Ian Saunders

Experience

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  Denel Dynamics

  Jan 1995 - Dec 1997

  Aeronautical Engineer

  Denel Dynamics specializes in the design, development and production of guided weapon systems, unmanned air vehicle systems, and stabilized observation systems.Designed, manufactured and tested various drones and missiles and associated accessories and payloads for defence, including a stealth drone, a surveillance drone, a target drone, and a guided missile.

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  Johnson Research and Development

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

  Mechanical Engineer

  JRD specializes in the development of high technology environmental and energy related products in the areas of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermal hydraulics, etc. The owner and manager of the company is the inventor of the Super Soaker™.Designed, manufactured and tested a prototype of a highly efficient heat engine that derives energy from rotational bodies.

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  TNO

  Apr 2001 - Sept 2007

  Project Manager and Mechanical Engineer

  TNO is the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research. The Space System and High-End Equipment business units develop high precision space and lithographic systems for customers such as Alcatel, Astrium, ASM Lithography, Philips, the European Southern Observatory, and the European Space Agency.Contributed to the development of space satellites and telescopes using project management, systems engineering, and mechanical engineering skills. Travelled extensively through Europe and the USA to collaborate on joint projects and innovation opportunities. Clients included ASML, Philips, Airbus, the UKATC, ESA, and ESO. Show less

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  InnovationXchange

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2009

  Innovation Consultant

  The InnovationXchange (IXC Australia) enabled companies to effectively participate in open innovation via a network of business consultants. The company served a network of more than 100 companies in Australia, the UK, Europe, and the USA. IXC Australia closed in 2011.Managed the client accounts of a variety of ASX listed companies and research institutes like BlueScope Steel, CSIRO, Cochlear, and ResMed. Helped these organizations collaborate and identify new market opportunities via open innovation techniques. Reported directly to senior stakeholders. Show less

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  Australian Astronomical Observatory

  Jul 2009 - Mar 2010

  Project Manager

  The AAO is a world leader in astronomical research and in the development of innovative telescope instrumentation.Managed the project proposal for the MANIFEST Fibre Positioner ($15m instrument) to help Australia transition to the next phase in world class astronomy (GMT). This effort included new innovations in mini robotics, optical manufacturing, and instrumentation software technologies.

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  Lycopodium

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2015

  Senior Project Engineer

  Lycopodium is an Australian based engineering and project management business that provides a diverse range of services to the following sectors: Mineral Processing, Process Industries, Maintenance Planning & Reliability Engineering.Applied project engineering, mechanical engineering, contract management, project controls, and business process improvement skills to mining and minerals projects worth $100m to $6bn located in Western Australia, Africa and Panama. Clients included BHP, FQM, Newmont, AngloGold, and Endeavour. Show less

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  Applus+

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2021

  Technology Centre Manager

  Applus+ is one of the world's leading testing, inspection and certification companies. A global reference for quality and integrity. With more than 19,000 employees, it operates a network of more than 350 offices and laboratories in more than 70 countries across the globe. The company provides solutions for clients in all types of sectors, ensuring that their assets and products comply with health and safety, quality and environmental standards and regulations.Applied project management, engineering, business process improvement, and technology development skills to non-destructive testing, drone inspection and remote visual inspection projects located throughout Australia and its surrounding oceans. Participated in several client facility turnarounds. Clients included Shell, Chevron, Woodside, ConocoPhillips, BP, Santos, and BHP. Show less

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  Lycopodium

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2023

  Lead Project Engineer

  Lycopodium is an Australian based engineering and project management business that provides a diverse range of services to the following sectors: Mineral Processing, Process Industries, Maintenance Planning & Reliability Engineering.Lead project engineer on the Talison Lithium Greenbushes CGP3 expansion project managing the geotech, survey, drilling, earthworks, crushing, piling, civil, HMS plant, transport & logistics, and digital twin packages.

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  Ausenco

  Feb 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  Ausenco provides innovative, value-added consulting, project delivery, asset operations, and maintenance solutions to the mining & metals, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. With a global presence spanning 27 offices in 15 countries, Ausenco supports projects across more than 80 locations worldwide.Project Manager for Infrastructure on the Deep Yellow Tumas Project, a Tier-1 uranium deposit located in Namibia. Study Manager for BHP and Meteoric (Rare Earth) projects.