Heath Gallagher
Koh Samui,Thailand
Summary
Highly skilled and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in site management and construction supervision, notably with Monadelphous. Demonstrates exceptional leadership in stakeholder management and team building, coupled with a proven track record in enhancing safety compliance and efficiency. Expert in piping construction and project management, achieving significant cost savings and operational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Monadelphous
Lihir Island , PNG
08.2024 - Current
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, preventing legal issues.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Coordinated workflow between departments to maximize productivity.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Directed site activities to drive smooth operations and achieve quality assurance metrics.
- Developed contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges, minimizing impact on project timeline.
- Monitored worksite personnel to maintain high levels of quality and performance.
- Implemented innovative construction methods and technologies to enhance efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
- Managed daily operations of the site, including staff and contractors.
- Interviewed and hired qualified candidates to fill open staff positions.
- Oversaw the commissioning and handover processes, ensuring all project specifications were met.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols, regulations and standards.
- Modified plans in response to delays, bad weather or construction site emergencies.
- Implemented rigorous safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents by a significant percentage.
- Retained records of supplies and tools used and tasks performed for each project.
- Employed cost management techniques to maintain budget and increase revenue.
- Provided training and development opportunities for site staff, enhancing team capabilities.
- Organized events at the site such as conferences or workshops.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for services such as catering or transportation needs.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Complied with operational standards and OSHA regulations.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities among team members.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Performed inspections of the facility on a regular basis to ensure safety measures were followed.
- Motivated and challenged staff to achieve results while offering developmental and educational opportunities.
- Managed site personnel, assigning tasks based on skill levels and project requirements.
- Communicated with local business owners and community members to facilitate use of resources.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, optimizing budget efficiency.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
SMP Superintendent
Monadelphous
Lihir Island , PNG
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Collaborated with engineers and other professionals to discuss plans and resolve design issues.
- Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of construction sites.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Provided technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems.
- Kept detailed progress records to hit strict deadlines and adjust plans.
- Evaluated plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Supervised staff including subcontractors
- Resolved conflicts between contractors or between contractor and client efficiently and professionally.
- Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Developed strategies for cost control, scheduling, quality assurance and problem solving.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
SMP Supervisor
Monadelphous
Lihir Island , PNG
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill.
- Implemented safety procedures while performing service or repairs on mechanical systems.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Performed troubleshooting operations to identify root causes of mechanical system malfunctions and failures.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules to ensure that all mechanical systems were operating efficiently at all times.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Supervised a team of maintenance technicians to ensure all tasks were completed on time and within budget.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Facilitated meetings between stakeholders to discuss project objectives and progress.
SMP Supervisor
Wood Group
Brisbane , QLD
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Advised clients about engineering concerns for in-development projects.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures.
- Developed strategies for improving productivity levels within the department.
- Promoted a positive working environment by addressing any issues between staff members quickly and effectively.
- Used strong attention to detail and knowledge of resources to manage technical issues.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders regarding progress towards project milestones.
- Accomplished team objectives by effectively directing daily activities.
- Participated actively in meetings with senior leadership team members.
- Assigned work duties to employees based on their skill level and abilities.
- Provided direction and support to staff in order to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.
- Conducted performance reviews for staff members.
- Coordinated resources across disciplines and multiple teams in order to meet deadlines efficiently.
Piping Supervisor
Bechtel Constructions
Onslow, Australia
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Company Overview: Wheatstone project in Onslow WA
- Helped set up piping team at the beginning of the project to ensure success
- Work pack development
- Ensure all quality assurance inspections and processes are adhered to for all installed items under my control
- Responsible for scheduling piping pre-assembly and installation
- Ensure daily quantities are claimed and reported correctly so as to keep on budget and to a performance factor of below one
- Ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly KPI's are met or exceeded
- Material management and co-ordination
- Crane and equipment co-ordination
- Personnel performance management
- Responsible for the large bore piping hookup to Propane, Ethylene and Methane compressors and rotating equipment
- Responsible for large and small bore piping systems in the compressor building on train 1
- Acting Superintendent (R&R coverage)
- Handover co-ordination between shifts
- Started up Nightshift team and worked on Nightshift for the first few months to ensure a smooth transition
- Worked with the pipe testing and commissioning teams for system delivery and handover
- Developed a ZERO accident culture within my team
- Proudly no recordable injury's to anyone in my team on my time on the project
- Wheatstone project in Onslow WA
Leading Hand Pipefitter
Bechtel Constructions
Gladstone, Australia
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Company Overview: QCLNG project in Gladstone QLD
- Responsible for piping pre-assembly and installation of Propane, Ethylene and Methane large bore pipe work and hook up to LNG compressors and rotating equipment on train 2
- Assisted with large bore piping hook up on train 1 compressors and rotating equipment
- Maintain daily log of quantities installed and submit to project controls for submission
- Crane and equipment co-ordination
- Materials management and co-ordination
- Ensure all QA inspections and process hold points are adhered to
- Member of the people based safety team
- Proactive approach to safety
- QCLNG project in Gladstone QLD
Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader
Monadelphous
Gladstone, Australia
12.2010 - 11.2010
- Company Overview: Boyne Smelters project in Gladstone QLD
- Work pack development
- Scoping and quoting maintenance tasks as requested by the client
- Daily stakeholder meetings and liaising with other contractors
- Preventative and breakdown maintenance co-ordination
- Direct supervision of multiple trades including boilermaker, fitters, riggers Scaffolders and T/A's
- Project works
- Subcontractor management and supervision
- Utilisation of business craft software for planning and purchase orders
- Performance Management
- Proactive approach to safety
- Boyne Smelters project in Gladstone QLD
Piping Supervisor
K&R Fabrications
Port Kembla, Australia
- Company Overview: BHP project in Port Kembla NSW
- Responsible for the fabrication and installation of large and small bore stick built piping
- Flange management
- Installation of pumps and associated equipment
- Conduct QA inspections on all fabricated and installed items with a high attention to detail
- Management of a team of 50+ tradespersons including Pipefitters, Mechanical fitters, instrumentation fitters, Riggers and T/A's
- Performance management
- Stakeholder meetings and daily update meetings
- Cost control
- BHP project in Port Kembla NSW
Education
Year 10 Cert -
Lake Illawarra High School
Boilermaking Trade Cert. -
Wollongong TAFE
Mechanical Fitting Trade Cert -
Royal Australian Navy
Frontline Management Training -
Monadelphous
DuPont Safety Training -
Monadelphous
Skills
- Australian Trade Qualified Boilermaker
- Australian Trade Qualified Mechanical fitter
- Oil & Gas SMP Experience
- Adaptable communication style
- Stakeholder and client management
- ZERO HARM safety systems
- LNG Compressor experience
- Rotating equipment experience
- Large bore piping experience
- Small bore piping experience
- Isometrics
- P&ID's
- Organisational skills
- Time management skills
- Microsoft office
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Cost control
- Resource allocation
- Personnel management
- Conflict resolution
- Team building
- Performance evaluation
- Effective communication
- Training development
- OSHA compliance
- Subcontractor management
- Reading blueprints
- Analytical thinking
- Site coordination
- Interpreting blueprints
- Site management
- Construction supervision
- Regulatory compliance
- Proficient in maintenance programs
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Budgeting and cost savings
- Estimating
- Documentation and reporting
- Construction management
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Site inspection and management
- Financial management
- Contract negotiation
- Relationship building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Operations management
Key Qualifications
- Australian Trade Qualified Boilermaker.
- Completed fitting and turning trade in the Royal Australian Navy.
- Large scale Oil & Gas SMP Experience.
- Adaptable communication style.
- Stakeholder management skills.
- Proactive approach to ZERO HARM safety systems.
- LNG Compressor and rotating equipment experience.
- Large and small bore piping experience.
- Proficient in the use of isometrics and P&ID's.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft excel and word programs.
- High attention to detail.
- Highly developed problem solving skills.
- Frontline Management training.
- DuPont Safety Training.
- Hydratight Training.
Languages
Thai
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Site Manager
Monadelphous
08.2024 - Current
SMP Superintendent
Monadelphous
01.2024 - 08.2024
SMP Supervisor
Monadelphous
01.2022 - 12.2023
SMP Supervisor
Wood Group
05.2017 - 01.2022
Piping Supervisor
Bechtel Constructions
10.2014 - 03.2017
Leading Hand Pipefitter
Bechtel Constructions
01.2011 - 09.2013
Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader
Monadelphous
12.2010 - 11.2010
Piping Supervisor
K&R Fabrications
Year 10 Cert -
Lake Illawarra High School
Boilermaking Trade Cert. -
Wollongong TAFE
Mechanical Fitting Trade Cert -
Royal Australian Navy
Frontline Management Training -
Monadelphous
DuPont Safety Training -
Monadelphous
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