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Corey Koschel

Adelaide,SA

Summary

Experienced and dependable Site Superintendent with a strong background in SMPT (Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Tanks) across marine, mining, oil & gas, shutdowns, and major infrastructure projects. Known for a hands-on leadership style that fosters team collaboration, high morale, and strong contractor engagement. Skilled in managing complex site operations, maintaining safety and quality standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget. As an ABN holder operating under Koschel Contracting Pty Ltd 48 484 137 764 and part of a full-time travel family, I offer a flexible, business-minded approach and full mobility to work anywhere as required.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Superintendent (SMPT – Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Tanks)

Saunders International
03.2023 - Current
  • 2025 Adelaide SA - Quantem fuel terminal | 3 x 30ML CS tanks | 42m Dia x 22m High
  • 2024 Kurri Kurri NSW - Snowy Hydro 2.0 | 3 x 25ML CS / 1 x 25ML SS tanks
  • 2023 Darwin NT – Caymus Project | 11 x 30ML CS tanks | 42m Dia x 22m High
  • Ensure site HSE procedures are adhered too
  • Plan & co-ordinate work in sequence to minimize ‘simops’ and ensure priority works are in accordance with schedule
  • Manage day-to-day work frontages and any unforeseen changes
  • Implementation & mitigation of controls for any change of works
  • Develop & review SWMS of direct and in-direct contractors onsite
  • Engage external contracting services for site specific trades and services
  • Develop methodologies for unique high-risk activities
  • Prestart work group team members daily
  • Present toolbox talks & safety discussions with statistics and date representing the topic
  • Manage internal QA department to ensure site ITP are aligned with current work activities
  • Correctly capture any site modifications on IFC drawing, redline mark up and forward to engineering for review & approval prior to committing to any drastic changes
  • Review accounts & timesheets of all employees, sub-contractors, external services
  • Procurement of any resources required for project needs
  • Align with the project QA team that all isometrics drawn or ‘redlined’ are submitted via Aconex for approval
  • Weekly schedule update meetings with internal white collar management team
  • MDR submittal reviews & documentation for project completion
  • Ensure configurations & setup of roof lifting equipment (Matrix roofs + CS Structural roofs)
  • Develop & implement training presentations to work group on equipment prior to use
  • Site walkdowns & completions

SMP Supervisor

Kaefer (Gravity Resources)
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • 2023 Olympic Dam, Roxby Downs, SA
  • Develop & plan out scheduled work packs to piping crew
  • Pre-start work groups on daily work & 4-day look-a-head
  • Construct site run isometrics digitally & issue to work force to better understand routing plans with 3D model imagery
  • Verify installation of structural assemblies, pipe supports & bracketry before final completion
  • Conduct flange management verifications with crew prior to QA inspections
  • Ensure flange management processes and expectations is understood by crew
  • Staging equipment in laydown yard into work packs to ensure traceability of equipment is accounted for
  • Procurement of fittings, nozzles, equipment required if and conflicting IFC drawings require modifications along with approved red-line mark up
  • Weekly schedule update meetings with internal white collar management team

SMP Superintendent

M2P Engineering
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • 2022/2023 Carrapateena Underground Expansion project, Pernatty, SA
  • Implementing streamlined processes to ensure our productivity & efficiency is maximized
  • Setting targets for the supervisors to implement into the work force
  • Ensuring our procedures and contractual obligations is being met daily
  • KPI management
  • Utilizing innovative solutions in collaboration with the client to control any unforeseen scope amendments
  • Implementing structured responsibilities to supervisors & leading hands
  • Promoting & monitoring safety and HSE requirements
  • Develop look ahead schedules for each incoming shift
  • QA on all structural steel, mechanical & substation installations
  • ITP, ITR, FDR, Hydro test packs review & signoffs

SMP Supervisor

M2P Engineering
01.2022 - 09.2022
  • 2022 Ravenswood Gold Expansion Project, Townsville, QLD
  • Work closely within M2P and client scope of works to ensure all scheduled activities/tasks are met as planned, and to the highest quality expectations
  • Lead & mentor workforce to be self-sufficient & coherent to all site standards
  • Manage QA of all construction installation as per site standards
  • Distribute work groups to their strengths and experiences to benefit the best of each individual within teams
  • Monitor / review JSEA’s to ensure a high standard is developed by all work group members and maintain throughout each task
  • Conducting Prestart meetings and Toolbox meetings to approx. 60 personnel, ensuring all topics are covered and engage personnel to contribute throughout
  • Attending shift and schedule meetings, contributing scope of work estimates and timeframes as per priorities
  • Leading a positive and driven crew, ensuring mutual respect is achieved within work group to maximize efforts each day
  • Developing isometric design drawings to suit site run piping issue for work group members & opposite shift, creating a more formal and thorough handover so both shifts are working most efficiently
  • Liaising with QA personnel, discussing work pack ITP/ITR are in their latest review
  • Ensure all variation & change orders are captured accordingly through project control and all hours booked to correct codes

SMP Supervisor

Monadelphous Group
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • 2021 Olympic Dam, Roxby Downs, SA
  • Recent Project: 2021 – SCM21
  • Chute & Discharge hopper, structural steel and chute upgrade
  • Mud Gun Removal & Installation
  • Slag Hygiene Hood (3) removal & installation
  • Direct point of contact on behalf of Monadelphous to our client BHP & Bechtel
  • Conducting prestart shift & Debrief meetings
  • Hold weekly Toolbox meetings in adherence with HSE notices
  • Providing direction on technical installation requirements inside furnaces
  • Design & draft site run piping assemblies for HPU small bore piping
  • Utilize site run drawings for weld maps, issuing to work force to mark up and return daily
  • Liaising with the client superintendent listing our current work scope priorities
  • Attend weekly schedule meetings
  • Mentoring work group members where required
  • Ensure quality workmanship is maintained throughout scope
  • Conduct daily safety audits
  • Enforcing a zero harm work culture to our people, equipment & environment
  • Assisting Engineers in on-site installation and structural design requirements as per specifications related to ITR & ITP’s
  • Procure resource management requirements
  • Mental Health & well-being management of crew members during peak covid19 outbreak
  • HSE communications ensuring all daily updates & notifications are delivered to crew
  • Crew performance monitoring
  • Read & Interpret technical data/drawings
  • Implement WPI procedures with required controls in place as per THA
  • Directly working and reporting to Monadelphous / Bechtel Superintendents updating production progression throughout each shift
  • Positive handover with opposite shift ensuring all information is passed on & confidently understood by the opposing supervisor
  • Conduct daily diary handovers for incoming shift
  • Complete daily timesheet for all team members
  • Capture hours of any out of scope works that have been approved by engineer/client

SMP Superintendent / SMP Supervisor / Workshop Supervisor

Dawson's Engineering
01.2016 - 09.2021
  • 2016 Various East Coast Mines FIFO & Cairns, QLD.
  • Developing work packs for scopes of works required by our personnel and contractors to easily understand what’s required
  • Site measure & isometric drawing development, constructed with orientations, dimensions, instrumentation, material & sizes
  • Constructing methodologies to assist Project managers, giving a broader understanding of the procedure to take place by direct contractors
  • Hold pre start meetings daily to brief work group on daily tasks to achieve and safety topics
  • Conduct toolbox meetings with HSE alert notices
  • Undertake Hydrostatic testing of pipework, Poly, PVCU, Double SEE PVCU, Carbon steel & Stainless. Ensuring all relevant pressures are met with specific timeframes and required site witnesses
  • Identify isolation requirements for each task, confirming with operations and testing for dead on equipment
  • Discuss with tradesmen’s their job drawing, highlighting specific high-detail items and orientations and best possible ways to achieve the end product
  • Support workshop floor in all fabrication and welding procedures, QA all welds prior to final sign off
  • Distortion control, fixed support braces, pre-setting, pre/post heat treatment, cold pressing
  • Manage all drawings & fabrication for pipework assemblies of workshop drawings or Isometrics
  • Applied strong leadership skills along with problem solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
  • Provided supportive link between external subcontractors and internal operations
  • Conduct safety audits, documented all processes and procedures.
  • Identifying individual employee’s strengths and weakness, encouraging to try other methods to become more versatile in the trade of engineering
  • Variation control, liaising with PM to monitor SOW and any additional requirements outside of scope are captured correctly
  • Read & Interpret Technical engineering drawings
  • Implement safety controls and awareness, safety observations and investigations
  • QA / Punch listing knowledge
  • Safety controls / Zero harm practices / hazard elimination process
  • Prepare Work procedures, JSEA, SWMS & Permits
  • Forecast and schedule materials, components or on-hire equipment required

HC-MC Truck Driver / Logistics Specialist

Bechtel GLNG
10.2012 - 03.2016
  • 2012 Gladstone, QLD
  • Operate various fleets of prime movers, both manual and automatic transmissions
  • Operate site buses (57 seater) and transport personnel to/from camp
  • Utilize and operate float trailers & dolly trailer setups
  • Operate 10T Tilt trays
  • Mobilize & demobilize onsite equipment & machinery on to site barge
  • Unloading barge of site materials and equipment
  • Provide Escort services to unload modular segments of the Gas Plant structure (Fagioli)
  • Forklift operations (2T – 20T)
  • Telehandler forklift experience
  • Warehouse & laydown yard stock take and organizations
  • Understand and comply with all road safety rule and potential hazards
  • Perform all daily prestart’s on vehicles to be used prior to use
  • Ensure the correct operational procedures are followed daily when picking up / dropping off trailers
  • Secured loads with correct strapping and bracing techniques to prevent any damage to valuable assets
  • Managed inbound and outbound delivery schedules for optimal flow of goods
  • Conducted inventory checks and resolved discrepancies
  • Organized and maintained order documentation

Skills

  • Project Planning & Execution
  • Site measurement, scope definition, workforce planning, and manning coordination
  • Implementation of structured workflows and streamlined processes to maximise efficiency
  • Clear communication of expectations and KPI requirements across teams
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Risk control and mitigation strategies for high-risk activities
  • Strong knowledge of site compliance protocols and permitting processes
  • Zero Harm HSEQ culture implementation across people, plant, and environment
  • Conducting safety audits, incident prevention, and hazard elimination
  • Technical Expertise
  • Proficient in isometric drawing drafting and upstream/downstream instrumentation requirements
  • Skilled in hydrostatic testing, QA inspections, and fabrication fit-up checks
  • Experienced in ITP, ITR, FDR procedures and WPI development
  • Thorough understanding of structural and piping QA processes
  • Commercial & Documentation Management
  • Cost control, contract review, and variation tracking
  • Procurement of goods/materials and methodology development
  • Development and review of JSEA/SWMS, permits, and supporting documentation
  • Comprehensive reporting and documentation management
  • Software & Systems
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Projects, and Navisworks
  • Effective use of digital tools for planning, documentation, and QA tracking

Certification

  • Diploma in Building & Construction – CPC50210 (Building)
  • Safety Leadership Program – CITC
  • BSBLDR411 – Demonstrate Leadership in the Workplace
  • RIIBEF302D – Supervise On-Site Operations
  • RIICOM301E – Communicate Information
  • RIIWHS301E – Apply Risk Management Processes
  • Supervisor Tickets – S1, S2, S3
  • Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker)
  • Proficient in FCAW, GMAW, GTAW welding processes
  • AS1796 Coded Welder – 8F FCAW
  • First Aid Certificate
  • High Risk Work Licenses:
  • Gantry Crane
  • Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
  • Forklift
  • Dogman’s Ticket
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Working at Heights
  • White Card (Construction Induction)
  • Licenses:
  • MC Truck License
  • Open Driver’s License

Timeline

Site Superintendent (SMPT – Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Tanks)

Saunders International
03.2023 - Current

SMP Supervisor

Kaefer (Gravity Resources)
12.2022 - 03.2023

SMP Superintendent

M2P Engineering
09.2022 - 12.2022

SMP Supervisor

M2P Engineering
01.2022 - 09.2022

SMP Supervisor

Monadelphous Group
09.2021 - 01.2022

SMP Superintendent / SMP Supervisor / Workshop Supervisor

Dawson's Engineering
01.2016 - 09.2021

HC-MC Truck Driver / Logistics Specialist

Bechtel GLNG
10.2012 - 03.2016

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