Dirk Vermooten Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Australia

Helensvale Qld

I founded TEC Innovations with one goal in mind - Providing simple expert solutions to industry.Whether our client's problems are related to maintenance, reliability, engineering, business management, leadership or team effectiveness, we utilise a pragmatic approach that delivers real outcomes, in short time frames. This approach has been developed over a period of two decades and is based on formal qualifications in engineering, business administration, leadership, NLP Coaching and… Show more I founded TEC Innovations with one goal in mind - Providing simple expert solutions to industry.Whether our client's problems are related to maintenance, reliability, engineering, business management, leadership or team effectiveness, we utilise a pragmatic approach that delivers real outcomes, in short time frames. This approach has been developed over a period of two decades and is based on formal qualifications in engineering, business administration, leadership, NLP Coaching and extensive industry experience. Show less

Whyalla, South Australia

In this position I led and managed the Magnetite Stream business unit and reported directly to the General Manager Mining Operations. In essence, I was responsible for safely operating, maintaining and improving the Magnetite Stream value chain in an environmentally responsible, and community friendly manner. I was accountable for maximising production volumes while maintaining a low cost base, thereby ensuring low unit cost outcomes. Further to this, my lead team responsibility required me… Show more In this position I led and managed the Magnetite Stream business unit and reported directly to the General Manager Mining Operations. In essence, I was responsible for safely operating, maintaining and improving the Magnetite Stream value chain in an environmentally responsible, and community friendly manner. I was accountable for maximising production volumes while maintaining a low cost base, thereby ensuring low unit cost outcomes. Further to this, my lead team responsibility required me to drive and deliver cross business projects focused on improving safety and cash outcomes for Arrium Mining. Show less

Whyalla, South Australia

In this position I led and managed the Central Engineering business unit, reporting directly to the General Manager Manufacturing. I was responsible for the safe provision of centralised engineering and maintenance services including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation support by tradespeople, technicians and engineers. In addition, I was accountable for the asset management of the common infrastructure on the Whyalla Steelworks site, including all instrumentation equipment. Finally I… Show more In this position I led and managed the Central Engineering business unit, reporting directly to the General Manager Manufacturing. I was responsible for the safe provision of centralised engineering and maintenance services including mechanical, electrical and instrumentation support by tradespeople, technicians and engineers. In addition, I was accountable for the asset management of the common infrastructure on the Whyalla Steelworks site, including all instrumentation equipment. Finally I was responsible for providing reliability improvement leadership and support via specialist reliability engineers and a professional in-house Condition Monitoring department. Show less

Steelpoort, Mpumalanga, South Africa

In this position I led and managed the maintenance department of the primary production unit at Samancor Chrome's Steelpoort operation. I was responsible for the design, implementation and execution of the asset strategy for the all the equipment. My team of 60 consisted of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation trades people, planners and an engineer. I was accountable for ensuring maximum availability at the lowest possible maintenance cost.

Vanderbijlpark Area, South Africa

In this position I led and managed a team of mechanical engineers, technicians and planners. I was responsible for supporting the maintenance department with engineering expertise, providing effective maintenance plans and making mechanical modifications to the existing plant.

Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Gordon Institute of Business Science

Mphil, Personal And Professional Leadership, Cum Laude

Beng, Mechanical

Activities and Societies: Member of Bastion Men's recidence, Volleyball