Stephen Kane Email & Phone Number

Australia

Queensland, Australia

Capital projects and asset management strategy consultant as a service provider to major mining operators throughout Queensland.Key Responsibilities:• Management and coordination of capital project strategy throughout all stages of the project life cycle, including; feasibility and selection (NPV), stakeholder management, CAPEX budget, approvals, design, procurement, contracts, implementation and commissioning. • Developing and integrating asset FMEA into SAP, whilst facilitating continuous optimisation of maintenance strategies with maintenance and engineering team.Key Projects (Brown Field):- Coal Handling Facility Duplication; $30M- Dragline Major Shutdown Project Coordination; $22M- Shovel Major Shutdown Project Coordination; $15M- ROM Retaining Differential Settlement Assessment and Repair; $5M- ROM Bin Structural Failure Repair and Strengthening; $4.5M- Train Load Out Bin Replacement and Operations Automation, $4M- Fuel and Lubrication Facility Upgrade; $3M- Fluid Management System Installation; $2M- Coal Handling Facility FMECA and implementation; $0.2M- Autonomous re-fueling stations feasibility and concept development; $0.2M- Major Coal Handling Facility Shutdown coordination.

Australia

Contract Area Superintendent, Glencore Xstrata Project $30M.(Contract Engineering, Supervision and Engineering Services Group)Key Responsibilities• Primary purpose of my role is to lead and deliver Phase 2 of the Glencore Open Cut Coal program of works valued at AU$30M • Working in close conjunction with the contractor and the mining operations team• Delivery of all risk assessments on site, reporting on my findings and making appropriate recommendations• Key management of this high value project on time and within budget• Co-ordination of the RFI process with the design team for civil and structural elements• Engaging with multiple stakeholders and sub-contractors managing needs and expectations• Key negotiation with suppliers including all contract negotiation with sub-contractors• Scheduling each projects milestones and key deliverables in logical steps and allocation of time and appropriate mining resources required to meet business deadlines• Induction and dispatch of mining workers to site and management of a project delivery team on site with direct reporting responsibilities• Recruitment and retention of resources on site, including the provision of staff appraisals and performance management reviews• Mentoring and training and development of my team sharing my knowledge and expertise and support on site at all times• Resolving any complex issues raised in a timely and present manner• Conduction of weekly meetings to project delivery and sub-contractor teams• Ensuring all materials on site are delivered on time when required• Overseeing Quality of works on site at all times and signing off on project variations • Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with quality assurance and safety codes, and other acts and Australian regulations• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses as required • Preparation of Monthly budget and cost reports to internal stakeholders

Queensland, Australia

Key Responsibilities• Primary purpose of my role was to manage, and lead the successful delivery of the Talinga North Water Transfer Station Project with our valued client Origin Energy• This complex mechanical engineering program of works was valued at AU$10M• Successfully managing and delivering a high quality product across multi-disciplines in a tight time-frame working in a high pressured and fast paced environment• Facilitating large-scale scope evolution from concept to delivery on time and within budget• Preparation of Monthly budget and cost reports to internal stakeholders• Scheduling each projects milestones and key deliverables in logical steps and allocation of time and appropriate mining resources required to meet business deadlines• Managing multiple stakeholders needs and expectations at all times • Administering engineering team onto our internal tracking systems• Designing and proposing suitable engineering solutions within budget and requirements• Overseeing and monitoring the client-contractor engineering interface at all times• Project managing the pond earthworks, HDPE lining, concrete structures, pipework’s including all HDPE and carbon steel and mechanical and electrical installations on site• Ensuring that the plant attains Type B Gas compliance and certification• Facilitate transition between construction and operations and end to end commissioning• Management of Every Day Is Game Day (EDIGD) Origin Energy initiative • Championed to motivate the project delivery teams on site• Vendor management with key business suppliers and contract negotiation• Signing of on project variations when required • Liaising with the planner and implementing strategic methodology changes to streamline the delivery of the finish product in line with expedited completion date• Presenting to key stakeholders and clients• Ensuring each project milestone is delivered on site on time and within agreed budget

Queensland, Australia

Key Responsibilities• Primary purpose of my role was to ensure operational effectiveness on site engaging with multiple stakeholders reporting on my findings on this failing project• 12 Month project based role to successful delivery of the Spring Gully PCF Earthworks and Roads Project with Origin Energy which was valued at AU$6.5m • Monitoring the quality of works with our sub-contractors teams on site• Reporting on Health, Safety and Environmental issues raised or concerns on site• Tracking KPI’s productivity, key project milestones, contract schedule, delays and engineering issues to key business stakeholders managing needs and expectations• Delivery of this failing project ahead of schedule • Subsequently this resulted in been invited to tender on the Talinga North Water Transfer Facility program of works

Queensland, Australia

Working on the successful delivery of the Caval Ridge Infrastructure Project.Key Responsibilities• Primary purpose of my role was to successfully manage and ensure operational effectiveness for the safe and efficient construction of the contracted construction works• Leading a large-scale project engineering, construction and site engineering, development and quality control and administration team, working in close conjunction with the commercial group and finance teams• Successfully managing and delivering the Caval Ridge Mechanical Infrastructure and Utilities Project valued at AU$56M on time and in budget• Project Managed and led the successful delivery the BMA JV BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance project valued at AU$4.2B on time and in budget• Provision of project schedules, milestones and key deliverables and tracking of these key elements of each program of works• Recruitment and retention of resources on site, including the provision of staff appraisals and performance management reviews• Mentoring and training and development of my team sharing my knowledge and expertise and support on site at all times• Monitoring all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) procedures on site to ensure zero harm and in line with company compliance and Australian standards and regulations• Resolving any complex issues raised in a timely and present manner• Conduction of weekly meetings to project delivery and sub-contractor teams• Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem area• Suggest management of risks affecting project profit, costs, schedules and client relations• Successfully implemented a flexibility of scheduling and sound technical solutions across this program which resulted in extended engineering queries and successful project delivery• Completion of detailed project handover on site with the client and provision of continued aftercare support to our valued client

Queensland

Key Responsibilities• Primary purpose of my role was to schedule the program of works and manage the bulk of detailed earthworks for the Grosvenor Pioneering Works and Cut & Cover Drift Project valued at $AU1.4B• Completion of TBM launch preparation, bulk earthworks, soil nailing and shotcrete works for the project• Tender evaluation of key preferred suppliers, vendors and sub-contractors on site• Ensuring Authority to Work Permit Process and ordered on time• Overseeing and monitoring site risk assessments and reporting on my findings to internal stakeholders• Providing detailed costing analysis on all earthworks operations throughout the mine site, to BMD’s project and Regional State Manager • Ensuring all works is carried out in accordance with detailed specifications and drawings• Assigning daily duties to delivery teams offering my support and guidance• Managing all aspects of cost control, budgets and financial plans for the project• Negotiating terms and SLA’s/KPI’s with sub-contractors for all Earthworks and Structural side of the project• Writing detailed BOMs and Quality Assurance Work Packs • Provision of internal workshops for training and development purposes• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with safety codes, and other associated Australian standards and state regulations• Successfully achieved zero harm on site for the project

Queensland, Australia

Key Responsibilities• Primary purpose of my role was to schedule and plan each scope of works for the Trackstar Alliance JV- Richlands to Springfield project • Project was valued at AU$475M working for our valued clients Queensland Rail and TMR• Successful delivery of all preliminary works across all Bulk and Detailed excavation for the Earthworks on the Rail Corridor• Completion of tender evaluation from key vendors, suppliers and sub-contractors including the negotiation of all KPI’s and SLA’s• Monitoring and tracking of Mass Haul, Earthworks cost control and budgets• Formulation of Subcontractors pertinent to rail infrastructure (QR), plant, materials, drainage, noise walls and RSS walls• Working in close conjunction with the engineering design teams to ensure design matches up to client specifications• Forecasting cost codes across each element of the project• Writing detailed 4 weekly schedules for key stakeholders, managing expectations and needs• Championing all aspects of HSE on site ensuring zero harm on project• Managing, developing, supporting and mentoring the project delivery teams sharing my industry knowledge and experience• Management of all pertinent aspects of the RSS walls and culverts on the Rail corridor• Successfully delivering all project schedules ahead of time on this critical program of works• Successfully contributed to the increase in company revenue

United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities• Primary purpose of my role was to deliver the construction of the Tullamore River bridge, project in Dublin in conjunction with the construction of the Athlone Railway Bridge and the Over bridge at Screggan Road. These two projects was valued at AU$63M• Subsequent project engineering and delivery of the BiWater Graham JV with Newtownbreda Waste Water Treatment Works• Working across all Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Civil Installation. This project was valued at AU$19M• Management of all sub-contractors SLA’s and KPI’s and signing off on project variations• Completion of mechanical installations, piling, tunnelling, micro-tunnelling, caisson construction, FRP contractors, carbon steel pipe laying crews, roads crews and minor earthworks crew management• Sub-contractor proposals and tender evaluations and negotiation of key contracts, milestones and project deliverables• End to end procurement of all logistics and materials on site• Continued review of new processes and procedures in regards to aspects of HSE• Engaging with clients representative, designers, railway authorities and the Local Residents Committee and councils • Establishing budgetary and programme targets for each scope of works• Subsequent delivery of a highly successful AU$15M ILEX Urban Regeneration project• Delivery and project management of the BiWater Graham JV - Seahill Waste Water Treatment Works across all Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Civil Installation project with Northern Ireland Water, valued at AU$17M• In 2007 I delivered the DBFO1 Westlink – Broadway Junction, DRD Road Service project for one year valued at AU$185M • Responsible for sub-contractor supervision across all Piling (CFA/Secant/Driven), bulk Earthworks (approx. 150,000m3 cut to fill with 300,000m3 unsuitable removal off-site), FRP contractors and service diversions• Successfully contributed to the increase in company revenue during my tenure in the business

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor’S Degree, Civil Engineering, 2:1 (Hons)

Gained a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering with Hons.