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My heavy industry trade background coupled with my astute intellect, passion and commitment to develop, construct and create, has seen me rise quickly to senior leadership positions with a respected reputation for guaranteed delivery and knowledge.I am a natural team leader with a charismatic personality and a proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues, whilst applying disciplined and tactical management techniques across all aspects of Project and Business Management and Execution.I maintain a strong commercial and contractual cognisance whilst employing my skills in the areas of;• Multi discipline heavy industry construction, commissioning and maintenance (civil, SMP, E&I)• Project and workface planning & scheduling including concept, constructability, analysis, and management• Estimating, forecasting and trending direct / indirect craft and equipment resource requirements• Budget / cost management including forecasting, CBS/ WBS development, allocation and analysis• Strategic maintenance and shutdown management and execution minimizing operational impact• Design of fully Integrated Information and Operation Systems for Business and Project Management and Reporting Solutions (architect and developer Postgres SQL)• Report generation and data interpretation / analysis for strategic business and project execution• Continuous improvement and productivity enhancement – systematic, operational and process• Employee development, mentoring and empowerment ensuring productivity and promotion of role ownership, accountability and core safety valuesI have worked in multiple facets of Industry undertaking manufacturing, construction (greenfields & brownfields) and maintenance activities including;• Mining & mineral extraction and processing• Power generation• Engineering & manufacturing• Commercial and industrial developmentWithin the mineral & resource sectors of; • Gold (CIP/CIL/Alluvial/ BIOX), Nickel (Laterite and Sulfide), Bauxite (Aluminum), Iron Ore• Oil & Gas• Power GenerationThese experiences have advanced my knowledge base years ahead of my time. I have found no challenge that I haven’t overcome, and have an ongoing hunger to develop and grow my skills.