Greg Thomson Email & Phone Number

Thredbo, Nsw, Au

Thredbo, Nsw, Au

Jindabyne, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for delivering the largest capital investment in National Parks history including the construction of a 55km multi-day Iconic Walk, Thredbo Valley Track Extension, walking track and infrastructure upgrades to improve access to the summit of Mount Kosciuszko, plus many more upgrades.

Jindabyne

• Coordinating procurement and tendering processes by providing advice, specifications, estimates, briefs, tender and contract documentation, advertisements, maintenance and operational procedures related to road specific projects.• Assisting regional staff in the review and preparation of Reviews of Environmental Factors and Environmental Management Plans by providing detailed specifications of the proposed work to ensure that environmental impacts are considered and reflected in works programs.• Liaising with and engaging specialist engineering consultants for the development of engineering designs and technical specifications and certifications.• Providing expert advice on Nation Park's primary and secondary road network including sealed/gravel roads• Working collaboratively with Roads and Maritime Services, Snowy Hydro, Trans Grid and otherstakeholders such as NSW Ski Resorts.

Eden, New South Wales, Australia

Advisian are providing Project and Contract Management on behalf of the Principal (NSW Department of Industry) for the Eden Port Development Project, being the Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension Project and Eden Safe Harbour Project.

Eden, Nsw

The Eden Breakwater Wharf Extension is a State Significant Infrastructure Project with joint funding from the Federal, State and Local Governments ($44 million). My role as Project Engineer has been heavily based around the site investigations, planning approvals, environmental assessment, design review, contractor engagement and community engagement. The Breakwater Wharf Extension involves capital dredging of up to 231,500m³ of marine sand, extending the existing wharf by 95m, installing five dolphins and three onshore bollards as well as upgrading all the services.

Newcastle, Australia

The Coastal Infrastructure Unit of Crown Lands NSW maintains the coastal harbours, trained river entrances and breakwaters along the length of the eastern coastline (from Tweed Heads to Eden).In the role of Project Engineer for Crown Lands, I have been focussed on two distinct types of tasks: minor maintenance activities relating to the Total Asset Management system, and small scale project and contract management.The first set of tasks involves site inspections, annual maintenance checks, and minor works (such as fender replacement on concrete wharves, failed pile removal, resurfacing of access roads and car parks).The second set of tasks involves dedicated project and contract management of specific projects with larger budgets (such as breakwater repairs, maintenance dredging and the upgrade of the harbour mooring facilities at Coffs Harbour and Ballina). These project management roles include generation and review of environmental impact assessments, evaluation of project risks, securing of required governmental permits and licenses, drafting of ministerial briefings, and community and stakeholder consultation.

Blackheath

Pine Dale Coal Mine (Energy Australia) – Dec 2013 to June 2014After the acquisition Pine Dale Mine by Energy Australia, I provided advice and assistance to the mine to ensure it was meeting its environmental requirements and the statutory environmental reports were submitted. I was specifically responsible for:• The development of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to comply with ISO14001 standards;• The development of sampling programs to comply with EPL’s and consents;• Reporting of the AEMR, NPI, NGERS and Annual Return;• Compliance checks against relevant EPL and Project Approval; and• Coordinate environmental inspections and audits.I also undertook the development and completion of two AEMR’s for Energy Australia in a 3 week turn around.Invincible Colliery & Cullen Valley Mine – Oct 2012 to Dec 2013For over 12 months I provided assistance in the management of the day to day environmental operations at the Cullen Valley Mine and Invincible Colliery sites. I was specifically responsible for:• The development of land management strategies for the mine rehabilitation and biodiversity offset areas;• Liaise with regulatory bodies in regards to environmental issues;• Completion and reporting of the AEMR’s, NPI, NGERS and Annual Returns;• Ensure both mine sites comply with the relevant EPL’s and Project Approvals;• The development of the Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP) in accordance with POEO Act and Regulation;• Coordinating site meetings and contribute to consultative committee meetings;• Coordinate environmental inspections and audits; and• Supervision of contractors and management of environmental project.

Lithgow

ALS is one of the world’s largest and most diversified testing services providers with operations in more than 350 locations, in 55 countries, and on six continents.Day to day operations included the managing, coordinating and overseeing all environmental operations at the Lithgow site, providing timely consultation to clients on licence compliance, analytical programs, water treatment processes and engineering solutions. I also facilitated the training of the sampling and analytical team in the field of environmental awareness, Australian Standards, OH&S and NATA compliance.During my time at ALS, I increased the schedule of works by $500,000 through meaningful consultation of which enabled the job creation of 2 additional FTE roles.Major Clients included: Centennial Coal Western Operations; Coalpac Mining Operations; Blue Mountains City Council; Lithgow City Council; John Holland Construction; Reed Construction; Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort; Delta West Electricity; and AUS10 Quarries.Boggabri Coal Mine – Emergency Discharge Feb 2012 to April 2012Following a high intensity rainfall event on the 23 January 2012, Boggabri Coal Mine experienced a 30 year flood record, subsequent total mine inflow exceeded 900 ML. I coordinated an intense 6 week sampling program for the emergency discharge of which was completed successfully and to the satisfaction of the client and NSW EPA.My responsibilities included the management and co-ordination of all fill-in environmental samplers and the analysis conducted at Sydney Laboratory. Provide technical advice to Boggabri Coal & Downer EDI Engineering in regards to water treatment and licence compliance.

Lithgow

As part of the graduate program, I worked as a team member within the Coal and Environmental Section where I gained exposure to sampling, analysis, reporting and compliance as well as business and corporate governance.I commenced this role in my last year of university and finished the program only months after graduating.

Lithgow

Centennial Coal is one of the largest underground coal producers in NSW providing 40% ofthe states coal-fired electricity.Responsibilities: Audit Environmental Management Systems against ISO14001; Assisting in preparation of environmental site compliance audit; Assisting in the completion of the AEMR and Annual Return; Rehabilitation inspections of bore hole sites; Update Site Water Management System; Review and report monitoring results; Reporting of non compliances to relevant ARA’s

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Environmental Engineering

Activities and Societies: Engineers Australia

Diploma, Project Management