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Auckland, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

Beca is one of the largest employee-owned professional services consultancies in the Asia-Pacific. It offers a wide variety of services including consulting engineering, architecture, planning, project and cost management, land information, valuations and software services. Beca's team of 3000 works across many markets including industrial, buildings, government, water, transport and power.The GM of Industrial NZ is responsible for the New Zealand based Industrial business line. This… Show more Beca is one of the largest employee-owned professional services consultancies in the Asia-Pacific. It offers a wide variety of services including consulting engineering, architecture, planning, project and cost management, land information, valuations and software services. Beca's team of 3000 works across many markets including industrial, buildings, government, water, transport and power.The GM of Industrial NZ is responsible for the New Zealand based Industrial business line. This represents a group of 180 professionals working in offices throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, supporting clients throughout New Zealand, Australia and Asia.The industrial business line encompasses the food and beverage, mining and metals, forest products, oil and gas and chemical and manufacturing segments. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

The key accountabilities of the Business Director - Asset Performance are:• Driving growth, development and delivery of the Beca Asset Services offering to the market (including asset performance, business resilience, valuations and asset management)• Re-defining, developing and growing the asset performance/reliability offering both in New Zealand and Australia• Growing and developing the Beca Operations and Maintenance (BOM) concept into reality.• Supporting development… Show more The key accountabilities of the Business Director - Asset Performance are:• Driving growth, development and delivery of the Beca Asset Services offering to the market (including asset performance, business resilience, valuations and asset management)• Re-defining, developing and growing the asset performance/reliability offering both in New Zealand and Australia• Growing and developing the Beca Operations and Maintenance (BOM) concept into reality.• Supporting development of other offerings including (but not limited to); information management systems for asset intensive clients; Asset management tools; Risk management offerings and sustaining capital• Evolve, develop and implement strategic plans to support long term strategic and tactical business activity around the asset services offering. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Since making the decision to repatriate with my family from Vancouver to Auckland, I have been working on a number of small part time asset management projects, whilst settling back into life in New Zealand.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Nyrstar is the world’s largest zinc producer with smelting and mining assets situated in Australia, Europe and North and South America with a corporate head office in Zurich Switzerland. The General Manager - Asset Management assumes overall leadership for the Asset Management strategies, standards and processes across the Nyrstar Smelting and Mining Operations. As the senior Maintenance and Reliability professional in the business, this role has considerable influence in… Show more Nyrstar is the world’s largest zinc producer with smelting and mining assets situated in Australia, Europe and North and South America with a corporate head office in Zurich Switzerland. The General Manager - Asset Management assumes overall leadership for the Asset Management strategies, standards and processes across the Nyrstar Smelting and Mining Operations. As the senior Maintenance and Reliability professional in the business, this role has considerable influence in determining future direction in these areas and the individual will need to develop effective relationships with all Nyrstar management levels to achieve outcomes. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.Specific Activities• Responsible for setting strategies that enable the operating assets to meet their budget targets• Ensures that the group sustaining capital budget is effectively managed to ensure that asset based risk is managed within the constraints of both the internal and external operating environment• Involved in the preparation of group level business plans which included regular performance monitoring• Significant involvement and direction in a number of group wide initiatives aimed at improving the performance of the both the mining and smelting divisions• Responsible for providing direction in the recruitment and development of Asset Management professionals at all of the group’s 16 operating sites. These sites are located across 3 continents and 11 countries, in diverse and challenging locations. Show less

Port Pirie South Australia

The Port Pirie Smelter is the world’s largest primary Lead production facility producing over 200kT of lead per year as well as other metals such as zinc, copper, silver and gold. The smelter employs 700 staff plus over 150 full time contractors and is the largest single contributor to the Port Pire regional economy.The Deputy General Managers role reports to the General Manager and is part of the senior management team responsible for the successful and safe operation of the Port Pirie… Show more The Port Pirie Smelter is the world’s largest primary Lead production facility producing over 200kT of lead per year as well as other metals such as zinc, copper, silver and gold. The smelter employs 700 staff plus over 150 full time contractors and is the largest single contributor to the Port Pire regional economy.The Deputy General Managers role reports to the General Manager and is part of the senior management team responsible for the successful and safe operation of the Port Pirie site and is Responsible for the site in the General Manager’s absence. The prominent focus for the Deputy General Manager is to lead the site’s Growth Projects, Metallurgical Planning, Business Improvement and Operational Excellence Groups. The Deputy General Manager is also a member of the Nyrstar Australian Leadership team and as such is involved in setting the strategic direction for the company in Australian Region. The role also includes leading a number of the key strategic projects that are being developed and implemented in the region.Specific Activities• Member of the Nyrstar Australia Regional Leadership Team• Regional Asset Management Focal Point• Australian representative on the global operational excellence project development team which helped to map the Nystar corporate strategic direction.• Responsible for the implementation of ten operational and commercial excellence focus groups.• Responsible for the Business Improvement and Metallurgical Planning teams.• Responsible for the implementation of the organisational health improvement programme utilising a global template. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Responsible for the Asset Management Consultancy function of Transfield Worley that included a group of 12 Maintenance and Reliability Engineers based in Auckland and New Plymouth and a wholly owned subsidiary company Demand Response Ltd, which is an Industrial Energy Efficiency Consultancy based in Wellington. The General Manager’s role reported directly to the CEO and was a member of the Senior Management Team. As such, this position had joint responsibility for setting the strategic… Show more Responsible for the Asset Management Consultancy function of Transfield Worley that included a group of 12 Maintenance and Reliability Engineers based in Auckland and New Plymouth and a wholly owned subsidiary company Demand Response Ltd, which is an Industrial Energy Efficiency Consultancy based in Wellington. The General Manager’s role reported directly to the CEO and was a member of the Senior Management Team. As such, this position had joint responsibility for setting the strategic goals of the company and ensuring that these goals which include those associated with HSE, profit and loss, future direction and growth were met.The Maintenance and Reliability Group consisted of 12 engineers whose primary function was to provide maintenance and reliability consultancy solutions to a wide variety of industrial clients throughout New Zealand and Australia. The role of General Manager of Demand Response Ltd had full responsibility for Profit and Loss and setting direction for the company. Until June 2009 the company was a joint venture between Transfield Worley and Kinetiq Ltd and the General Manager’s role reported directly to two directors. Demand Response consisted of 6 engineers based in Wellington. In January 2009 an Australian subsidiary Demand Response Australia Pty Ltd was established in Melbourne Australia staffed by one Regional Manager. In June 2009 Transfield Worley purchased 100% of the New Zealand business and the Australian subsidiary was purchased by Transfield Worley’s parent company Worley Parsons. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Responsible for the Asset Management Consultancy function of Transfield Worley which includes a group of 12 Maintenance and Reliability Engineers. This role reported to the Operations Manager and the responsibilities associated with this role are described above.Specific Activities and Achievements• Maintain and grow the Asset Management client base through business development activities including establishing relationships with key client personnel.• Responsible for… Show more Responsible for the Asset Management Consultancy function of Transfield Worley which includes a group of 12 Maintenance and Reliability Engineers. This role reported to the Operations Manager and the responsibilities associated with this role are described above.Specific Activities and Achievements• Maintain and grow the Asset Management client base through business development activities including establishing relationships with key client personnel.• Responsible for growing the core Maintenance and Reliability group by 25%.• Developed an Asset Management support function for Worley Parsons. Show less

Geelong Refinery, Victoria Australia

Responsible for the successful implementation of the Global Asset Management Excellence (GAME) Project at Geelong Refinery. The role consisted of managing the implementation of seven Asset Management processes developed on a global basis and supported by a suite of common IT tools. Change management requirements due to the implementation of these processes were also a responsibility of this role. Since January 2006, also performed the role of Maintenance Execution Manager responsible… Show more Responsible for the successful implementation of the Global Asset Management Excellence (GAME) Project at Geelong Refinery. The role consisted of managing the implementation of seven Asset Management processes developed on a global basis and supported by a suite of common IT tools. Change management requirements due to the implementation of these processes were also a responsibility of this role. Since January 2006, also performed the role of Maintenance Execution Manager responsible for providing a central maintenance support function for the two Refinery Production Areas.Specific Activities and Achievements• Key member of GAME project Oceania Steering Committee and East Region Implementation Team which are responsible for developing the strategy and direction for the implementation of the GAME project in 5 Refineries and 1 Chemicals plant within the East Region.• Responsible for managing a total budget of AUD$19.2M, consisting of a project budget of AUD$14.6M and asset management budgets of AUD$4.6M. • Prepared the Geelong site for implementation of GAME by establishing the local implementation team and the development of core project deliverables including a detailed risk assessment, stakeholder analysis, change management strategies and data management, communication and implementation plans.• Lead the change management program for the local implementation including overseeing development of the project change management plan.• Managed successful implementation of two of the seven-business process with enabling IT tools in November 2005. This was achieved within project budget and timeframe ensuring ongoing confidence of Shell senior management.• Appointed coach/mentor to the Clyde Refinery Implementation Manager ensuring a consistent successful approach to implementation in Oceania.• Acting Geelong Refinery Engineering Manager in periods of absence (12 weeks total in 2006). Show less

Geelong Refinery, Victoria Australia

Accountable for championing and driving the development of Engineering/Maintenance strategies within Geelong Refinery. Whilst working as part of a Service Unit, this role required working very much with, and in support of the Geelong Refinery Production Units.Specific Activities and Achievements• Focal Point for the continued development/implementation of Maintenance Planning and Integrity/Reliability Management business processes.• Developed and implemented the Geelong… Show more Accountable for championing and driving the development of Engineering/Maintenance strategies within Geelong Refinery. Whilst working as part of a Service Unit, this role required working very much with, and in support of the Geelong Refinery Production Units.Specific Activities and Achievements• Focal Point for the continued development/implementation of Maintenance Planning and Integrity/Reliability Management business processes.• Developed and implemented the Geelong Refinery Asset Management Report including the development of Asset Management Key Performance Indicators.• East Region representative in the global development team for the design of the maintenance execution process as part of the Global Asset Management Excellence (GAME) project.• Geelong Refinery Asset Benchmarking Focal Point that included participation in the 2002 Solomon Global Benchmarking Study. (An industry wide bi-annual study).• Implemented the reorganisation of the Geelong Instrument and Electrical departments. This resulted in a cost reduction of 8% by a merger of the electrical and instrument trade groups and improvement of the department efficiency.• Deputised for the Engineering Manager in periods of absence. Show less

Geelong Refinery, Victoria Australia

Managed the Geelong Refinery Reliability Department ensuring the implementation, adherence and continuous improvement of the reliability process. This included bad actor elimination and improving operational reliability by focusing on process, equipment, human reliability and equipment maintainability. In conjunction with this role appointed as Best in Class Asset Coordinator responsible for the implementation of six value adding Asset Management Processes.Specific Activities and… Show more Managed the Geelong Refinery Reliability Department ensuring the implementation, adherence and continuous improvement of the reliability process. This included bad actor elimination and improving operational reliability by focusing on process, equipment, human reliability and equipment maintainability. In conjunction with this role appointed as Best in Class Asset Coordinator responsible for the implementation of six value adding Asset Management Processes.Specific Activities and Achievements• Responsible for managing the implementation of the Geelong Refinery Bad Actor Project (value AUD$6.5M over 3 years).• Responsible for 24 direct reports across multiple work streams including central workshops staff of 15 and a project group of 9.• During this period the Refinery’s key reliability indicator, mean time between maintenance improved from 45 to 70 months.• Provision of asset integrity, reliability and plant availability by developing, implementing and optimising the Best in Class Asset Management Processes. These were developed in conjunction with Shell Global Solution Asset Management best practices. Show less

Geelong Refinery, Victoria Australia

Provided engineering services to the Production Area by applying available resources within the specific area engineering team. This was done by requesting specialist advice from the Engineering Group and the regularly review of contractor resource requirements, while taking into account demand levels across all areas through communicating with Area Staff and other Asset Engineers.Specific Activities and Achievements• Managing the application of maintenance strategies for the… Show more Provided engineering services to the Production Area by applying available resources within the specific area engineering team. This was done by requesting specialist advice from the Engineering Group and the regularly review of contractor resource requirements, while taking into account demand levels across all areas through communicating with Area Staff and other Asset Engineers.Specific Activities and Achievements• Managing the application of maintenance strategies for the Production Area with due regard for the assurance of technical integrity, whilst enhancing the reliability of the plant.• Maintain and improve performance of equipment within the Production Area by the application of appropriate analysis techniques and maintenance procedures, using reporting systems performance measures and standards and taking corrective action when necessary. This included overseeing the planning, scheduling and execution of all engineering work within the Production Area.• Responsible for Production Area Maintenance Budget of AUD$8M per annum.• Total staff 10 direct reports including engineering support, supervision and trades.• Shutdown engineer for small-scale plant turnarounds. Show less

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