CIVIL, GAS & MINING INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL – Simon Sparks

SIMON SPARKSCivil Construction Professional | 0417603805 | Sparky199@live.com.au

10yrs Supervising Bulk Earthworks and 20yrs Supervising Civil/Concrete construction, Gas, Mining & concrete Plants Infrastructure Projects. Most recent roles are Completing Civil/Concrete Finishing works, Punch listing for Handover to Client, Equipment Co-coordinator for Site works.

Strong depth of roles: Superintendent, Supervisor, Foreman, Leading Hand, Machinery operator. Qualifications: WA. Cert IV Civil Supervision, Operations of, Excavators, Graders, Dozers, Dump

trucks, Water carts, Rollers, Scrapers, with long term experience with all machinery. Proven management capabilities with multi-disciplined technical & commercial knowledge Enviable experience in: LNG, Complex Concrete Structures & Bridges, Bulk and Detailed Earthworks.

In Ground Services Installation, Remote Access Road construction and maintenance. Proven Site Management record: operate on the belief that safety & production are co-dependent and are

achieved by engaged open communication on site, best practice planning, sound construction management systems and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Focused on accountability to deliver production safely to schedule, quality & budget requirements Leadership style engages team, encourages work satisfaction and drives ownership of safety.

PROJECTS EXPERIENCE Gas LNG Refinery Construction (Civil – Earth Works, Concrete Works, Drainage and Underground Services: Fire, Potable Water, Electrical) CSG Mining Lease Preparation, Maintenance and RehabMine Infrastructure – Bulk Earthworks, Crushers, Screening Plants, Truck & Rail Loading facilities, Haul roads, Drainage Road & Rail – Concrete Bridge Construction, Rail and Bus-way Stations, Road Construction,Water - Waste Water / Sewerage / Desalination plants/ General Drainage / Sediment Control Plans

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE: Having developed a broad & in-depth understanding of construction methodologies from on-site experience I understand it is only valuable if applied within project specific guidelines & company policy. Know your contract/sub-contracts, read plans carefully, study specifications in detail & work to relevant codes & standards. Seek clarification & approvals as necessary. This is how I operate. I am confident in my own abilities but not afraid to ask questions or undertake the necessary research to get a deeper understanding. Key Strength Areas:, Concrete construction and Structures (Formwork, Reo, Concrete), Piling and Shoring - all types, Detailed and Major Earthworks, Road Building (Dirt/Gravel) in-ground services installation.PLANNING: Practiced at developing & managing daily work plans, weekly and monthly look-ahead to meet schedule. Facilitate movement or procurement of resources to maintain flexibility and productivity. Have seen the value in the application of LEAN planning methodology to achieve big picture outcomes and cost control through work process micro analysis, tracking/measurement & continuous improvement. Confident driver of Subcontractor outcomes and subcontractor management. Practiced at remote logistical co-ordination of materials, labour and plant.SAFETY: Proven track record in fostering safety driven work culture. Operate by the belief that best practice planning is the most reliable control of risk. Achieving the lowest possible incident levels and good productivity are co-dependent because the safest, most productive projects are those where: parties know what they are doing in advance, have had the plan explained to them, the opportunity to participate in the process at their level and take ownership of their role. This drastically reduces the risk of “spur of the moment/last minute” problem solving by individuals or work groups that result in error or accident. Willing to stop the job to review the work plan, remove hazards &/or implement controls so that works can proceed without incident.COST ENGINEERING: Understand operational budgets and maintain an open minded approach to achieving work targets and maximisation of output from available resources. Understand that pure multiplication of resources does not always provide significantly increased output. Smaller, well supervised work groups are most effective. Recording and reporting must be accurate, up to date, monitored closely and acted on in a timely manner. Experienced in developing cost effective, competitive construction strategies for all work scopes.LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION: Loyal and Honest. Build relationships easily with an open communication style. Able to engage stakeholders across all levels. Good at facilitating dialogue between key players. Lead from the front and act decisively. Take full responsibility at all times for my decisions and judgements and encourage accountability from others. Confident to stand back and learn from mistakes. Endeavour to gain respect by acknowledging input from individuals and acting with integrity and honesty. Look for mentorship from above.QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Two years in Site Engineers role without a support QA officer lead to deep understanding of project level implementation of QMP and due process. Able to interpret Contracts to ensure QMP reflects contractual requirements in terms of all INSPECTION/ WITNESS and HOLD points. Capable of developing and applying necessary field documentation from QMP for relevant scopes of work including FEILD INSPECTION

CIVIL, GAS & MINING INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL – Simon SparksCHECKLISTS and ITP’s. (Inspection Test Plans). Complete and act on NCR’s (Non Conformance Reports)

Career History

Civil Earthworks SUPERVISOR 09/01/2012 – CurrentBechtelAPLNG Project, Curtis Island QLD

Responsibilities: Plan, Co-ordinate and Supervise $80M of OSBL Earthworks over 3.2 years.

Closing out of Punch listing for completed work for Hand over systems to Client. Co-coordinating Equipment between Direct and Indirect Contractors.Expereince 14months Determine Plant and Labor Requirements for Scope of Works to meet Schedule Monitor Progress daily and report Directly to Superintendent/Area Superintendent on schedule Daily Direction of 50-75 Direct Hire: Foremen / Operators / Laborers Plus Subcontractors Daily Allocation of Plant - 30 plus major pieces of plant plus Moxys & Tippers ($30-50K /day) Co-ordinate Interface between trades - prioritize earthworks listed below to support their schedules:

STRUCTURAL CONCRETE - Foundations Excavation & Structural Back-Fill. Pavements.IN GROUND SERVICES - Fire water / Potable Water /Sewerage / Storm Water CulvertsSITE DRAINAGE – Build Temp. & Perm. Drainage. Dirty & Clean Water to EPA requirementsELECTRICAL – Temporary & Permanent power & coms, Earthing Grids etc…MECHANICAL / STRUCTURAL STEEL – material laydown areas, access and crane pads

Co-ordinate day shift / nightshift handover to facilitate 24 hour operations Manage Interface with minor Subcontractors (eg. Leighton / John Holland) Monitor Plant Utilization Rates and Productivity based on Plant Hours and Quantities Stockpile/Materials Management and Production of Select Materials to specification Build temporary construction roads & permanent plant roads. Conduct all site road maintenance

work with heavy lift field engineering to meet access requirements for Module Movements (up to 200 Ton) using SPMTs from RORO to site.

Construct Rated Crane Pads suitable for heavy lifts to 200 ton. Manage Plant Servicing / Maintenance timing to minimize down time

Civil Supervisor - Earthworks /Civil/Concrete Construction (Works Completed) - 15/03/2010– 23-12-2011 Decmil LTD Construction Division - Energy, Oil & Gas Pluto LNG Project, Karratha WA – (WOODSIDE CONTRACT)

Responsibilities: Oversee Civil Earthworks/Concrete: Establishing site works, Underground services, Roads, Bridges, Concrete structures, foundations, slabs, tank bases, drainage and pipework for Desalination Plant & Waste Water Treatment Plant

Plan and Supervise Concrete/Earth Construction works for $150M early works contract. Ensure quality of construction to scope, standards and design specifications. Create detailed Weekly / Fortnightly look ahead to meet program and critical path – revise daily and

report to Superintendent, Engineers and Construction Manager. Review all drawings and works for constructability, consult with Engineers to resolve issues. Manage Safety on site per Safety Management Plan using SWMS, JHA's Start Cards and

implementing appropriate Controls for Hazards to achieve Zero Harm workplace goal. Support ITP and NCR process as required to meet QMP. Put controls in place to ensure works

conducted within Environmental Management Plan. Keep client informed through timely and appropriate reporting procedures and channels.

Earthworks Leading Hand –Earthworks - (Works Completed) - 10/03/2009-14/03/2010 Leighton’s LTD Earthworks Division - Energy, Oil & Gas Pluto LNG Project, Karratha WA. (WOODSIDE CONTRACT)

CIVIL, GAS & MINING INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL – Simon SparksResponsibilities: Overseeing Earthworks to establish the site, Bulk loading,

Organizing Machinery to meet schedule requirement,. Involved in Planning 6 week looking for equipment and personal requirements. Establishing Safety requirements are met with minimal delays with works schedules. On the job site having Zero lost time injury free rate. Operations of Machinery, Dozers, Graders, Excavators, Rollers Water cart, Dump trucks.

Earthworks Leading Hand –Earthworks -(Works Completed) 10/03/2008-15/02/2009 THIESS LTD Earthworks Division – IRON ORE REFINERY NEWMAN Project, WA. ( BHP CONTRACT)

Responsibilities: Overseeing Earthworks to establish the site, Bulk loading, Building new Stock yards, Trains load in and out facilities-(Car Dumper), Crushing plant-(Primary and Secondary screening),Stacker and Reclaiming Stockpile area ROM,Complete a 5 klm river diversion

Organizing Machinery to meet schedule requirement,. Work with engineer on require work front to meet completion dates. Involved in Planning 6 week looking for equipment and personal requirements. Establishing Safety requirements are met with minimal delays with works schedules. On the job site having ZERO FREE lost time injury rate.. Operations of Machinery, Dozers, Graders, Excavators, Rollers Water cart, Dump trucks,Cranes,franna’s Cutting Shaping Batters,(1/1,2/1,3/1,6/1)Place 700mm to 200mm rip rap. Build Stockpiles, Tailings dams, Bun walls, Excavation and Backfill of underground services,

Earthworks – Bulk/civil (Works Completed) - 10/03/2006-10/03/2008 S&N Earthworks Division –Hope downs Project, WA. (RIO TINTO CONTRACT)

Responsibilities: Operation of Machinery.

Operations of Machinery, Dozers, Graders, Excavators, Rollers Water cart, Dump trucks,Forklift,Loaders Cranes -Ruffies, franna’s,- EWPS, SCIZZOR LIFTS, dog man/rigger. Cutting Shaping Batters, (1/1,2/1,3/1,6/1) Place 700mm to 200mm rip rap. Build Stockpiles, Tailings dams, Bun walls, Excavation and Backfill of underground services, concrete

foundations, roads and bridges.

Structural yard Supervisor for CSR Hume’s concrete Plant, - - 10/03/1987-10/03/2006(Sunshine Coast Yandina QLD)

Responsibilities: Supervising of Concrete Plant works.

Working with shire council and Main road in south east Queensland on material requirement and meeting scheduled time frames, so no delays on Road works

We supplies service to all south east Queensland-(City councils, railways and Main roads)with excellent rapport between Hume’s and South east Queensland government spanning over 35years.

Supervise plant and equipment repairs and breakdowns. Work with Rep on completing order with good quality products and on time schedules Safety and rapport between the workforce being excellent to none-(ZERO HARM SAFTEY

PROGRAMME) running at 5 years with no incidents or lost time.

CIVIL, GAS & MINING INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL – Simon Sparks Manufacturing concrete Culverts, pipes ranging from 300mm diameter to 3 mtrs in diameter, pre-

stress beams for inner city Rail link-350 in total weighing 55 ton each. Hume’s achievement in delivery to Brisbane Inner City ByPass,Yandina Bypass,Yandina over pass

on the sunshine coast Rail line which were completed on schedule, one of Hume’s millstones which were met.

Award in house with HUMES on Meeting productivity require for manufacturing concrete product with Safety, Quality, productivity as our number priority.

REFEREES

Jamie Simpson Sam SchroterArea Site Superintendent Nightshift-SuperintendentAPLNG Bechtel Aplng Bechtel0402397615 0481006734

Steve Kapernick Ken GriffithsArea Superintendent Area SuperintendentAplng Bechtel Decmil0404110004 0413872612