Thorne Gary

Experience

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  Dewplan (WT) Ltd

  Jan 1974 - Jan 1979

  Apprentice Engineer
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  Paterson Candy International

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1987

  Design Lead
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  Johnson Filtration Systems

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1993

  • Design Lead - Water

    Jan 1988 - Jan 1993

  • Technical Lead

    Jan 1988 - Jan 1993
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  OTV Birwelco

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1997

  Commissioning Manager for North of England and Scotland
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  Earthtech UK

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2003

  Lead Process Engineer

  Initially engaged based on the feedback from commissioning and operator training undertaken at Headingly WTP. Then went on to develop schemes such as the Doncaster region chloramine programme. Esk WTP upgrade, Headingly WTP Ozone/BAC upgrade; the detailed design phase of Sham Tseng and Nau Tam Mei WTP (Hong Kong) and the membrane studies for cryptosporidium and giardia removal.In early 1998 I was requested to meet with Gammon Construction, Black & Veatch and Water Supply Dept (HK), where I was offered the independent secondment position of design validation and verification/ M&E project coordinator, for the US$575 million 440 ML/d WTP. I was awarded the position based on my broad MEICA experience of projects of similar size and complexity and because of Client skills. The role was Client, Government and contractor facing, which lasted until the plant was commissioning in 2003. Show less

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  Earthtech Inc

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Chief Engineer of South East Asia

  Responsible for overall design management, commissioning and delivery of projects up to US$120 million D&C and DBFO projects. Starting with asset and operational audits, through to MEICA construction and commissioning management plus the training of staff/operators with local and international venues. As part of the senior business management team I was responsible for the developing pursuit strategies with direct Client contact through to project award. In many cases this included developing multi-national and multi-cultural engineering teams that could work within the Chinese design institute culture and then progress through to construction and commissioning supervision and management. Show less

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  WSP

  Aug 2007 - now

  Technical Lead in Water and Wastewater

  Development and implementation of Client facing strategy for Water and Wastewater Clients• Market, Client and pursuit management• Project performance including risk• Staff Development I lead a team that has successfully achieved project success throughout the world. I am fortunate to have and spent a significant time working with the process team to develop the right frame of mind into the team, which is now achieve outstanding results. The focus over the past 2 years has been on engaging, proactive Client and staff engagement to improve delivery, technical excellence and safety in design. This strategy has led to an increase in sole tender and detailed design contracts, which brings into play the greater company resources. The next phase of the strategy is to interface more with the International design offices, were strategic employee engagement provides direct access to key project references and experience. Show less