Experience

South Gippsland Water

• Australia
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager, Infrastructure & Planning

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Mark leads the teams responsible for infrastructure planning, asset management and project delivery at South Gippsland Water. Between 2016 and 2019 he successfully lead a team that delivered the business' largest ever capital project within budget and schedule. Mark leads the teams responsible for infrastructure planning, asset management and project delivery at South Gippsland Water. Between 2016 and 2019 he successfully lead a team that delivered the business' largest ever capital project within budget and schedule.



Melbourne Water

• Australia
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Treatment & Resources, Melbourne Water

  • Oct 2015 - Jun 2016

  Mark managed a team of engineers and scientists responsible for planning expansion and upgrade of Melbourne's treatment plants, Eastern Treatment Plant and Western Treatment Plant. Collectively, the teams conduct investigations, planning and concept design work for projects with a value in excess of $400 M over the five years from FY 16/17.

• Manager, Day Operations, EasternTreatment Plant

  • Mar 2014 - Sep 2015

  Mark was responsible for managing a team of 20 Operators responsible for plant operation and maintenance. Mark's role was responsible for:- Operations and maintenance of the tertiary area of the plant- Day operations, including permit preparation, isolation, shutdown coordination and restorations- Maintenance scheduling with the maintenance contractors- Planning major shutdowns- Operator training and development- Incident response and incident controlDuring his time in the role Mark was responsible for planning and implementing number of significant team development activities to develop a high performing team.

• Manager, Operations & Maintenance, Tertiary Area, Eastern Treatment Plant

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2014

  In this role Mark was the Melbourne Water representative on the Alliance Management Team charged with delivery of a $418 M plant upgrade. Mark was responsible for:- Development of the team of Operators, Engineers and Maintenance Technicians- Representing Melbourne Water on the Alliance Management Team- Assessing and reporting on project compliance with requirements- Engaging contractors to deliver the scheduled and breakdown maintenance- Managing the identification and resolution of defects over the two year liability period

• Team Leader, Process Management, Eastern Treatment Plant

  • Nov 2005 - Jun 2012

  Mark was responsible for a team of engineers and scientists providing technical support to the teams operating, maintaining and upgrading Eastern Treatment Plant. Mark's role involved:- Planning major shutdowns to accommodate capital projects- Driving a balance between operational risk and project risk to help facilitate capital projects- Maintaining plant performance (water quality, energy and resource efficiency) during a period of numerous plant upgrade projects- Leading operations of the $10 M tertiary trials pilot plant for 18 months

• Senior Process Planner

  • Mar 2003 - Oct 2005

  Mark worked as part of a team developing capital projects for upgrade and expansion of Melbourne Water's Eastern Treatment Plant. The role involved process and plant investigations, design management and business case development. During his time in this role Mark managed work on a $5M water retaining structure and a $20M sludge processing capacity upgrade.



Thames Water Projects

• Process Engineer

  • Oct 2001 - Feb 2003

  Mark worked on capital projects as a process designer and process engineer while completing his PhD thesis. Mark's role involved technical investigations of operational plant built by the company, process design for projects and tender preparation. Mark worked on capital projects as a process designer and process engineer while completing his PhD thesis. Mark's role involved technical investigations of operational plant built by the company, process design for projects and tender preparation.



Hyder Consulting

• Process Engineer

  • Sep 1992 - Feb 1998

  Mark worked as a Process Engineer with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water's engineering arm from 1992 until starting a PhD in Melbourne Australia. During this time he supported the utilities capital upgrade program through: - Process investigation, troubleshooting and design - Plant commissioning and performance testing - Pilot plant studies - Contribution to development of Asset Management Plan 1 Mark worked as a Process Engineer with Dwr Cymru Welsh Water's engineering arm from 1992 until starting a PhD in Melbourne Australia. During this time he supported the utilities capital upgrade program through: - Process investigation, troubleshooting and design - Plant commissioning and performance testing - Pilot plant studies - Contribution to development of Asset Management Plan 1