A site based QA / QC Inspector role as part of the Grosvenor Project Team, undertaking quality improvement initiatives relating to the Structural, Mechanical and Piping aspects of Anglo Met Coal's Grosvenor Project for all surface Materials Handling facilities and the Mine Industrial Area.

Secondee appointment for Hatch, working with Rio Tinto MTP study team to provide Mechanical, Structural and Mat Handling engineering support during PFS for Infrastructure, Construction and CHPP areas.

Senior Project Engineer in the Aurecon Hatch team, responsible for delivery of all study elements relating to the surface CHPP and mine facilities for the Caroona Project Selection Phase Study (SPS), completed during 2012. David was responsible for all options studies and selection of all CHPP elements particularly the materials handling stockpiling and reclaim concepts. David was responsible for design, MTO and operating cost inputs into the CAPEX and OPEX models used by BHPB as part of their… Show more Senior Project Engineer in the Aurecon Hatch team, responsible for delivery of all study elements relating to the surface CHPP and mine facilities for the Caroona Project Selection Phase Study (SPS), completed during 2012. David was responsible for all options studies and selection of all CHPP elements particularly the materials handling stockpiling and reclaim concepts. David was responsible for design, MTO and operating cost inputs into the CAPEX and OPEX models used by BHPB as part of their financial evaluation. The study delivered robust, cost effective solutions for the underground greenfield mine development, located in the heart of the Gunnedah basin. Show less

Lead mechanical engineer for the Collinsville CPP debottlenecking detailed design packages, which involved a plant upgrade from 650 to 700 tph through modifications to the raw coal plant feed, deslime screens sluicing feed and medium distribution circuits. The design upgrade resulted in improved feed split and bias control between both plant modules, while also debottlenecking fines classification circuit. David was responsible for managing all elements of SMP and wet plant design, including… Show more Lead mechanical engineer for the Collinsville CPP debottlenecking detailed design packages, which involved a plant upgrade from 650 to 700 tph through modifications to the raw coal plant feed, deslime screens sluicing feed and medium distribution circuits. The design upgrade resulted in improved feed split and bias control between both plant modules, while also debottlenecking fines classification circuit. David was responsible for managing all elements of SMP and wet plant design, including client reviews, area HAZOPS and production of construction IFC and SOW deliverables. Show less