Senior Design Manager

• Feb 2023 - Present

Director

• Apr 2022 - Feb 2023

Engineering Manager

• Dec 2021 - Feb 2023

Technical Services Manager

• Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

Framework Co-ordinator

• Jun 2019 - Apr 2021

This role encompassed the management of the Water Sector Capital Frameworks in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreements. In this client facing role I manage selection, tender and work award / delivery in accordance with the process set out in the Framework Agreements and ensuring the risk of challenge is minimised. I continued to maintain accountability for the engineering function of a multi-disciplinary team ofdesign engineers, field survey & setting out engineers, and CAD technicians in the delivery of allpre-construction activities for the awarded Water Frameworks in both Scotland and England.In addition to managing the portfolio of secured work through design, I provide an overarching role across the design and delivery functions of the Capital Works business. Show less

Engineering Lead

• Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

Maintained accountability for the engineering function of a multi-disciplinary team ofdesign engineers, field survey & setting out engineers, and CAD technicians in the delivery of allpre-construction activities for the awarded Water Frameworks in both Scotland and England.

Senior Design Engineer

• Jun 2018 - Nov 2018

Senior design engineer responsible for the development of engineering designs associated with clean and waste water non infrastructure projects for Scottish Water.

Projects & Studies Engineer

• Aug 2017 - May 2018

Police Constable

• May 2016 - Aug 2017

Engineering and Operational Readiness Manager/Assistant Construction Manager

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

The $180M Tailings and Brine Management Project was the basis for the Integrated Tailings, Water and Closure Project for the Ranger Uranium Mine. In my role as Engineering and Operational Readiness Manager, I lead a multi-disciplinary team of engineering and science specialists responsible for the engineering deliverables of the selection and definition phases of the project. This included the preparation of reports and presentations to Rio Tinto’s Global Technical Evaluation Group and Business Evaluation Department (TEG and BED respectively) at each FEL phase tollgate. Having successfully led the engineering through TEG and BED’s feasibility tollgate, I continued to lead the execution phase including the engineering construction phase deliverables in addition to leading supply package procurement, commissioning and operational readiness activities. Show less

Superintendent, Project Planning and Engineering

• Mar 2012 - Jul 2013

The role encompassed the management of a multidisciplinary engineering team in the delivery of the sustaining capital program at Ranger Uranium Mine. Core to the role was the development and execution of the sustaining capital plan.Key achievements included:- Liaising with the executive management, superintendents, finance and commercial departments to develop, cost and plan a rolling 5 year sustaining capital plan for all mine infrastructure. As opposed to an annual plan whose execution was rarely realised.- Identifying, proving and realising $8.5M in Lean on Cost (LOC) opportunities for the business.- Successfully integrating EPCM staff in to the team on an as needs basis to meet the project portfolio demands. Show less

Process Engineer

• Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

The role as process engineer was to improve the plant and rail dump operations, at Andoom Mine, by means of proven continuous improvement philosophies and tools.Specific duties included: - Monitoring and analysing fixed plant performance to identify process constraints and improvement opportunities;- Analysing downtime systems to prioritize operational improvement initiatives/projects;- Project manage identified operational initiatives/projects;- Collaborating with the site Process Control team to ensure effective maintenance of the control system is maintained;- Coaching of operations staff as to the critical processes within the fixed plant that enhance plant utilization;- Monthly reporting of plant and supporting infrastructure performance (production, asset management metrics, water usage/extraction, power generation and fuel usage); and- Liaising with maintenance personnel to ensure key process considerations are effectively communicated e.g.: instrumentation reliability.This and previous roles has served to strengthen my skills and experience in the use of corporate system management tools including SAP, Citect, PI Process Book, PI System Management Tools etc. Show less

Service Group Manager (Water), Northern Territory OC

• Jul 2010 - Sep 2011

Responsible for the water engineering service group in the Northern Territory. Broader responsibilities included financial management, project management, strategic planning, detailed design, design review and approval. Responsible for the water engineering service group in the Northern Territory. Broader responsibilities included financial management, project management, strategic planning, detailed design, design review and approval.

Business Development Manager

• Aug 2009 - Jul 2010

Key accountability included the development of new and emerging business opportunities for the FKG Group of companies. Key accountability included the development of new and emerging business opportunities for the FKG Group of companies.

Senior Water Engineer/Business Unit Manager

• May 2005 - Aug 2009

In this role I was responsible for the water engineering team of five. My broader responsibilities included project management, design review and sign off as a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ), and in field project delivery. Specific feilds of experieince include: - Strategic asset management planning - Opex and capex planning - Financial management - Water network modelling - Sewerage network modelling - Client relationship management - Project management - Business development Following the successful delivery of water engineering services in the regional I was promoted to Business Unit Manager in December 2008 thus taking full P&L responsibility for the business unit. Show less

Technical Services Engineer

• Sep 2002 - May 2005

The management of a multidisciplinary engineering team with the responsibility of the region’s water, asset, environmental and dam safety management. The region included 7 major dams, 35 weirs and numerous regulating structures. Key achievements included:  Development of 5, 20 and 50 year asset management programs (maintenance and new infrastructure requirements) for inclusion to the water pricing review.  Successfully clearing significant backlog of the Region’s dam safety program (5 Yearly & Annual Dam Safety Inspections and reporting) and implementing a robust regime of annual inspections.  Strong stakeholder engagement and increased positive profile.  Management of the execution of infrastructure upgrades and refurbishment. Show less

Assistant Operations Engineer

• Dec 1999 - Sep 2002

The management of a team 13 operations tradesmen in the day to day operations and emergency response of the City’s water supply and sewerage networks. Key responsibilities:  Operational management and maintenance of Ipswich’s water and sewage pipeline reticulation infrastructure (56 Sewage pump stations, 24 Water pump stations and 19 Reservoirs);  Telemetry control of water and sewage pipelines and associated infrastructure;  Development and continual monitoring of key performance indicators e.g. financial, crew performance, asset performance;  Customer liaison – water and sewage complaints;  Liaising with developers regarding water and sewage pipelines and associated infrastructure requirements;  Monthly, Quarterly & Annual Reporting to Business Manager;  Fulfilled higher duties of Treatment Process Engineer and Operations Engineer as required (total of 8 months);  Tender document preparation and evaluation; and  Contractor management. Show less

Signalman

• Dec 1989 - Jan 1995

Key achievements:  Active Service – Operation Gemini (Cambodia): In this role I was co-located with the Tunisian Rifle Company (TUNBATT) in Sector 9West to provide field and base communications for the company and staff. Key achievements:  Active Service – Operation Gemini (Cambodia): In this role I was co-located with the Tunisian Rifle Company (TUNBATT) in Sector 9West to provide field and base communications for the company and staff.