Ross Farrell

Experience

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  Network Geotechnics

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2015

  Technical Manager

  Technical assessment and training of staff, review and generation of technical reports. Business development and diversification.

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  Illawarra Turf Club

  Nov 2013 - now

  Director (now Treasurer)

  Appointed by RacingNSW as an Independent Director in 2013. Developed skills and experience in modern governance of in a Not-for-Profit organisation that is overseen by a Regulatory body. Specialise in administration of civil engineering based projects and objectives of a major sporting facility in the Illawarra Region of NSW. Develop WHS and Risk Management policy and procedures to meet the criteria of WorkSafe and other NSW Government Agencies.

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  APALT P/L

  Jul 2015 - now

  Managing Director

  To date 2024 has been a year of significance. To face adversity and deal with conflict whilst contracted to major project (sinkholes on M6 tunnelling) was a major hurdle. Whilst holidaying and celebrating with family in Bali, dealing with a serious incident and injuries to my life partner. Returning to Oz to deal with repatriation and major dental surgery for her. Consequential 2 year employment contract fulfilled. European vacation for 6 weeks, but encountering personal health issues whilst OS. Recent major colorectal surgery involving 3 weeks recovery. But now back to work with JHG (part time Training Facilicitator, and local APALT work. At this time seeking a major project to occupy myself and give back to the industry. Show less

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  Jacobs

  Dec 2016 - May 2017

  Contractor - Independent Certifier (Pavement & Structures - WestConnex M4 Widening)
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  CJC Management Pty Ltd

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2019

  Contractor - Senior Surveillance Officer (Sydney Motorways Corporation - West Connex M4 East)
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  State Asphalts

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2019

  Continuous Improvement Manager

  Australian Pavement And Laboratory Technology launched on the 1st July, 2015. APALT provides civil/materials engineering consultancy to Gov't Agencies, large and smaller construction companies, construction materials providers including soils, gravels, crushed rock, aggregate, concrete and asphalt. There is a particular focus on project management and consultancy into establishing asphalt plants and setting up and gaining NATA accreditation for CMT Laboratories. Currently contracted as the Continuous Improvement Manager for State Asphalts. Previously, the Senior Surveillance Officer through CJC for Sydney Motorway Corporation on M4 East. Previous contracts include Independent Certifier duties for Jacobs on M4 WestConnex (APALT contractor), RMS, Roadworx among others. Show less

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  TfNSW via Bellwether Recruitment Agency

  Apr 2021 - Jun 2022

  Senior Surveillance Officer

  Oversee, verify, surveillance, reporting of all construction of the access road for the casting facility for the Sydney Metro tunnel segments. Validate and report to TfNSW in conjunction with Sydney Metro. Operate and work in alliance with Abergeldie and their subcontractors. Provide training, advise, mentoring to all stakeholders.

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  CGU M6 Stage 1

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2024

  Project Quality Surveillance Officer

  Principal surveillance for all Civil works. Verification and assessment of all contract works, liase with all stakeholders including TfNSW, Joint Venture partners, sub-contractors and suppliers. Prepare weekly reports and undertake training of Engineering & Quality personnel.