Experience

COAST (Centre for Ocean Applied Sustainable Technologies)

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Canada



Westside Group

• Australia
• Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Operations Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Mar 2023

  Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Leading the corporatization of the business including developing consistent business practices over four separate operating entities involving accounting practices, project delivery methods, human resources management and business development/marketing. Reporting directly to the Directors and Advisory Board on corporate performance including P/L statements, strategic direction, business efficiency and organizational structure. Day to day oversight of operations including HSE, HR and financial… Show more Leading the corporatization of the business including developing consistent business practices over four separate operating entities involving accounting practices, project delivery methods, human resources management and business development/marketing. Reporting directly to the Directors and Advisory Board on corporate performance including P/L statements, strategic direction, business efficiency and organizational structure. Day to day oversight of operations including HSE, HR and financial performance. Leading office-based staff (40) and site/mobile personnel (100) to generate an annual revenue in excess of $50 million. Show less



Tientos Consulting Ltd.

• Principal Consultant

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2023

  Victoria, BC (Canada) & Adelaide, SA (Australia) Established my own consultancy business to collaborate with industry partners on the development and integration of new technologies and manage engineering/project related businesses. Key roles / contracts executed included: • Group Commercial Manager - Westside Group of Companies – Adelaide, Australia • Development Project Manager - M’akola Development Society – Langford, BC, Canada • Strategic Plan Development - South Australian Northern Zone Rock Lobster Fisherman’s Association –… Show more Established my own consultancy business to collaborate with industry partners on the development and integration of new technologies and manage engineering/project related businesses. Key roles / contracts executed included: • Group Commercial Manager - Westside Group of Companies – Adelaide, Australia • Development Project Manager - M’akola Development Society – Langford, BC, Canada • Strategic Plan Development - South Australian Northern Zone Rock Lobster Fisherman’s Association – Australia • Project Estimating and Planning - Fort Mackay Enterprises – Alberta, Canada • Business Plan Development - Regional Development Australia – District Council of Cleve – Australia • Project Planning and Management - AOE Accumulated Ocean Energy – Victoria, BC, Canada Show less



Pinchin Ltd.

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Manager - Vancouver Island

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Victoria, BC Employed to oversee and grow the operations on Vancouver Island with a team of thirteen including project managers, technologists, engineers, and support personnel. Reporting directly to the Vice President of the region, responsibilities included personnel management, business development, health and safety management, mentoring, and general office performance. Involved in the building sciences, mechanical engineering, hazardous materials, contaminated sites and occupational health and safety… Show more Employed to oversee and grow the operations on Vancouver Island with a team of thirteen including project managers, technologists, engineers, and support personnel. Reporting directly to the Vice President of the region, responsibilities included personnel management, business development, health and safety management, mentoring, and general office performance. Involved in the building sciences, mechanical engineering, hazardous materials, contaminated sites and occupational health and safety management fields. Developed new business processes to improve efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal procedures. Show less



AOE Accumulated Ocean Energy Inc.

• Canada
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Acting Chief Executive Officer

  • Jul 2017 - Feb 2018

  Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Senior executive for a new technology start-up company in the energy field exploring opportunities to capture ocean wave energy and use the energy for power generation, desalination, and support for aquaculture operations. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the company including developing and negotiating strategic partnerships in Canada and Australia, marketing and promotional strategies, financial planning and management, stakeholder relations including regulatory and community groups… Show more Senior executive for a new technology start-up company in the energy field exploring opportunities to capture ocean wave energy and use the energy for power generation, desalination, and support for aquaculture operations. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the company including developing and negotiating strategic partnerships in Canada and Australia, marketing and promotional strategies, financial planning and management, stakeholder relations including regulatory and community groups, and shareholder communication. Show less



TOTAL

• Argentina
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mining Construction Manager, Pre-Production Planning Lead

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2014

  Joslyn North Mine Led the Mining Construction Management team comprising technical, construction supervision and HSEQ staff (30 people). Developed and managed the main earthworks contractor to oversee drainage systems, earthworks, mining roads, borrow areas and general civil infrastructure. Responsibility for the mining construction budget (value $1.5 billion), site health and safety and timely delivery of all mining facilities, including the development and execution of strategies to outline organizational and… Show more Led the Mining Construction Management team comprising technical, construction supervision and HSEQ staff (30 people). Developed and managed the main earthworks contractor to oversee drainage systems, earthworks, mining roads, borrow areas and general civil infrastructure. Responsibility for the mining construction budget (value $1.5 billion), site health and safety and timely delivery of all mining facilities, including the development and execution of strategies to outline organizational and contractual responsibilities to meet project objectives. Collaborated with Total’s corporate partners to develop annual budgets (AFEs) in excess of $100 million and worked within tight regulatory frameworks meeting local, Provincial and Federal legislations and approvals. Show less



Golder Associates

• Peru
• Wholesale Import and Export
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate, Project Manager, Group Manager

  • Feb 2006 - Aug 2010

  Calgary, AB Joined as a Geotechnical Engineer and held the position of Group Manager Engineering Design & Construction and Project Manager. Management of civil based projects (Value: $100,000 - $3 million) and multidiscipline teams for the mining, resource, and land development industries from engineering design to construction. Stakeholder management including regulators, performance monitoring and metrics, human resources, and mentoring of staff. Developed strong working relationships with public and… Show more Joined as a Geotechnical Engineer and held the position of Group Manager Engineering Design & Construction and Project Manager. Management of civil based projects (Value: $100,000 - $3 million) and multidiscipline teams for the mining, resource, and land development industries from engineering design to construction. Stakeholder management including regulators, performance monitoring and metrics, human resources, and mentoring of staff. Developed strong working relationships with public and private sector clients. Show less



University of Adelaide

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD Candidate and Part-Time Teacher

  • Jul 2002 - Jan 2006

  Adelaide, Australia Successfully completed a PhD thesis in 3.5 years on the risk of relying of limited information for engineering projects. Specifically investigated the impact of designing a multi-storey building based on the reliance of limited information about the ground. Research investigated the use of risk analysis concepts in engineering and the impacts of decision making on the success of projects. Acted as a part-time teacher for Construction and Surveying, Geotechnical Engineering and… Show more Successfully completed a PhD thesis in 3.5 years on the risk of relying of limited information for engineering projects. Specifically investigated the impact of designing a multi-storey building based on the reliance of limited information about the ground. Research investigated the use of risk analysis concepts in engineering and the impacts of decision making on the success of projects. Acted as a part-time teacher for Construction and Surveying, Geotechnical Engineering and Structural Analysis. Teaching included developing and delivering lectures, convening tutorials, managing and demonstrating practical classes and providing general teaching assistant support. Show less



Social Survey Consulting Group

• Senior Consultant

  • Jan 1994 - Dec 2005

  Adelaide, Australia Providing consulting services for market and social research programs including multi-faceted surveys for local and regional government, sporting clubs and public service entities. Designed questionnaires, analysed results and presented findings through reporting and formal meetings. Formulated recommendations based on the findings regarding organizational structures and policies.



Tonkin Consulting

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Consultant Engineer

  • Jun 2002 - Jul 2003

  Adelaide, Australia Provided construction input to large capital infrastructure projects including concrete lined drainage channels and multi-community water distribution systems. Lead constructability reviews and generated budget level costs estimates for the purposes of project approvals. Liaised with key project stakeholders to ensure that project requirements and objectives were clear and consistent.



Stockport (Civil)

• France
• Real Estate

• Estimator, Project Engineer

  • Sep 1998 - Jun 2002

  Adelaide, Australia Started as a Site Engineer and progressed to Project Engineer and Estimator for medium sized ($5 - $20 million) civil earthwork projects in Australia. Responsibilities included client and subcontractor management, procurement of materials, equipment and subcontracts. Health, safety and environmental management. Budget and schedule accountability.