BHP GIVES GO AHEAD FOR CLOUGH EPC CONTRACT FOR SOUTH FLANK PROJECT

BHP has awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract to Clough, to deliver the non-process infrastructure for its South Flank Project. This is a brownfields
expansion on an existing mine project in Western Australia.

The South Flank project will fully replace production from the Yandi mine, which is reaching the end of its economic life. Yandi mine is an open-cut iron ore mining operation located approximately 130 kilometres from Port Headland, Western Australia. Clough will engineer, design and construct the nonprocess infrastructure facilities to support the mining activities at South Flank and the ore handling plant at Mining Area C.

Peter Bennett, Oil & Gas platform CEO says, “We are very pleased to have been selected as BHP’s delivery partner. Clough has been delivering EPC solutions in other sectors over the last few years and it is a natural progression to utilise this capability for our mining clients too.”

The South Flank Project will replace BHP’s Yandi mine and will produce 80 million tonnes per annum, more than any other mine the company has ever developed.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ON THE JOB.

My current role with Clough is Site Superintendent and Commissioning Lead on the Port Moresby Power Station Project in Papua New Guinea. Reporting directly to the Construction Manager, I work closely with other discipline superintendents, HSE Manager, Completions Manager and subcontractor supervisors to ensure the safe and efficient construction of the project. I am also responsible for leading the commissioning planning, manning and execution for the start-up and utility grid connection of the power station.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL MOST PROUD OF IN YOUR WORKING LIFE?

I am proud that I have never had a serious injury or significant event happen while a team is under my management. Given the scope of the teams, intensity and high risk of these projects, it’s something I try to build on in every role I have.

I am most proud of the work I have done in the fly-in fly-out wellness space with a free App that I designed and brought to market to help FIFO workers. It has given me the opportunity to reach out, share experiences and opinions and build strong, like minded relationships and networks.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CHALLENGES YOU FACE ON THE JOB AND HOW DO YOU TACKLE THEM?

Being away from home and my kids for long periods and then the external factors of where the project is situated and the many challenges that working in a remote location bring. Working in the industry on project rosters takes a lot out of you, but a positive attitude helps to keep these challenges in perspective.

WHO DO YOU MOST ADMIRE IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL LIFE?

I have been lucky to work with some extremely good operators but also some who are less so, and I have taken the opportunity to learn from everyone of them.

The one constant source of inspiration has been my sister. My admiration for her is at all levels of her professional career and personal life and the positive influence she has had on me and my professional direction cannot be quantified.

HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR FREE TIME?

Between work, my App, blog and being a single father I don’t have too much spare time. But outside of those things I can be found on a motorbike in the hills and trails, on a beach or with friends and family.

CLOUGH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME AWARDS

The Clough Scholarship Programme demonstrates Clough’s commitment to support tertiary engineering institutions and their brightest students. In addition to the original engineering scholarship, the programme awards an MBA scholarship to a full-time student who demonstrates exceptional academic achievements and leadership abilities.

The engineering profession has traditionally been one led by men, but Clough is committed to building and celebrating a diverse workforce that not only recognises the talents
and achievements of all employees, but also represents the community it works within and serves. Clough was therefore delighted to award both the Engineering Scholarship and the MBA Scholarship to female recipients this year.

 

CLOUGH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME AWARDS

The lifting operation was highlighted by four distinct events:
• Horizontal lifting and relocation of the fully assembled liner from the site welding location to the temporary crane access ramp within radius of both 280 tonne and 400 tonne cranes
• Upending of the stainless steel liner using the 400 tonne and 280 tonne crawlers to ‘top’ and ‘tail’ the liner respectively
• Vertical lifting, slewing and positioning of the liner above the round house
• Lowering of the liner into the intake tower and onto its final resting position atop three preinstalled concrete pedestal blocks.
“The project has been instrumental in allowing our client to realise their vision for Western Australia’s water supply” says Peter Bennet, Murray & Roberts Oil & Gas CEO.

 

 

The Clough Scholarship Programme demonstrates Clough’s commitment to support tertiary engineering institutions and their brightest students. In addition to the original engineering scholarship, the programme awards an MBA scholarship to a full-time student who demonstrates exceptional academic achievements and leadership abilities.

The engineering profession has traditionally been one led by men, but Clough is committed to building and celebrating a diverse workforce that not only recognises the talents
and achievements of all employees, but also represents the community it works within and serves. Clough was therefore delighted to award both the Engineering Scholarship and the MBA Scholarship to female recipients this year.