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Perth, Australia

Perth, Australia

Perth, Australia

. Completed the detailed engineering phase of the $1.56b iron ore expansion project managing the design to achieve deliverables for earthworks, workshops and service buildings, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrument & controls, and communications works. . Effectively controlled cost and schedule using earned value analysis, enabling delays in earthworks and electrical engineering works to be recovered.. Facilitated HAZID’s and HAZOP’s design reviews and associated risk assessments. Conducted Safety Instrumented Function analysis to AS4024 to ensure control and protection system integrity.. Facilitated the CRAW on installation of conveyor trusses over operating stockpiles at Tom Price.. Reviewed all plant datasheets, spare part requirements, and operations & maintenance procedures prior to inclusion into Rio Tinto’s SAP management system. Functional Engineering Manager . Developed Calibre-wide Engineering Design and Safety in Design procedures to ensure Calibre meets its legislative, ISO accreditation and business commitments. . Managed the SAI Global ISO accreditation engineering audit process for Calibre.. Managed distribution of engineering resources across Calibre projects, including the development of engineering competencies, career paths and management of individual training and development plans

Adelaide, Australia

Project Manager, Santos . Managed multiple capital upgrade projects, including the EPC $45 mil TIC debottlenecking EPC works at Moomba and Port Bonython oil and gas production and refining facilities, in accordance with the Santos gated project approval process and EHS Management System Standards. Also managed the associated plant shutdowns to tie the new plant into the existing operating processes.. Prepared budgets and managed the ongoing expenditure. . Improved HSE performance of construction crews through the development and facilitation of training programs for supervisors, trade-groups and subcontractors. . Managed the development of sub-zero welding procedures for modifications to the cold boxes and associated welder competency testing.. Managed the modifications to a large Osmosis unit to ensure compliance with the Australian Hazardous Area Classification Standards and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations. Cloud Dispersion Studies were also undertaken in the event of an explosion at the Port Bonython Refinery.Project Manager, BP Vietnam . Managed the maintenance, operation and capital works contract on BP’s Nam Con Son offshore and onshore gas production facilities.. Developed maintenance & operating procedures, and prepared & closely managed expenditure in accordance with the agreed budgets. . Undertook training to improve trade competencies and HSE performance of the Vietnamese labour force.. Selected and pre-qualified local equipment vendors providing goods and services required for the effective execution of the contract. This involved inspection of their facilities and review of HSE and Quality Assurance practices.. Refined systems and conducted training on the workflow and control of engineering processes to enable the local Vietnamese supplier, PTSC, to better manage in-country brown-field engineering works.

Asia Pacific & Melbourne, Australia

Project Manager, KNOC South Korea . Assisted South Korea’s National Oil Company to transition its new offshore and onshore gas production facilities from the EPC contractors to normal operation and maintenance. This involved the review of the design plant safety standards, development of a Safety Case, selection and competency training of the national technicians, and development of operational readiness programs for the successful commissioning, handover and operation of the facilities. Project Manager, Shell Malampaya, The Philippines . Developed the operations and maintenance strategies and Safety Case for Shell’s off shore and onshore gas production facilities.. Negotiated with the local Batangas government committees for the supply of labour, goods and services required to meet the maintenance and operational deliverables of the contract.. Developed in-depth competency training and health & safety programs for the local tradespersons to ensure an ongoing high level of performance.. Gained Lloyds Register ISO 9001 accreditation for the project quality systems.General Manager, Maintenance & Capital Works Business Unit, Australia . Managed the services business with contracts in power generation, gas distribution, onshore / offshore oil & gas, rail, stevedoring, chemical and mining industries. Expanded the business using “Strategy to Win” techniques.. Carried out a full FMECA study for Western Mining, Olympic Dam to update its maintenance programs.. Managed the installation and operational readiness requirements for 4 off LM6000 gas turbines in the WA Goldfields for Western Mining. . Performed a plant condition assessment on Marsden Power Station, NZ for its possible sale to Fluor.. Performed due diligence on technical and managerial aspects as part of the Victorian Government asset sale process for Yallourn W Power Station, Yallourn Open Cut and Eastern Energy Distribution Business.

Latrobe Valley & Bendigo, Australia

. Managed the Bendigo electricity retail and distribution business supplying electricity to 70000 domestic, commercial and industrial customers, including the design of network extensions and maintenance on the existing distribution system.. Managed all the business and technical aspects associated with the safe operation of the 4x500MW brown coal fired power station at Loy Yang A, including the development of:- Transfer energy contracts and pricing models;- Operating and maintenance strategies;- Production planning taking into consideration the likely life of major components and routine maintenance requirements; and - Training programs for all operations & maintenance personnel.. Provided technical support to a Victorian Government delegation to China to review the performance of its brown coal fired power plant. . Studied maintenance practices and HSEQ culture on Fluor Corporation sites in the USA, as a prelude to Fluor being awarded maintenance contracts in the Latrobe Valley. . At the request of the Victoria Government, managed a review of the expected performance from Loy Yang A Power Station using FMECA and plant modelling techniques.

Associate Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Life Member, Engineers Australia and Associate Fellow, Australian Institute of Management

Training & Assessment, Certificate Iv

Workplace Health & Safety, Certificate 4