“There are significant opportunities on the horizon in our industry as a result of technological change and innovation,” said Mr Trantino. “That’s why this important refinement to our operating model puts us in a great position to drive excellence and innovation across the company.”
Reporting to Mr Trantino, and with a focus on technical excellence and leadership, the team will be led by Group Technical Directors in four key capability areas and will be supported by a team of highly capable engineers and estimators.
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Marine – David Christodoulou. Spanning a 25 year career, David has overseen the growth of the MCD marine business in South East Asia and has led the development of major projects such as Vale Max (a wharf which caters for the world’s largest bulk carriers) in Malaysia and Singapore’s newest International Cruise Terminal. |
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Tunnelling and Underground – Gareth Page. With more than 35 years of underground construction experience, including major tunnelling projects such as the London Underground, the Channel Tunnel and the Mass Transit Railway of Hong Kong. |
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Pipelines – Leon Richards. For more than 20 years, Leon has held key project delivery roles on major pipeline projects throughout Australia and South East Asia in both the water and gas market sectors. |
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Hydropower and Dams – Andrew Wilson. With over 26 years as a Civil Engineer, Andrew has held various executive and senior roles on multidisciplinary projects around the world, including Chief Engineer on the 3300MW Ertan Hydroelectric Project in China, the contractor’s Project Manager on the 32km Mohale Water Transfer Tunnel in Lesotho and the designer’s Project Director and Chief Resident Engineer on the 1332 MW Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme in South Africa. |
CEO Scott Cummins said the increased focus on engineering, technology and innovation was allowing the business to take full advantage of the significant opportunities ahead. “By transforming, standardising and simplifying our business, we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. This ensures we will continue to deliver on our Creative Construction brand,” Mr Cummins said.
The $1.1 million program lead by the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) and Transport for Victoria is designed to:
- Break down barriers and encourage more women to enter and stay in the transport sector
- Support the professional development of women through their career lifecycle
- Establish a network of female professionals
- Enhance collaboration between private and government organisations
Mick Mongan, Delivery Manager for McConnell Dowell on the Alliance’s first level crossing removal, is proud to be a mentor for the program “I’m very excited to be able to share my experience within in the industry and be able to personally contribute to guiding and developing women’s careers in the sector.”
McConnell Dowell’s Jyothi Satyavolu working as an Engineering Coordinator with the Alliance, is excited to be involved in the program as a mentee:
“I’ve found the program is an excellent opportunity to discuss steps to advance in my career, and also network with others from different organisations and disciplines. Meeting other senior women in the industry has given me confidence to know I have the opportunities to move forward to leadership roles.”
McConnell Dowell has seven staff members involved in the program, both as mentors and mentees, and will continue to work with LXRA and its Alliance partners to promote and foster development opportunities for participants throughout the program and onwards, as they work to remove level crossings over the coming years.
“The reopening of the Ararat to Maryborough line for driver training is a significant step forward as we get on with the job to help our primary producers get more produce to port. This stage of the project has supported hundreds of local jobs, delivered real economic benefits to rural communities and will provide long lasting support to Victorian farmers and businesses,” Ms Allan said.
McConnell Dowell Martinus Rail (MMJV) is delivering on behalf of V/Line, and according to MMJV Project Director, Kevin McAlpine, he’s proud of his whole team and the important, high quality work completed to date.
“Our project crews have achieved exceptionally high-levels of production across the board, and we are all excited to see the Ararat to Maryborough line reopen for driver training,” Mr McAlpine said.
A phased return of freight services to the Mildura line is also underway, with sections of the track progressively opening from south to north.
On the day, Victorian Minister for Public Transport, Jacinta Allan was accompanied by Federal Member for Wannon, Dan Tehan, who said the Murray Basin Rail Project was supporting farmers, their families and the region’s economy by investing in transport infrastructure.
The Australian Government has committed $240.2 million and the Victorian Government $199.8 million to fund the Murray Basin Rail Project. Construction started in early 2015 and is due for completion by late 2018. For more information, visit www.murraybasinrailproject.com.au
With construction set to start in 2019, the $1.2bn Central Interceptor is one of the most significant wastewater projects in Auckland’s history and one of New Zealand’s most ambitious tunnelling projects.
The 4.5m diameter tunnel and link sewers will consist of 17 shafts at 16 locations and connect to existing networks along the 13km route between Western Springs and the Mangere Wastewater Treatment Plant. The tunnel will be up to 110 metres below the surface, crossing 15 metres beneath the Manukau Harbour.
You can find more information about the project in this fact sheet.
Selected from over 500 applicants, this year’s intake of 10 new faces come from a diverse range of universities including Melbourne, RMIT, Swinburne and QUT. They hold degrees in civil, mechanical, structural and geotechnical engineering.
The two year program will see each graduate undertake five rotations across every facet of our business, including Engineering & Design, HSEQ, Commercial, Site Engineering, and New Business & Strategy. The program is underpinned with a strong professional and personal development focus that includes structured Mentoring, Performance Management and Development Planning. Building on our partnership with Engineers Australia (EA) our graduates also benefit from enrolment in EA’s 18 month Graduate Program. This internationally recognised program embraces evidence based learning, and participants are “Chartered ready” at its completion.
At the induction, key members of EXCO and the Australian Leadership Team gave a range of presentations to introduce the new starters to our business and the many opportunities that lay ahead.
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Please join us in welcoming to McConnell Dowell, and the profession of engineering, (pictured below left to right) Arnaud Devion, Michael Verlaan, Nicolette Bulseco, Adam Lee, Marcel Leo, Luke Mallet, Anthony Panayotides, Daniel Caddy, Mary-Geluz and Daniel Lai.