Matthew Devantier
Buccan,QLD
Summary
A highly motivated and capable Project Manager/ Superintendent with a real passion for productivity, safety with a focus on problem solving. Excellent track record in operational supervisory roles and compliance gained over a 22+ year career with high value contracts. Having a ‘hands on’ approach to all areas of the business and possessing excellent organizational skills and administrative skills. A quick learner who can effortlessly fit into an existing established environment. Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings 20years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager/Project Superintendent
Ventia
04.2021 - Current
- Successfully led critical path projects which have resulted in the projects finishing on time or earlier
- Demonstrated skills include attention to detail, client focus, communication and leadership with a strong focus on Safety at all times.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Project Manager/Rig Manager
Ventia
01.2013 - 11.2020
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each stage of the project life cycle.
Education
Diploma - Drilling Operations
Diploma in Drilling Operations
Tecskills 03.2023
Skills
- Demonstrated experience in carrying out task specific Risk Assessments
- Training and Coaching fellow team members
- WHS Regulatory Compliance
- Investigating Incidents and Reports
- Resource Management and Production Planning
- Stakeholder management
- Quality assurance
- Leadership and team management
- Organization- Time Management, personal efficiency in high pressure environments
- Multitasking- Prioritizing
- Dynamic Leadership Qualities
- Dual Focus- able to identify concerns and be mindful of policies and company procedures
- Strong communication, interpersonal and liaison skills
- Excellent Attention to Detail
- Commercial and Business Acumen
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project planning and development
- Project Scheduling
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule Management
- Client Relations
- Customer Relations
- Stakeholder Communications
- Advanced problem solving
- Staff Management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Project estimation and bidding
- Contract Management
Certification
- Telly Handler
- VLC
- Backhoe
- HC
- HRWL C6 Crane
- Class 2 WA Water Well License
- Class 2 QLD Water Well License
Profile Snapshot
- Rig Manager/ Superintendent, QLD and WA, 2011, Present
- Senior Driller/ Site Supervisor, SA, 2010, 2011
- Drilling/ Pumping, South Island/ New Zealand, 2001, 2010
Tickets
- White Card WA
- Working at Heights
- Fire Fighting
- First Aid
- Fatigue Management Training
- Four Wheel Drive RIIVEH305A
- Section 44 for Appointed Persons
- Water Well- Screens and Gravel Packs
- Fundamentals of Cementing and Grouting
- ARC Welding
- Fundamentals of Water Well
Projects
Mineral resources Project manager/Superintendent, 60 Dewatering bores, 100 production bores. 100 investigation holes., Starting the contract with one Dual rotary rig expanding the contract to 4 rigs, 2 earth moving contracts, testing pumping contract. 45 employees, 8 contractors. $35Million dollar contract, Developed new reinjection systems which vastly improved speed and effectiveness. Roy Hill Mine/ Project manager, Rejection Program involving 200 monitoring bores, 60 reinjection bores, 3 different contractors, 200 production bores 3 rigs and 18 crew members under my supervision., Completed the project 1 month prior to estimated finish date and well under budget. $20 Million dollar contract, Developed new reinjection systems which vastly improved speed and effectiveness. Solomon Airstrip Injection Bore Program, Supervisory role encompassing 9 reinjection bores, 156 production bores, 16 monitoring bores, 3 rig, 21 crew and 3 different contractors. $18 Million Dollar contract, Completed the program 2 weeks prior to completion and under budget. Council Contract- Test Drilling for Nitrogen Levels, Supervisory role involving 6 rig, 21 crew, 25 locations, 14 contractors spread out over 1000kms.
References
on request
Timeline
Project Manager/Project Superintendent
Ventia
04.2021 - Current
Project Manager/Rig Manager
Ventia
01.2013 - 11.2020
Diploma - Drilling Operations
Diploma in Drilling Operations
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