James Rees

Appointed SRE for all track-related projects across organization.

Chaired program and shutdown planning, integrating various disciplines for rail shutdown operations.

Delivered Works Readiness meetings and workpacks to clients, ensuring comprehensive project understanding.

Executed possession management responsibilities during all possession arrangements, maintaining strict adherence to timelines.

Managed sub-contractor relationships positively to enhance engagement and collaboration.

Fulfilled all track handback duties in accordance with possession arrangements, ensuring compliance.

Promoted safety initiatives within team to cultivate a secure working environment.

Appointed SRE for track-related activities on TCL, YRE, and Denny Avenue LX removal projects.

Implemented delivery methodology resulting in performance improvements and cost savings.

Managed positive sub-contractor engagement, successfully onboarding numerous personnel and equipment.

Planned programs and shutdowns, integrating multiple disciplines within rail shutdown environments.

Developed robust understanding of budget controls to ensure project financial integrity.

Built and maintained client contractor relationships for planning and executing rail inspections and renewals.

Oversaw maintenance and inspection contracts with long-term clients including FPA, ALCOA, BHP NW, and ARC.

Promoted innovation and adoption of new technologies within the workforce.

Supported project delivery through effective planning, management, and site implementation for compliance with designs and CoP.

Monitored work quality, initiating corrective actions to address identified deficiencies.

Conducted risk assessments on processes, work practices, materials, and suppliers to mitigate potential issues.

Assisted in preparing annual budget, incorporating detailed work planning for team activities.

Ensured adherence to approved budget and project plans, implementing interventions for deviations.

Analyzed track infrastructure integrity through data interpretation for major and minor rail maintenance activities, including grinding and tamping.

Revised strategies to enhance maintenance techniques, extending lifecycle of rail infrastructure assets.

Identified approaches to increase mean time between failures (MTBF). Adopted methodologies for critical rail temperature management network-wide.

• Developed innovative theories incorporating new and existing technologies for research purposes.

Directed project delivery to meet safety, cost, time, and quality objectives within corporate standards.

Appointed Contractors Responsible Engineer to oversee compliance with regulatory requirements.

Managed engineering and project development for all assigned schemes under Governance of Railway Investment Projects guidelines.

Promoted rail safety throughout project phases to ensure compliance and raise awareness.

Coordinated fleet of 24 tampers and regulators for construction and maintenance resurfacing across WA and VIC.

Managed mobilization of superintendents and track machine operators to deliver projects safely and effectively.

Ensured strict adherence to rail safety obligations, standards, and codes of practice.

Organized engineering activities to align with scheduled work (machine maintenance programs) ahead of target dates

Approved Inspection and Test Plans to uphold quality control standards.

Effectively operate Plasser Tamper 0816 SH and Arescon Regulator

Executed medium and short-term planning, producing work package plans and task briefings.

Managed permits for excavation and hot works, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Collaborated on as-built data and generated WIN-ALC geometry files for tamping operations.

Verified design information while monitoring Track Quality Trace Reports for accuracy.

Supervised HOTRS and HOBCS projects, utilizing Mephisto trolley for tamp measurements.

Oversaw site management, focusing on new track alignment and level monitoring.

Set up dual-grade lasers and operated dozers for formation and ballast installation.

Compiled health and safety files for Network Rail, reviewing track quality traces and coordinating handover meetings.