Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organisational needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering & Asset Management Manager
Transport Authority – WA Government
07.2023 - Current
Head of Asset and Engineering Management function.
Leading governance and assurance of system engineering and engineering management framework.
Leading engineering change management, engineering governance, DRACAS and asset readiness.
Process owner of Engineering Management for Project & Maintenance.
Asset Information management from project and operations.
Steering group member for public transport’s Engineering, Asset Management and Metronet Interface.
Publishing authority of Memo to Metronet Programs for engineering management changes.
Appointment authority of project engineers on different projects.
Delegated authority of signing infrastructure conformance certificate.
Chaired the $141M D&C contract evaluation and award process.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Engineering Manager – Network & Infrastructure
Public Transport Authority – WA Government
Perth, WA
01.2022 - 07.2023
Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.
Led the Engineering Management function for PTA for Metronet Projects.
Responsible for ensuring the project and engineering outcomes are technically assured as safe, predictable, reliable, and consistent in alignment with PTA objectives & vision.
Developed and delivered the EMF (Engineering Management Framework), including governance & assurance of engineering activities, technical asset risk management, technical competence, engineering procedure and standard management.
Delivered V&V model, PTA asset life cycle model, system safety, safety design, design assurance and system integration procedures for the project.
Led team in creating a detailed outline of all necessary validation activities, timelines, and resources.
Ensure all relevant stakeholders are involved in the planning phase to align expectations and validation criteria.
Implement a project life cycle phased approach to validation, allowing for iterative testing and refinement of designs.
Review requirement management, drive synergy between different project groups for alignments.
Conduct the forums of project managers, directors, and engineers to ensure the smooth and reliable project delivery.
Review project functions including - Project Controls, estimating, scheduling, risk, construction, operational readiness, and data management (MDR).
Review the alliance model vs D&C contract.
Metronet site inspections for entry into service and engineering assurance.
Superintendent Reliability Engineering
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
Karratha, Western Australia
12.2019 - 01.2022
Reviewed design specifications critically for accuracy, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly delays or rework situations.
Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.
Led the reliability, operation readiness and asset management engineering team.
Managed the asset reliability and predictability of the RTIO.
Focus on operation & design failures on rail systems and deployment of new defect elimination projects across systems.
Delivered $20M Productivity improvement projects in 2020 for rail.
Completed the projects on the performance-based maintenance strategy for the rolling stock fleet.
Embracing a high level of stakeholder engagement to achieve the quarterly business objectives.
Delivered CAPEX and OPEX Plan for 900M$ for RTIO Rail.
Fostered collaboration and produced optimum plans to develop and deploy operational strategy.
Deployed the “change the culture” concept in rail to improve the integrity of asset health data.
Analysed & identified the root cause of problems affecting infrastructure availability &train delays.
Performed the tactics review and implementation per the rail engineering code of practice.
Training and Resources: Provide access to the latest simulation and modelling tools and ensure the team is trained.
Specialist / Senior Engineer
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
01.2016 - 12.2019
Ü Delivered over $12 million in improvement projects in 2018-19.
Completed major track construction shuts to remove the temporary speed restrictions.
Experienced in 7Q3 and 8Q3 ZBB processes with long-term planning.
Responsible for supporting asset efficiency & reviewing the performance
Worked as operation readiness lead for $1B Autohaul project.
Deployed tactics development and review for rail network assets.
Provide support to deliver the 5- 10-year long-term integrated mine plan including sustaining capital projects.
Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
Planning Specialist - Operation Readiness
Roy Hill Iron Ore Project
10.2014 - 01.2016
QA & QC of commissioning and handover of 55Mtpa open-cut mining assets – mining, dewatering, balance machines, material handling and fixed plant.
Working with D&C contractor to ensure the assurance plan of project deliverables.
Completed asset information handover from project.
Review the requirement and traceability via Navisworks.
Development of initial budget for process plant with life of mine & port modelling.
Commissioning planning by the provision of key engineering guidance.
Evaluated the risk assessments and task analysis as per asset integrity of HV electrical equipment.
Reviewed the project documents for contract defect liability.
Drive the stakeholder engagement between contractors and Roy Hill engineering team.
Senior Supervisor
Sohar Aluminium - Rio Tinto Aluminium
10.2011 - 07.2014
Post project implemented the Rio Tinto Asset Management System (IPT) - (Tactics Development, Condition Monitoring, Work Management, Defect Elimination, Metrics & Operate to Reliability)
Lead of the smelter first response team 24X7 support.
C&I Lead Engineer
Sohar Aluminium - Rio Tinto Aluminium
10.2009 - 10.2011
Commissioning - control & instrumentation lead.
Engagement with Bechtel and other contractors to evaluate project delivery.
Delivered operation readiness and maintenance support during handover.
Graduate Engineer/ Associate Manager – Project
Vedanta Resources Plc –Aluminium
07.2004 - 09.2009
Prepared project management cadence and cost modelling.
Detailed Test Plans: Delegate the creation of comprehensive test plans that cover all aspects of system performance validation.
High-voltage operations, testing and validations of new electrical assets.
Led the operation readiness team for smooth start-up and handover of assets for the project.
Training and development of trades for future handovers.
Evaluated the risk assessments and task analysis during the different stages of the green field project.
Engineering design review and deviations management.
Analysis of break-down trend and feedback to maintenance members for break-down reduction
Involved in the first start-up phase of the process plant and project as an electrical engineer.
Experience in testing and commissioning machines and power distribution.
Engaged site engineering experts from France and China for the commissioning and handing over of electrical & automation equipment.
Project evaluation and prioritisation, material procurement, material testing, workforce planning
Education
Leadership WA
MIEAust CPEng NER -
Engineers Australia
MAICD -
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (Hon) -
RGPV
Skills
Safety-first approach A commitment to zero harm always
20 Years of experience in engineering & asset management across multiple infrastructures, including fixed plant, smelters, open-cut mining, MEM, railway & port
Leading a team of 72 diverse professionals
Part of the Infrastructure leadership team of the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia
Leading Pre-Screening/Technical Steering Board for engineering change management, product approvals, design assurance, asset readiness, DRACAS and system safety processes
Custodian of engineering management strategy, system engineering, system integration and system safety for theMetronet Program
Author of PTA's engineering management strategy and engineering management for project project lifecycle delivery
Delivered engineering & system assurance program for $12B Metronet Projects WA
In-depth knowledge of IS015288 system engineering, ISO31000 risk management, ISO21500 project management, IS055000 asset management system, etc
5 green fields and 3 brownfield project design, construction, commissioning, and operation readiness experience
Working experience in defect management post entry to service assets liability period
Working know-how of RAM, RCA, RCM/Reverse RCM, DFMECA, optimising asset life cycles
Quality focussed and experienced with Six Sigma-DMAIC, ISO, Quality assurance, 5S, etc
Results focus on the ability to prioritise tasks and allocate resources
Strategic, business analytical thinker with an eye for detail
Effective communicator experienced at all levels, including C-Level, team, and stakeholders
Collaborative team player who can work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Believe in dare to lead by understanding system vulnerability
Personal/Mentorship Development Plans: Create tailored development plans for team members to enhance their skills and career growth
Keep people at centre of the work delivery strategy and drive productivity with continuous learning
Certification
Project Management Certification – 2015, University of Adelaide
System Engineering –Nova Defence systems, 2020, Perth WA