Andrew Dick, PMP

Currently in USA

Returning to Australia in late March 2016

Can relocate anywhere for work

Mobile: +1 713-447-3277

andrewdick68@gmail.com

 

Summary of Experience

·   I have extensive involvement with project management & delivery, being a leader & member of project teams, responsible for many successful outcomes for projects & stakeholders alike.

·   I have a worked across a wide range of industry sectors including, IT, oil & gas, minerals, transport, petroleum, energy & defense.

·   I have many years of diverse experience & direct experience in project controls, on, Infrastructure, EPC/ EPCM, Maintenance, Turnaround, Green/Brownfield & Turnkey projects.

·   I have been involved with all phases of the project lifecycle from initial marketing & tender, through engineering design, contracting, procurement, construction, commissioning & closeout.

·   In-depth knowledge of project controls implementation through FEL 1 to FEL 4, construction & commissioning

·   Managed a variety of projects including implementing factory automation, computer maintenance management systems, including Prisim, WDS Compass, SAP, Oracle ERP, and Proliance

·   Have developed and delivered training packages aimed at providing the participant with an understanding of Project Management using Earned Value in accordance with ANSI/EIA-748-B & AS4817-2006

·   Ability to perform project start-up, including development of the suite of project controls systems, and process documents supporting its implementation and ongoing use, training and handover to the execution team

 

Certifications 

·   PMP, Certificate IV in Project Management, (AQF4); PRINCE2 Practitioner

 

Project Types/Roles

·   Schedule Integration Planner; ERP rollout; Water Processing; Coal Seam Gas Collection; Gas Pipelines; Water/Waste Water; Road/Rail Construction; Minerals EPC/M (Coal/Iron Ore); Aircraft Maintenance; Planned & Unplanned Maintenance; Proposals / Studies; Claims Analysis

 

Senior Roles

·   Master Scheduler; Planner/Scheduler; Project Reviews; Risk Analysis; Claims Investigation; Historical Analysis; Benchmarking; Proposals Development

 

Publications/ Presentations

·   Project Scheduling Conference 2009 Brisbane – Case Study on the Development of a Project Controls team

·   AIPM 2009 Conference – Flexibility in Delivery of Project Controls

·   Theta Planning – Resource planning for Primavera Enterprise V5

 

Activities

·   Schedule assurance; Project Schedule Integration development & management; Corporate ERP deployment; Project Start-up; EPC/EPCM Planning/ Scheduler; Historical Benchmarking; Maintenance Planning; Proposal Development; Training Delivery

 

Technical Skills

·   Oracle Primavera; Oracle Primavera Unifier; Oracle ERP; SAP; Compass, Deltek Acumen Fuse; Oracle Primavera Risk Analysis; Deltek Open Plan; Micro Planner X-Pert; MS Project; Asta Powerproject; TILOS; Prism Project Management; Deltek Cobra; Milestone Professional; MS Office Applications; Proliance – Meridian Systems

 

Memberships & Affiliations

·   Project Management Institute (PMI)

·   PMI College of Scheduling (CoS)

·   Australian Institute Project Management (AIPM)

·   Queensland, Australia PMI Chapter

·   Participant in the PMI Scheduling Excellence Initiative (SEI)

·   Australian Cost Engineering Society (ACES)

 

List of Major Projects

·   Client: Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) CSG, Project Name: APLNG Coal Seam Gas Value: $35Bn Capex Scope: EPCM

·   Client: BMA (BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance), Project Name: Studies Group, Value: Various, Capex Scope: FEL1 thru FEL4 & Studies

·   Client: VALE, Project Name: Carajas Iron Ore Project S11D Value: $2.48bn Scope: EPCM

·   Client: QCLNG, Project Name: QCLNG Export & Collection Header Pipeline Value: $8Bn Capex / $14M Design Scope: EPC

·   Client: Gold Coast Water, Project Name: Coombabah & Stapylton Project Alliance Value: $320M Scope: FEED

·   Client: Queensland Rail, Project Name: CoalConnect Alliance Value: $500M Scope: Alliance

·   Client: Rio Tinto Coal, Project Name: Kestrel Mine Extension Value: $722M Scope: EPCM

·   Client: Queensland Rail, Project Name: Goonyella/Abbot Point, Caboulture Upgrade, Mitchelton Upgrade, Robina to Varsity Lakes, Hale Creek Yard, Trackstar Alliance Value: $.5M plus Scope: E/EPC/ Alliance 

·   Client: Australian Defense Force, Project Name: JP2043 High Frequency Modernization Project Value: $661M Scope: EPCM

·   Client: Australian Defense Force, Project Name: F-111 Weapon System Business Unit Value: $1.2Bn Scope: Production/ Maintenance

·   Client: Australian Defense Force, Project Name: F111 & Iroquois Deeper level maintenance. 501WG/3AD Type: Aircraft Platform Deeper Level Maintenance/Modifications Scope: Maintenance 

 

 

 

Work Experience

 

PCU3ED - Program Planning Professionals, Inc

Master Scheduler – North America Energy, Oil & Gas Practice (Aug 2015 - Current)

·   Captured, documented, and analyzed business requirements documents to reflect client needs in the EPM solution.

·   In collaboration with Project and Client teams, have successfully achieved sustained business process and information technology improvements by leading enhancement and project initiatives - including ERP functionality enhancements, BI reporting, systems integration, interfaces, and new applications customisations

·   Partnered with solution architects to translate business requirements to technical specifications and user stories for implementation.

·   Designed and delivered User Acceptance Test (UAT) detailed test scenarios and scripts for solution deliverables, including the development and verification of complex test data.

·   Developed and maintained project schedule and reporting metrics.

 

ACCENTURE LTD.

Oracle Primavera - Business & Systems Integration Manager, Brisbane, Australia (Mar 2015 – July2015)

·   In collaboration with Project & Client teams, analyze current business processes & capabilities, with the aim of developing prioritized solutions, which address the future needs of an end-to-end Integrated Project Delivery Solution, utilizing Primavera Unifier Platform.

·   In collaboration with application design & testing team, manage the development of the functional requirements, as an input to application, build, test, and deploy activities, of the agreed Primavera Unifier solution.

 

ORARIO SERVICES Pty Ltd

Orario Services Project Planning & Scheduling Consultants Brisbane, Australia (Jan 2011 – Mar 2015) Principal Planner & Scheduler at Orario Services

·   Responsible for the delivery of contracted planning and scheduling services to various clients.

·   Provision of technical expertise for the implementation of planning and scheduling process, including the development of controls methodologies and system procedure development for various clients.

·   Delivery of on job training (OJT) to junior project controls team members & presentations to senior and executive management for various clients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ORIGIN ENERGY AUSTRALIA

Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) Coal Seam Gas Brisbane, Australia (Aug 2013 – Mar 2015) Lead Scheduler/Planner – Integrated Water Management Planner

·   Co-ordinated efforts across multiple sub-projects to align schedule logic and activities to facilitate a fully integrated schedule for APLNG upstream water infrastructure assets.

·   Responsible for and developed a schedule reporting processes to align strategic planning and delivery efforts for APLNG upstream water infrastructure assets.

·   Responsible for and carried out integrated critical path analysis and reporting for APLNG upstream water infrastructure assets.

·   Analysis and dissemination of information and corrective actions at management forum

 

Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) Coal Seam Gas Brisbane, Australia (Aug 2012 – Aug 2013) Lead Scheduler/Planner – Water Solutions Implementation Sub-Project

·   Responsible for and developed a level 4 schedule encompassing the various methodologies for coal seam gas water management & disposal.

·   Directed the design and implementation of a fully integrated program of schedules encompassing the requirements of Water use strategies including; water treatment facility upgrade, pivot irrigation, water to landholder delivery, Injection to aquifer, river discharge.

·   Development of a modular and interchangeable progress measurement and schedule methodology capable of operating across all possible scenarios and scope changes.

 

BHP BILLITON

BHP Billiton, Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) Australia (Apr 2012 – Aug2012)

Senior Planner, Projects Group

·   Responsible for, and developed various study schedules encompassing Identification, Selection & Definition phases.

·   Provided detailed input to the development of a revised planning methodology for studies undertaken with BMA.

·   Performed the role of project controls lead for BMA site accommodation projects. 

 

ORIGIN ENERGY AUSTRALIA

Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG) Coal Seam Gas Brisbane, Australia (Apr 2011 – Apr 2012) Scheduler/Planner – Environmental, Statutory Approvals & Stakeholder Sub-Project

·   Responsible for and developed the level 4 schedule encompassing the statutory and regulatory permit and approval process.

·   Directed the design and implementation of a fully integrated program of schedules encompassing the requirements of design packages and land access liaison with 3 levels of government and local land owners to facilitate property access and environmental approvals

·   Development of a progress measurement and schedule methodology capable of operating across EPBC, CG, EA, LGA and Tenement approvals, to provide integration with the program requirements for onsite construction access

 

 

SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ (Now JACOBS)

Global Leadership Department Brisbane Aus. (Nov 2010 – April 2011) SKM Global Planning Lead

·   Responsible for, and achieved the development of the SKM planning process development

·   Responsible for, and achieved the implementation and development of the company planning system (Primavera P6)

·   Responsible for, and achieved delivery of the project planning services function to the SKM QNMM operations group including the management and pastoral care & the Coordination of the planning staff to meet workload and skill demand

·   Provided high-level technical expertise both within and without the project controls & delivery team to support all project execution efforts across the SKM project portfolio

·   Responsible for project schedule reviews, including schedule risk analysis using Primavera Risk (Pertmaster)

 

Vale Carajas S11D Iron Ore Project Brisbane, Australia (Nov 2010 – Apr 2011) Lead Scheduler/Planner – Engineering (SKM)

·   Responsible for, and developed the level 4 resource loaded design schedule

·   Responsible for, and developed the master EPCM schedule, & the development of a schedule methodology to allow the effective use of the EMR progress measurement toolset

 

KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT 

QCLNG Export and Collection Header Pipeline Project Brisbane, Australia (Jun 2010 – Oct 2010) Principal Scheduler/Planner - Engineering

·   Responsible for, and developed the detailed resource loaded detailed design schedule

·   Responsible for, and developed the integration of the detailed engineering schedule into the master EPC schedule, and the development of a schedule methodology to allow use of the Integrated Project Management System (IPMS) engineering progress module

·   Responsible for ongoing Pertmaster schedule risk analysis

 

Coombabah & Stapylton Project Alliance Gold Coast, Australia (May 2010 – Jul 2010) Project Controls Lead (KBR)

·   Responsible for, and developed the detailed resource loaded detailed design schedule

·   Champion for the development of Prism engineering progress module, and definition of Integrated Project Management System (IPMS) document control module

·   Responsible to lead the handover of the developed project controls system to the project team

·   Responsible for ongoing Pertmaster schedule risk analysis

 

 

 

 

Brisbane, Australia (Sep 2008 – Nov 2009) KBR QLD Project Controls Resource Group Leader

·   Responsible for, and achieved delivery of the project controls services function to the KBR APAC Queensland operations group, including the management and pastoral care within the project controls work group, and the Coordination of the project controls of staff to meet workload and skill demand. Provided high level technical expertise both within and without the project controls team to support all project execution efforts across the QLD projects portfolio.

 

Brisbane, Australia (Sep 2008 – Nov 2009) KBR APAC G&I Principal Scheduler Planner

·   Responsible for the ongoing enhancement of the planning & scheduling capabilities within KBR, particularly focusing on major projects for G&I APAC. This role included the coordination of training and development of the individual team skills

·   Delivered integral interface design and build for SAP integration with project planning, scheduling, estimating and detailed cost management systems.

·   Performed project readiness reviews for Project Controls systems and processes, and provided ongoing project reviews and support to the project controls teams

·   Provided insight and guidance during the development of a resource coordination methodology throughout engineering services projects in conjunction with the project operations group

 

CoalConnect Alliance Brisbane, Australia (Mar 2008 – Mar 2009) Project Controls Lead (KBR)

·   Coordinated a range of tasks, including; supervision of the project controls team; development and ongoing management of the alliance delivery program, including baseline establishment; cost management and forecasting of the immediate design services leading to the development of the alliance TOC estimate;

·   Preparation and co-ordination of the Quarterly EAC; integration with Queensland Rail project controls system; status collection, input and verification; compliance of controls team staff with relevant policies, processes, work instructions and project management best practices;

·   Identification of potential issues and impacts; recommendation of solutions and improvements, including schedule mitigation response compression;

·   Projective analysis (forward looking), for both project and sub-team schedules; and analysis and dissemination of information and corrective actions at management forums

 

Kestrel Mine Extension Project Brisbane, Australia (Nov 2007 – Feb 2008) Project Planner/Scheduler (KBR)

·   Participated in definition and development of the detailed resource loaded EPCM schedule; including baseline establishment; cost management and forecasting of the engineering design services

·   Integration of procurement system information into master schedule, to provide analysis capability between design development and procurement package preparation, leading to issue of RFT’s

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSALDO STS ASIA PACIFIC

Queensland State Operations, Brisbane Aus. (Jan 2007 – Nov 2007) Project Controls Lead

·   Responsible for providing expertise and support to the Chief Operating Officer, General Manager, Operations Manager and Project Managers to ensure effective delivery of project controls support services to the QLD operations group

·   Responsibilities included maintaining the company Primavera database which required managing the company wide resource breakdown structure, including addition of new and deactivation of terminated resources; and maintenance of the Primavera database including enterprise project structure; organizational breakdown structure; global and resource calendars; cost accounts; resource role structures; the company timesheet system; and job services and administrative categories

·   Analysis and dissemination of information and corrective actions at management forums

·   Development of a standard project delivery methodology for the implementation of rail signaling infrastructure projects; developed and implemented procedures for the establishment and maintenance of project schedule & cost baselines, as well as effective control over project change management.

 

BOEING AUSTRALIA (Defence) 

ADF High Frequency Modernization Program (JP2043) Brisbane, Australia (Jan 2004 – Jan 2007) Senior Scheduling Professional

·   Responsible for the operation, maintenance and oversight of the project master schedule with primary responsibility for overall schedule integrity; schedule establishment; baseline maintenance; critical path analysis; and identification of potential issues and impacts

·   Providing coverage for the Project Controls Manager during leave of absence; preparation and co-ordination of the Quarterly EAC; mentoring and tutoring of junior team members; identifying areas for process improvement and implementing corrective actions; administering cost accounts in accordance with the Boeing Australia earned value management system (EVMS) and relevant contractual requirements; assisting in the preparation and execution of baseline changes requests; and ensuring that project requirements and deadlines were achieved on time and to the desired quality

·   Analysis and dissemination of information and corrective actions at management forums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADF F-111 Weapon System Business Unit Amberley, Australia (Oct 2001 – Jan 2004) Planning & Scheduling Professional

·   Carried out maintenance and oversight activities for avionics systems during operational & deeper level maintenance of F-111 aircraft

·   Primary responsibility for overall schedule integrity; schedule establishment; baseline maintenance; critical path analysis; and identification of potential issues and impacts

·   Managed a variety of projects including implementing factory automation, computer maintenance management systems, specifically WDS Compass, for purchasing and work order management functionality.

·   Mentoring and tutoring of junior team members; identifying areas for process improvement and implementing corrective actions; schedule management in accordance with the Boeing Australia earned value management system (EVMS) and relevant contractual requirements; assisting in the preparation and execution of baseline changes requests; and ensuring that project requirements and deadlines were achieved on time and to the desired quality

·   Analysis and dissemination of information and corrective actions at management forum

 

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE

F-111 Weapon System (Apr 1999 – Oct 2001)

·   Carried out maintenance and oversight avionics systems for the deeper level maintenance & operation of F-111 aircraft

 

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY

41st Battalion RNSWR (Aug 1996 – Apr 1999)

·   Infantryman Section – Second in Charge

 

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE

F-111 Weapon System (Jan 1987 – Sep 1993)

·   Responsible for the maintenance and oversight instrument systems for the deeper level maintenance & operation of F-111 aircraft