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Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
University of Wollongong 1995
Lapsed Member of the Institute of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
Accomplished mechanical engineer specialising in the design, inspection, modification, project management, supervision, maintenance and commissioning of process plants, power stations, refineries and large infra-structure projects including the provision of feasibility and definitive studies for the same. Areas of expertise include boilers, materials handling plants, coal fired power generation facilities, hydro power generation facilities, pollution control facilities, automated production lines, minerals processing plants, petrochemical refineries, pipelines, dams, bridges, water & wastewater treatment facilities, railways and roads. A rare breed equally at home in the office as on the site with an excellent track record in the provision of clever solutions to complex problems. Has significant construction, experience and supervisory experience. Due to a decline in larger Mechanical projects focus has increasingly shifted to civil and structural projects.
I live on a small farm in North East Victoria whenever possible to spend time with my children during school holidays and alternate weekends. Generally I rent a property close to my work-place or use my caravan. Happy to Travel.
Dec 2023 - Feb 2025 | Snowy Hydro Limited – Murray 1 & 2 Power Stations
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Production Technical Team (Operations)
Permanently employed by Snowy Hydro Limited to support the production group at the “Murray 1 and 2” hydroelectric power stations at Khancoban NSW. My role involves supporting the maintenance and planning teams to fault find and implement fixes for the reliable operation of 14 x hydro generation units.
Due to the age of the generating units, significant upgrades and repairs are now required to maintain plant integrity and reliability. As such upgrades and repairs cannot be managed by a single engineer, I am also required to interact and work with a larger asset integrity team based in Cooma NSW.
Equipment supported include hydro turbines, hydraulic units, specialist valves, pumps, air compressors, gear boxes, pipe work, slide gates, radial gates, cooling systems, lubrication systems, NDT and overhead cranes.
Sep 2022 - Oct 2023 | Victorian Department of Transport (Agonis) – Asset Integrity Audit Team Yarra Trams and Metro Rail
Subject Matter Expert – Bridges
Contracted by Martinus Rail to assist their engineering and estimating bid teams with demolition, modification and constructability advice for all road over rail bridges, rail over river bridges and footbridge works within the proposed “Albury to Illabo” scope of works. In addition, I prepared scope of work information packs for issue to sub-contractors for the quotation of turn-key construction works, demolition works, piling works, Form-Reo- Pour works, steel fabrication works, bridge modificatio works, scaffolding works and heavy lifts for all aspects of the bridge works.
Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 | Seymour Whyte Constructions – South Dandenong / Melbourne / Victoria
MRPV – Pound Rd West Up-grade – Road over Rail Bridge
Senior Project Engineer and Assistant Traffic Manager – Civil Team Contracted by Seymour Whyte Constructions to prepare “Traffic Management Plans” for the closure of 3 x Major Road intersections for the construction of a new Bridge over Pound Rd West South Dandenong and associated connecting road works and adjoining intersection modifications.
Basically a short term role to assist the SWC Traffic Manager prepare for up-coming works while SWC await on the outcome of a Water Treatment Plant Bid that required my support.
Jul 2021 - Oct 2021 Southern Program Alliance (Acciona/Coleman Rail JV)
Bonbeach / Melbourne / Victoria - Level Crossing Removal Project
Senior Project Engineer – Civil Team
Contracted by Johnston PMC to assist the Southern Program Alliance (SPA) civil team at Bonbeach to bulk excavate 2km of existing rail line and install associated drainage for the purpose of removing 2 x level crossings during their September/October rail occupation.
Basically a short term role to assist SPA’s existing engineering team deliver a fast track work scope. Responsibilities included the review of the excavation philosophy, validation of engineering assumptions, provision of informative sketches to assist management & contractors understand the limitations of equipment plus provide technical and shift support to the main contractor during bulk excavation activities.
Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 | NEMA/ Downer/VicRoads – Landslip Prevention Project
Senior Project Engineer
Contracted by Downer Roads as part of the VicRoads North East Maintenance Alliance (NEMA) I am engaged to provide project engineering support for the “Landslip Prevention Project”. The nature of my contribution includes contractor evaluation, contractor on-boarding, preparing ITP’s, preparing “Requests for Tenders”, reviewing tenders, reviewing SWMS, preparing Tool-box Talks and preparing weekly team meeting minutes. Duration of Contract: 6 months
Jan 2020 - Dec-2020 | CMC Group / Fulton Hogan – Cardinia Road Rail Crossing Removal
Senior Project Engineer and Assistant Construction Manager
Contracted by CMC Group to assist Fulton Hogan with preparing lift plans and work packs for the installation of 24 x 65T concrete bridge beams over the existing Cardinia Road level crossing using a 750T mobile crane. Initially I was to be engaged for a period of 6 weeks before my role was expanded to prepare piling, steel staircase and concrete barrier work- packs, site supervision, engineering support and mentoring while working in parallel as the assistant Construction Manager.
My scope was then increased again to include closing out post construction defects on the Pakenham railway duplication.
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 | Hays / WaterNSW – Hume Dam – “Irrigation Channels – ECG Overhaul and Penstock Refurbishment Maintenance Project”
Project Manager & Senior Project Engineer
Engaged on a fixed term by WaterNSW to Project Manage and provide engineering support for the Hume Dam “Irrigation Channels – ECG
Overhaul and Penstock Refurbishment Maintenance Project” for the maintenance arm of WaterNSW at Hume Dam. Subsequently my role was expanded to manage an additional 3 projects for the project management arm of WaterNSW within the southern region of NSW.
Sep 2018 - Dec 2018 | CMC Group / McConnell Dowell
McConnell Dowell – Toll – Burnie Tasmania Australia | Senior Project Engineer
Contracted by CMC Group to assist McConnell Dowell with setting up a parallel offshore piling/drilling contract to replace an existing offshore piling/drilling contractor that was not performing. (Parallel Contract Value: $10,000,000).
In this role I was responsible for identifying, engaging and mobilising an alternate piling and drilling contractor from the UK within an 8 week period. This included co ordinating contracts, logistics, finding local support labour, heavy lift planning and the engagement of local machine and fabrication shops to provide on-site support.
Mar 2017 - Sep 2018 | CMC Group / John Holland – MMRA - Metro Tunnel Early Works – Melbourne Australia
Senior Project Engineer / Stake Holder Interface Manager
Contracted by CMC Group to assist John Holland with the management of its more difficult stakeholders within the CBD North precinct of the Metro Tunnel Early Works Project (Project Value: $360,000,000).
In this role I am responsible for communicating John Hollands upcoming construction activities to stake holders and negotiating a conflict free path forward that will allow works to continue with the least impact possible to the stakeholder. In addition to conflict resolution I am also responsible for scoping, managing and co-ordinating all facilitation works within a stake holders’ premises.
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
University of Wollongong 1995
Lapsed Member of the Institute of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
Accomplished mechanical engineer specialising in the design, inspection, modification, project management, supervision, maintenance and commissioning of process plants, power stations, refineries and large infra-structure projects including the provision of feasibility and definitive studies for the same. Areas of expertise include boilers, materials handling plants, coal fired power generation facilities, hydro power generation facilities, pollution control facilities, automated production lines, minerals processing plants, petrochemical refineries, pipelines, dams, bridges, water & wastewater treatment facilities, railways and roads. A rare breed equally at home in the office as on the site with an excellent track record in the provision of clever solutions to complex problems. Has significant construction, experience and supervisory experience. Due to a decline in larger Mechanical projects focus has increasingly shifted to civil and structural projects.
I live on a small farm in North East Victoria whenever possible to spend time with my children during school holidays and alternate weekends. Generally I rent a property close to my work-place or use my caravan. Happy to Travel.
Dec 2023 - Feb 2025 | Snowy Hydro Limited – Murray 1 & 2 Power Stations
Senior Mechanical Engineer – Production Technical Team (Operations)
Permanently employed by Snowy Hydro Limited to support the production group at the “Murray 1 and 2” hydroelectric power stations at Khancoban NSW. My role involves supporting the maintenance and planning teams to fault find and implement fixes for the reliable operation of 14 x hydro generation units.
Due to the age of the generating units, significant upgrades and repairs are now required to maintain plant integrity and reliability. As such upgrades and repairs cannot be managed by a single engineer, I am also required to interact and work with a larger asset integrity team based in Cooma NSW.
Equipment supported include hydro turbines, hydraulic units, specialist valves, pumps, air compressors, gear boxes, pipe work, slide gates, radial gates, cooling systems, lubrication systems, NDT and overhead cranes.
Sep 2022 - Oct 2023 | Victorian Department of Transport (Agonis) – Asset Integrity Audit Team Yarra Trams and Metro Rail
Subject Matter Expert – Bridges
Contracted by Martinus Rail to assist their engineering and estimating bid teams with demolition, modification and constructability advice for all road over rail bridges, rail over river bridges and footbridge works within the proposed “Albury to Illabo” scope of works. In addition, I prepared scope of work information packs for issue to sub-contractors for the quotation of turn-key construction works, demolition works, piling works, Form-Reo- Pour works, steel fabrication works, bridge modificatio works, scaffolding works and heavy lifts for all aspects of the bridge works.
Nov 2021 - Aug 2022 | Seymour Whyte Constructions – South Dandenong / Melbourne / Victoria
MRPV – Pound Rd West Up-grade – Road over Rail Bridge
Senior Project Engineer and Assistant Traffic Manager – Civil Team Contracted by Seymour Whyte Constructions to prepare “Traffic Management Plans” for the closure of 3 x Major Road intersections for the construction of a new Bridge over Pound Rd West South Dandenong and associated connecting road works and adjoining intersection modifications.
Basically a short term role to assist the SWC Traffic Manager prepare for up-coming works while SWC await on the outcome of a Water Treatment Plant Bid that required my support.
Jul 2021 - Oct 2021 Southern Program Alliance (Acciona/Coleman Rail JV)
Bonbeach / Melbourne / Victoria - Level Crossing Removal Project
Senior Project Engineer – Civil Team
Contracted by Johnston PMC to assist the Southern Program Alliance (SPA) civil team at Bonbeach to bulk excavate 2km of existing rail line and install associated drainage for the purpose of removing 2 x level crossings during their September/October rail occupation.
Basically a short term role to assist SPA’s existing engineering team deliver a fast track work scope. Responsibilities included the review of the excavation philosophy, validation of engineering assumptions, provision of informative sketches to assist management & contractors understand the limitations of equipment plus provide technical and shift support to the main contractor during bulk excavation activities.
Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 | NEMA/ Downer/VicRoads – Landslip Prevention Project
Senior Project Engineer
Contracted by Downer Roads as part of the VicRoads North East Maintenance Alliance (NEMA) I am engaged to provide project engineering support for the “Landslip Prevention Project”. The nature of my contribution includes contractor evaluation, contractor on-boarding, preparing ITP’s, preparing “Requests for Tenders”, reviewing tenders, reviewing SWMS, preparing Tool-box Talks and preparing weekly team meeting minutes. Duration of Contract: 6 months
Jan 2020 - Dec-2020 | CMC Group / Fulton Hogan – Cardinia Road Rail Crossing Removal
Senior Project Engineer and Assistant Construction Manager
Contracted by CMC Group to assist Fulton Hogan with preparing lift plans and work packs for the installation of 24 x 65T concrete bridge beams over the existing Cardinia Road level crossing using a 750T mobile crane. Initially I was to be engaged for a period of 6 weeks before my role was expanded to prepare piling, steel staircase and concrete barrier work- packs, site supervision, engineering support and mentoring while working in parallel as the assistant Construction Manager.
My scope was then increased again to include closing out post construction defects on the Pakenham railway duplication.
Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 | Hays / WaterNSW – Hume Dam – “Irrigation Channels – ECG Overhaul and Penstock Refurbishment Maintenance Project”
Project Manager & Senior Project Engineer
Engaged on a fixed term by WaterNSW to Project Manage and provide engineering support for the Hume Dam “Irrigation Channels – ECG
Overhaul and Penstock Refurbishment Maintenance Project” for the maintenance arm of WaterNSW at Hume Dam. Subsequently my role was expanded to manage an additional 3 projects for the project management arm of WaterNSW within the southern region of NSW.
Sep 2018 - Dec 2018 | CMC Group / McConnell Dowell
McConnell Dowell – Toll – Burnie Tasmania Australia | Senior Project Engineer
Contracted by CMC Group to assist McConnell Dowell with setting up a parallel offshore piling/drilling contract to replace an existing offshore piling/drilling contractor that was not performing. (Parallel Contract Value: $10,000,000).
In this role I was responsible for identifying, engaging and mobilising an alternate piling and drilling contractor from the UK within an 8 week period. This included co ordinating contracts, logistics, finding local support labour, heavy lift planning and the engagement of local machine and fabrication shops to provide on-site support.
Mar 2017 - Sep 2018 | CMC Group / John Holland – MMRA - Metro Tunnel Early Works – Melbourne Australia
Senior Project Engineer / Stake Holder Interface Manager
Contracted by CMC Group to assist John Holland with the management of its more difficult stakeholders within the CBD North precinct of the Metro Tunnel Early Works Project (Project Value: $360,000,000).
In this role I am responsible for communicating John Hollands upcoming construction activities to stake holders and negotiating a conflict free path forward that will allow works to continue with the least impact possible to the stakeholder. In addition to conflict resolution I am also responsible for scoping, managing and co-ordinating all facilitation works within a stake holders’ premises.