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Operations Manager Innovation at BAE Systems Australia
Location: Greater Adelaide Area, Australia 14 work roles 2 schools
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Ian Smith is listed as Operations Manager Innovation at BAE Systems Australia, a with 2017 employees, based in Greater Adelaide Area, Australia. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Ian Smith.

Ian Smith previously worked as Delivery Manager at Bae Systems Australia and Pump Station & Gas Engine Manager at Allwater. Ian Smith holds Btec Higher National Certificate, Electrical And Electronics Engineering from University Of Plymouth.

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Experienced Senior Project Engineer in Defence and Planning Engineer in Oil & Gas Industries. Highly experienced and efficient Senior Project Planning Engineer / Maintenance Planner & Scheduler who ensures planning packages are delivered right first time. Many years worked in a complex maintenance environment and has strong business process understanding, excellent problem solving abilities and self motivation that achieves results. Single-handedly managed the planning and scheduling of Mereenie Oil and Gas Field CM & PM Maintenance whilst still achieving 100% Statutory Compliance KPI's.Managed the smooth transition upgrade of the CMMS from Maximo to Oracle eAM.Highly qualified & experienced in the Marine Industry with through life support from Project Managing Design Change, Installation, Production Management & Commissioning.

Listed skills include Project Planning, Project Engineering, Commissioning, Engineering, and 35 others.

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BAE Systems Australia
Bae Systems Australia
Operations Manager Innovation
australia
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2017
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14 roles · 42 years

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Pump Station & Gas Engine Manager

Adelaide, Australia

Lead, manage and develop the Pump Station and Gas Engine operation and maintenance teamsManage the efficient and compliant operation and maintenance of Biogas Engines and 360 wastewater pump station assets across the Adelaide metropolitan areaManage the high availability, reliably compliant and cost-effective delivery of wastewater services to the Adelaide metropolitan customersProvide input and support to capital projects across the networkInitiation, development and implementation of business improvements to ensure a high level of customer serviceManagement of KPI’s and cost optimisationResponsible for the health and safety of staff, contractors and visitorsMaintain environmental compliance of all operations

Sep 2017 - Jun 2021

Electrical Design Authority Representative

Osborne, South Australia, Australia

Overseeing the Air Warfare Destroyer ship build to ensure conformance and compliance.

May 2017 - Sep 2017

Lead Specialist Planner / Scheduler

Canberra, Australia (Currently Seconded To Sydney On Lhds)

Preparation of realistic and achievable schedules across project and proposals within Government Services ISS.Directly supporting ISS Operations and the respective PM and BDMs via monitoring progress, evaluating deviations and recommending rectification actions.Preparing monitoring curves.Developing detailed work breakdown structures including WBS dictionaries.Preparing schedule input to estimates including the provision of input into schedule risk analysis.Participate in tender / vender bid reviews and assist with claim evaluations with projects and proposals.Providing technical scheduling guidance to other members of project and bid teams.Providing reports in various formats as requested.Provide Project Management on projects or sub elements of programs.

Jan 2016 - May 2017

Operations Planner & Scheduler

Adelaide And Mereenie Oil & Gas Field In The Northern Territory

Planner & Scheduler for all maintenance activities within the Mereenie Oil & Gas Operations in the Northern Territory and Jackson Operations in Southwest Queensland.Management of all field based engine & compressor maintenance, including major overhauls, material supply, planning & scheduling and budget preparation.Oracle eAM, Vizya & Oracle Business Intelligence super user for the site and member of the Community of Practice for these applications.Event Lead & Management of all shutdown planning and scheduling.Maintaining long & short range planning to ensure all associated site KPI’s are maintained.Management of the preventative maintenance modules within Oracle eAM using the forms field within Oracle. Introducing change and improvements to planning activities within these PM’s for site.Management of subcontractor engagement for the site maintenance activities. Developing improvements and initiatives to systems and maintenance activities in all areas of this role.

Mar 2012 - Oct 2015

Boat Area Manager On Collins Class Submarines

Osborne, South Australia

Cost account manager for the aft section of a Collins Class submarine whilst in Full Cycle Docking (FCD) maintenance period (FCD Total = 1Million Man Hours).Accountable for the aft area schedule including scope change.Earned Value Manager maintaining the CPI & SPI for the aft area maintenance activities – All trades.Maintaining & prioritising the flow of work to the Production Supervisors.Management of the work pack lifecycle.Manage resource loading.Manage subcontractor work & contract negotiations.Identification and mitigation of project risks.Contributor to design change and management of implementation.

Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

Project Engineer / Project Planning Engineer On Collins Class Submarines

Osborne, South Australia

Project team co-ordination within the Production Planning Department supporting all work scope requirements including preparation and delivery.Project Planner for ongoing maintenance of FCD total work scope breakdown including new project activities.Project Team and Stakeholder Development, leading of workgroups, meetings and process monitoring and reporting. Review of work scope development and management of defects, growth (Planned & Emergent), ad-hoc tasks and planned maintenance.Issue of documents covering technical issues, report generation, raising and reviewing of amendment proposals, quality control, rescheduling and deferment of maintenance.Project support of emergent work proposals and liaison with Commonwealth.Impact assessments to work scope resulting from design and contract changes, emergent work and material transfer requests.Co-ordination of all production planning activities relating to work scope including survey defect repairs, scheduling, estimating and technical changes.Prioritisation of activities and maintenance of information within the Corporate Systems.

Oct 2008 - Mar 2011

Senior Electrical Design Change Engineer

Submarine Support Management Group (Ssmg), Keysham, Bristol

Provided technical support to the management of the platform design intents for British submarines. Undertaking specific services on behalf of the Submarine Support Integrated Project Team Design Authorities (SUBIPT DA’s) within the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Roles and responsibilities included the development of user requirements with the customer and the delivery of outputs to performance, time and cost objectives. Services provided include: Technical design performance investigations and capability monitoring; Customer liaison in support of platform design tasks; Development of design changes, identifying and quantifying the impact of issues and risks; The conduct and project management of specific tasks, including definition and development of the task through to production of equipment / system modifications; Participation in Safety Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments; Management of sub-contracts – from the production of the “Request for Quote” through all clarification processes to the development and delivery of final solutions; Managing design integration between various disciplines; Final design acceptance. Accountable for design change tasks up to $500,000.00.

Aug 2001 - Sep 2008

Electrical Production Manager (Type 22 & 23 Frigates & Survey Vessel Ship Refits)

Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth

Electrical Production ManagerResponsible for the Project Management of all Electrical / Weapons aspects of ship refit work ongoing within a Warship Project Group, consisting of Royal Navy Type 22 & 23 Frigates and Survey Vessels. As a Ship Controller I undertook the production management aspects of ship refitting, managing a team of 2 First Line Managers and up to 25 Electrical Fitters. The job also entailed scheduling, controlling / managing budgets & labour, progress reporting and presenting installation inspections to the MoD Maritime Commissioning Trials and Assessment (MCTA) Teams. Accountable for system installations worth up to 20,000 man hours.

May 1999 - Aug 2001

Electrical Project Engineer (Type 22 Frigates)

Devonport Management Limited (Dml)

Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth, Uk

Electrical Project Engineer within the Type 22 Frigate Group, responsible for ship refit project work, including ship survey reporting, controlling defect rectification & reporting, installation inspections, Harbour acceptance trials for air systems, production of work authorisation documents, and capturing / estimating emergent work. Other areas of responsibility included health and safety inspections, rework capture / reporting and assisting the Ship Controller Electrical / Weapons.

1995 - May 1999

Electrical Technician

Devonport Management Limited (Dml)

Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth, Uk

Working for the Surface Ship Test Organisation was responsible for setting to work various auxiliary ship systems. The systems included Diesel Generators, Air Conditioning Plants, Ventilation Machinery, Air Compressors, Refrigeration Machinery, Static Frequency Changers and various motor driven systems with associated controllers / starters.

1993 - 1995 ~2 yrs

Electrical Fitter

Devonport Management Limited (Dml)

Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth, Uk

Working on Swiftsure Class submarine refits, undertook electrical installations ranging from simple lighting circuits through to the fitting of sonar equipment. Subsequently, joining the refit of HMS Illustrious Aircraft Carrier, leading the installation of a number of upgrade packages and assisting in the installation of main run cabling.

1989 - 1993 ~4 yrs

Apprentice Electrical Fitter

Devonport Management Limited (Dml)

Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth, Uk

Following full time education joined DML within Devonport Royal Dockyard as an Apprentice Electrical Fitter and retained on completion of indentures. Gained a broad base of electrical engineering experience in workshops, estate departments and afloat on various submarines and surface ships whilst undertaking the apprenticeship.

1985 - 1989 ~4 yrs
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St Boniface College, Plymouth, Uk
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Ian Smith works for BAE Systems Australia.

What is Ian Smith's role at BAE Systems Australia?

Ian Smith is listed as Operations Manager Innovation at BAE Systems Australia.

Where is Ian Smith based?

Ian Smith is based in Greater Adelaide Area, Australia while working with BAE Systems Australia.

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Ian Smith has worked for Bae Systems Australia, Allwater, Kbr, Inc., Santos Ltd, and Asc Pty Ltd.

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Ian Smith's colleagues at BAE Systems Australia include Lauren Candelli, Leo Mathews, James Leske, Bill Morgan Wang, and Shaun Connelly.

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Ian Smith holds Btec Higher National Certificate, Electrical And Electronics Engineering from University Of Plymouth.

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Ian Smith is listed with skills including Project Planning, Project Engineering, Commissioning, Engineering, Project Management, Oil And Gas, Engineering Management, and Maintenance Management.

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