Simon Frost0415 104 070 | simon@charteredengineer.xyz | Holland Park Qld 4121

LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/simon-frost-engineer

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I am a senior Engineering Manager who has led teams and delivered major projects. I have strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills balanced with a mix of authentic leadership, business improvement, strategic planning, organisational, technical and project management skills. I have worked with BHP Billiton, Ausenco and Airservices in Engineering Manager roles.

E d u c a ti o n a n d T r a i n i n g

Graduate Diploma in Project Management, QUT Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (First Class Honours), University of South Australia BHP Billiton and Ausenco (UNSW and QUT) leadership programs Certificate of Mechanical Engineering, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand Trade Certificate in Automotive Engineering, Unitec Technical Institute Registered Professional Engineer, Queensland (RPEQ number 8693)

C a r e e r

AIRSERVICES AUSTRALIADesign Manager: since Apr 2014: contractAirservices provides air traffic control, telecommunications, navigation, surveillance and aviation and rescue and fire fighting services for Australian aviation.

I manage all engineering on new and existing infrastructure projects and have completed two major airport control tower upgrades and two new fire stations.

Led two studies into the regulatory requirement and necessity for new aerodrome fire stations, which then progressed into design and construction contracts.

Developed and implemented systems engineering initiatives to define procedures and policies to ensure rigorous design and construction quality assurance.

Led multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver infrastructure projects including personnel and technical management and resolution of technical issues.

Undertook project reviews and built quality control/assurance systems. Undertook requirements definition and project lifecycle performance monitoring. Governed employee spirits during significant cultural change and company downsizing.

VARIOUS REGIONAL COUNCILSManagement and Project Management Consultant: Feb 2013 – Apr 2014I worked with the Moreton Bay Regional Council and Gold Coast City Council to oversee the realisation of numerous civil projects.

I project managed the design and construction of local civil and marine projects. I also worked with several companies to identify and implement initiatives to grow their business and increase profitability and productivity.

Project-managed civil and geotechnical work including waste recycling dewatering dam, rock groynes and boardwalks.

Implemented financial and accounting systems for fiscal management. Developed marketing plans to establish brand profiles and drive sales growth. Established collaborative alliances with strategic businesses and critical stakeholders.

BHP BILLITON MITSUBISHI ALLIANCE (BMA)

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Manager, Engineering, Projects Group: Feb 2011 – Feb 2013BMA is a jointly-owned subsidiary of BHP and Mitsubishi that owns and operates seven coal mines and one coal handling port in Queensland.

I led the Engineering team within BMA’s Capital Projects Group with oversight of all engineering on projects ranging from $5 to $500 million and leadership of a team of 15 principal engineers. I reported directly to the executive leadership team and senior management.

Developed and implemented policies to increase the effectiveness of Projects Group such as best practice project and design management processes. This included creating a project governance manual and engineering processes to promote consistent, fit-for-purpose engineering and project management.

Oversaw quality and validation of all medium projects including:- $47m Moranbah Airport upgrade.- $28m Saraji Mine CHPP upgrade.- $40m Peak Downs fire system upgrade.- $30m Goonyella Riverside rapid release dam.

Consolidated BMA’s asset engineering through stakeholder alignment and process commonalities. Sought and consolidated stakeholder relationships – both internally to maximise efficiencies and provide cohesive business objectives and externally to ensure value and acceptance.

Led organisational change to effect policy and procedural changes and governance initiatives.

Drove strategic forward-planning initiatives to increase business effectiveness, reduce costs and increase value.

Undertook performance reviews and career guidance of direct reports including promotion and remuneration assessments.

AUSENCO LTDEngineering Manager: Jan 2008 – Feb 2011Ausenco is a multinational engineering, procurement, construction management, and operations service provider to the energy and resources sectors.I led the engineering team on several major projects and studies up to $110 million. This included all aspects of leadership, management and administration of teams of up to 60 engineers and support personnel.

Planned, obtained, formed, led and managed teams to bid, procure, execute and construct major projects. This included task allocation, scheduling, resource management and acquisition and performance management of all personnel.

Met design and construction objectives whilst controlling budget and schedule. Investigated and implemented innovative solutions to engineering problems. Delivered several major projects across Queensland and internationally.

- Client Representative for Rio Tinto’s Kestrel Mine Expansion (KME), Queensland- Managed Ausenco-Taggart’s design contract on the Kestrel Coal Handling and

Preparation Plant (CHPP) upgrade component of the $1.7B KME project. Oversaw procurement and construction.

- Commissioning Manager for Rio Tinto’s Kestrel CHPP Dilute Media Upgrade, Queensland

- Project Manager for Vale’s Carborough Downs Coal Plant Expansion, Central Queensland

GHD

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Project Manager: Jan 2005 – Feb 2008GHD is a one of the World’s largest professional services companies providing engineering and construction services to a wide range of industriesI led the engineering team on several major projects and studies up to $110 million. This included all aspects of leadership, management and administration of teams of up to 60 engineers and support personnel

Project Manager responsible for management of design and EPCM projects. Managed all engineering design, drafting and construction support. Projects including:- $100m Central Queensland Ports Authority Stockpiles 19-21 Upgrade, Gladstone.- Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) Environmental Assessment, Saudi Arabia.- $5m Asia Pacific Seamless Tube Feasibility report, Ipswich.

BECA CARTER HOLLINGS AND FERNERProject Manager - Senior Mechanical Engineer: Nov 2003 – Jun 2005BCHF is a large professional services company providing engineering and construction services to a wide range of industriesI was a Senior Mechanical Engineer based primarily on site at New Zealand Steel.

Designed and managed projects from conception, identification, scope development, financial/contract management, through to implementation and commissioning.

Engaged with stakeholders with operations and maintenance personnel to scope the necessary work, capture operational requirements and build on in-house knowledge.

CONNELL WAGNERMechanical Engineer | Project Manager: May 2000 – Nov 2003Connell Wagner is a large professional services company providing engineering and construction services to a wide range of industriesI was based in Adelaide and Auckland. I oversaw engineering design and project management on:

$20 m Adelaide Brighton Cement, SA. $20 m Mercy Ascot Hospital, Auckland. $50 m North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals, Auckland. Pasminco Port Pirie Smelter, Port Pirie, SA. OneSteel Integrated Steelworks (BHP), Whyalla, SA. Santos Gas Extraction Plant, Moomba, SA. NRG Flinders Northern Power Station Leigh Creek Coalfield, Leigh Creek, SA.

SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ, NZMechanical Designer: Jan 1993 – May 2000SKM (now Jacobs Engineering) is one of the World’s largest professional services company providing engineering and construction services to a wide range of industriesI undertook engineering design on numerous projects including:

North Shore City Council Waste Water Treatment Plant. Wayang Windu Geothermal Power Project, Indonesia. Leyte 112 mW Geothermal Project, Philippines.

R e f e r e e s

Peter Wooldridge, Operations Manager, Ausenco (0400 715 564) Michael Santomauro, Projects Leader - Australia, Vale (0419 650 300) Howard Chapman, former Senior Manager - Sustaining, BMA (0467 818 445)

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