Timothy Chau has over 10 years of experience in supply chain management, engineering, and project management. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering with First Class Honours from Monash University and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from UCLA. Currently, he works as a Primary Scheduler at Viva Energy Australia, where his responsibilities include maintenance and optimization of supply chains, planning local distribution, managing imports, and crisis management. Previously he has worked as a Demurrage Analyst and Graduate Mechanical Engineer at BHP Billiton and as a Communications Engineer at Visionstream. He has received several professional awards and held leadership roles in university clubs.

1. Timothy Chau, B.Eng.(Mech)(Hons), B.Comm.(Fin)
Education &: Monash University
Qualifications Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) First Class Honours
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
Study Abroad - Semester 2 2010
Address: Unit 1/3 Scott Grove, Burwood, Victoria 3125
Contact: m: (+61) 430 535 449 e: timchau89@gmail.com
Nationality: Australian
Interests: Soccer, Cycling, Golf, Guitar, Badminton, Cooking
Professional Experience
Viva Energy Australia (Oil & Gas)
Specialties Primary Scheduler (Nov 2015 – Current)
Key Accountabilities
• Maintenance and optimisation of supply chains for Aviation Gasoline, Low Aromatic Fuels, Solvents and
Bitumen through produce scheduling.
• Planning of local distribution channels from Geelong Refinery including:
o Coordinating production with refinery schedulers to meet optimal pipeline transfer and ship
loading windows
o Negotiation and Tendering of volume in the Spot Charter chemical tanker market.
o Supply to 3rd
party terminals and supporting subsequent inventory reconciliation, terminal
ownerships and Buy-Sell contract volume reviews.
• Management of the end to end import process including:
o Negotiating with traders leading to procurement of hydrocarbons for import
o Chartering suitable vessels that meet Marine Vetting standards and Product Quality criteria
o Proactive communication of supply plan to Terminal Operations and Sales Channels
• Critical thinking and crisis management during unplanned supply interruptions.
o Sourcing additional product and exploring alternate supply channels to prevent terminal
“stockouts”
o Identifying gaps in the supply process and coordinating implementation of solutions
o Perform options analysis to produce considered cost vs risk solutions
o Implementation of learning and takeaways to ensure proper mitigating factors are put in place
• Increase the quality of forecasting being used in stock progressions by analysing trends and lifting patterns
Analysis provides relevant and timely information that assists sales, refining and trading.

2. Demurrage Analyst (Nov 2014 – Oct 2015)
Key Accountabilities
• Achieved a notable reduction in shipping costs (USD 200K) by developing a user friendly cost database
that provides an accurate cost foundation for shipping decisions and identifies inflated expenses.
• Delivery of monthly supply performance review analysing supply performance in key areas:
o Import Freight and Coastal shipping economics
o Demurrage
o Allocations and Terminals “stock outs”
• Enforcing charterer’s rights during disputes using a working knowledge of charter party contracts and
World Scale shipping conditions.
• Track and forecast demurrage costs by liaising with schedulers and planners.
• Reconciliation of Borrow & Loan volumes for all relevant Viva/3rd party sites and reporting of working
capital levels
BHP Billiton Ltd (Metallurgical Coal)
Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Feb 2013 – Oct 2014)
Engineering Project Planning & Execution
Engineering Standards & Control
Ground Floor Sump Pump Upgrade - Peak Downs Mine, Project Value $1.1m
Scope - Improved spillage recovery system by upgrading pumps and drainage and improve safety and accessibility
for operators and maintenance personnel.
• Improved system recovers $0.35m in reagents annually, reduced operational and maintenance downtime
by 75% as well as significantly improving ground floor conditions.
• Managed multiple contracting resources (Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical) including an onsite installation
team of 28 personnel during project execution.
• Achieved Goal Zero by emphasising the safety of employees and contractors.
• Delivered this project in scope, working under tight deadlines during a shutdown window of 8 days.
Reflux Classifier – Saraji Mine, Operational Readiness Lead
Scope – Performed as an Operational Readiness Lead and engaged stakeholders to devise a maintenance strategy
for the Reflux Classifier. Implemented the maintenance strategy using 1SAP.
• Successfully engaged a diverse range of stakeholders (Vendors, Project team, Maintenance, Analysis &
Improvement and Engineering) to develop an optimal maintenance strategy for equipment including
pump assemblies, pipe lines, motors, structural components, processing equipment and electronics.
• Implemented maintenance strategy into 1SAP using load tools and system approvals.
• Delivered training sessions and an instructional package to Engineering department detailing how to
implement maintenance strategies in 1SAP.
Frontline Operational Experience – Saraji Mine
• Engaged with trades, operational and maintenance crews working as an apprentice for four months to
develop a practical understanding of end user requirements. This experience highlighted importance of
engaging all stakeholders during the early stages of projects and broadened my knowledge of equipment
and machinery.

3. Visionstream Pty Ltd (Telecommunications & Network Engineering)
A Leighton Holdings Group Company
Communications Engineer (Jan 2012 – Jan 2013)
Undergraduate Engineer (Nov 2007 – Dec 2011)
Power and Shelters
• Researched and published a set of documents on the earthing of Controlled Environmental Vaults used
by Engineering, Construction and Install & Commissioning
• Designed Solar panel arrays for remote telecom sites rated for Category D wind speeds
• Integrated the National Broadband Network (NBN) into the power monitoring system Power Manager II
• Field tested soil resistivity and Earth resistance at sites between Perth and Geraldton
Project Management
• Provided technical engineering support managing power and space requirements during the construction
and implementation of High Density Data Centre (Derrimut, Nextgen Networks)
Fibre & Transmission
• Worked on the team implementing NBN network into ConnectMaster GIS
• Integrated new NBN backbone fibre network into remote fibre monitoring program Fiberwatch
Achievements
Professional:
• BHP Billiton Foundations for Graduates Program (2013 - 2014)
• Engineering Dean’s Honours List (2011)
• ExxonMobil Award for Excellence (2010)
• McConnell Dowell Award for Excellence (2010)
• Golden Keys International Honours Society (2007)
• Engineering Excellence Award, Monash University Engineering Scholarship (2007 - 2011)
Leadership/Community:
• President (Dysart Senior Soccer Club 2014)
• Social Chair (Monash Uni Badminton Club 2011)
• Monash University Leadership in a Technological Environment Graduate (2009)
• President (Monash Uni Badminton Club 2009 to 2010)
References will be made available upon request