Andrew Duff 2016r24_NR

Andrew Duff email: andrew.m.duff@bigpond.com
PROJECT MANAGEMENT ♦ OPERATIONS & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (mobile) +61 (0) 437 701 501
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PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Over 25+ year’s management experience, providing the skills and expertise needed to enhance business operations
through successful project delivery and productivity improvements. With a focus on the broader picture, have earned a
reputation as someone who is able to deliver “exceptional” rather than just “expected” results, translating complex
strategies into workable goals to achieve performance delivery on time and against budget.
 Ideal blend of Project Management, Construction Management and Operations Leadership having worked with
three global business icons; WorleyParsons, ParsonsBrinkerhoff and Roche Mining (Downer EDI) in Australia,
Russia and Saudi Arabia.
 Developed understanding of complex capital works management, from building capital investment plans, through
to feasibility studies, life cycle asset management principles and preventative maintenance strategies.
 Confident communicator who is able to overcome cultural boundaries and manage international relations at all
levels of business.
 Recognised as a business manager and leader who enjoys supporting others, demonstrating a lead-by-example
approach whilst working as a team to ensure a unified approach.
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Project Management and Delivery • National and Overseas Deployments incl. Russia, Saudi
• Operational Leadership and Controls • Capital Expenditure and Feasibility Studies
• Safety, Risk Management and OH&S • Plant, Machinery and Capital Equipment
• Contractor / Vendor Negotiations • Financial Management, Budgets and Forecasting
• Stakeholder Communications Management • KPI Analysis and Performance Management
• Facilitating And Leading Training • Staff Leadership And Development
• Completions & Commissioning • Estimating & Scheduling
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Worley Parsons / Saudi Electric Company Riyadh 2015 Jul to Current
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – Riyadh / PP13
On site EPCM construction management of a gas fired, combined cycle 1850mW power generation plant, total TIC
1.6bUSD.
 Early works and civil contractor management (120,000m3), temporary security and camp management.
 SMPEIC contractor management
o GTG’s – MS7001FA5 / 7FH2B (6)
o STG – D11STAG / 7FH2 (2)
o ACC RCDC (2)
o Wet Surface Air Cooler, Niagara
o ABB 580mVA GSU Transformers (3)
o ABB 440mVa GSU Transformers (2)
o GIS Substation / 380HV / 132HV
o NGI – Gas supply, Communications, Security, Buildings, RO Plant, Demin & Diesel storage tanks
 Contractor mobilisation and management, schedule, quality and safety overview/strategy & management.
 Management of multiple disciplined TCN and western team, QA/QC/QS, project controls & contracts, material
management, field engineering, area managers, supervisors, document control and administration, including
safety team with full security detail..
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE continued….
 Development of Risk Assessments and review, HAZOP, CHAZOP, Constructability review, methodology review,
and contract review and instruction including Project Documentation development and implementation.
 Work pack development and implementation, systemisation and sub-systemisation, Construction verification and
handover to completions team.
Worley Parsons / RioTinto Alcan Gove 2015 Feb to 2015 Jul
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDANT – Nhullunbuy
Multiple project delivery, process & mining including waste water treatment liquor, site guarding, North Reclaimer slew
bearing replacement, stockyard conveyor reinstatement to allow upgrade from 7.1 to 9.5mtpa. Total multiple project
estimated value of 900k.
 Managing the early works contractor as client representative for the overall site, including mobilisation &
demobilisation, including contractor selection and tender review.
 Construction Management, providing onsite direction and project leadership for the contractor
 Set the standards for the level of safety expected on the site, including CRAW / JSEA / WMS development and
review direct implementation.
 Full responsibility for OHS&E, QA, Management reporting, Supervision and Contract management.
and contract review and instruction, including contractor mobilisation and on boarding.
 Project delivery of disciplines Civil, SMP & E&I, completions, commissioning and facilities handover and close out.
Worley Parsons / Nyrstar 2014 Sept to 2015 Feb
CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDANT – Port Pirie
Delivery of the early works package of the Transformation project for Nyrstar South Australia Port Pirie Smelter. In
preparation for the main construction works including the installation of a state of the art TSL furnace and acid plant.
With a total project estimated value of +600mil.
 Managing the early works contractor as EPCM for the overall site, including demolition of old and construction of
new infrastructure on a brownfields site.
 Construction Management, providing onsite direction and project leadership for the contractor
 Set the standards for the level of safety expected on the site, including CRAW / JSEA / WMS development and
review direct implementation.
 Full responsibility for OHS&E, QA, Customer relations, Supervision and Contract management.
and contract review and instruction, including contractor mobilisation and on boarding.
 Project delivery of disciplines Civil, SMP & E&I, completions, commissioning and facilities handover and close out.
 Commercial review, progress payment and contract management.

Worley Parsons / BHPB Iron Ore Projects 2013 Sept to 2014 Sept
SITE ALTERNATE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER - Newman
Delivery of a complex closed cycle power station including switch yard upgrade and modification. Management of the
entire site under the Mines Safety Inspection Act/Regulations. Greenfields power station installation including a
Brownfields switchyard upgrade.
 Managing the site as EPCM for Yarnima Power Station (240mw) installation, including Alternate Registered
Manager (Under MISA)
 Construction Management, providing onsite direction and project leadership for construction of a closed cycle
Natural Gas/Fuel Oil and Steam power station including Gas Turbines, Heat Recovery Steam Generators and
Steam Turbines
 Associated infrastructure, cooling towers, water treatment, switchyard, diesel storage and administration and
control & security centre.
and contract review and instruction, including contractor mobilisation and onboarding.
 Manage EPCM Site based team 40+ and 400+ contracting personell with total project budget of 800 mil
 Project delivery of disciplines Civil, SMP & EI&C, completions, commissioning and facilities handover.
 Management of paramedics and onsite security, including administration coordination and BHPBIO senior
management liason.
 Systemisation of deliverables and delivery of systems to facilitate effective commissioning
Worley Parsons / BHPB Iron Ore Projects 2013 May to Sept
SITE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER – Port Hedland
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Delivery of a Structural steel conveyor upgrade, early works including marine piling and wharf construction, allowing
for loadout upgrade at the Nelson Point BHPIO facility conveyor width increase. Site Registered Manager under the
Mines Safety Inspection Act / Regulations.
 Managing the site as EPCM for P118 Structural Upgrade, installation of temporary jetty including Registered
Manager (Under MISA)
 Construction Management, providing onsite direction and project leadership for construction of brownfields project
within an excise area at the Nelson Point terminal.
and contract review and instruction.
 Manage EPCM Site based team 10 and 95 contracting personell with execute project budget of 85 mil.
 Project delivery of disciplines Civil, Marine, SMP & E&I.

Worley Parsons / Roy Hill Holdings 2012 to 2013
SITE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE - Roy Hill
Delivery of a 2400+ man camp including infrastructure, water treatment and effluent plant, power and services.
Internal roads, including airport and strip (CASA certified)
 Managing Roy Hill site for PMC project department (Under MISA)
 Construction Management, providing onsite direction and project leadership for multiple projects, with full
responsibility for OHS&E, QA, Customer relations, Supervision and Contract management.
 Front end engineering and design review, Development of Risk Assessments and review, HAZOP, CHAZOP,
Constructability review, methodology review, tender and contract review and instruction.
 Manage PMC Site based team of 20 and 250+ contracting personell with execute project budget 300 mil
 Project portfolio delivery of infrastructure works / early works, including Aerodrome, Airstrip, Internal roads and
Accomodation Village.
Worley Parsons / Fortescue Metals 2010 to 2012
SITE MANAGER SUSTAINING CAPITAL – FMG Cloudbreak Christmas Creek
Sustaining capital project work for two Fortescue sites, both Cloudbreak and Christmas Creek. Delivery of multiple
projects ranging from thousands to several hundred million. Managing a site team of 45 construction personell,
comprising of all disciplines and site engineering team
 Managing Cloudbreak and Christmas Creek sites for Sustaining Capital project department EPCM (Under MISA)
 Concept and Front end engineering, project development through to close out.
 Project Engineer management for onsite engineering services
tender and contract review and instruction.
 HR / IR, Union and Inspectorate liaison, coordination and compliance.
 Capital purchase, project schedule and cost controls.
 Contractor and Equipment management.
 Team of 48 Site based personnel and 350+ contracting personell with execute budget 2011 +380mil and 2012
+600mil
 Project portfolio delivery of infrastructure to win the International Water Association – Project Innovation award
2012

Worley Parsons / Rio Tinto Alcan Gove 2010
PROJECT MANAGER – Nhullunbuy
Delivery of multiple projects at the Gove Alcan Rio Tinto site. Contractor demobilisation. Front End project
development and constructability review
 Managing major contract close out for the previously “preferred” site contractor of 9 years.
 Managing Contractor construction project planning within implementation phase, setting objectives, KPI’s and
performance goals within the demobilisation deadline.
 Purchase and service order close out, contractor invoice reconciliation, payment preparation, dispute resolution.
 Management of communications and report updates to key stakeholders.
 Providing leadership and direction across a multi-skilled team of construction personnel.
 Overall project management of pre-demobilisation projects to completion.
 Installation and commission of A1 Fuel and distillate storage and refuelling facility
Demobilisation of the contractor from the Rio Tinto Alcan Gove site in Northern territory. Identification of capital
machinery and personnel required by the existing capital project delivery team upon the departure of the previous
contractor and ensure no disruption to delivery of capital projects during the transition phase to the new preferred
contractor.
Worley Parsons / SMR (Basic Element)
MANAGER CAPITAL PROJECTS – SMR Alliance (Russia) 2009
Whilst residing in Russia to lead the Project execution within the SMR alliance contract, with SMR being Russia’s
leading extractor of molybdenum and producer of ferromolybdenum (FeMo); together its mines constitute the largest
molybdenum reserves in Russia
 Preparing and recommending capital construction implementation projects which focus on increased productivity
through improved plant operability and availability for SMR plants.
 Alliance planning of construction projects, setting objectives, KPI’s and performance goals.
 Report on engineering and construction activities and progress to CEO level
 Conducting initial feasibility and FEED studies on proposed CAPEX works for two $300million plant upgrades,
 Multiple project preparation and execution from feasibility to installation at various new and existing locations
 Assessing and evaluating costs, budget and returns on investments.
 Setting the structure and method to manage business risk and compliance.
 Management of communications and report updates to key stakeholders in both Moscow and London.
 Providing leadership and direction across a multi-skilled team of Russian Nationals and Expats, with direction
management of up to 30 SMR and WorleyParsons Engineers throughout each project phase.
 Travel and assess and report various business opportunities for merger and aqusition possibilities
Successfully introduced new project methodology into a heavily pre-defined State Government regulatory process,
overcoming cultural boundaries to ensure the SMR Alliance benefited from effective solutions, strategy and
technology provided by WorleyParsons and western industry best practices.

Worley Parsons / Nyrstar / Zinifex
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER & ALLIANCE 2IC 2006 to 2008
The Nyrstar / Zinifex Alliance is a joint venture which sees Zinifex merge their zinc, lead smelting and alloying
businesses into Nyrstar, the world’s largest zinc metal producer and one of the largest producers of primary lead.
 Oversaw a capital investment budget of $72million per year, identifying projects by priority which best met Alliance
goals and objectives for performance and productivity.
 Conducted constructability reviews during design, feasibility & preliminary phases.
 Lead pre and post tender awards negotiations, and selection and management of contractors to ensure the safe
delivery of construction outcomes whilst maintaining acceptable HR / IR.
 Established, monitored and report against project KPI’s to all project sponsors and stakeholders
 Budget management, scheduling, risk and performance management.
 Provided leadership and direction across a team of up to 25 multi-disciplined engineering staff.
Ensured all projects met with stringent time controls and budgeted requirements, successfully growing relations
across WorleyParsons and the Nyrstar / Zinifex Alliance, and leading multiple projects from initiation throught to
completion to achieve business goals.
JR Engineering Services Pty Ltd (Roche Mining Process Engineering/Downer) 2004 to 2006
OPERATIONS / AREA MANAGER / NSW
Roche is a division of Downer EDI, an Australian top 100 ASX listed company employing more than 20,000 people
across business divisions specialising in engineering services, transport, energy, telecommunications and resources.
 Appointed to lead the operational development of Roche Mining’s Mt Thorely Workshop Area, an operation which
was required to support a significant growth plan by Roche in engineering services for the area.
 Tender evaluation and bid, procurement, execution and commissioning.
 Control of workforce up to ranging from 40 to 210 personnel skilled and unskilled.
 Defined the business case and wrote associated proposals of capital purchases of up to $2million per item, with
following responsibility for project management of capital equipment upgrades, fabrications, refurbs etc.
 Managed the control and maintenance plan for a fleet of 14 to 50 tonne cranes, elevated work platforms, trucks
and light vehicles also the workshop machinery maintenance programming.
 Monthly reporting of Financial, Safety and Human resources directly to head office.
 Implemented policies and procedures both financial, operational and human resources to ensure competitive
standing in industry environment and allow continuous improvement in all aspects of business.
Grew business operations from 12 staff to 210 staff (against plan) achieving a full operational turnaround and quickly
growing turnover from $8,000 per month to +$1million per month and also led the implementation of a Certified
industrial agreement and EBA awards.

JR Engineering Services Pty Ltd (Roche Mining Process Engineering/Downer)
OPERATIONS / AREA MANAGER / SA 1993 to 2004
 JR Engineering Services Pty Ltd were a major part of the Olympic Dam operations, responsible for the electrical,
underground fleet and ore handling maintainence contract for WMC, the project division complemented the
maintence contract and also executed project and maintainence work in the process plant and surface and
underground mine operation
 Provided leadership and direction for projects through Tender, bid, execute and commissioning of up to $8million
include a complex USX Settler & Tank Area Rebuild, Concentrator Mechanical Upgrade and a Refinery extension.
 Budget management of projects including the sourcing and selection of materials, tendering works for
subcontractors, awards of sub contractor work packages and scheduling and planning of work.
 Managed the tendered and procurement of cranes, fleet and machinery and workshop equipments etc.
 Implemented Safety Management Systems to achieve SABS 3 accreditation.
 Grew staff numbers from 20 to 270, providing leadership and direction to a skilled and unskilled workforce across
Construction Managers, Supervisors, Engineering, Safety and support staff - trades and non trades.
 Turnover ranging from 20 to 80mil pa.
Previous roles held
 Supervisor / Boilermaker / Welder – Roxby Downs, 1992 & 1993
 Supervisor / Boilermaker / Welder – Port Lincoln Ship Construction, 1992
 Supervisor / Boilermaker / Welder – EMCO Wheaton JB Reimann Div, 1985 to 1992
QUALIFICATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS
Qualifications:
 Advanced Diploma of Human Resources Management – TAFE Sth Aust
 Advanced Diploma of Management - TAFE Sth Aust
 Certificate IV Management - TAFE Sth Aust
 Certificate IV First Line Management - TAFE Sth Aust
 Welders Supervision – Elizabeth TAFE, Sth Aust
 Certified Welding – Elizabeth TAFE, Sth Aust
 Apprenticeship (Trade Certificate – Boilermaker Welder) - Elizabeth, Sth Aust

Professional development:
 Registered Manager – Roy Hill & BHPBIO (Port Hedland & Newman)
 SSO Fortescue Cloudbreak / Christmas Creek
 Contract Management - Engineer Education Australia
 Risk Management - Australian Safety & Learning Services
 Cert III in Surface Coal Operations - Australian Safety & Learning Services
 Conduct Safety & Health Investigations - Australian Safety & Learning Services
 Coal Health Services & OHS Consultation - NSW WorkCover
 Safety Leadership Course – Du Pont
 Microsoft Project - Roxby Downs
 OH&S Risk Assessment / Hazard Management - Roxby Downs Campus
 OH&S for Managers - Employers Chamber of Commerce
 Fire Safety, First Aid and Emergency Services – various course
REFERENCES
Provided Upon Request
A detailed project dossier can be provided upon request

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