Established in 2011 Pipemech Pty Ltd specialises in on-site construction project management. We offer management expertise covering the entire scope of Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical & Instrumentation installations within the Oil, Gas, Power & Water Process industries.Pipemech offers clients the flexibility with their contracting strategy whether it is Lump Sum, Target Estimate Risk and Reward or Schedule of Rates contracting. We endeavour to work with our clients to deliver Win/Win results for all stakeholders.

QCLNG Compression Facilities (Woleebee Creek & Bellevue)

Construction Manager with deployment at Bellevue & Argyle Compressor Stations. Managed the construction of both stations including compressors and balance of plant (6 compressors at Argyle & 4 compressors at Bellevue).

After selling my company to WDS Limited, I remained on as General Manager of the Fabrication & Installation (F&I) business division. The Fabrication & Installation division turned over $22m in FY2009 and I was responsible for management of major site and workshop fabrication projects undertaken by WDS. Other major responsibilities included general management, monthly reporting to CEO, tendering projects up to $20m, tender evaluations, budget control, operations management, scheduling and control of staff and sub-contractors, administration, workshop fabrication and on-site construction functions.Major projects:2008 - 2010 - Queensland Gas Company, compressor installations2009 - 2010 - Tugun Desalination Replacement pipe spooling

Specializing in the fabrication and installation of mechanical equipment, pressure piping, high pressure welding and structural steel erection, I built the company from the ground up. With a fully equipped workshop, extensive on-site experience and highly skilled personnel, our scope of works included:- fabrication and installation of high pressure pipe spooling- fabrication and installation of structural steelwork- installation of mechanical equipment such as gas compressors, turbines and balance of plant- filtration and dehydration units- reverse osmosis units- installation of boilers- plant shutdowns & maintenance activities- crane hire of company-owned 12 & 15 tonne Franna cranesPrimarily servicing the Oil & Gas, Power and Water Process Industries, AES co-ordinated and oversaw the activities of large teams of specialist and generalist personnel to deliver short, medium and long term construction projects.Major projects:2006 - 2009 QLD Gas Company Field Developments (value $30M)2005 - 2006 Braemar Power Station Mechanical Installation (value $9.8M)2007 - 2008 Western Pipeline Alliance Bundamba & Lowood AWTP (value $3.7M)2008 Western Corridor Alliance Gibson Island AWTP (value $1.7M)2005 Shell Mogas Project - AJ Mayr (value $1.7M)Key Achievements:- awarded 'Small Fabricator of the Year 2008' by the Welding Technology Institute of Australia (WTIA)- building the business to achieve $16M turnover in FY2008 and peaking at 150 personnel- developing each and every aspect of the operation to best practice standards, resulting in the acquisition of the company by WDS- achieving ISO 9001 accreditation in 2004- opening the fabrication facility in Brisbane in 2004