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Daf Hayward

Summary

Seasoned Practice Lead with background in managing and driving growth strategies across diverse sectors. Known for strong leadership skills, capable of developing high-performing teams, and implementing best practices to optimize operational efficiency. Proven ability to deliver significant improvements in process, productivity, performance, and customer satisfaction. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Practice Lead

Aurecon
Adelaide, SA
08.2022 - 09.2024
  • Coordination and management of daily operations of the mechanical and process industrial practice, including project delivery, opportunity management, and general team management.
  • Providing leadership through the creation of a positive work environment for staff members by promoting teamwork and collaboration.
  • Prioritized workplace culture and work-life balance within the team.
  • Cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and enjoyable work atmosphere.
  • Management of a team of 35-40 process and mechanical engineers, and project managers across South Australia and Victoria.
  • Mentoring and coaching of senior team members.
  • Project sponsorship / directorship for projects >$1M in consulting fees.
  • Project management of projects up to $3M in consulting fees and $20M capital.
  • Project governance.
  • Strategy development.
  • Contracts management.
  • Commercial management.
  • Opportunity management for projects up to $3M in consulting fees.

Associate

Aurecon
Adelaide, SA
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Managed multiple projects with consulting fees up to $3M and capital exceeding $20M.
  • Management of a team of up to 10 Process and Mechanical Engineers.
  • Mechanical Lead (piping, facilities, equipment and other) for the Oil & Gas, Energy Generation, Mining and Water Industries.
  • Verified engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
  • Upholding high quality standards within the engineering team.
  • Opportunity management.
  • Project governance.
  • Commercial management.
  • Strategy development.

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Aurecon
Adelaide, SA
05.2018 - 09.2020
  • Mechanical Lead for various projects across Oil and Gas, Water, and Mining industries.
  • Mechanical Lead for concept, FEED, and detailed design projects.
  • Project Management of various projects across Oil and Gas, Water, and Mining industries.
  • Technical advice to oil and gas pipeline operators.
  • SMS workshops.
  • Led and trained a team of junior engineers.
  • Safety in Design.

Mechanical Engineer

GPA Engineering
08.2011 - 05.2018
  • Mechanical Design (piping, facilities, equipment and other) for the Oil & Gas, Energy Generation, Mining and Water Industries.
  • Project management.
  • Risk assessment facilitation.

Project Engineer

Origin
09.2009 - 06.2011

Process Design Engineer

Osmoflo
Adelaide
07.2008 - 03.2009

Skills

  • Personnel Management
  • Leadership
  • Decision-Making
  • Employee Performance Evaluations
  • Financial Operations Oversight
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Employee Recruitment and Hiring
  • Employee Training Program
  • Financial Reporting Coordination
  • Risk Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Financial Analysis
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Mechanical design
  • Piping design
  • Pipeline design
  • Facility Design
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor of Mechanical (Aerospace) Engineering

University of Adelaide

Chartered Professional Engineer

Engineers Australia

Registered Professional Engineer Queensland

Board of Professional Engineers Queensland

Hobbies and Interests

  • Snow sports
  • Music
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Travel

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Industrial Practice Lead

Aurecon
08.2022 - 09.2024

Associate

Aurecon
09.2020 - 10.2022

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Aurecon
05.2018 - 09.2020

Mechanical Engineer

GPA Engineering
08.2011 - 05.2018

Project Engineer

Origin
09.2009 - 06.2011

Process Design Engineer

Osmoflo
07.2008 - 03.2009

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