Lucas Boogaard

Thornton Engineering provides design and fabrication of structural steel, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, plate and piling steel products for major projects Australia wide.

• Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Implemented lean manufacturing initiatives, reducing operating costs by 11% and increasing overall efficiency by 8%.
• Streamlined Processes and Procedures: Streamlined supply chain processes, resulting in a 7% reduction in lead times and a 9.5% increase in on-time deliveries.
• Strengthened talent acquisition programs: Implemented a comprehensive talent acquisition program, resulting in a 50% increase in FTE numbers (from 100 to 150) over 5 years supporting a 30% growth in revenue (from $40milj to 58milj).
• Business Growth and Expansion: Successfully negotiated and secured 15 new contracts, increasing revenue by 15% and expanding market share by 20% for the Pressure Vessel Division
• Strategic Planning and Process Development: Developed a strategic plan aligned with industry trends, helping to drive the 30% increase in market share and a 50% improvement in profitability (EBITDA growth from $2.2milj to $4.4milj).
• Strategic Decision-Making: Conducted cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects, leading to [G] successful implementations and [H] avoided expenditures.
• Leadership and Culture Development: Cultivated a high-performance and rewarding culture, implementing wage and salary reviews and leading EBA negotiations, while improving the staff facilities, resulting in a 30% increase in employee satisfaction and a 10% reduction in employee turnover.

Kara Kar built high-quality Australian-made Horse Floats, Cattle Trailers and Goosenecks in Nambuca Heads NSW using superior-quality materials, fixtures and fittings. Their experience has resulted in structurally superior products; renowned for their towing ease, providing a safe and comfortable ride for horses.

• Financial Management: Successfully managed budget implementations, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and achieving cost savings of 10%
• Human Resources Development: Conducted regular employee reviews, provided targeted training and implemented effective scheduling to optimize productivity and maximize employee satisfaction.
• Operational Excellence: Mentored personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures, resulting in a 9% improvement in operational efficiency and a 12% reduction in errors.
• Customer and Employee Loyalty: Implemented strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and foster a positive work environment, leading to an increase in customer satisfaction (measured by positive reviews) and a 40% decrease in employee turnover.
• Problem-Solving and Guidance: Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel, helping them navigate and resolve productivity challenges, leading to a 12% reduction in downtime and a [F%] increase in output.
• Process Optimization: Formulated and implemented policies and procedures to streamline operations, resulting in a [G%] reduction in administrative costs and a 10% improvement in overall efficiency.
• Financial Oversight: Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage, and drive-off, ensuring financial accuracy and preventing losses.
• Business Strategy and Market Expansion: Implemented effective business strategies to increase sales and profitability, resulting in a 12% increase in revenue and successful targeting of new market areas, expanding thecompany's customer base by 8%
• Overall Leadership: Provided strategic direction, fostered a positive company culture, and successfully led theorganization to achieve its goals and objectives.

WES Engineering specialises in the design and manufacture of quality engineered fabricated products including heat exchangers, pressure vessels, heavy-duty waste recycling equipment, heavy structural fabrication and exotic welded products, providing products and services to the oil and gas, chemical processing, construction, mining, recycling and defence industries.

• Financial Management: Successfully managed budget implementations, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and achieving cost savings to manage the company through voluntary administration and later administration
• Customer relationship: Successfully negotiated with clients and administrators to finish projects caught in the administration and delivered all projects to the clients within the existing milestones.
• Cost Reduction and Negotiation: Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms, resulting in a 25% reduction in overall costs.
• Financial Oversight: Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports, with a focus on milestone achievement for cash flow purposes
• Issue Reporting: Reported issues to higher management and overseas company owners with great detail, providing valuable insights and facilitating timely problem-solving.
• Operational Excellence: Mentored personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures, resulting in a 10% improvement in operational efficiency and a 5% reduction in errors.

• Quality Assurance Oversight: Inspected products and worker progress throughout production, ensuring compliance with quality standards and identifying areas for improvement.
• Quality Standards Implementation: Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards, enhancing product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Process Optimization: Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality, leading to increased efficiency and reduced errors.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information, providing valuable insights for process improvement and decision-making.
• Quality Audits and Compliance: Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards, ensuring product quality and regulatory adherence.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Quality Management System Development: Created and maintained quality management systems aligned with industry standards, providing a framework for effective quality management.
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving: Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects, reducing rework and improving product quality.
• Customer Complaint Resolution: Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Performance Coaching and Development: Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Quality Standards Development: Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures, ensuring consistency and effectiveness in quality management.
• Quality Review Meetings: Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to assess performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
• Root Cause Analysis Guidance and Corrective Action: Collaborated with audit clients and action owners to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans, ensuring timely resolution of quality issues.

Overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of complex fabrication projects. Using expertise in project management methodologies, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills, driving project success, manage budgets and timelines effectively, and foster collaboration among cross-functional teams. Delivering high-quality fabricated oil and gas equipment that met stringent quality standards and exceeded client expectations while adhering to industry regulations and safety protocols.

Selling turnkey solutions for electrical power plants, leading and motivating a sales team to achieve consistent revenue growth and market penetration.,developing and executing strategic sales plans, identifying and pursueing new business opportunities, and cultivating strong relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders.

Specializing in maintenance solutions for the oil and gas industry, successfully overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of complex projects. With expertise in project management methodologies, coupled with strong leadership and communication skills, driving project success, manage budgets and timelines effectively, and foster collaboration among cross-functional teams.

Specializing in turnkey solutions for the oil and gas industry, leading and coordinating successfully complex projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities included developing project plans, managing budgets and timelines, overseeing project teams, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. Effectively communicating with clients, stakeholders, and team members to foster collaboration and drive project success.

Successfully developed innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry, conducted technical analyses, ensured project compliance, and delivered high-quality designs that met safety and quality standards.

Junior Maritime Officer performing navigation and machine room duties, loading and unloading of oil tankers between the USA, Europe, Africa and Asia.