1. CLAUDIUS KLEYNHANS
M: 0419 023 352
E: claudekleynhans@outlook.com
L: au.linkedin.com/in/claude-kleynhans
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Mechanical Engineering Professional ♦ Project Management
Professional integrity and big-picture focused Professional with expertise in spearheading complex and
effective projects with over 20 years of experience within the international mining, oil/gas, power
generation and construction engineering sectors. Championed a culture of high performance and quality
service delivery combining project management, quality, safety, maintenance engineering and continuous
improvements. Strategic leader utilising well-developed interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
to promote the engagement and advocacy of both internal and external clients at all levels.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
 Team Recruitment &
Management
 Contract Management,
Compliance & Negotiations
 Client Relationship
Management/Engagement
 Contractor Management  Tender Documentation  Coaching & Mentoring
 Relationship Building  Asset Management  Budget Management
 Risk/Safety/Quality
Management Plans
 Project Management
Frameworks & Coordination
 Legislation Interpretation &
Compliance
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Engineers Australia - Chartered Professional Engineer
Australian Institute of Project Management - Member
Australian Institute of Management - Member
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CK PROJECT SERVICES PTY LTD, Gladstone 2013 – Current
Director/Owner
 Directing, supporting and mentoring up to 80 personnel (including external contractors), engaged in
delivering project management services within the mining and LNG sectors
 Developing scopes of projects and continually monitoring every stage including: milestones, resources
(physical and human resources), progress claims and reporting, contractor variations and offsets,
delivery, quality control and risk management
 Negotiating and finalising contractual agreements and supplier contracts for projects in compliance with
industry/quality standards and commissioning protocols up to $200 million (Clients include: Queensland
Nitrates, Enermech and Sun Engineering)
 Processing and controlling all project documentation, and compiling project reports including: budgets,
job cost reports, sub-contractor progress claims and variations, and insurances; and submitting to the
client for their review and approval
 Conducting regular site inspections with clients to discuss and negotiating any variations; and ensuring
compliance with specifications, industry standards, quality assurance procedures and time objectives
 Preparing tender documentation in readiness for submission and sending out to contractors for pricing;
and developing and executing site specific Environment, Quality and Safety, and Project Plans
 Fostering positive relationships and working collaboratively with key stakeholders including: staff at all
levels, clients, contractors/trades, Project Control Administrators and Start-up Representatives
 Interpretation and compliance with industry/quality standards and contractual/legislative
requirements; and ensuring compliance by all personnel.
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PROJECTS:
 Queensland Nitrates Pty Ltd - RCM based project on the reliability of the plant equipment.
 ENERMECH - GLNG, QCLNG and APLNG Projects - Curtis Island: supplied cost-effective chemical,
hydraulic and nitrogen services to Bechtel Australia during LNG plant commissioning valued at $200M.
Championed promoting open communications with trades/contractors and immediately followed-up on
issues during negotiations on Bargaining Agreement. Successfully completed nitrogen leak testing for 6 x
LNG Tanks on 3 different projects within the strict timeframe.
 ENERMECH – QCLNG Project, Curtis Island: delivered chemical, hydraulic, and nitrogen services for
Bechtel during commissioning of the QCLNG plant – accountable for $70 million budget and up to 80
personnel (including external contractors). Spearheaded expanding the project budget from $5 million to
$70 million at project close-out through effective client coordination, job scoping and change notices
ensuring regular and accurate communication. Commended as a top performing onsite contractor due to
positive client relations and relationship building with project stakeholders.
 SUN ENGINEERING – Wiggins Island Coal Terminal, Gladstone: constructed 5.6km curved overland
conveyor in a marsh environment and successfully resolved several engineering design issues.
Completed a dump station railway track and structure designed to handle 7,600 tonnes of coal per hour
– resulting in handing over for commissioning to Queensland Rail prior to the set schedule date.
Completed construction and lifted 1,200 tonnes onto the conveyor module within 3 days and the
overland conveyor into the storage bins.
FLUOR AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Construction Manager 2011 – 2013
Senior Project Engineer 2010 – 2011
Engineering Superintendent 2009 – 2010
 Supervised and executed field construction activities, reviewing project design scopes and approach to
constructability, and controlling project schedules and costing to ensure efficient allocation and
management of resources
 Spearheaded the direction and execution of a range of initiatives to optimise performance and ensured
the achievement of corporate objectives as a key member of the Maintenance Leadership Team
 Significantly improved staff morale and productivity managing the performance of Engineering staff and
external contractors introducing innovative performance optimising strategies
 Constantly analysed and revised operational and quality systems; and implemented continuous
improvement projects to ensure optimal performance
 Achieved successful outcomes in reducing downtime during the coal load out by replacing the rail load-
out structure and developed welding quality management standards
 Spearheaded lowering costs and improving assets by reviewing the overhead crane contractual
conditions.
PROJECTS:
 Well Pad Group on the GLNG Project, Roma (Project Value: $150 million): supplied labour, tools and
equipment to install consumable materials; testing devices, piping and cabling; and pre-commissioning
the upstream project including: 313 x wells, 174 x well pads and the Roma Underground Gas System.
Achieved successful outcomes in resolving delays due to the late release of land access in the Roma area
by adapting the project plan and splitting the workforce into different work groups to ensure completion
by set dates. Rectified pad preparation errors efficiently within the original scope of works resulting in
no additional cost to the client and reconstructed access roads to allow heavy construction equipment.
 Fortescue Metals Group - Port Hedland WA (Project Value: $50 million): oversaw the new 18 month
project and won a rail welding contract. Trained, inducted, and mobilised equipment and staff (ie. up 20
personnel including external contractors to the site within 14 days. Commissioned the rail welding
fabrication facility for the client.
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 Fluor Rail Service – Karratha, WA - achieved better welding quality by improving the rail welding flush
butt welding machine; implemented a testing facility for the rail track to identify weld impurities and
quality control; and investigated and tested a new method to weld the last string of rail, resulting in
reducing track downtime and improving wear rates on the rail track.
OTHER POSITIONS Prior to 2009
Engineer (Contractual) – CB&I Constructors Pty Ltd, Gladstone – Yarwun 2 Project
Mechanical Engineer – InterGen – Millmerran Power Station
Mechanical Superintendent – Murray & Roberts, South Africa
Supervisor/Fitter
Apprentice Fitter & Machinist
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Australian Institute of Management Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Fluor Australia Leadership Workshop
University of Southern Queensland Master of Business Administration (Project Management)
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Goldfields, South Africa Mechanical Fitting & Machinist Diploma
REFEREES
Available upon request
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