Pete Keel

Experience

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  Royal Australian Navy

  Jan 1981 - Jan 1992

  ► Eight years - Engineering Officer of the watch on Fremantle Class Patrol Boats – 7500kW MTU power plant► Two years - 2I/C of boiler room/engine room Fleet Supply Ship – 20,000BHP steam power plant► Fleet Maintainer – Fremantle Class patrol boats – HVAC► Fleet Maintainer – Welder HP Systems

  • Marine Engineer & Engineering Officer of the watch

    Jan 1981 - Jan 1992

  • Shipright/Apprentice Ship Builder

    Jan 1981 - Jan 1983
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  VIKAL International

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Team Leader Fabrication Department

  Specialist tender manufacturers based in Perth, Western Australia and using worlds best practice in composite construction.► Led teams in fabrication of tenders.

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  Austal Ships

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  ► Worked as a Design Draftsman before being promoted to Senior Design Draftsman (in 1998) – in the High Speed Ferry Division Australian company specialising in the design and construction of aluminium vessels. Its main products include passenger and freight ferries, luxury yachts and military vessels► Components Division

  • Senior Design Draftsman – High Speed Ferry Division

    Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  • Plasma Department

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
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  Oceanfast

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Project Coordinator

  Oceanfast is a world class Australian super yacht builder, offering its customers exciting designs and specialising in manufacturing excellence with personal service. Oceanfast has produced a fleet of the finest, most distinctive and awarded motor yachts in the world.► Coordinated production of Motor Yacht Aussie Rules - 75m Luxury Motor Yacht

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  Austal Ships

  Sept 2003 - Oct 2006

  Project Technical & Construction Manager, Bid Manager

  Austal Ships is an Australian company specialising in the design and construction of passenger and freight ferries, luxury yachts and military vessels.Responsibilities:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬♦ Major ship building projects in Western Australia and USA♦ Manage General shipyard activities♦ Defence Patrol Boat construction♦ Technical compliance to Contract and Specification♦ Technical acceptance (by client)♦ Bid Management♦ Client liaison♦ Contract negotiations, modifications and compliance♦ Client’s Technical Acceptance of vessel to agreed technical specification♦ Liaison Officer for all VIP visits from Yemeni Officials♦ Risk Management♦ Project budgeting and cost control♦ Production readiness review♦ Final contract design reviewMajor Achievements Include:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Construction of 10 x 37m Patrol Boats for the Ministry of Defense (2003-2004) – completed project in Western Australia for Republic of Yemen Ministry of Defense► Construction and Technical bid for 79m High Speed Passenger/Vehicle Ferry (WA)► Construction for two x 107m high-speed passenger/vehicle ferries for Hawaii Superferry Inc (2004-2006) – completed project in USA► Construction of two motor yachts at Oceanfast (Austal subsidiary) MY Aussie Rules, MY Perfect Prescription► Technical bid management for 47.5 m High Speed Passenger Ferries (10 ship Contract) in Western Australia – included construction budget, specification and contract review► Project Technical Manager - Littoral 127m Combat Ship (LCS) for the USA Navy (2004-2005)► Managed construction of two (2) inter island cruise vessels for Bora Bora Cruises in Raitaia, Tahiti (2003) Show less

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  Trinity Yachts, LLC

  Oct 2006 - Jun 2010

  Project Manager

  Trinity Yachts is one of the world's elite builders of custom superyachts with an emphasis on European quality, steel and aluminum constructions that fulfill its customers’ unique cruising desires.Responsibilities:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬♦ Sub-contractor management – including interiors and furniture♦ Project scoping♦ Project management♦ Business Development♦ Marketing – bid management and company representative at International Boat shows♦ Technical compliance to contract/specification/scope of work♦ Client technical acceptance♦ Client liaison♦ Site visits♦ Sea trials♦ Pre shipment inspections♦ Contract negotiations♦ Contract modifications/compliance♦ Equipment negotiation/procurement♦ Financial management – budgeting and cost controlMajor Achievements Include:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Delivered several luxury yachts (up to 188 foot)● 2008 - MY NORWEGIAN QUEEN – 164 foot Luxury Motor Yacht - Show Boats International Winner 2009 ● 2010 - MY BLIND DATE - 161 foot Luxury Motor Yacht - 2010 World Superyacht Awards - received a Judges Special Commendation● 2010 - MY – T52 – 168 foot Luxury Motor Yacht● 2010 - MY – T56 – 167 foot Luxury Motor Yacht● 2011 - MY – T50 – 188 foot Luxury Motor Yacht Show less

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  Strategic Marine

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  Senior Manager Projects

  Strategic Marine is a shipbuilding company based in Western Australian - with facilities in Singapore, Australia and Vietnam.Responsibilities:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬♦ Member of Board of Management ♦ Acting General Manager - financial signatory for shipyard expenditure♦ Financial Management – budgeting, cash flow, expenditure sign off♦ Member of ISO Committee♦ Day to day production operations♦ Project planning & management♦ Ship Building♦ General Marine Fabrication♦ Quality Control♦ Team Management – recruitment, training, performanceMajor Achievements Include:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Achieved ISO certification for company► Delivered port infrastructure projects, landing craft, barges, crew boats, work boats, and construction barges to the offshore, commercial and government organisations Show less

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  Topaz Energy and Marine

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2014

  Production/Operations Manager

  Topaz Energy and Marine is a leading offshore support vessel company providing marine solutions to the global energy industry.Responsibilities:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬♦ Production operations management♦ Project management – port infrastructure and offshore platform structures♦ New build and repair activities - valued up to US$50M♦ Shipyard management – planning, organising, manpower, resources, procurement, safety, budgets, P&L♦ Strategic and long term planning♦ Human Resources - recruitment, training, coaching, mentoring and performance management, succession planning♦ New business development and customer relationships♦ Team Management - 500 production and management staff♦ Shipyard safety – compliance with safety, quality and environmental policies♦ Contract negotiation – procurement, equipment, subcontractsMajor Achievements Include:▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬► Restructured production department - reduced production costs and increased productivity► Improved project management approach to ensure delivery in accordance with customer and contractual requirements► Successfully delivered a large variety of projects on time and on budget Show less

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  Private Consultant

  Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  Senior Maritime Consultant

  Provide executive level advice on maritime, project management, shipyard and tender compliance.

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  Consort Express Lines

  Aug 2015 - now

  Fleet Manager

  ● Part of the Swire Group of Companies● Incorporating Steamships Fleet● Management of the ship managers, superintendents and technical staff● Ensure Fleet operational availability● Ensure fleet safety and regulatory compliance● Implement and drive fleet planned maintenance activities● Plan and supervise dry dockings and fleet modification programs● Coordinate operational matters in the event of groundings and other extraordinary events● Budget for vessel expenses, monitor and approve procurement purchase orders● Liaise with key customers regarding operational requirements for fleet operation and future requirements● Be the technical champion for any fleet replacement programs or modifications Show less