Capital project construction and completion

Gas pipeline operation and maintenance

Yarnima is a 190MW Combine Cycle Power Station located just outside Newman in the Pilbara Western Australia.

Review of Scopes and Tenders in relation to the projectsPlan and initiate methodologies to ensure smooth and exact completions and energisations of new equipment met scheduled time frames and minimise shut downs timesManagement of the drawing revisions from consultant to ensure the installation contractor has the latest revisionsConduct inspections to ensure quality and standards are met and factory acceptance testing of vendor equipment.Over see the construction and installation of the village accommodation infrastructure expansionConduct punch listing and ensure rectification works from the contractorsManagement of Commissioning activitiesSafety observations and inspections

EPCM - West Angelas Village Upgrade

Owner team role managing contractors to ensure the safe and efficient executions of project work carried out at Nelson Point Switchboard Renewal Programme, transferring to the Perth office in a Technical Officer roleManaging consultant engineers in the design of project worksReview of Scopes and Tenders in relation to the projectsManagement of the drawing revisions from consultant to the site team installation contractorsReview all shut down schedules to provide opportunities for time and cost savings through better utilisation of resources and methodologies of the activitiesEnsure work packs were of sound quality to provide precise scope and understanding going into critical shut downs. Planning, review and execution of each project to ensure BHP outage requirements are metProcurement of critical spares, long lead items and equipment to ensure schedules are metSite visits to liaise with operations people and contractorsOver see the construction and installation for multiple disciplinesFactory Acceptance TestingPunch-list and rectification works from the contractorsCompiling commissioning packages management of commissioning activities on-site during outage and initialisation of new equipment

The role includes oversee electrical construction and pre commissioning activities by on-site electrical contractors during the installation and commissioning of the project.Carry Out Hazard/Near Miss ObservationsElectrical Compliance AuditsEnsure work is carried out within the scope and in accordance with site standards Attend Safety MeetingsResolve dispute and liaise between contractors and other disciplinesEnsure all Technical Queries reviewed and resolved in a timely manner by Weekly planning meetings to provide coordination and direction for multi discipline contractors

The role includes management of onsite contractors during the installation and commissioning of the underground project and surface High Voltage infrastructure.Carry Out Safety ObservationsEnsure contractor compliance with Argyle Safety StandardsEnsure work is carried out within the scope and in accordance with site standards Safety MeetingsResolve dispute and liaise between contractorsReview and resolve Technical Queries and provide direction to ensure understanding

Owner team- Surface infrastructure to new underground mine including 132kV switchyard expansion, new HV distribution switchboard, HV mains to new surface substaions and plant.

Responsibility for the plant in the handover process from commissiong. Then initial maintenance of the gas turbine generators and the balance of plant until a maintenance contract could be awarded.Appointed as the Company Representative for Pilbara Iron to facilitate the new maintenance contract.Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of two LM6000 IHI package Gas Turbine Generators auxiliary equipment and balance of plant including Reverse Osmosis plant, High Voltage equipment, Fuel Gas systems and Air Compressor sets. Role responsibilities include:Compile work packs to provide scope of works for outages and maintenance tasksControl of the permit systems to ensure safe execution of all tasksEnsure compliance with the permit systemsEnsure compliance with the Contractor Management SystemKPI tracking and monthly performance reviewOngoing review of the contractor HSE systems alignment with Pilbara Iron policiesReview maintenance planning and strategies

Electrical/InstrumentWagerup Refinery Planning and co-ordination of maintenance activities for the co-generation plant and the Refinery infrastructure includingGas fired boilersSteam TurbinesGas turbineHeat Recovery Steam Generator

Ensure safe operation and maintenance of the Goldfields Gas Transmission pipeline and infrastructure in the southern region including Gas Turbine Compression setsFiltration and Coalescing systemsGas fired Water bath heatersPressure Regulating skidsMetering skidsGas Chromatograph'sEnsure the safe operations and maintenance of Cawse Co-generation plant consisting of the following:4 Solar 4.5MW Gas Turbine Generators 4 10 tonne per hour high and low pressure John Thompson boilersA 1800m3/day Mechanical Vapour Compression Desalination plantHigh and Low Voltage equipment and Ancillary switchgearRole responsibilities includeEnsure a Safe work environment Provide leadership and team cohesion to colleagues and contractorsResource management including manning levels, training and performance appraisalsMaintenance of Environmental and Lands requirementsPlan and coordinate Maintenance activities and timely response to breakdowns to achieve relevant KPI and ensure continuous energy supplies.Develop and prepare work packs, inspections and test plans for maintenance and shut down activitiesDevelop and Maintain BudgetsCustomer liaison to contract customersPreparation and participate in statutory and customer auditsDevelop and update Work Instructions and ProceduresParticipate in HAZID and HAZOP and incident investigationDecember 1999 – September 2002TransAlta Energy – Western AustraliaPower Station Systems ControllerOperation, monitoring and control of 7 LM6000 Gas Turbines and 2 Diesel stations (12 units) from Regional Control Centre using Citect, Scada and Telemetry systemsRepairs and ongoing maintenance of LM6000 and auxiliary equipment