Mark Kennedy Email & Phone Number

Perth, Wa, Au

Australia

Mine Project Manager Mt Weld

Australia

Mine Manager

Australia

Mine Manager Ravensthorpe

Koolanooka, Western Australia, Australia

Byerwen Coal Mine

→ Client Representative across AU$1.2bn package for EPCM development of 2 x CHPP, developing budgets, commissioning and management, construction QA certification implementation and auditing, and quality control. → Responsible for end to end project, contract and contractor management covering Train Load Out Infrastructure as well as associated rail loops, bypass crusher and ancillary infrastructure as required to provide Pit to Port coal mining and distribution service.→ Contract and Commercial management of Operations including management of subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants – managing c550 operational personnel and > 400 project contractors.→ Full accountability covering, operational deliverables, productivity, fleet availability and utilisation, asset management plans and strategies whilst implementing improved systems and processes.→ Managing operations, costs and budgets working closely with stakeholders to deliver sustainability projects and increase life of mine (LOM) in line with budgets and strategic plans. → Acting General Manager, supporting QCoal’s implementation of value improvement strategies and initiatives, increasing overall site profit and delivering detailed board reporting. → Coordination of ongoing management and maintenance of camp and mining infrastructure, including tailings dams and coal mine, managing contractual issues as well as ancillary aspects to ensure operational success.→ Managed long term mine planning, investigating key coal seam, analysing market needs to determine profitable strategies across the full mine life cycle.→ Member of QCoal Mine Executive Team identifying and mitigating risk across all areas of the project.→ SSE Delegate responsibilities, managing Workplace Health and Safety for operational and maintenance works required for the mine pit through to TLO and rail services.→ Facilitate and chair weekly project and safety meetings in both the operational and project streams.

Manus Island, Trukai Distribution Centre

→ Responsible as Construction Manager across a wide range of critical projects including Camp Construction Manus Island, and Trukai Distribution Centre for and on behalf of Australian and PNG Government.→ Responsible for overseeing a National workforce of over 400 blue collar workers and 40 white collar staff. → Championed, implemented, and monitored the effectiveness of HSE policies and procedures, inspecting worksites to ensure all workers followed safe working practices, maintaining strict environmental standards.→ Designed, created and submitted comprehensive project commercial performance reports, weekly, monthly and quarterly to all stakeholders across the diverse range of projects, (Budget c$100M).→ Simultaneously led several multi discipline project teams including administrative, specialists, commercial and engineering staff ensuring that relevant focus and resourcing is delivered across all project elements irrelevant of size balancing production demands.→ Conducted informative pre-starts covering all aspects of the project with focus on HSE, liaising closely with local landowners, Senior Management Teams, Client and other stakeholders.→ Oversaw multiple project stages including pre-commissioning, commissioning and project set-up, focusing on identifying and delivering key requirements to facilitate project continuation and meet specified deadlines. → Investigated individual work procedures to identify current deficiencies and develop improvement strategies and enhance productivity and comply with contractual obligations.→ Responsible for Business Development and Commercial Management engaging with clientele across PNG and neighbouring countries to expand the business portfolio and increase annual profitability.→ Developed various documentation, including Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) and Job Safety & Environment Analysis (JSEA), and implemented safe working practices and protect surrounding areas.

Wa State Government Office Construction

→ Project managed the construction of U$30M D&C project - WA State Government Office - Mirrabooka.→ Actively involved in the design phase, working with industry leaders to determine new and innovative solutions to achieve a highly regarded construction methodology and long-term environmental strategies.→ Led multi discipline project teams including administrative, specialists, commercial and engineering staff ensuring that relevant focus and resourcing is delivered across all projects irrelevant of size balancing the demands of competing projects across the group.→ Consistently identified risk across the project developing and implementing strategies to counter or reduce risk at project and corporate level. → Developed and implemented a wide range of project controls, management tools, reporting systems and dashboards for use by various stakeholders involved with the projects.→ Ensured a consistent level of relationship management liaising directly with internal and external stakeholders.→ Managed the design and execution scopes of work, including scheduling, planning and associated supply chain.→ Compiled and created weekly client reports, monthly construction reports outlining key areas including project safety, cost forecasting, general commercial, program, resource and risk issues and project success information.→ Developed HSE plans for client submission ensuring that contract requirements, legislative and legal regulations had been addressed and suitable analysis provided including the compilation and maintenance of risk registers.→ Maintained liaison with state government to provide detailed updates on the progress of works, ensuring final fit out was completed in line with strict government requirements.

Rdcb Data Bank Centre, Hdc Government Housing Complex

→ Operational and Project Management relating to US$50M RDCB Data Bank Centre, constructed utilising concrete framework and foundations and a US$100M HDC Government Housing Complex.→ Responsible for the management, supervision and mentoring of a culturally diverse team managing a range of projects across the islands.→ Primary project and commercial resource for large and minor design and construct works as well as construct only works utilising the codes and practices as adopted within Trinidad and Tobago.→ Provided detailed review and analysis of company policies and procedures relating to HSE framework, reflecting learnings and good work practices and ensuring implementation across the organisation and its subcontractors.→ Identified cross over OPEX project opportunities, develop shared resource plans ensuring no duplication of effort between operations and the project delivery.→ Created specific HSEQ Management Plans, as well as engineering, execution, project controls and delivery plans. → Identified risk across the project and implemented strategies to counter or reduce risk at project/corporate level.→ Managed P&L, revising budgetary constraints against design ensuring cost effective and long-term solutions. → Reviewed and responded to progress claims, supporting finance across all contract administration matters.→ Designed created and submitted comprehensive project commercial performance reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to all stakeholders across a diverse range of projects.→ Created and chaired regular HSE Steering Committee meetings ensuring safe practices were adopted, implemented and adapted based on lessons learned.→ Maintained Commercial and Business Development functions, expanding the company’s existing clientele including regular meetings with the Governmental bodies to ensure compliance with unique requirements.

Bachelor'S Degree, Civil Engineering

Diploma, Civil Engineering