Experience

Bluecoast Consulting Engineers

• Australia
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dredging Advisor

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Assessing the availability and suitability of sand in the South Arm of the Hunter River for placement at Stockton Beach. Reviewing and providing possible dredging strategies and supporting these strategies with a technical assessment and high level estimate. Proving input into dredging risks, approval status and overall feasibility of dredging sand as a standalone project or in combination with other Port developments. Assessing the availability and suitability of sand in the South Arm of the Hunter River for placement at Stockton Beach. Reviewing and providing possible dredging strategies and supporting these strategies with a technical assessment and high level estimate. Proving input into dredging risks, approval status and overall feasibility of dredging sand as a standalone project or in combination with other Port developments.



Arcadis

• Netherlands
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dredging Advisor

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  Provision of dredging technical advice, study lead, detailed design, estimating and technical writing in support of Arcadis Projects. Provision of dredging technical advice, study lead, detailed design, estimating and technical writing in support of Arcadis Projects.



Glencore

• Switzerland
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dredging Advisor

  • Feb 2019 - Dec 2021

  Provision of dredging technical advice (feasibility Study), technical writing, tender document preparation, review of contractor submissions and review of engineering technical submissions. Provision of dredging technical advice (feasibility Study), technical writing, tender document preparation, review of contractor submissions and review of engineering technical submissions.



Port of Newcastle

• Australia
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dredging Advisor

  • May 2020 - Jun 2020

  Provision of advice and estimating services with respect to maintenance and capital dredging projects in the Port of Newcastle. Provision of advice and estimating services with respect to maintenance and capital dredging projects in the Port of Newcastle.



Bay of Plenty Regional Council

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Dredging Advisor

  • May 2018 - Jul 2019

  Provision of dredging technical, commercial and environmental advice in support of the Kopeopeo Canal Remediation Project in Whakatane. Provision of dredging technical, commercial and environmental advice in support of the Kopeopeo Canal Remediation Project in Whakatane.



John Holland

• Australia
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dredging Advisor / Project Manager Dredging

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

  Provision of Project Management services with respect to dredging over 4 million cubic meters of sand from Morton Bay (Spitfire Chanel), transport and pumping sand to provide fill at the new runway at the Sunshine Coast Airport. Provision of Project Management services with respect to dredging over 4 million cubic meters of sand from Morton Bay (Spitfire Chanel), transport and pumping sand to provide fill at the new runway at the Sunshine Coast Airport.



Pacific Tug Group

• Australia
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dredging Advisor

  • Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  Provision of dredging and environmental advice in support of Pacific Tugs’ Tender for the Remediation of Douglas Shoal Provision of dredging and environmental advice in support of Pacific Tugs’ Tender for the Remediation of Douglas Shoal



US Army Core of Engineers

• Port Everglades Capital Dredging Porject

• Dredging Risk Advisor

  • May 2017 - Jan 2018

  Review and assessment of all project documentation with respect to dredging and environmental risks. Identify key risks and provide actions to mitigate each of the identified risks. Provide ongoing advice and support to the Project Team. The primary areas of support focused on procurement strategies (incl. early contractor involvement), geotechnical material properties and their impacts on dredging production and expected environmental impacts associated with different dredging methodologies. Show less



Waterway Constructions Pty Ltd

• Newcastle, Australia

• Dredging Project Manager & Environmental Advisor

  • Sep 2014 - May 2017

  Support of the Mayfield 7 (M7) wharf construction by providing estimating services during the tender phase, review and amending environmental approvals to support the dredging component of the work, locate a suitable dredger, review contract documents, provide contract administration and dredge supervisor services during the dredging of the berth pocket. Support of the Mayfield 7 (M7) wharf construction by providing estimating services during the tender phase, review and amending environmental approvals to support the dredging component of the work, locate a suitable dredger, review contract documents, provide contract administration and dredge supervisor services during the dredging of the berth pocket.



John Holland

• Australia
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dredging Advisor

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2017

  Provision of dredging and environmental advice in support of John Hollands’ Tender for the Gold Coast City Council– Recycled Water Release Upgrade (Bid Team) Provision of dredging and environmental advice in support of John Hollands’ Tender for the Gold Coast City Council– Recycled Water Release Upgrade (Bid Team)



Newcrest Mining

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dredging & Blasting Advisor

  • Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  Provide specialist input into the development of a viable mining methodology for the Kapit North East (KNE) orebody for input into the FY17 Life of Province Plan (LoPP). The mining methodolgy was required to take into account a mineralised zone that commenced roughly 80m below the Harbour Waste Platform (HWP) and extends to a depth of approximately 300m. It was also necessary to overcome a time restriction of 12-24hrs ‘sleep time’ for bulk explosives due to the extremely high orebody temperature. Show less



WT (Australia)

• Australia
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Dredging Advisor & Estimator

  • Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

  Provision of advice and dredging estimates in support of major infrastructure projects in Sydney. Provision of advice and dredging estimates in support of major infrastructure projects in Sydney.



TasPorts

• Australia
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

  Following severe storms in the Mersey River Catchment, large quantities of material transported by flood waters was deposited in the Devonport’s navigation channels, consequently the Harbour Master was required to reduce the ‘declared depths’ at the Port. In order to improve the declared navigation depths in the Port a Bed Levelling Project was initiated by TasPorts. JNLA P/L (Stephen Lawley) was responsible for the development of Construction Drawings, Contract Administration, Project Management of Contractor and submission of final report. Show less



Energy Resources of Australia Ltd

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dredging Advisor

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  Following the failure of ‘Rockcrush’, a dredge manufacturer, JNLA P/L was contracted to oversee the commissioning of the new dredge ‘Jabiru’ and provide advice on specific changes to improve dredge performance. Other work included a review of the material characteristics, calculation of quantity and provision of advice with respect to the interpretation of the performance contract previously signed with Hall Construction. Following the failure of ‘Rockcrush’, a dredge manufacturer, JNLA P/L was contracted to oversee the commissioning of the new dredge ‘Jabiru’ and provide advice on specific changes to improve dredge performance. Other work included a review of the material characteristics, calculation of quantity and provision of advice with respect to the interpretation of the performance contract previously signed with Hall Construction.



TasPorts

• Australia
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

  Provision of Advisory and Project Management Services including a review of all previous dredging and survey campaigns, development of a relevant dredging design, completion of a siltation study, construction of a performance based dredging contract, identification of suitable dredging equipment and contractors, tender review, contract negotiations, contract administration, environmental control and successful project delivery. Provision of Advisory and Project Management Services including a review of all previous dredging and survey campaigns, development of a relevant dredging design, completion of a siltation study, construction of a performance based dredging contract, identification of suitable dredging equipment and contractors, tender review, contract negotiations, contract administration, environmental control and successful project delivery.



Hatch

• Canada
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Dredging Consultant

  • Sep 2008 - Jun 2015

  Partnering with Hatch to provide a range of dredging consultancy services including design, construction managment and marketing support

• Due Diligence Dredging Lead - Part Sale of Port of Brisbane

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

  Providing dredging and environmental services in support of the technical due diligence required for the part sale of the Port of Brisbane.



PB WORLD CONSULTING

• Italy
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dredging Advisor

  • Apr 2014 - May 2014

  Provide the project team with advice with respect to various dredging options considered with the Kingsford Smith Drive development with particular emphasis on flood mitigation measures. Provide the project team with advice with respect to various dredging options considered with the Kingsford Smith Drive development with particular emphasis on flood mitigation measures.



QGC

• Australia
• Oil and Gas
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Dredging Advisor

  • Dec 2009 - May 2014

  Partnering with QGC to provide specialist advisory services in support of the Construction Dock, Western Basin and Narrows (pipeline crossing) dredging projects. Partnering with QGC to provide specialist advisory services in support of the Construction Dock, Western Basin and Narrows (pipeline crossing) dredging projects.



Stolthaven Terminals

• Netherlands
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Dredging Advisor

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2014

  Providing advisory services for the upcoming dredging required for a new berth development in Newcastle. Providing advisory services for the upcoming dredging required for a new berth development in Newcastle.



Energy Resources of Australia Ltd

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Feasibility Study Dredging Lead - ERA Ranger Mine Closure

  • Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

  Partnering with Hatch as the Dredging Lead for the Feasibility Study associated with the ERA Ranger Uranium Mine closure in the Northern Territory. Partnering with Hatch as the Dredging Lead for the Feasibility Study associated with the ERA Ranger Uranium Mine closure in the Northern Territory.



Port Waratah Coal Services

• Australia
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dredging Discipline Lead - PWCS T4 Feasibility Study

  • Jun 2012 - May 2013

  Partnering with AureconHatch as the Dredging Lead for the pre-feasibility and feasibility studies in support of the T4 coal terminal in the Port of Newcastle.

• EPCM Manager (K4 Expansion - Dredging)

  • Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

  EPCM Manager and Project Manager Complete services including project management, dredging design, safety, environmental and liaison with Newcastle Port Authority for the delivery of all dredging works associated with the K4 Expansion Project.



Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG)

• Australia
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Area Manager Dredging

  • Sep 2008 - Oct 2012

  Partnered with AureconHatch to manage all dredging works associated wtth the NCIG development - this included dredging the Secondary Remediation Zone (SRZ) for BHPB's Hunter River Remediation Project and reclaiming sand and dredging K7 for PWCS's expansion projects (KEP). Partnered with AureconHatch to manage all dredging works associated wtth the NCIG development - this included dredging the Secondary Remediation Zone (SRZ) for BHPB's Hunter River Remediation Project and reclaiming sand and dredging K7 for PWCS's expansion projects (KEP).



DEME Group

• Belgium
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 1996 - Dec 2008