Experience

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  Delta powertech (cc)

  Mar 2007 - Sept 2010

  Chief executive officer (ceo) ◦ owner

  • E&I Contractors specialising in MV Transmission and Distribution Maintenance and Installations.

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  Wise design (pty) ltd (contracting to bateman engineering)

  Sept 2008 - Jun 2010

  Project and commissioning manager

  • Delivered several large turnkey Electrical and Mining Infrastructure Projects.

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  Wegezi power

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2012

  Business unit manager: maintenance and project division

  • Delivered several large turnkey Electrical and Mining Infrastructure Projects (South Africa).

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  Pnc

  Oct 2012 - Mar 2013

  Project manager
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  Basil read/ matomo

  Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  Project ◦ construction ◦ commissioning manager

  • Boshof Solar Farm (Free State, Southern Africa))60MW Solar Plant, Civil and Electrical Balance of Plant including 132kv/36kv IPP substation, 132kv Substation and O&M Building.• Van Stadens Wind Farm (Eastern Cape, Southern Africa)9 x 3MW Turbines, Electrical balance of Plant including 22kv IPP substation, 22kv Overhead line and O&M Building.

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  Vestas

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2017

  • Developed and implemented electrical and civil balance-of-plant maintenance schedules, negotiating agreements with contractors and suppliers for a portfolio of six operational wind farms.• Defined training requirements to upskill service teams, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory standards for the maintenance of medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure.• Established resources to manage logistics for the collection, storage, and auditing of spare parts remaining from the construction phase. Show less • West Coast 1Wind Farm EPC 94MW 47 x V90 2MW 132/36Kv Substation (Western Cape, Southern Africa)• Waainek Wind Farm EPC Construction 24MW eight x V117 3MW 66/33kv Substation/Network (Eastern Cape, Southern Africa)• Nojoli Wind Farm EPC Construction 88MW 44 x V100 2MW 132/33kv Substation/Overhead line (Eastern Cape, Southern Africa)• Role:- Successfully managed the entire project lifecycle from planning and design to construction and commissioning.- Coordinated all activities, managed budgets, schedules, and resources, ensured safety and regulatory compliance, and led cross-functional teams, contractors, and suppliers. - Oversaw stakeholder management, communicated with clients, grid operators, and regulatory authorities, mitigated risks, resolved issues, and delivered the project on time, within budget, and to scope. Show less

  • Project Manager/Service and Operations Division

    Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Project Manager /Construction Division

    Aug 2014 - Oct 2016
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  Consolidated power projects

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2019

  Senior project manager ◦ business unit manager

  • Project - Public Utilities Company 11/33Kv Electrical Network Upgrade: - EPC construction of eight new 20MW substations, 240km of underground MV reticulation, 12km of 11/33kV power lines, and a Distribution, Transmission, and Generation Control Centre.- Upgraded two 25/35MVA substations, 11/33kV power lines, and 21 existing substations, connecting them to a fully automated new control centre.- Role:o Established a business unit on Mahe, Seychelles, to oversee project execution, including setting up project offices, project and site teams (48 FTEs), accommodation, obtaining necessary permits, and setting up accounting and banking support.o Developed terms and agreements with local contractors and secured an offshore labour workforce.o Secured and managed logistics through local and international transport and shipping companies.• Oversaw procurement processes with global OEMs and suppliers, managing the importation, freight, and clearance of all electrical infrastructure for the project.• Financial reporting to executive management and cost control of project budget.• Created and implemented a stakeholder management plan, ensuring continuous proactive engagement with government agencies, regulatory authorities, clients, and stakeholders impacted by the project. Show less

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  Vestas

  Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Led the contract management and administration for nine major EPC construction and two supply and install projects.• Collaborated with legal stakeholders to successfully resolve multimillion-dollar disputes through effective claims management and settlement negotiations with subcontractors and clients, including cases escalated to mediation and adjudication.• Established a fully operational contract management division within six months, implementing systems, processes, and onboarding a team of five contract management professionals - setup and equipped the team to apply robust commercial governance across EPC contracts in Australia and New Zealand.• Compiled and executed six subcontract agreements in two weeks with suppliers as an emergency mitigation strategy to secure two project completion dates.• Leveraged commercial lessons learned from the legacy portfolio to implement significant updates and improvements to downstream subcontract agreements, enhancing processes and mitigating future commercial risks. Show less • Led, managed and directed a project portfolio of three major EPC construction projects.• Provided a clear and focused direction for the project management and site-based teams by aligning strategic business objectives to ensure safe, on-time, in-budget and high-quality delivery.• Enhanced stakeholder management and communication, delivering successful outcomes through effective negotiation and strategic planning and improving on project reporting.• Developed and executed recovery and mitigation strategies to address delays, resolve disputes, and achieve key project milestones. • Successfully brought two wind farm projects to commercial operation, despite significant delays due to contractor suspensions. • Secured favourable settlements, time extensions, and cost adjustments, effectively reducing potential liquidated damages. Show less

  • Senior Contracts Manager

    May 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Portfolio Director

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
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  Vestas

  Nov 2021 - May 2022

  Construction director and interim construction director

  Construction Director ▪ July 2021 to May 2022Interim Construction Director ▪ November 2020 to July 2021• Strategically led all construction division operations and functions across Australia and New Zealand, overseeing a portfolio of 11 major EPC projects and five supply-and-install onshore wind farm projects. Managing a team of over 160 professionals, Shaun reinforced Vestas’ position as Australia’s wind energy market leader by delivering a 2.7GW portfolio which contributed to the company achieving two prestigious global targets and awards.• Managed and monitored financials, including reviewing project budgets (add budget/s values), cash flow, revenue, margins and forecasting (POC/TOR) and reporting to finance stakeholders and executive management.• Initiated and oversaw significant improvements to the construction divisional offices, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Project Management Office (PMO), Site Management Office (SMO), Design and Compliance/Engineering Office (DCO), and Project Controls Office (PCO).• Successfully implemented and conducted a cost control campaign and initiatives with all projects across the portfolio, significantly reducing margin erosion on legacy projects by improving baseline margins by on current projects.• Initiated and implemented Early Contractor Involvements (ECI ‘s) and early engineering campaigns to de-risk projects, ensuring mitigation of construction and design risk and smoother project execution.• Introduced and hosted highly successful lessons learned and team-building conferences for construction organisations, fostering a sense of pride and motivation among the teams.• Exercised strategic Governance and Assurance oversight across the project portfolio through visionary leadership by implementing and leading STEERCO meetings with project teams and stakeholders, where key decisions and strategies were formulated, risks identified and mitigated, and controls applied and re-enforced. Show less

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  Rio tinto

  May 2022 - Sept 2023

  Development director (gm): renewables

  • Developed a robust abatement strategy to decarbonize Rio Tinto Pilbara-based mining assets, prioritizing safety and stability to ensure safe asset integration into the Rio Tinto Electrical Network while maintaining stability and uninterrupted power supply to its mining operations.• Established a highly knowledgeable and high-performance Renewable SME delivery team (31 professionals) to successfully deliver against the company's green energy targets of 1GW RES power to the Pilbara Network. • Led the expansion of green field projects, including developing traditional owner engagement and agreements and site surveys (300MW Solar, 200MW BESS and 1GW Onshore Wind).• Established a blended owners and consultant team to deliver projects under an EPCM contracting model which paved the way to a significant milestone, the Renewable Division's first 100MW Solar farm.• Led the meticulous planning, estimating and costing of renewable projects, including CAPEX benchmarking.• Implemented contracting and procurement strategies and established terms and agreements with key suppliers and OEMs to secure strategic supply chain partnerships.• Spearheaded market engagement and preferred contractor nomination to support EPC construction for renewable projects.• Established and completed an ECI with turnkey EPC contractors and consultants for the 300MW solar portfolio.• Developed a project charter and stakeholder management.• Established and completed an ECI with Wind OEMs for the 700MW wind portfolio.• Implemented a Wind Monitoring Campaign to gather comprehensive wind and potential energy generation data on multiple sites and locations.• Developed and progressed early engineering, studies and designs on multiple locations for Onshore Wind, Solar, BESS, 220kv and 500Kv Transmission and upgrades on existing electrical infrastructure and networks. Show less

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  Ox2 | formerly esco pacific

  Sept 2023 - Nov 2024

  Head of construction australia

  • Established a new construction organization and developed a robust delivery framework with comprehensive playbooks, operating models, systems, and processes, including schedule, cost, document control, quality and health, and safety and environment capabilities to facilitate Governance and Assurance across a 2.4GW Solar, BESS and Onshore Wind Projects portfolio.• Implemented advanced project and construction management tools, project execution plans, financial strategies and cost control measures. • Developed contracting and procurement strategies, negotiated terms and executed agreements for the company’s first hybrid project (100MW PV, 100MW 2hr BESS) in Victoria with key suppliers, OEMs, contractors and Network Service Providers (NSP).• Developed and tailored an EPCM contracting strategy to facilitate seamless engagement with the investor and asset owner of OX2’s first Hybrid Project, the State Electricity Commission (SEC).• Recruited and built a high-performance team of 13 professionals to establish a dedicated Project Controls and Management Office (PMO/PCO) and a site-based construction delivery team.• Navigated complex regulations and secured all necessary approvals for the first round of projects.• Established a financial strategy, process and tools to facilitate CAPEX and OPEX cost management.• Managed and mitigated industrial relations (IR) risks by proactively negotiating with contractors and union advisors in Victoria, while developing tailored strategies and management plans.• Provided critical insights and detailed recommendations in the investment decision process to facilitate the sale of renewable projects.• Added value to the existing Development Portfolio by conducting constructability reviews, mitigating site risks, and compiling estimates, project schedules, and CAPEX budgets. Show less

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  Ratch-australia corporation pty ltd

  Jan 2025 - now

  Construction director

  I am excited to announce that I have taken on the role of Construction Director – Energy Projects at Ratch Australia Corporation, a leading owner/operator of renewable energy assets in Australia. Ratch’s portfolio includes 1.6GW of renewable energy assets and gas-fired power stations that provide stability to the renewable energy market, with an additional 1.8GW of new projects currently in development.In this role, I am responsible for leading the delivery of new energy assets from late-stage development to operations. My focus will be on establishing and managing the project delivery function and overseeing several upcoming projects, the first of which is the 152MW (AC) Marulan Solar Farm with an 81MW/162MWh battery storage system in NSW, scheduled for construction in Q2 of 2025.My key responsibilities include supporting the project development team to optimize project designs, develop procurement strategies, and provide expertise in engineering and project delivery. I will manage the interface between development, delivery, and operations, ensuring smooth transitions between project phases, capturing lessons learned, and driving continuous improvement. Additionally, I will build and manage the project delivery team by developing its structure, recruiting, mentoring, and supporting its growth to enhance internal construction capabilities.I will also review and refine Ratch’s project management systems, ensuring best practices are followed in cost control, scheduling, risk management, and reporting. Throughout the project delivery phase, I will ensure HSEQ compliance, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with appropriate risk management. Show less