Robert Cragan

• Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
• Used Magnetic particle to identify any imperfections within objects.
• Performed liquid dye penetrant tests on sea fasteners and fabricated structures to inspect for discontinuities and cracks.
• Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
• Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.

• Company Overview: Process Plants, Int’l.
• Coordinate activities to refurbish critical valves, including disassembly, quoting, and machining requirements.
• Q.A
• Of oxygen cleaning, assembly, and testing.
• Operate 3D Romer arm metrology equipment.
• Utilize MEX software to develop reports for clients.
• Supervise machining, reassembly, and hydro testing.
• On-site servicing of client equipment, both local and international.
• Process Plants, Int’l.

• Coordinate autoclave shutdown work to schedule
• Liaise with refractory and machining sub-contractors
• Supervise Pilipino and national work team of 10+ tradesmen
• Manage permits and emergent work JHA and work packs
• Coordinate crane operations with concurrent work groups
• Conduct inspections and vessel closure sign-off

• Company Overview: The Roy Hill Project is a 55 million ton per annum (Mtpa) iron ore mining, rail and port project being developed in West Australia’s Pilbara region
• Implement preservation strategies across three sites, Port marine, landside and the Mine
• Receive and inspection of all equipment delivered to site
• Ensure safe storage for all heavy components
• Track and maintain preservation activities of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation during storage and installation
• Ensure all check sheets are completed by sub-contractors and entered to database
• Ensure compliance to vendor recommendations
• Rectify and report all safety, OS&D damage
• Report weekly to site directors and general managers in Perth
• The Roy Hill Project is a 55 million ton per annum (Mtpa) iron ore mining, rail and port project being developed in West Australia’s Pilbara region

• Company Overview: Meta Nikel being the pioneer of nickel mining in Turkey intends to be the largest nickel-cobalt producer in Eastern Europe
• The Gordes plant is currently under construction with PPI contracted to assist and oversee construction and commissioning activities in conjunction with Meta engineering and SNC Lavalin
• Ensure all facets of construction adhere to SNC Lavalin specifications; civil, piping, mech equipment, structural and report accordingly
• Report directly to PPI site management daily on all matters regarding construction and proposed commissioning activities for the mechanical group;
• Ensure equipment preservation and OEM recommendations are audited, punch listed and monitored
• Prepare equipment for dry and wet commissioning testing
• Wet process commissioning and functionality checks;
• Quality control and sign off of work completed; Piping, Flange management, FEQ, DCR, NCR, MDR review for compliance
• Construction and planning meetings;
• Punchlist revision;
• Future Shutdown scheduling and implementation;
• Vendor interface; Pre-commissioning and commissioning
• Contractor safety compliance and quality assurance;
• Liaise with client for training of mechanical personnel for commissioning and shutdown activities
• Daily mechanical group and process meetings
• Meta Nikel being the pioneer of nickel mining in Turkey intends to be the largest nickel-cobalt producer in Eastern Europe
• The Gordes plant is currently under construction with PPI contracted to assist and oversee construction and commissioning activities in conjunction with Meta engineering and SNC Lavalin

• Company Overview: Peel Excavator hire is a family business that commenced trading in the Mandurah and greater Peel district
• We have identified an opportunity to provide a local friendly, efficient and prompt service and have enjoyed a positive response which we are building on for the future
• Safe transport and operation of 4.5 ton mini excavator
• Safe operation of 2.5 ton Hiab crane and 7 ton tip truck
• Obtain and review site and D.B.Y.D plans with clients
• Development of SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement)
• Installation of concrete infrastructure both domestic and industrial
• Loading and safe transportation of domestic and industrial equipment
• Customer relations and source future work
• Peel Excavator hire is a family business that commenced trading in the Mandurah and greater Peel district
• We have identified an opportunity to provide a local friendly, efficient and prompt service and have enjoyed a positive response which we are building on for the future

• Report to client project director on a daily basis;
• Ensure all facets of construction adhere to SNC Lavalin specifications;
• Liaise directly with client management on all matters regarding construction and commissioning schedules;
• Ensure equipment preservation and OEM recommendations are audited, punch listed and monitored
• Prepare equipment for dry and wet commissioning testing
• Manage flights, accommodation and in country transportation;
• Budget and expense management;
• Quality control of work completed;
• Computerized maintenance management system, MEX
• Visa compliance with government regulations for ex-pat employees;
• Safety plan implementation and compliance;
• Construction and planning meetings;
• Punchlist implementation and revision with our client;
• Shutdown scheduling and implementation;
• Vendor interface and scheduling;
• Procurement of specialized tools and equipment from Chinese and Australian suppliers;
• Contractor compliance and quality assurance;
• Liaise with client for training of operators and mechanics;
• Daily mechanical and process meetings

• Supervision of contract mechanical work groups;
• Daily safety toolbox and planning meetings;
• Job safety analysis reviews and training;
• Crane, rigging and scaffolding planning;
• Design and implementation of commissioning boundary isolation plans;
• Confined space entry and safe work;
• Check and assess equipment condition and refurbish as needed;
• Wet process commissioning and functionality checks;
• Engineering and schematic drawing interpretation;
• Verification of documentation and procedures;
• Punch listing of structural and mechanical systems;
• Supervise pressure testing of piping systems;
• General fitting & machining e.g
• Valve & actuator maintenance, pump overhaul, mechanical seal replacement (Eagle Burgmann Cartridge type), Hi-torque, coupling alignment;
• Working with Organic & Acidic solutions;
• Vendor interface and planning;
• Development of standard work instructions;
• Work pack development

• Company Overview: Vale were constructing and commissioning a three train high pressure acid leach plant, Refinery and associated infrastructure
• This included a Sulphuric acid plant, Lime kilns, Port facility and materials handling equipment
• Supervision of Filipino mechanical work groups;
• Daily group safety toolbox and planning meetings;
• Job safety analysis reviews and training;
• Crane, rigging and scaffolding planning;
• Design input and implementation of commissioning boundary isolation plans;
• Confined space entry and safe work;
• Wet process commissioning and functionality checks;
• Engineering and schematic drawing interpretation;
• Verification of documentation and procedures;
• Punch listing of structural mechanical systems;
• Management and Planning of Foreign work groups;
• Supervise pressure testing of piping systems;
• General fitting & machining ie
• Valve & actuator maintenance, pump overhaul, mechanical seal replacement (Eagle Burgmann Cartridge type), Hi-torque, alignment;
• Working with Organic & Acidic solutions;
• Vendor interface and planning;
• Development of standard work instructions;
• Work pack development
• Vale were constructing and commissioning a three train high pressure acid leach plant, Refinery and associated infrastructure
• This included a Sulphuric acid plant, Lime kilns, Port facility and materials handling equipment

• Company Overview: BHPIO operate and maintain a 120 MTpa railroad system transporting iron ore in 200/300 car trains from Mt Newman and satellite mines to Port Hedland rail yard for grading, blending and loading onto ships
• Direct supervision and authority of all rail movements within Port Hedland yard;
• Operate Alstom yard switching control panel;
• Liaise daily with stakeholders from Rail ops, maintenance and port operations;
• Data entry of all product and train movements for site wide information;
• Ensure all rolling stock is delivered and adheres to maintenance service schedule;
• Assist with incident investigations and business efficiency programs;
• Provide and monitor safe working areas for track maintenance;
• Interact with mainline controllers for efficient product supply and return trains;
• Co-ordinate operations during emergency procedures for cyclones, derailments;
• Assist contractors for track access and emergency repairs
• BHPIO operate and maintain a 120 MTpa railroad system transporting iron ore in 200/300 car trains from Mt Newman and satellite mines to Port Hedland rail yard for grading, blending and loading onto ships

• Facilitate 21-day turnaround of production trains taken out of service for planned and unplanned maintenance
• Review and prepare isolation procedures;
• Review all planned work within isolation boundaries;
• Isolate, purge and prepare plant for safe working;
• Gas test all CSE areas prior to authorization for work;
• Communicate permit details to each workgroup before work commences;
• Liaise with shutdown coordinator’s;
• Manage concurrent workgroups within the plant;
• Attend shift and shutdown meetings and communicate daily plan;
• Audit all permits, JHA’s and work areas for safety compliance

Servicing and maintaining hydraulic equipment for clients based around Port Hedland. This included servicing hydraulic power packs for Stackers and Reclaimers on BHP iron ore sites.

Repairs and maintenance of equipment for local council and various contractor businesses in town.

• Dismantled and reassembled Geho pump wet ends and piping.
• Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
• Checked proper fitting and assembly of parts and piping for shutdown projects.
• Safely operated site crane for daily plant maintenance.
• Supervise shutdown crew for shutdown tasks and lockout/tagout compliance.

• Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
• Promoted workplace safety with local mechanics by examining tools and equipment and providing employee safety training to prevent unsafe conditions.
• Requisitioned materials and supplies such as tools, equipment and replacement parts from Australia.
• Improved fuel and hydraulic efficiency by using diagnostics to analyse and troubleshoot operational practices and engine monitoring failures.