Cyrq Energy is responding to the world that runs 24/7 by providing renewable energy that generates power around the clock. As a leader in geothermal energy technology, Cyrq delivers 100% green power to customers at all times of the day and night. As the world seeks renewable energy resources, geothermal energy can provide power at times of day when the sun isn’t shining and the wind not blowing. We are part of the overall renewable solution.My role is to establish effective people strategies, processes and systems from the ground up covering the full employee lifecycle.In addition, work with the CEO and other senior leaders to prepare the organization for growth through brownfield, greenfield and M&A activity.

Lead the HR Function for Asahi Refining's North American Operations in the US and Canada.

Sterling is a leading heavy civil construction company that specializes in the building and reconstruction of transportation and water infrastructure projects in the U.S.The role of the Talent Acquisition Leader is to optimize talent acquisition processes, systems and recruitment execution to support the rapidly changing needs of Sterling Construction and its subsidiaries.

Responsible for leading the People and Culture/HR function in the Americas Region and driving global initiatives. The role has a particular focus on leading the Talent Acquisition function globally and supporting the Haile Gold Mine and M&A opportunities. -Successfully created a global Talent Acquisition function from scratch including all processes, system and training.-Helped new Executive GM of Haile Gold mine achieve [production objectives.-Established first D&I objectives and plans for Haile gold mine with subsequent implementation.

When everyone can find anyone with the use of technology - how do you get the best talent to come to you vs any other company? You need someone who knows who and where talent is.That's what we do - we know people.With over 20 years of finding and managing talent, particularly across Defense, Mining and Oil & Gas at a global level, we can find the right person for your role.Contact us if you have a hard to fill role, or if you're ready for a step up in your career.We also review and improve Talent Acquisition and Management processes on request.

Barrick Nevada is an integrated gold mining operation that combines the Cortez and Goldstrike properties in Nevada, employing a total of 3,000 employees and 800 contractors. The operation utilizes both open pit and underground mining methods, and hosts a range of processing facilities including heap leaching, roasting, autoclaving, conventional leaching and thiosulfate (cyanide-free) leaching.

Supporting the organization to be successful from a HR perspective in its projects and growth. There is particularly focus on the operation readiness for Dyno Nobel's construction of a significant plant in Louisiana.

Responsible for leading a global change, communications and business readiness team in support of Rio Tinto's HR Transformation Project which encompasses significant change in business process, organisational structure, HR systems and offshoring arrangements.

Responsible for establishing inter-divisional relationships supporting major capital project development.Establishing major project governance and advisory boards.Workforce planning and resourcing strategy.Conducting major capital project reviews with a particular emphasis on owner’s team strength and performance.Managing a team to provide expertise in construction, infrastructure, knowledge management, technical training and operational readiness.Achievements include successful negotiation of support arrangements on 4 additional major capital projects in Energy, Copper and Minerals in Canada, USA and Peru (all have multi billion dollar capex’s). The portfolio of projects under management include Copper, Uranium, Diamonds, Potash and Borates. We also support major rehabilitation projects.

Group HR Manager for the major projects being developed by the Technology and Innovation division in the Americas Region ($2 Billion Plus portfolio).Driving ramp up planning and resource planning to meet business value objectives.Provide strategic advice to Managing Director – PDI Americas Delivery Hub.Accountable for the effective running of the HR function for projects in the Americas region, including workforce planning, performance, recruiting and salary review.Achievements include the successful ramp up of owner’s teams on 3 additional major capital projects (each $800+ million in value).The portfolio of projects under management include Copper, Uranium, Diamonds, Potash and Borates. We also support major rehabilitation projects.

Hired to drive the ramp up of GE’s Oil and Gas division in Australia and establish a culture that would both attract and retain staff in a very competitive environment.Support the annual HR cycle, including workforce planning, performance, recruiting and salary review.Supporting GE Oil and Gas tender negotiations with operators such as for Chevron’s Gorgon and Wheatstone Projects and Inpex’s portfolio of projects in Western Australia.Achievements include:Ramping up GE’s local workforce from 35 when I started to more than 400 within 12 months. All professional roles in a super-heated employment market.Establishing an indigenous employment strategy and working with local agencies to generate a future pipeline of metro based opportunities.Successful implementation of HealthAhead strategy and culture.Implementing Engineering Graduate Program.Implementing trades apprenticeship program.Establishing a social media recruitment campaign.

Responsible for HR strategy, planning and lifecycle for a global suite of major projects controlled by Technology and Innovation. These include studies and contruction projects in Diamonds, Coal, Uranium, Nickel and Aluminium.New role also encompasses previous role as Regional HR Manager Australasia for Technical and Corporate Functions primarily across Australia, India, Laos, China and Mongolia.

Regional HR Manager for Rio Tinto's Technical Functions Group encompassing Exploration, Technology & Innovation, and Marine.Major centres supported from a HR perspective are Perth, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Shanghai.

Lead the implementation of best practice HR Business processes and systems across all Rio Tinto operations in the America’s region as part of the Rio Tinto Aligning Business Systems (ABS) project. This project includes the rollout of SAP ECC 6.0 as the core system for human resource information.Process implementation and strategy included all aspects of the HR lifecycle from workforce planning through to termination and outplacement.Know and understand the strategic direction and purpose of the Rio Tinto HR Transformation and use this knowledge to guide priorities and development activities.Lead presentations and discussion with stakeholders at all levels on the Rio Tinto template for HR Processes as well as understanding the integration issues with other process.In this role I have conducted projects in the following regions: Australia, USA, Canada (including Quebec), and Namibia. I have also been involved in early discussions involving South America.

Management ConsultantDevelop organisational change strategy for the implementation of the Easier, Cheaper and More Personalised Change Program (incorporating Siebel CRM + multiple other systems) at the Australian Tax Office (ATO).Develop deployment strategies and templates for Release teams (Project has 3 releases over 4 years).Develop the future Workforce Architecture Model for the ATO.Act as the Accenture internal global expert in ChangeTracking during implementation of major change. #nb ChangeTracking is an external specialist research consultancy that has a specific methodology for SAP implementations.

Defence OHS Project Change management implementation for the Defence Occupational Health and Safety Project including:Developing a Cultural/Behavioural Change StrategyHigh level facilitation of stakeholder groups and support to the Defence OHS Committee.Senior Stakeholder Engagement strategy and monitoringDesign and conduct Behavioural Baseline Research (using ChangeTracking) with more than 20,000 Defence personnel.‘PMKeyS’ HRIS ProjectFacilitation of PMKeys Functional Working groups to standardise HR processes and training.Business Process Improvement in the implementation of a complex Human Resource Information System (Peoplesoft).Project management and liaison with high level stakeholders.Management ConsultingDesign of a Performance Management System for the Australian Protective Service.Administration and interpretation of an attitude survey for the Department of Finance.Conduct of a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for the Department of Finance.Review of the Performance and Learning Scheme at the Department of Immigration & Multicultural & Indigenous Affairs.Speaker and facilitator on the Department of Finance Future Leaders Program.Facilitator on a leadership program at the Macquarie Graduate School of Management.Administration of psychological testing as part of recruitment campaigns for the National Museum of Australia and the Department of Finance.

Pay Structure Review TeamUndertaking strategic level analysis of pay and industrial relations issues for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).Preparing submissions to the Defence Force Remuneration TribunalInternal Consultant – Chief of Airforce (CAF) OfficeAdvising CAF on business process and industrial relations matters.Liaison with senior Defence Officers and other very senior executives. Training and Development Manager – Directorate of PersonnelAdvising the Director General Personnel on Human Resource Development and other associated HR issues.Representing the Director General Personnel on the PMKeys (Peoplesoft) implementation team and various PMKeys working groups. Amalgamating separate Human Resource Development teams and processes in a single Branch level unit responsive to the training needs of 13,000 personnel.HR Manager for 383 Expeditionary Combat Support SquadronProvided HR support to senior management while deployed to Dili International Airport in East Timor.Awarded Australian Active Service Medal and United Nations Peace Keeping Medal.Manager, Human Resources, Corporate Support West SydneyNb: (Concurrent with role below)Managing a major restructure and HR shared services centralisation resulting in a 45% operational saving, while increasing customer satisfaction and morale.Manager Defence Relocation Centre Sydney North WestImplementing major structural and procedural change to deliver higher levels of service in relocation services and case management.Managing property assets valued in excess of 300 million dollars.Personnel Manager – Base Support RichmondManaging 8 personnel to deliver personnel functions to 700 personnel at RAAF Base Richmond.