Senior Project Engineer
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Steven Pert is listed as Senior Project Engineer at Fortescue, based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Steven Pert.
Steven Pert previously worked as Project Engineer at Fortescue and Business Improvement Specialist at Rio Tinto. Steven Pert holds Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Materials Science And Engineering, 1St Class Honours from University Of New South Wales.
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“How can we do this better?” If you could summarise my job it would simply be answering this question, which after 11 years working in the mining and manufacturing sector, is not an easy problem to solve.Ever since I was a kid, I have been constantly building and tinkering with things to make them stronger, faster, and more precise. I applied on this passion and completed my Bachelor of Engineering (1st Class Honours) at University of NSW and started my career in the materials processing/metal sector. I worked at Rio Tinto – Pacific Aluminium for over 6 years in various production and engineering roles with one of the highlights working at New Zealand Aluminium smelter, which makes some of the highest quality aluminium in the world (99.98%). In these roles, I learnt about Lean Six Sigma and how it can be a powerful tool and driver for change in any business, whether its production or safety. The best application of this was at the same smelter in New Zealand where I delivered a priority improvement project, working closely with plant floor operators and technical staff to modify the way the furnaces consume additional power, resulting in a new plant production record, valued at NZD $4M p.a. I enjoy working in teams, and my ability to collaborate with a wide range of working styles and skill sets have enabled me to stand out in my previous role in a start-up company manufacturing graphene coatings and smart materials. There were many creative thinkers at this company, so my structured thinking and background in Lean Six Sigma was a valuable addition to the team and I was proud of my achievements in leading project teams in prototype development utilising graphene based smart materials.I have continued to broaden my experiences and apply Lean Six Sigma principles, working at a Rio Tinto iron mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. This diverse role had access across all parts of the business from mine operations, fixed plant operation, project planning and business risk. To further develop my business acumen, I am currently undertaking MBA studies at Macquarie University, which I am due to complete in Dec 2022.There are lots of different answers to the question “how can we do this better?” and I enjoy tackling this problem every day in my current project engineering role at Fortescue Future Industries (FFI). The mission of FFI is to decarbonise its mining and metal operations as well as generate sustainable, green energy and hydrogen for future generations.
Listed skills include Process Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials, Aluminum, and 13 others.
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Project Engineer
Green hydrogen and renewable energy division at Fortescue. Key projects and responsibilities:- Portfolio Standardisation - Implementing portfolio wide frameworks, templates, scopes of works and processes to support the development of project study guidelines. - UK Projects Portfolio - Screening, prioritisation, and business-case endorsement of project.
Oct 2021 - Sep 2023
Business Improvement Specialist
Business Improvement Specialist based on site at Rio Tinto Iron Ore, West Angelas Operations. Key projects and responsibilities: - Project leader, aiming to reduce the amount of lost production time at the crushing plant over the shift change period. Worked closely with operators to deliver a sustainable new process which enabled the mine to produce an.
Mar 2020 - Oct 2021
Implementation Manager - Projects And Plant Operations
Start-up company manufacturing graphene based smart sensing materials. Key projects and responsibilities include:- Designed and implemented a new Lean Six Sigma board to track plant production and process optimization initiatives for graphene coatings manufacture. These initiatives led to 10% increased capacity, reduced non-value added labour activities.
Jan 2018 - Mar 2020
Specialist Process Engineer
Key projects and responsibilities: - Delivered a priority business improvement project as part of a cross-functional team in New Zealand. Collaborated with plant operators to contribute to a new plant production record, valued at NZD $4M p.a. - Led and co-ordinated the budget for the implementation of high efficiency electrochemical cell design project an.
Apr 2016 - Jan 2018
Process Engineer
Key projects and responsibilities: - Delivered additional profit of NZD $2.4M p.a. to New Zealand plant as a key team member that increased production efficiencies with no extra capital. Project was commended by the CEO. - Completed the assessment of new cell designs at multiple aluminium smelters, delivering production efficiencies valued at AUD $10M p.a..
Mar 2015 - Apr 2016
Process Control Engineer - Nzas
Key projects and responsibilities: - Secondment as the lead engineer on potline 3 at New Zealand Aluminium Smelter Ltd. - Coached process controllers on plant floor on consistent treatment of process exceptions and presented process status, priorities and safety shares to the department manager. - Successfully led the recovery process and parameter changes.
Apr 2014 - Mar 2015
Graduate Chemical Engineer
Key projects and responsibilities: - Member of a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt project tasked to improve maintenance efficiency. Project delivered over AUD $1M p.a. worth of savings and reduced waste. - Managed the design and fabrication of new innovative plant measurement tools within a strict budget. - Successfully led a Lean Six Sigma project to improve.
Feb 2012 - Apr 2014
Process Engineer Intern
Projects and responsibilities:- Led an investigation into reducing smoke opacity in cast house that involved reviewing procedures and operational observations. Established the root cause of the issue and recommended cost-effective solution to management who immediately rectified it.- Led the restructure of metal scrap yard & development of quality control.
Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
Research Engineer Intern
Projects and responsibilities:- Conducted a scientific study on corrosion performance of Zincalume® products in simulated rainfall environments. This fed into product specifications and future improvements.- Successfully led an investigation into cooling rates on the metal coating line. Adjustments made to the process from the investigation improved.
Jul 2009 - Dec 2009
Chemical Engineer Intern
Projects and responsibilities:- Optimisation of noise control (voltage fluctuations) with 320 electrolytic cells on potlines, which resulted in projected power savings of $100,000 p.a. to the plant.- Full report and presentation given to senior management.
Dec 2008 - Feb 2009
Research Engineer Intern
Projects and responsibilities:- Conducted chemical and physical testing of a series of raw materials in a nationally accredited lab.- Trial of additives successfully used to prevent paver discoloration, a major source of customer complaints and lost revenue. New additive was added to production plant following the trial.- Projects presented to CEO and.
Dec 2007 - Feb 2008
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Steven Pert education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Materials Science And Engineering, 1St Class Honours
Bachelor Of Engineering (Exchange Program), Materials Science And Engineering
Master Of Business Administration - Global Mba
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Steven Pert works for Fortescue.
What is Steven Pert's role at Fortescue?
Steven Pert is listed as Senior Project Engineer at Fortescue.
Where is Steven Pert based?
Steven Pert is based in Perth, Western Australia, Australia while working with Fortescue.
What companies has Steven Pert worked for?
Steven Pert has worked for Fortescue, Rio Tinto, Imagine Intelligent Materials, Rio Tinto Alcan / Pacific Aluminium, and Alcoa.
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Steven Pert holds Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Materials Science And Engineering, 1St Class Honours from University Of New South Wales.
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Steven Pert is listed with skills including Process Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials, Aluminum, Engineering, Materials Science, Continuous Improvement, and Manufacturing.
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