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| Ref # |  | JS15860 |
| Year of birth | | 1951 |
Current Location/Address |
| City or Town | | Banksia Beach |
| State | | QLD |
| Country | | AUSTRALIA |
Permanent/Home Location/Address |
| City or Town | | Banksia Beach |
| State | | QLD |
| Country | | AUSTRALIA |
Languages |
| Primary Language | | Fluency |
| English | | Read, write and speak fluently |
Nationalities |
| Nationality | | AUSTRALIA |
Current Work Permits |
| AUS/NZ | | |
Experience Classification |
| Job Function | | Years Experience |
| Administrator | | 20 |
| Contracts Manager | | 8 |
| Project Services | | 15 |
| Materials Logistics | | 20 |
| Buyer/Purchasing | | 20 |
| Industry | | Years Experience |
| Oil and Gas | | 20 |
| Mining | | 20 |
| Roads and Bridges | | 20 |
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Qualifications |
| Highest Qualifications | | Degree |
| Qualification | Subject | Establishment/Country | Year |
| Degree | Business Administration | University of Queensland | 1973 |
| HND/Diploma | Commercial Law | University of Queensland | 1980 |
Other Qualifications, Memberships, Certification
QA/QC Chevron Oil 1991/1993
AS9002 Generic Coal Mining 2002
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Computer Skills and Software Used |
Microsoft Office Suite
Vantage Project Resources Management
Prolog Project Management
Primavera (basic)
Jobpac Project Management
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Work Locations |
| Are you willing to move or relocate? | Countries NOT Willing To Work In! |
Yes - I will travel domestically
Yes - I will travel internationally | IRAQ
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Availability |
| Earliest Start Date | | Given 1 weeks notice |
Ideal Next Job |
| For my next assignment I would prefer a position in Project Execution Management in the Oil & Gas sector but a Commercial Management position is my second preference. Over the years I have held various senior roles in O & G as well as Mining. |
Required Salary & Conditions |
| Currently I am working for Exxon Mobil in Brisbane/PNG on the PNG LNG Project providing Project Execution Management services on a day rate of $2,000 - I am in the market as this is a short term contract. |
Employment History |
| Total Years of Work Experience: | | 42 |
| Commenced Full Time Work: | | 1970 |
| Job Title: | | Commercial Manager |
| Duration | | From : 2006 To: |
Summary |
John Dickinson has 20 years experience in Financial and Contracts Management in the Construction and Resource sectors. He has excellent computer skills and is fully conversant with the majority of applications used in this field. In the course of his international assignments, John has developed and delivered training to indigenous staff in the areas of Finance, Management and Contracts.
He has proven abilities in office administration and management including strategic and budget planning together with strong reporting skills and training and direction of personnel. He has a sound working knowledge in the preparation and management of sub-contracts, plant hire contracts and labour contracts in Australia and Overseas and has provided support to remote sites as well as working in remote areas.
John Dickinson has repeatedly demonstrated superior leadership, planning and communication skills for responsive teamwork while supervising teams in difficult remote environments. He has performed the duties of Project Manager/Team Leader when required and has been actively involved in proposal/policy/procedure writing |
Work Experience |
Experience
September – Current Central Queensland Port Authority – Gladstone Qld
Project Commercial Manager
RG Tanna Port Expansion Project – A$850 Million. Management of the Commercial – Financial/Procurement/Contracts Departments of the Project. Provide commercial support and guidance to the Project Team. Supervise Financial and Planning functions with Engineering. Investigate supply sources, implement the purchasing policies and ensuring that optimum use of resources is made for procurement and logistics of materials and equipment. Co-ordinate the Contracts Management function and liaise with the Client and Sub-Contractors on all aspects of the Contract. Management of Health, Safety and Environmental issues on Site. Manage the Procurement & Contracts Team ensuring that all are trained and developed as a team. Senior member of the Project Management Team.
July 2005 -September 2006 INCO Australia - Goro New Caledonia
Site Procurement & Contracts Manager
The duties performed with INCO were basically the same as on the Sepon Copper Project
July 2004 - July 2005 Aker Kvaerner - Brisbane Australia
Project Commercial Manager
BP Clean Gasoline Project - Responsible for the commerial functions associated with this $220 million project
December 2003 – July 2004 Khanong Development Group – Sepon LAOS
Site Contracts Manager
Sepon Copper Project – US$420 Million – SX/EW Copper Processing Facility. Responsibility for Commercial functions in support of the Project in liaison with Contracts and Procurement Management in Brisbane. Management of all contract packages across all disciplines. Selecting, drafting, bidding, evaluation, negotiation of Contracts together with Administration, Variations and Close Out. Working with Construction Management to ensure compliance with the Client requirements due to project design changes and trends to achieve Milestones. Supervision of all Procurement/Logistics/Warehousing functions for the Project.
April 2003 – November 2003 United KG – Karratha WA Contracts Manager
North West Shelf LNGIV Project - $90 Million. Provide Commercial, Financial and Contractual expertise during the performance of the Project to ensure the Project remains commercially viable. Develop and maintain systems and procedures for the Project. Coordinate the Project change control process and issue contract variations. Commercial negotiations of claims and variations. Management of budgets, committed costs, forecasts and weekly reports. Liaison with construction management and engineering departments on project changes and other trends.
April 2002 – April 2003 Walter Construction Group – Middlemount QLD
Site Commercial Manager
Grasstree Shaft Development Project – A$50 Million. Management of all Commercial functions in support of the Project. Key areas are: Profitability, Project Administration, Office Management, Procurement & Cost Control, Contract Administration, Progress Claims and Variations – Head Contract & Sub Contracts, Progress Payments, Sub Contract Letting, Statutory & Management Reports, Industrial Relations, IT, Systems Development, Client & Sub Contract Relationships, Project Controls and Construction Management Systems. Support the Project Manager in Projected related activities to complete the Project within the Clients requirements of time, cost and quality.
May 2001 – April 2002 Sinclair Knight Merz - Muswellbrook NSW
Site Procurement and Administration Manager
Mount Arthur North Coal Project – A$730 Million. Management of all Services in support of the Project. Cost Control and Reporting, Contracts Negotiation, Award, Preparation and Management, Procurement, Logistics, Expediting, Q A, Planning and Scheduling, Cost Estimating. Provide the commercial role in Project task force activities. Support the Construction Manager in Financial Management and Process Improvement. Appraise and analyse Commercial matters to identify critical and conflicting issues and propose corrective actions and options for review. Review and supervise the Project Controls and Construction Management Systems on Site.
1999 – 2000 BMCL/QCPP Joint Venture -Bougainville Island PNG Commercial Manager
AusAID-Bougainville Trunk Road Rehabilitation Project. Management of Finance, Accounting, Insurance and associated Project activities. Review of Project Budgets and Expenditures. Presentation of reports for Statutory and Company purposes. Supervision of the Procurement, Warehouse and Logistics Operations. Responsibility for Contractor Selection, Drafting, Bidding, Evaluation, Negotiation, Award and Administration of Construction, Maintenance and Service Contracts. Negotiation of Joint Venture Agreements and Project Financing.
April 1999 – September 1999 EGIS Consulting Engineers - Samberigi PNG
Project Administrator
World Bank-Gulf/Highlands Highway Construction Project. Manage all administrative functions in support of the Project. Management of Finance, Accounting, Insurance and Taxes. Selecting, drafting, bidding, evaluating and negotiation of Contracts. Awarding and Administration of all elements of Service Contracts. Supervision of Logistics, Procurement and Warehousing operations. Review of Site Instructions and Variations. Designing and Implementing strategies for various contract requirements. Supervision of Training and Development Programs for National Staff.
September 1998 – March 1999 BHP – HBI Plant - Port Hedland WA
Contracts/Logistics Consultant
Selecting, drafting, bidding, evaluating and negotiation of Contracts. Awarding and administrating engineering, construction, maintenance and service Contracts. Sourcing and procurement of spare parts for the initial commissioning and maintenance requirements of the plant with a budget of $20 Million. Designing and recommending strategies for various supplier/contractor requirements. Ensuring contractor compliance for specifications, scope and special/general conditions.
January 1998 – September 1998 MIM Holdings Ltd - Brisbane/Newlands QLD
Contracts Consultant
Overseeing contractor selection, drafting, bidding, evaluation and negotiation of mining equipment supply contracts in excess of $80 Million. Awarding and administering all engineering, construction, maintenance and service contracts for the Newlands Coal Underground Mine. Designing and recommending strategies for various contracting requirements. Ensuring contractor compliance with specifications, scope and general – special conditions of Contract. Review of Site Instructions and Variations.
1996 - 1997 Minproc Engineers – Jianchaling CHINA
Logistics/Contracts Manager
Jianchaling Gold/Nickel Project – US$25 Million. Responsible for the Procurement, Shipping and Expediting of Local and Offshore Equipment for the Project. Extended travel throughout China for assessment of prospective manufacturer’s and suppliers. Awarding of Contracts to successful Tenderer’s. Q.A./Q.C. – Inspection and progress evaluation on fabrication and machinery manufacturing Contracts. Responsible for Logistics and Procurement for the Client Sino Mining.
1995 – 1996 John Holland – San Pedro PHILIPPINES
Project Administrator
AusAID-Main Line South Revitalisation Project – US$60 million. Administration of Finance, Accounting, Insurance and Taxes. Contracts Administration of all Sub-Contractors. Oversee administration of Concrete Sleeper Factory, Plant/Equipment Workshop. Preparation of Monthly Progress Claim and Escalation in accordance with EFIC. Supervision of all Local and Offshore Procurement. Training/supervision of local staff and responsible for accommodation/housing and project light vehicles.
1994 – 1995 Tolukuma Gold Mines – Tolukuma PNG
Administration Manager
Management of Finance, Accounting, Insurance and associate activities. Responsible for Budgeting, Financial Management, Computer Services, Camp Operations and Contract Administration. Manage all administrative functions in support of the Project. Review Project Budgets and Expenditures. Supervise Logistics, Procurement and Warehouse Operations. Presentation of Reports for Statutory, Company and Local Management purposes. Supervision of Training and Development for National Staff.
1990 – 1994 South Pacific Chevron – Kutubu PNG Contracts Analyst
Contract Review and Internal Controls Analysis of Contracts for Kutubu Petroleum Development in PNG, total expenditure US$1.2 Billion. On site in PNG for 3 weeks each month. Audit operations of EPCM’s – Bechtel and WB-CMPS with emphasis on Procurement and Logistics Operations. Perform audits on Contractor’s Claims and supporting data and approving for payment. Participate in audit review of field operations. Conduct investigative assignments on Contractual matters as required. |
Comments/ Hobbies/ Interests etc: |
| Due to the nature of my work I find it difficult to find time to indulge in Hobbies/Sports. When I do get a chance I go on fishing trips and play the occasional game of Squash. |
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Last Updated on 15-Jan-12
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