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Newcastle, Nsw, Au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Provide Engineering Information Management service to develop and implement practices and frameworks for plant asset data management, provide technical advice for life cycle asset data management and process improvements for data quality and completeness, develop data governance standards and procedures to manage the integrity and consistency of plant data and documents.Key Achievements:Arrow Energy Knowledge Management Program – Engineering Data Warehouse… Show more Provide Engineering Information Management service to develop and implement practices and frameworks for plant asset data management, provide technical advice for life cycle asset data management and process improvements for data quality and completeness, develop data governance standards and procedures to manage the integrity and consistency of plant data and documents.Key Achievements:Arrow Energy Knowledge Management Program – Engineering Data Warehouse implementation:Implementation of Arrow Energy’s Engineering Data Warehouse Platform - Datum 360 to build and provide consistent, complete and correct engineering information to Arrows asset teams throughout the asset lifecycle for all CSG facilities. This work involved:Configuration and integration of D360 Platform (CLS360 & PIM360) with AE Engineering Tag Numbering Standards, AE Equipment Class Library specifications and AE Engineering Key Lists Specifications to provide a single source of truth for On-plot and Off-plot facilities equipment tags with engineering data and key drawing references to AE stakeholders.Development and Improvements to AE EDW standards and specification for EDW Governance and work process. Show less

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Provide Engineering Information management services to AE IM team and work with Engineering Discipline Leads, Project Managers, Operations Mangers and Maintenance reliability engineers to improve AE knowledge management for the life cycle of asset engineering data.Key Achievements:IM Standards and Specifications: Development and improvements to Engineering Tag Numbering Standards, Plant Codes Lists and application standard, IM Numbering and naming standards, IM versions and status… Show more Provide Engineering Information management services to AE IM team and work with Engineering Discipline Leads, Project Managers, Operations Mangers and Maintenance reliability engineers to improve AE knowledge management for the life cycle of asset engineering data.Key Achievements:IM Standards and Specifications: Development and improvements to Engineering Tag Numbering Standards, Plant Codes Lists and application standard, IM Numbering and naming standards, IM versions and status control standard.Process and system improvements: Assai DMS improvements for asset hierarchy development to load asset Tag to Document relationships for improved data management and searching. Off-plot equipment tag management standards for Parent / Child relationships and Tag Management PBS processes and procedures.Data Rectification Project - Braemar 2 Document Transition: Transition of B2 unstructured OMM and drawings into AE DMS for improved quality and reliability of Engineering data and deliverables in a structured datacentric environment. This project involved the transition from a base source of 14000 unstructured documents sources to approx. 17000 structured document sources with an additional 200 000 metadata attributes and tag to document relationships for improved searching and source of truth information. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Provide services to Arrow ICT department to complete the implementation of SmartPlant (SP) Enterprise suite of engineering tools within Arrow Energy Central Engineering Operating Platform (CEOP) for use by engineering contractors for capital expansion projects for CSG fields in the Bowen and Surat basins.Key Achievements:This role involved completing the ICT departments strategic direction towards Information management solutions for Brownfields and Greenfields projects for:1)… Show more Provide services to Arrow ICT department to complete the implementation of SmartPlant (SP) Enterprise suite of engineering tools within Arrow Energy Central Engineering Operating Platform (CEOP) for use by engineering contractors for capital expansion projects for CSG fields in the Bowen and Surat basins.Key Achievements:This role involved completing the ICT departments strategic direction towards Information management solutions for Brownfields and Greenfields projects for:1) Implementation of SmartPlant applications: SP3D, SPP&ID and SPI for detail design deliverables.2) Implementation of an integrated data model and equipment class library using SP Foundation to manage critical operational information and handover to SP Operations. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Leading the SmartPlant 3D (S3D) engineering automation team for implementation and maintaining the projects 3D modelling applications in Brisbane and New Delhi project office locations. Manage the implementation, customisation and support of S3D and related automation application and data together with integration with other BSAP’S (Bechtel Standard Applications) for 3D Model data, reference data, deliverable templates and reports, rule check services, data exchanges, visualisation 3D model… Show more Leading the SmartPlant 3D (S3D) engineering automation team for implementation and maintaining the projects 3D modelling applications in Brisbane and New Delhi project office locations. Manage the implementation, customisation and support of S3D and related automation application and data together with integration with other BSAP’S (Bechtel Standard Applications) for 3D Model data, reference data, deliverable templates and reports, rule check services, data exchanges, visualisation 3D model and workshare environment between Brisbane and New Delhi office. Mange 3D Model data interoperability and collaboration between S3D, Tekla Structures, MicroStation V8, Bentley Inroads and other third party Vendor 3D modelling software.Development of work instructions for designers and engineers for SP3D systems and deliverables. Development of Mass and CoG calculations for Project pre-fabricated multidiscipline modules 3D assemblies ranging up to 1300T. Show less

Newcastle, Australia

In Dec 2013 Jacobs acquired Sinclair knights Mertz and my role transitioned to the Project Technologies Services group to manage plant design deployment to the Resources and Power business unit to AU region.Key Achievements :Promoting and implementing improved methodologies for SmarPlant 3D (SP3D) modelling integrated with SmartPlant Reference Data (SPRD) for bulk material management, improved real time work sharing of the 3D model data and use of Intelligent SmartPlant 2D applications… Show more In Dec 2013 Jacobs acquired Sinclair knights Mertz and my role transitioned to the Project Technologies Services group to manage plant design deployment to the Resources and Power business unit to AU region.Key Achievements :Promoting and implementing improved methodologies for SmarPlant 3D (SP3D) modelling integrated with SmartPlant Reference Data (SPRD) for bulk material management, improved real time work sharing of the 3D model data and use of Intelligent SmartPlant 2D applications for P&ID’s and Electrical schematics, along with procedures, work processes and standards for consistency in project information management and delivery efficiencies. Show less

Newcastle, Australia

As part of SKM’s Global Mining Functional Engineering team, my primary focus was to introduce innovative plant design technology to improve engineering workflows, process and deliverables for cost and time savings for EPCM project delivery.Key Achievements: 2009-2010 : Project Manager - 3Di : An initiative to develop a 3D intelligent multi discipline modelling mining solution for Material Handling Plants which involved partnering and collaborating with Intergraph Corporation… Show more As part of SKM’s Global Mining Functional Engineering team, my primary focus was to introduce innovative plant design technology to improve engineering workflows, process and deliverables for cost and time savings for EPCM project delivery.Key Achievements: 2009-2010 : Project Manager - 3Di : An initiative to develop a 3D intelligent multi discipline modelling mining solution for Material Handling Plants which involved partnering and collaborating with Intergraph Corporation towards the release of SP3D MHE (SmartPlant 3D Material Handling Environment) mid 2010. 2011-2012 : Project Manager – IES : An initiative to extend the SP3D MHE (3Di) solution towards a fully Integrated Engineering System using SmartPlant Enterprise (and others ) applications to integrate engineering detail design and 2D schematic data with bulk material management and equipment asset management to enable further downstream integration to SKM’s project delivery PCM systems. 2013 : Manager IES: Lead the IES team comprising up to 15 engineering and automation specialists for on-going services for implementation of IES certified environments and provide on-going support for project information management for the following IES modules.• SP3D MHE, Tekla Structures 3D BIM : 3D Intelligent modelling environment.• SPR, SPR Interop : Complete 3D visualisation environment for all 3D plant models.• SP P&ID, SPEL B, SPEL D : 2D Intelligent Schematic environment with asset rich data.• SPRD : Bulk material Catalog sys with comm codes, spec and dim data for loading to 3D model. • SPF : Information management sys of eng data and integration of data between SP design tools. Show less

Brisbane, Australia

Key Achievements: Leading structural design teams on various projects and workshare locations in Newcastle, Brisbane and New Delhi offices. Direct supervision of Structural design team (up to 12) to ensure quality and timing of steelwork and concrete deliverables to meet project milestone dates for engineering, procurement and construction.Develop detail design and shop detailing deliverables along with project man-hour budgets, schedules and engineering performance and progress… Show more Key Achievements: Leading structural design teams on various projects and workshare locations in Newcastle, Brisbane and New Delhi offices. Direct supervision of Structural design team (up to 12) to ensure quality and timing of steelwork and concrete deliverables to meet project milestone dates for engineering, procurement and construction.Develop detail design and shop detailing deliverables along with project man-hour budgets, schedules and engineering performance and progress reporting. Show less

Newcastle, Australia

PWCS is an Owner Operator of the worlds largest coal handling facility with nameplate of 145 MTPA (2014). In 2000 PWCS established an in-house Corporate Engineering Department to manage the critical plant assets for engineering integrity and reliability.Key Achievements: Start-up, Lead and supervise on-site design drafting office for in-plant service to both Kooragang and Carrington Coal handling terminals. Develop work scopes, planning and scheduling of recourses for in-plant… Show more PWCS is an Owner Operator of the worlds largest coal handling facility with nameplate of 145 MTPA (2014). In 2000 PWCS established an in-house Corporate Engineering Department to manage the critical plant assets for engineering integrity and reliability.Key Achievements: Start-up, Lead and supervise on-site design drafting office for in-plant service to both Kooragang and Carrington Coal handling terminals. Develop work scopes, planning and scheduling of recourses for in-plant maintenance and capital projects. Development of design team personnel, CAD systems and procedures. Administration of drawing office systems to support asset management requirements of the terminal’s maintenance and operations groups. Show less

Newcastle, Australia

PWCS undertook a major expansion programme of the Kooragang Coal Terminal (KCT) to increase coal exports to over 100 MTPA. The KCT Expansion Owners team was established to manage all aspect of the expansion and EPCM contractors.Key Achievements: Provide on site technical engineering services to the KCT Expansion Owners Team Engineering Group for coordination of engineering deliverables and design reviews throughout project development, execution and handover from EPCM contractor to… Show more PWCS undertook a major expansion programme of the Kooragang Coal Terminal (KCT) to increase coal exports to over 100 MTPA. The KCT Expansion Owners team was established to manage all aspect of the expansion and EPCM contractors.Key Achievements: Provide on site technical engineering services to the KCT Expansion Owners Team Engineering Group for coordination of engineering deliverables and design reviews throughout project development, execution and handover from EPCM contractor to owner's team. Manage engineering document management/ control systems and processes for drawings, specifications, manuals and designs documents.Provide on site Lead Design Drafting services to the Project Engineering Group for coordination of design teams, preparing and planning design scope of works, man hour budgets, schedules, tenders and coordinating of out–sourced drafting projects. Show less

Newcastle, Australia

Key Achievements: Prepare structural and mechanical engineering design and detail drawings.for Projects at BHP Newclastle Steelworks for In-plant upgrades:

Newcastle Area, Australia

Allco Steel constructions was a major EPC company executing multi discipline turnkey projects in the Asia Pacific region from 1967 to 1985 when acquired by the ABB group.Key Achievements: Involved with In-house development of SinFAB CAD/CAM system for Automation of the full manufacturing process from 3D detail design model with connection design and automated manufacturing drawings production and data transfer to manufacturing planning and fabrication process.Preparation and… Show more Allco Steel constructions was a major EPC company executing multi discipline turnkey projects in the Asia Pacific region from 1967 to 1985 when acquired by the ABB group.Key Achievements: Involved with In-house development of SinFAB CAD/CAM system for Automation of the full manufacturing process from 3D detail design model with connection design and automated manufacturing drawings production and data transfer to manufacturing planning and fabrication process.Preparation and checking of workshop detail drawings. Preparing drafting budgets and schedules. Co-ordination of projects for in-house drafting including design layout, shop detailing, checking and overseeing deliverables through engineering, fabrication process and construction. Preparation of technical specifications for subcontract drafting tenders. Show less

Newcastle, Australia

Key Achievements: Preparation and checking of Structural Steel workshop drawings to meet project deadline to high quility and efficeincy.

Newcastle, Australia

I started my engineering career at Crooks Michel Peacock & Stewart (CMPS), a consulting engineering firm providing engineering design services to broad range of clients for Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Marine and Mining projects with offices through out the Asia pacific regions.Key Achievements: Preparation of Civil, Structural, Mechanical and Piping engineering and detail drawings to meet project deadlines. Apprentice of the year 1980.