Currently tasked solely on delivering executive level planning services for the Maritime Systems Division. Part of a small team, I'm tasked with managing the Executive Master Schedule (EMS) and ensuring its required outputs are delivered to the Deputy Secretary (DEPSEC), Head of Maritime Systems (HMS) and other key stakeholders for medium to long term strategic planning.

David is currently a contracted Project Controller for the Department of Defence providing the business scheduling and governance functions of HMA Ships CANBERRA, ADELAIDE and CHOULES and the wider LHD Ship Program Office. Key to this role is the management of schedule, earned value and reporting functions. In addition to this, David provides training and management of staff in the use of project management software tools, particularly Primavera and MS Project.

Project Controller supporting a range of projects through provision of schedule, cost control, earned value management and reporting functions. Additionally, David provided training to staff in the use of project management software tools.He was also the project scheduler on several major projects in KBR’s Sydney office, utilising Primavera P6 applications. David was integral in the provision of project scheduling and cost control services for the Track Services Alliance, South West Rail Link, South Expressway (Adelaide), 320 MW Macarthur Wind Farm (Vic) and 240 MW Diamantina Power Station (QLD).

Collect data from all available sources and use this data to construct and plan work packs for scheduled platform maintenance availabilities.Scrutinize the AMPS maintenance database and use this data to construct and plan work packs for scheduled platform maintenance availabilities.Liaise with concerned parties and provide open and transparent communication of scheduled tasking.Utilize the Primavera database to provide financial reliability of all ad-hoc tasks and scheduling integrity of the Contract Master Schedule.

Ensure the financial integrity of project financial data and all tasks completed to cost, time and schedule;Provide interface between client and company by providing quotes, monitoring financial risk and invoicing, management of contract deliverables within the required timeframe whilst conducting rigid document control. Present a monthly report to the client on the project status covering;Invoice progressionTask statusOH&S issuesHazard risk and action registerQuality reviewKey Performance Indicators (KPI's)Conduct a monthly review of all tasks, covering engineering progression and possible commercial or financial risk.Provide mentoring to team members in the use of project software tools and financial best practice.

Installation, commissioning and service of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Frequency Converters and Power Factor Correction equipmentProviding high level of service to major companies, including defence force, stock exchanges, banks, television networks, etcWritten reports of jobs, including upgrade requirementsCustomer liaison including attendance of meetings to plan objectives and outcomes.

Maintainer of major desalination plant (50m3 p/d), electronic propulsion control system (main engines) and engine room electrical equipmentOperator of 2MW Diesel Generators and associated electrical distribution systemElectrical supervisor of workshopWorkplace trainer and assessor of subordinatesOH&S Representative

Worked in the UK and Ireland as an Electrical Tradesman on various projects, including commercial, industrial and high rise domestic wiring and installation. Elevator commissioning team for the millennium tube rail project in London.

David worked in the UK as an Electrical Tradesman on various projects including commercial, industrial and high rise domestic wiring and installation. Part of the elevator commissioning team for the millennium tube rail project in London.

Working in construction, service and repairs.