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D. O. B.: 27-11-58 AGE: 50yrs
NATIONALITY: Australian
MARITAL STATUS: Defacto relationship – (1x Child)
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Masters Degree of Project Management – Queensland University of Technology Australia – 2008 current
Certificate 4 Safety Management Training – Thiess internal course 2006
Managing for High Performance – Thiess external course 2005
CCI WA – Understanding the new OSH Legislation & Provisional Improvement Notices - 2005
IES Conferences Aust. – Effective Contract Management - 2001
Australian Institute of Management – Diploma of Business Management - 2002
Australian Institute of Management – Certificate of Strategic Marketing Management - 1999
Learning Laboratory - Excel Advanced spread sheet course - 1993
M.T.E.- Excel spread sheet course - 1992
Elizabeth TAFE South Australia - Assoc. Dip. Management Modules - 1993
Elizabeth West Adult High School yr. 11 computer course - 1993
Australian Institute of Management - Practical Supervision - 1989
Pressure Vessel welding Certificate No. 4 Theory - 1980
Whyalla College of Further Education - Boilermaker Apprenticeship studies 1975-78
Mt. Barker High School - School Leavers Certificate - 1974
LICENCES HELD Australian Drivers: "CR"
INTERESTS & HOBBIES Game Fishing, Scuba Diving, Golf,
Clubs & Associations
Metal Trades and Industries Association PNG - Senior Vice President 1995 - 97
Technical adviser - Curriculum Development of Metal Trades Technical Cert. Course 1995-98
Port Moresby Ski Club - Committee Member - Maintenance Co-ordinator - 1996-97
Heavy Engineering Manufacturers Association ~ HEMA - Representative for JFK Engineering - 1998/ 99
Capabilities
* Project management of multiple and individual construction projects from design conception to handing over to the client; from both a physical and financial perspective. Project planning, construction and logistical scheduling (critical path analysis) and the management and supervision of multiple project managers – multiple projects concurrently; hard and soft dollar contracts. Shutdown management in "brown fields" production plants. Preparation for projects - budget allocation, design development, project statement/ plan and procedure writing, work pack preparation, time & milestone scheduling, mentoring project engineers, risk & opportunity assessment and HR resource & plant allocation.
* Industry expertise – piping, pressure vessel manufacture/ installation, structural steel manufacture/ erection including hi-rise, heavy engineering machining/ manufacturing and mechanical installation, heavy plate, ship building/ repair/ maintenance. Manufacture/ welding and construction to industry standards ~ AS1554 SP, ASME 9, etc and client standards ~ BHP, ONESTEEL, Woodside, WMC, Schenck, Santos, BP, Shell, Mobil, CBH, TIWEST, Alcoa.
* Timely reporting of the projects performance matched to the company's goals (financial profitability, deliverable milestones – S curves, HSET targets, etc.);
* Experienced in most computer software packages and hardware; it's capabilities, functionality, practicality; utilisation of networking and internet/ e-mail, project management; MS Projects, MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Outlook, etc), Attaché, JDE, CBA, ACCPAC, Primavera P3e.
* QA/ QC utilising all aspects of ISO 9001/ 9002 manufacturing and construction standards in documentation and procedural requirements, full MDR requirements, continuous improvement of existing procedures & implementation, internal auditing on full traceability. PWHT/ NDT/ weld procedure conversant to comply with client/ industry standards;
* Industry sector exposure; minerals processing facilities, oil and gas, structural steel mills, glass bottle process plants, petrochemical plants/ bulk storage, infrastructure development, residential, commercial, agriculture, marine, forestry, land development, etc;
* The development of pre-site mobilisation planning strategies and procedure writing, Work Area Packages, Method Statements, QA/QC - ITP's, Risk Analysis to split up and detail the projects overall scope and tasks ensuring the tasks meet financial and time budgets with minimal risks to the project team.
* The formulating of strategies, procedures, infrastructure development and realignment, feasibility study / analysis and overall system analysis, continuous improvement;
* The development of company organisational charts; the writing of personnel position specifications and personnel assessments
* General management in manufacturing; overview and total responsibility, reporting directly to the Board of Directors/ Project Directors;
* Development and writing of the company's business plan, defining KPI's incorporating the Boards aspirations;
* Change management development and implementation, enhancement and integration of new technology, effective and fruitful negotiator and communicator, always looking for the win/ win outcome in client discussions;
* Creation, development and implementation of financial and construction budgets, audio/ visual presentation (develop & present) – trade nights, internal and distributor training, end of month reporting;
* Identification of new niche markets the development of strategies and the creation of the conduit to ensure the success
* Infrastructure alignment through various conduits; communication, team player enhancement, systems and procedures;
* Operational management of middle managers promoting constructive communication and interaction with a "hands on" approach to ensure personal ownership of their responsibility;
* Development and implementation of computerised administrative, quality assurance/ control, marketing tools and production aids to increase productivity, total quality assurance / control, enhance marketability and office efficiencies;
* Tender estimating; computerised and manual take off, contract review, tender submission review, risk assessment;
Career History
Ausenco Pty Ltd
Construction Manager
Martabe Project – Indonesia
June 2008 –May 2009
Assigned to the project as the construction manager for project pre-
mobilisation planning mobilise to site and ultimately manage the overall construction of the project. The project is a full ECPM contract to design and construct a gold processing plant and infrastructure including a 200 man permanent camp and a 400 man construction camp facility, internal roads, TSF, Wharf & bulk storage facility (dry & liquid), SAG & Ball mills, tankage – civil, SMP, E&I; AUD$350+mil. Evaluation and site management of package site subcontractors
Ausenco Pty Ltd
Construction Manager
Sepon Copper Expansion Project – Laos
April 2008 – June 2008
Assigned as the "acting" Construction Manager to the Sepon Copper Expansion Project in Laos for an EPCM contract to expand the production capabilities of the existing production plant. Bulk earthworks, civil and tank construction, full SMP installation including boilers, autoclave vessels, tie-in and shutdown, new oxygen plant, existing building extensions. All preparations for the major tie-in shutdown.
Ausenco Pty Ltd
Construction Manager
Hidden Valley Gold Processing Plant – PNG
July 2007 – March 2008
Responsible to the Project Director as the overall Construction Manager for a total EPCM contract to design and construct a gold processing plant and infrastructure including a 2,000 man accommodation and messing camp facility, 5km Overland tube conveyor, SAG mill, tankage – civil, SMP, E&I; AUD$450+mil. Evaluation and site management of package site subcontractors
Thiess Pty Ltd – Process Division Qld
Construction Area Manager TSJV
Lake Lindsay Coal Project
June 2006 – July 2007
Assigned to our Queensland division to the Lake Lindsay Coal Project to expand the existing German Creek Coal Processing facility approx AUD$347mil. Reporting directly to the Alliance Construction Manager and responsible for the management, planning and installation of all Structural Mechanical & Piping for the overall project, this will include – stacker reclaimers, 22km overland & process conveyors, process plant and pumps, services pipe work, buildings and rail loading facilities, approx 700 site personnel.
Pt Thiess Indonesia – Process Division
Snr Commissioning Eng
March to June 2006
Assigned to Indonesia on temporary secondment to the Darajat III Geothermal Power Station US$100, mil to manage the major interface shut down between Darajat II and the new Darajat III Power stations (High pressure steam lines 36 & 42" pipes). Procedural writing, material logistics, overall scheduling, technical and managerial support & commissioning management, approx 800 site personnel
Thiess Pty Ltd – Process Division WA
Project Manager
June 2005 to March 2006
Responsible directly to the WA Operations Manager, total bottom line responsibility for the on-site construction of the Pinjarra Efficiency Upgrade for Alcoa. Project value AUD$47mil + with approx 200+ site personnel. Typical structural/ mechanical/ piping (SMP) project equally proportioned "green fields" & "brown fields". Green field construction includes installation of ball mill, mill building, lubrication systems, transfer conveyor system/ piping & cabling racks and an additional 100t bauxite storage bin. Extensive piping systems (carbon/ stainless) in both areas including pressure vessels and tie-ins to existing piping systems.
South Pacific Steel PNG
(Kenmore Group)
Branch Manager
15/9/2002 to 2/12/04
Responsible directly to the Divisional General Manager, totally responsible for the establishment of the manufacturing facilities purchased from BHP. Manufactured and marketed our products through a network of distributors as well as direct retail sales. Developed marketing strategies and conducted training seminars, new product development & trade nites to improve our overall market share, plus export sales. Company turnover of approx K12 to 20mil with 65 personnel, stock holding of approx K3.7mil. Manufactured product range; roof sheeting, purlin roll forming, steel framed buildings, rainwater goods & tanks, general sheet metal fabrication, A/C ducting, Brownbuilt steel furniture, powder coating facility and stainless steel fabrication
Samaras Structural Engineers Pty Ltd.
Operational Manager
23/7/01 to 8/9/2002
Samaras is South Australia's largest structural steel manufacturer and site construction project engineering company established for over 27 years. The management of a manufacturing facility, machinery relocation and crane hire fleet and on-site construction included 2 division managers, 3 project managers, multiple projects running concurrently. The crane hire fleet consisted of 27 mobile cranes & 6 pin jib cranes; a total permanent workforce was in excess of 150. Structural/ mechanical/ piping projects, sporting facilities, power stations and major machinery relocation
Port Lincoln Marine Services Pty Ltd
General Manager
17/07/00 to 29/03/01
Contract position as the General Manager of the shipyard based in Port Lincoln SA. The shipyard is the largest privately owned shipyard in South Australia. The owner took the decision to start building ships again after a period of repairs only for the last six years. This discission was reversed 8 months latter due to the major construction interfering with the R&M of the owners fishing fleet. During this period I was responsible for total bottom line results, sales and marketing, feasibility studies, local and state government assistance, recruitment & design
JFK Engineering Pty Ltd
General Manager
10/04/98 to 9/7/99
JFK Engineering was one of the most respected heavy engineering entities in Western Australia and has been in operation for nearly 30yrs. Predominantly supplied quality pressure vessels, Ball and Sag Mills, rotating kilns, scrubbers, heat exchangers, extensive pipe spooling and proprietary machinery items to all facets of the Resources Industries Australia wide as well as exporting overseas, fully accredited to ISO 9002 QA/QC. We continuously cater to the varying needs of our clients in the industry, supplying refurbished components and spare parts for their continued production.
Niugini Steel Corp. (PNG)
General Manager
11/2/95 - 06/04/98
N.S.C. is now Papua New Guinea's biggest supplier of structural steel kit buildings as well as supplying general steel engineering projects PNG wide, where practicable we installed our buildings and other items on-site. We manufactured building products (purlins, reinforcing mesh, fencing), general engineering and merchandised steel products. Additionally we manufactured bridges, towers, high rise structural steel, tanks, the customer base was very broad from mining, petroleum, forestry, manufacturing, retail and residential.
Hornibrook NGI (PNG)
Operational Branch Manager
23/6/94 to 31/12/94
Hornibrook NGI was Papua New Guinea's largest structural steel fabrication and construction company. It comprises of four major divisions and two subsidiary companies based on steel fabrication, activities centred in servicing the building, mining/ oil/ gas resources, marine and transport manufacture and development arenas. They were involved with on-site construction and major maintenance shutdowns in OKTEDI and Porgera mines, 200+ personnel
Prince Engineering
Contracts & Construction Manager
1/12/93 to 17/6/94
Reporting to the General Manager, I was responsible for the tender bids, and the subsequent placement and administration of all contracts, this included the on-site construction and installation of major projects. Prince Eng. had separate divisions; surface treatment, construction/ crane hire, field services (facility maintenance) and marine/ machining division, their coordination was my responsibility – approx. 120/ 160 personnel. Projects included; structural steel, piping, vessels, tanks and heavy plate work, ship repair and programmed maintenance and shutdowns (Alcoa refinery, etc).
Agpoint Australia
Manufacturing & Production Coordinator
10/8/92 to 1/12/93
Reporting to the Production Manager, I was responsible for the preparation and monitoring of production schedules, plant loading, stock control, programmed maintenance and recruitment. Correlation and analysis of production efficiency & performance data, monthly management reports, production budget preparation and liaison between sales and clients for their deliveries.
Gilbarco Australia
Construction Supervisor
3/7/85 to 13/11/87 &
11/6/91 to 30/7/92
Reporting to the Project Manager or the State Manager, I provided on-site project supervision. Our division was involved heavily in construction within the petrochemical and oil/ gas industries as well as diverse array of structural/ mechanical/ piping projects, Australia wide. When not on-site I was based in the head office my function of estimating, drafting, material procurement, preparation of schedules, quality assurance documentation and negotiations with sub-contractors, coordination for the logistical mobilisation of projects to site.
Sheet Metal Holdings
Manufacturing Contracts Manager
28/5/90 to 26/11/90
Responsible to the Managing Director, managing the steel fabrication division and additionally the domestic garages & carport division (Easy Built garages). My duties included estimating, preparation, placement and administration of contracts within the Division. Additionally, setting and monitoring of budgets, project cost control, marketing and sales, workshop labour supervision and all technical advice.
T.O`Connor & Sons
Construction Manager
30/11/87 to 16/1/90
Reporting to the Division Manager, Special Projects Construction I was responsible for the management of multiple construction site projects, typically structural, mechanical and piping projects. Supported the projects with logistical labour, materials and project co-ordination requirements
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