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Nicholas Ferguson
Northmead
Summary
Asset management professional (predominately railway) that thrives on humanising systems to deliver reliable outcomes. Seeking a role that is highly collaborative with the opportunity to maintain positive relationships with all levels of management and staff. Brings experience in strategic planning, process development, and maintenance management. Known for analytical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Asset Management Officer
Fire And Rescue NSW
06.2025 - Current
- Led asset management plan development to enhance operational efficiency and capability across departments.
- Analysed cost, risk and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and growth.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders to align department goals with business strategy.
- Collaborated with department leaders to develop customer and technical levels of service.
Business Improvement Project Manager
Metro Trains Sydney
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Responsible for the identification of business needs and requirements, development of documentation such as business cases and project management plans, and oversight of the implementation of projects and programs. Key tasks include:
- Collaborate with business departments across multiple projects to ensure effective endorsement and delivery of organisational key priorities.
- Innovate a redesign of the project management framework.
- Plan the business wide safety management system (SMS) audit and gap analysis, aligning to the Office of National Rail Safety Regulator’s (ONRSR) guidelines.
Safety System Support Manager
Metro Trains Sydney
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for the program management of various safety initiatives that aligns to organisational objectives. Key tasks include:
- Communicate the status of improvement projects and initiatives in order to promote business-wide collaboration of updating integrated management system plans and procedures.
- Assess compliance to ONRSR and Sydney Metro contractual requirements.
- Innovate with a redraft of organisational documentation to align with ISO management system standards, in particular training and competency plans.
Maintenance Manager (Asset Management)
Metro Trains Sydney
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Responsible for establishing the minimum viable product to sustain maintenance and asset management practices post operational readiness phase. Key tasks include:
- Lead a team of 3 to design and configure the Asset Information System (Ellipse) including but not limited to spares/inventory management, asset maintenance, and reporting capabilities.
- Redesign the 2022 Asset Management Policy, Strategy and Plan aligned to ISO 55001 standard.
- Coordinate and build relationships with external infrastructure consortiums to manage interfaces and construction staging whilst mitigating operational impacts.
Track & Civil Infrastructure Engineer
Metro Trains Sydney
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Responsible for the support of all aspects of establishing the organisation during the operational readiness phase. Key tasks include:
- Plan and coordinate all infrastructure engineering operations and maintenance readiness activities with a focus on the track, civil, and structural design of the Sydney Metro Northwest.
- Collaborate and implement the asset assurance and handover process.
- Administer Board and Steering Committee meetings at the senior management level.
Graduate Civil Engineer
Multiple Companies
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Held contract roles at Campbelltown City Council and Kellogg Brown & Root, with the responsibility to deliver detailed designs through the application of standards. Key tasks include:
- Design various track and civil design utilising MicroStation and AutoCAD.
- Perform site investigation work in accordance with company and industry standards.
Education
Professional Certificate Asset Management Planning
IPWEA
11-2025
Lead Auditor in Integrated Management Systems
SAI Global
01.2024
Bachelors Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia01.2011
Skills
- Strategic asset management
- Maintenance optimisation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Asset information systems
- Performance monitoring
Interests
Timeline
Strategic Asset Management Officer
Fire And Rescue NSW
06.2025 - Current
Business Improvement Project Manager
Metro Trains Sydney
03.2023 - 10.2024
Safety System Support Manager
Metro Trains Sydney
07.2022 - 03.2023
Maintenance Manager (Asset Management)
Metro Trains Sydney
01.2019 - 07.2022
Track & Civil Infrastructure Engineer
Metro Trains Sydney
03.2015 - 01.2019
Graduate Civil Engineer
Multiple Companies
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelors Degree - Civil Engineering
University of Sydney
Professional Certificate Asset Management Planning
IPWEA
Lead Auditor in Integrated Management Systems
SAI Global
Personality
Working Genius: DI
- Discernment (D) I am naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from using my intuition and instincts to evaluate and assess ideas or plans.
- Invention (I) I am naturally gifted at and derive energy and joy from creating original and novel ideas and solutions.
Working Competency: WT
- Wonder (W) I am capable of and don’t mind pondering the possibility of greater potential and opportunity in a given situation.
- Tenacity (T) I am capable of and don’t mind pushing projects and tasks through to completion to ensure that the desired results are achieved.