questionsSuccessfully managed the change to national corporate accreditation for NATA ISO17025