Matthew Dow Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, Queensland, Au

A privately held business founded to commercialise the Composite Stands product range developed by JP Composites Pty Ltd. Composite Stands make a range of specialised light weight, extremely strong industrial equipment support stand(s) and associated equipment for industries globally. These range in capacity from 15,000kgs through to 75,000kgs. Ultimately, improving operational productivity, process improvement and the safety for a vast range of end users.Composite Stands utilise Aerospace technology processes to manufacture equipment support stands which are used to support heavy elevated machinery during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities – equipment support stands are essential maintenance support items in every workshop, globally. The principal advantage of Composite Stands is their lightweight nature, reducing time and labour required during usage and the risks associated with manual handling.We employ advanced Aerospace technology composite materials, lightweight alloys that weigh significantly less than comparable steel products presently used for such tasks across industries throughout the world. Commonly less than ⅓ of the weight. Composite Stands are cost-effective and have a short payback period.They are made up of a durable cast Steel engagement head, handle and a strong die-cast Aluminium base (all cast parts are Powder Coated to maximise a maintenance-free service life) – The Composite support shaft is the major structural element and the major item of proprietary manufacturing value. Equipment support stands are used throughout the world in all areas where heavy machinery is deployed – including industries such as transport road/rail/port, construction, aviation, agriculture and mining – the ‘addressable’ market is global and profoundly large. w: www.compositestands.com.aue: mdow@compositestands.com.au

Transitioned a privately owned mining services business into equipment hire and component exchange business, with a focus on component life extension. Successful implementation of high technology Kevlar components into Underground Mining applications, approved Transport & Braking System for use in Australian Coal mines. Subsequent sale of hire equipment and Kevlar braking system to major Australian underground mining services business.Research and development, maintenance strategies for items of plant• Negotiations with OEMS regarding equipment specifications and requirements• NDT program development• Inspection program development• Statutory service & inspection regime development

Privately owned mining maintenance and services business providing services throughout the Hunter Valley in NSW, specializing in underground equipment maintenance and servicing.Successfully redirected business operations towards efficient and profitable works transformation from loss to profit within the first 6 months in the role. Reconciled all existing and challenging financial and accounting issues, repaying significant levels of inherited debts within the first 12 months - and repaid all high-interest debt within 3 years. Managed human resource aspects of changing core business, departures, hires and transformations. Developed policies, systems and procedures for all areas of business, safety, human resources, quality, financial, environmental, tendering and operational. Successfully changed the culture towards safety with a focus on zero accidents and incidents. Development of Quality System compliant with ISO:17020, attained NATA Accreditation for compliance with AS3584.3 to work on explosion protected Underground Diesel Engines. Attained Government Department of Trade & Investment recognized Underground Diesel-powered Service Facility. Doubled the turnover of the business and increased profitability 10-fold, strategically and successfully relocated the business. Selected and implemented operational and financial operating systems to operate the business on reduced operational costs.

Brisbane, Qld, Au

Senior management role overseeing all aspects of the performance and maintenance of a fleet of greater than 150 items of major plant and equipment across multiple operations with a combined capital value of approx. $210 Million, and with a workforce of in excess of 80 (engineers, tradesman and technicians). Successfully reduced the total operating costs of the fleet by 5% in the first twelve months with an average of 3% pa during the next 4 years. Developed preventative maintenance systems and strategies to increase equipment availability and reliability by up to 10%. Implementation of customised mechanical inspection and service sheets for individual items of equipment. Created a new structure in the Maintenance Department that resulted in increases of efficiency – productivity and utilisation of the entire team. Recruited staff, employees and assigned responsibility during two major growth stages of the site. Controlled Sub-contract negotiations, fixed pricing – schedule of rates ensuring most cost-effective use of resources. Lead and developed entire workforce and large groups of sub-contractors, setting and focusing on targets encouraging participation on an individual level to achieve their maximum potentialDeveloped and maintained relationships (Teamwork) with Production, Mine Planning and CHPP departments to maximise utilisation and cost effectiveness of all resources on the site. Ensured the Maintenance department complied with the sites Safety and Environment Management Plans,maintained a safe work environment for all employees & Sub-contractors in the workshop and field operations

Brisbane, Qld, Au

During my tenure the CHPP achieved greater than 8,000 operating hours pa, with increased reliability and utilization of the asset. I Supervised and Coordinated the permanent workforce of 12, and various maintenance sub- contract teams of greater than 30, depending on the level of work required, ensuring safe and efficient work practices were used to conduct cost effective maintenance and repairs.Successfully planned, programmed and achieved cost targets, maintaining accurate records for all maintenance work carried out.Stockpile management; coordinating coal quantity and quality specification requirements were met in accordance with client shipping requirements.Consistently maintained regular and open communication, supervision, training and performance evaluation of employees. Developed, prepared and delivered toolbox talks, work activity briefs, job safety analysis, risk assessments and safe work procedures