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Phone: 0409 159 064 Email: bruce.french@epmsgroup.com Address: 5 Acorn Ct, Currimundi, Qld, 4551 QUALIFICATIONS

Ø Bachelor of Science, USQ, 1995

Ø Cert IV – Project Management, (2005)

Ø Cert IV – Workplace Health and Safety, (2015)

Ø Cert IV – Training and Education (TAE), (2015)

Ø ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Lead Auditor (2015)

Ø Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control – certification pending

Ø Current First Aid Certificate

Ø Current Advanced 4WD Driving qualifications

SUMMARY Bruce is a senior environmental professional with over 20 years experience working in the fields of Environment, Sustainability and Community/Stakeholder Engagement. He has held a range of management positions across construction projects in the civil, energy, mineral, municipal and urban development industries in Australia. He has experience delivering environmental management for both small and large projects and can demonstrate considerable success in leading teams to deliver projects within schedule, compliance and financial constraints. At a senior environmental level, Bruce has developed a strong understanding of local, state and commonwealth environmental legislation and is very experienced in Environmental Impact Assessments, developing approval applications and management plans, construction monitoring, auditing and reporting on compliance within the EMS and legislative requirements. He has successfully led his team to influence and increase environmental performance in accordance with legislative and license conditions and best practice industry standards. He has many contacts within regulating bodies to assist in stakeholder negotiations. Bruce can demonstrate significant experience and understanding in the area of stakeholder management and community engagement right across his career. Due to the impact of environmental management on stakeholders and the community, Bruce has been responsible for stakeholder liaison and negotiations from the one on one issue resolution situation through to presenting at community information forums and negotiating licence conditions with regulators. Working as an industry leader in sustainability management, Bruce has held the responsibility of developing, implementing and monitoring company/corporate environmental strategies. He is a qualified trainer and ISO 14001 auditor and has years of experience marketing strategies to internal and external stakeholders with a focus on increasing the level of corporate social responsibility. He has been responsible for large project budgets, such as with GLNG and QGC export pipelines, and one of Bruce’s significant achievements was to successfully deliver outcomes resulting in efficiencies and compliance which have reduced the organisations overall footprint. For QGC, he was able to positively influence the public’s perception of the organisation’s environmental image resulting in less public resistance for future projects. A secondary outcome was a more streamlined regulatory approval processes which has saved the organisation time and resources. Bruce is very experienced with working within a multidisciplinary environment and team, and has the ability to work very well with people at many levels. He brings together an extensive field construction experience with a sharp understanding of the EIA process which, when combined, ensures the timely delivery of a realistic management plan and accompanying licence conditions.

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EXPERIENCE 2011 – Present Infrastructure and Construction Environmental Specialist

Environmental Project Management Services (EPMS) Bruce is the owner of EPMS and currently consults through his company to infrastructure and construction projects. In this capacity, he has achieved the following: Ø Development of Environmental Specification and contract documentation

for Arrow Bowen Pipeline Project (ABP). Provided senior management advice on contractual and specification matters.

Ø Development and submission of Environmental Project Approval documentation for ABP. Advised senior management on approval pathways and strategic environmental management.

Ø Key witness in an arbitration – Corrs Chambers Westgarth.

Ø Development of Site Based Management Plan for Austrek Aviation Hangar – Toowoomba.

Ø Technical reviewer for the APGA and IECA Erosion and Sediment Control Best Practice Guidelines for Onshore Pipelines.

Ø Advice on approval and legal pathways, budget development, project planning and technical construction matters – ABP.

Ø Negotiation and liaison.

Ø Tender Writing and Assessment.

2011 – 2013 Environmental Manager - Pipeline QGC (QCLNG Project) This project included the delivery of the 540km, 42 inch QCLNG pipeline project, including a 5km marine section (combination of 2km road construction over marine mudflats, 3 kms of twin rail, HDD, 2 bridges, sheet pile cofferdam, dredging and a four km pipe pull of 2x42 inch pipes across the Narrows). Bruce’s key achievements were:

Ø Led a diverse team of field and office personnel to deliver an

unprecedented number of major approvals from the State and Commonwealth Governments to ensure project commencement, ongoing construction and budgetary milestones were met.

Ø Developed and implemented compliance systems, environmental and sustainability policies and the environmental management system.

Ø Managed a multi-disciplined team of personnel to initially assess risk, develop management plans and acquire approvals, and then oversee the contractor to successfully complete the project in accordance with legislative and approval conditions and compliance objectives.

Ø Actively implemented systems within the Project Team reducing the risk of non-compliances through contractor performance management, compliance management and system audits.

Ø Promoted and developed a positive culture towards environmental awareness within the QCLNG Pipeline Team.

Ø Implemented effective environmental management systems and measures onsite ensuring compliance with the parameters of Commonwealth and State legislation and permit conditions.

Ø Routine internal and external investigations and reporting.

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Ø Provided strategic, technical and environmental advice to the construction and engineering teams and the corporate environment team.

Ø Provided support to Community Relations team with regular engagement of stakeholders, presenting at community forums and providing advice and solutions for issues and disputes.

Ø Maintained relationships and negotiated key decisions with regulators, stakeholders and other external parties.

Ø Project planning, trouble shooting and advice to Construction and Senior Management.

Ø Developed plans for offsets, sustainability programs and advised on their implementation.

Ø Conflict and dispute resolution.

2009 – 2011 Environmental Manager - Pipeline

Santos (GLNG Project) Bruce’s involvement in this project was during the pre-FEED, FEED, detailed design phase, and the appointment of an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor for the 430km, 42 inch gas pipeline from Injune to Curtis Island. Key achievements included: Ø Coordinated the development of relevant sections of the EIS and SEIS to

deliver the necessary documentation to regulators and obtain project approval.

Ø Developed and maintained close working relationships with regulator representatives, assisted in key negotiations.

Ø Managed a team of internal and external staff to develop and deliver the major permits and approvals within the specified timeframes.

Ø Managed multiple consultants for site surveys and assistance throughout FEED and the approvals development phase.

Ø Managed a $15m environmental budget to deliver the project within set timeframes.

Ø Worked across a multi-disciplinary project team to develop an effective contract, acquire the necessary approvals and award the contract to the successful tenderer.

Ø Provided strategic, technical and environmental advice to construction, project controls, corporate, commercial, engineering and senior executives.

Ø Coordinated RFI’s from State and Commonwealth Governments culminating in the successful approval of the EIS.

Ø Supported the Environmental Management System development and review.

Ø Supported stakeholder management and community consultation processes. Delivered presentations in public forums.

Ø Interfaced with other disciplines within the organisation ie Construction, Engineering, Land, Safety, Legal, Commercial, Cultural Heritage, Native Title, Project Controls etc.

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2005 – 2009 Central Queensland Regional Environmental Coordinator Powerlink Queensland This was a site based role in Mackay as part of the execution of a capital works program in excess of $600m to expand the capacity of the states’ transmission network. Projects included:

o Nebo to QR Bolingbroke Transmission Line Project

o Nebo to Pioneer Valley Transmission Line Project

o Nebo to Strathmore Transmission Line Project

o Broadsound to Nebo Transmission Line Project

o Nebo to QR Mindi Transmission Line Project

o Belmont to Murarrie Transmission Line Project

o Multiple Sub Station Expansion Projects associated with the above lines projects

Key achievements within this role included:

Ø Successfully managed resources across multiple projects and ensured the compliance with all regulatory conditions through specialised contractor management practices and good solid relationships, with no reportable incidents.

Ø Managed the performance (develop, train and mentor) of team environmental professionals and contractor reps within the Central Queensland Region.

Ø Manage resources across multiple projects while maintaining consistency and ensuring effective communication of policy and procedures.

Ø Contractor performance management in accordance with the construction contract with respect to environment, cultural heritage and community relations.

Ø Advised construction on “best practice” and trouble shooting,

Ø Managed ‘clearing and early works’ (incl. access) contracts and restoration contractors including erosion and sediment control and landholder signoff (scope was removed from construction contractor).

Ø Developed contract specs for contractor management.

Ø Provided construction planning details and estimating compliance costs.

Ø Monitored land and environmental activities including expenditures to meet schedule and budget.

Ø Correspondence / consultation / negotiation with agency and stakeholder personnel.

Ø Developed and implemented environmental training and environmental management systems.

Ø Held responsibility of the environmental representative and point of contact for all environmental contractual issues in Central Queensland

Ø Managed activities such as: clearing, site preparation, revegetation; erosion control; strategies for air, water, soil protection and rehabilitation; acid sulphate soils, weeds, fire ants and management of rare and threatened flora and fauna.

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2003 – 2005 Environmental Advisor – Sunshine Coast and Roma Regions RoadTek – Main Roads

This advisory role was a hands-on position for the following projects: o Mt Morgan Mine – Dee River Rehabilitation o Sunshine Motorway Duplication o Sunshine Motorway Nicklin Way Link o Numerous Road Development and Maintenance projects

throughout the Sunshine Coast and Roma regions

Ø Worked with multiple construction crews to ensure environmental responsibilities within the contract, DTMR Spec and legislation were met and compliance was attained on all projects.

Ø Provided specific training, advice, monitoring and supervision on environmental compliance.

Ø EMS development.

Ø Responsible for reporting and investigations.

Ø Mt Morgan Mine – Dee River Rehabilitation project which included river design and stabilisation, removal of tailings dams, erosion and sediment control and water treatment for release to ANZECC guidelines

2002 – 2002 Planning and Environment Consultant PLACE Planning & Design This role as an environmental consultant required Bruce to provide construction compliance monitoring and ecological assessments and approvals to the residential development industry. Key achievements included: Ø Urban construction compliance monitoring – Northlakes and Sunshine

Coast

Ø Ecological assessments – Brisbane and Sunshine Coast

Ø MCU and Development Applications for local, residential developments in North Brisbane and Sunshine Coast.

Ø Permit acquisition and field surveys on North Queensland Gas Pipeline Project

Ø Business development

2000 – 2002 School Manager and English Teacher Maria International School - Japan

Ø Employment opportunity whilst travelling.

1996 – 2000 Environmental Advisor Resource and Land Management Services (RLMS) Bruce established his career in this environmental consultancy providing environmental advice to the civil and energy construction industries. Projects included:

o Wide Bay Gas Pipeline

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o East Coast Gas Pipeline - Duke Energy Due Diligence and Approval Acquisition (NSW and Victoria)

o Spring Gully to Wallumbilla Gas Pipeline

o Pasminco Century Zinc Slurry Pipeline Project

o Fairview Gas Pipeline

o AMC – Stanwell Slurry, Water and Gas Pipelines

o Various Gas Exploration Projects

Key achievements within this role included: Ø Provided planning and construction advice to pipeline projects for clients

such as Duke Energy, Origin Energy, Epic Energy, Pasminco Zinc and Australian Magnesium Corporation

Ø Developed environmental management plans, approval applications, permit acquisition, land access and cultural heritage during the planning phase of projects.

Ø Provided site construction environmental management advice and compliance monitoring during construction.

REFEREES: Available on request.