Joseph Thomas

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CEO SAFEgroup Automation, NED in the Automation and NFP sectors @ SAFEgroup Automation (SGA)
morpeth, new south wales, australia
Joseph Thomas's Location
Greater Brisbane Area, Australia
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About Joseph Thomas

A growth oriented Operational Executive by day, Board member by night, with over 25 years experience in growing complex multi-disciplinary businesses, and fifteen years experience at the Senior Executive level. A unique mix of Executive and Board experience across Publicly Listed, Private Equity, Private and Government ownership models. Throughout my career I have led large teams of complex P&L’s across fast paced Industrial Sectors (especially Logistics, Mining, Building and Manufacturing). I have a strong track record of leading high performance management teams, growing operating profitability and market share, or heading up corporate functions as needed. I have a passion for building ambitious strategies, and leading with integrity and values.

Joseph Thomas's Current Company Details
SAFEgroup Automation (SGA)

Safegroup Automation (Sga)

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CEO SAFEgroup Automation, NED in the Automation and NFP sectors
morpeth, new south wales, australia
Website:
safegroup.com.au
Employees:
54
Joseph Thomas Work Experience Details
  • Safegroup Automation (Sga)
    Chief Executive
    Safegroup Automation (Sga) Dec 2021 - Present
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    SAFEgroup Automation (SGA) is a leading Australian provider of control system engineering services. We offer a comprehensive range of control system services, extending from electrical engineering and design through to business system integrations and data analytics. This includes:• Control System Engineering - Networking & Telemetry, Cybersecurity, PLC, RTU, HMI, SCADA, Historians.• Support - Training, Troubleshooting, 24/7 Support, Health Audits.• Field Services - Site/Panel Audits, Radio Surveys & Design, Commissioning, On-site electrical.• Expert Advice - Strategy, Standards, Reports, Business Case, Tenders.• Digital Data & Business Systems - BI, Data Analytics, Business System Interfaces, Operational Data & Compliance.• Safety & Reliability - Availability, Reliability, BBRA, Compliance audits, WHS management systems, Expert witness.We believe that every business is different, and our job is to provide innovative solutions for each of our clients.
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  • Safegroup Automation (Sga)
    Advisory Board Member
    Safegroup Automation (Sga) May 2013 - Present
    On the Advisory Board of a water focused automation / IIOT business. SGA is a leading Systems Integrator to the water management sector. Member of the Advisory Board delivering commercial outcomes that has underpinned ten years of exceptional CAGR growth including the development of new products and entering new markets. I most enjoy supporting the strategic planning processes and helping to deal with the delightful complexity of prolonged, ambitious growth trajectories. Managing change as governance evolves in a fast paced private business.
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  • Sbh Queensland Inc
    Board Member
    Sbh Queensland Inc Nov 2017 - Present
    Brisbane, Australia
    SBH Queensland is the NFP representing people with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. I bring an extensive experience in delivering commercial outcomes to a customer focused allied health enterprise known for delivering excellent service outcomes. The NFP sector requires an unrelenting commitment to values based leadership, especially as we deal with the complexity of managing change arising from the disruption of funding models under the NDIS.
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  • Srg Limited
    Executive General Manager Building, Mining & Products
    Srg Limited Jul 2017 - Dec 2021
    Brisbane, Australia
    SRG Global is a publicly listed, complex services company focused on the Construction and Resources sectors generally across ANZ with operations internationally.The Executive team member providing operational leadership (full P&L responsibility) to a portfolio of P&L’s from drill & blast through to specialized construction services through to manufacturing and distribution of mining and building products. New products have been introduced, new markets entered, significant market share achieved. A culture has been built around delivering commercial outcomes, with a focus on customer centricity, and innovation in business process. Long term contracts have been negotiated on the back of strategic relationships with customers, made possible by excellent service outcomes in the field. These business units have delivered market penetration and capital efficiency on a sustained basis over the last five years, and driven significant shareholder value.
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  • Srg Limited
    Executive General Manager Mining & Products
    Srg Limited Oct 2014 - Jun 2017
    Brisbane Area, Australia
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  • Post-Tensioning Institute Of Australia
    Board Member
    Post-Tensioning Institute Of Australia Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
    Sydney, Australia
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  • Mountain Industries
    General Manager
    Mountain Industries Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
    Newcastle Area, Australia
    Mountain Industries was a privately owned logistics business based in Newcastle. It was purchased by Patrick’s Stevedores shortly after I joined them.The Executive team member providing operational leadership (full P&L responsibility) to a logistics business unit focused on wharf work and fixed plant logistics operations across NSW, VIC and SA. Significant growth achieved in Port Logistics within the Victorian and South Australian markets.
  • Hunter Volunteer Centre
    Non Executive Director
    Hunter Volunteer Centre May 2013 - Sep 2014
    Newcastle, Australia
    Hunter Volunteer Centre provides a range of services to the Not for Profit Sector, as well as the community at large. I am particularly proud to be associated with the Worlds Largest and Fastest growing Timebank and the Community Visitors Scheme (through which I volunteered).
  • Bis Industries Ltd
    Chair National Zero Harm Leadership Team
    Bis Industries Ltd Jul 2011 - Apr 2013
    Newcastle
    The Executive team member providing values based leadership on Zero Harm to the company. Managing the change associated with introducing a very strong safety culture into acquisitions, requiring strong interpersonal skills. Very significant improvements in operational safety outcomes through values based leadership. National outcomes during my tenure include a ~60% reduction in LTIFR and simultaneously reducing the TRIFR by 50%.
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  • Bis Industries Ltd
    Director, Coal Services
    Bis Industries Ltd May 2008 - Apr 2013
    Newcastle, Australia
    Bis Industries is a Private Equity owned business with a focus on specialized logistics, specialized equipment and fixed infrastructure across a broad range of sectors including Mining, Steel Making, Power Generation and Paper Production.The Executive team member providing operational leadership (full P&L responsibility) to a portfolio of P&L’s from specialised underground equipment; to 310t road trains hauling ROM and Product Coal; as well as Pulverised Coal Injection plants. In the case of the specialized underground equipment we were able to deliver new products, increase margins and increase market share as a result of an ambitious strategy focused on delivering commercial outcomes in concert with excellent service outcomes. I was leading a large team, and achieved very significant improvements in safety outcomes through values based leadership. Capital (Human and Economic) was recycled from underperforming P&L’s (divested or shuttered) into acquisitions and organic growth. All within a naturally dynamic private equity environment.In that time we reduced our LTIFR to zero for the Division whilst simultaneously reducing the TRIFR by 40%. Revenues have grown by circa 60% whilst margins and market share both also improved considerably.
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  • International Energy Services
    Gm Ies Resources
    International Energy Services Jul 2007 - Apr 2008
    Cloncurry, Townsville, Kalgoorlie & Port Hedland
    IES Resources is now part of the Rivet Group., a privately owned Logistics and Mining company. IES Resources was a Private Equity (CHAMP) owned logistics business across the energy and mining sectors.The Executive team member providing operational leadership (full P&L responsibility) to the mining services business. Led Acquisitions, Gould’s Transport as a beach-head into a new market (WA). Led a large team of around 100 large road trains, approximately 400 people, spread across Australia’s major base metal regions through periods of significant change as they transitioned from founder led private businesses into private equity corporate business models.
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  • International Energy Services
    Gm Commercial
    International Energy Services Jul 2006 - Jun 2007
    Melbourne, Australia
    Responsible for M&A and Commercial support to the recently acquired Resources business. I met some fantastic people in the IES Melbourne office and enjoyed the experience but missed being away from my family 5 days a week.
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  • Qrnational
    Entry Level Through To Gm Interail
    Qrnational Jan 1994 - Jun 2006
    Brisbane, Australia
    QR was an amazing place to work, and people like Martin Oldfield, Clive Oldfield, Kevin Fenby, Rod Lawrence & Col Thomson changed the way I looked at the world. I think my time in the Coal team is where I learnt the most. My time as Bus Mgr for Minerals & Industrials was the time when I grew the most. My last role as GM Interail was the time I enjoyed the most.

Joseph Thomas Skills

Business Process Improvement Strategy Mining Change Management Contract Management Coal Management Risk Management Logistics Leadership Business Strategy Safety Management Systems Operations Management Procurement Project Planning Mergers And Acquisitions Continuous Improvement Performance Management Supply Chain Management Minerals Business Planning Training Contract Negotiation Rail Negotiation Maintenance Management Data Analysis Situational Leadership Logistics Management Iron Ore Budgets Process Improvement Gold Forecasting Transportation Supply Chain Financial Risk Profit Maximization Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing Safety Management Mergers Steel Commercial Management Developing Talent Profit Improvement Managerial Finance Materials Management Lean Manufacturing Customer Service

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Joseph Thomas works for Safegroup Automation (Sga)

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Joseph Thomas attended Insead (Sg), Rta, Queensland University Of Technology, High School At St Edmund's College, Ipswich, Qld, Churchill Education, Churchill Education.

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