Tom Roberts Email & Phone Number

Albany, Wa, Au

Darwin, Australia

Offering quality 3D modelling and drafting services at competitive rates to clients in the mining, materials handling, architectural/commercial and general fabrication industries.Based in Darwin, Northern Territory, we offer a personalised service tailored to your specific requirements.Our expertise includes:• Bulk material handling systems & conveyors• Industrial structures• Commercial structures• Pre-assembled modular (PAM) structures• Trusses and trestles• Chute work• Chute lining and wear plates• Tanks and associated steelwork• Mechanical equipment• Plate work developments• Pressure vessels and heat exchangers• Duct work• Lifting devices• Piping• Plant layouts and concept drawings• Robotic installations and automation

Darwin, Australia

Responsible for the overall leadership of the NT office to meet client requirements and successfully deliver the program of work in the region.Achieve optimum profitability and effective use of company assets through strong management of the office, and by driving business development activities in the Northern Territory and other regions as required.Also provide support and guidance of the NT office to ensure the safety, quality, strategic and operational objectives are achieved.Memorable Achievements:• Implementing a branding transition plan following the acquisition of Precision Drafting Australia by PDC.• Pursuing opportunities in the North American construction industry.• Devise and implement plans to break down cultural barriers between PDC project teams in North America, Australia, Philippines and Thailand.

Darwin, Northern Territory

Responsible for the day to day operations of the Business including:•• Control of the day to day operational activities of the Business• Supervision of all drawing office staff• Supervising and overseeing of operations in Bangkok office• Implementing quality control• Management of IT support• Management of contracts and/or projects of the Business• Compliance of all staff with the Business OHS policies• Overseeing the preparation and delivery of all budgets and executive reports as outlined to the partnersMemorable Achievements• Successfully implementing a transition plan to move the business into the mining and materials handling sector• Navigating the challenges of the Global Financial Crisis• Expanding the business into the Western Australian market including the establishment of a Perth branch office in 2011• Steady revenue growth of 205% to $9.5m between 2008 and 2012• Employees increased from 16 to 37 in the same period• Securing and successful execution of key contracts with clients such as SKM, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton

Perth, Australia

I co-founded MechWest Design and Drafting in 2001 with Phil FortInvolved in all aspects of a small business startup including:• Business development and estimating• Recruiting• Day to day production• Account keeping, receivables and payable• Development of business systems and procedures• Quality control• Strategic planning Memorable Achievements.My first business startup I took great pleasure in growing Mechwest into a successful boutique drafting firm employing nine employees.I made a difficult decision to sell my share in Mechwest in 2006 in order to pursue an opportunity in the Northern Territory with Precision Drafting Australia.

Perth, Australia

I joined Eastman Fort Partners as cadet draftsman to be trained in mechanical, structural and materials handling related drafting. The cadetship included part time engineering studies at TAFE.After completing my cadetship I continued my employment in a CAD Systems Management role.Memorable Achievements• Key role in transitioning the business from manual to CAD drafting.• Creating the the in-house drawing data management system (database).

Kundana Mine Site, Kalgoorlie Wa

Duties involved:• Milling operations• Carbon and leach Operations• Oversea crusher• Service and maintain Dresser 540 loader• Bobcat operations

Mechanical Engineering

High School, Certificate Of Secondary Education