PROJECTS ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST & ASIA
SNAPSHOT
Technical advisory and operational leadership across major mining, quarrying, marine and infrastructure projects throughout the Middle East and Asia
Experience includes establishing and managing quarry operations supplying armour and filter rock for major marine infrastructure projects, together with offshore drill and blast, dredging, piling, concrete production and heavy equipment operations.
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Assignments have included the establishment of greenfield quarry operations, production and quality control of armour stone, marine excavation and construction, and operational management across challenging international environments.
Locations • Qatar • United Arab Emirates • Oman • Bahrain • Jordan • Sri Lanka • Yemen • India
Project Summary
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Project Type
Regions
Materials / Products
Operating Environment
Technical Disciplines
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Primary Outcome
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Quarrying • Marine Drill & Blast • Construction • Piling
The Middle East & Asia
Aggregates • Armour Stone • Construction Materials • ConcreteÂ
International Mining, Marine & Construction Projects
Mine Management • Onshore & Offshore Drill & Blast • Planning • Contract Management • Asset Management • Exploration
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Improved operational safety, productivity, equipment reliability and project performance across multiple international operations.
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SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Palm Jebel Ali — UAE
Managed quarry production and supply of armour rock for the Palm Jebel Ali marine development, supporting the large-scale material requirements of the project.
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Colombo Harbour — Sri Lanka
Established quarry operations in Sri Lanka for the production and supply of armour and filter rock for harbour infrastructure works, including production planning, quality control and logistics.
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Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour — Sri Lanka
Supported harbour construction through quarry material production and supply, marine drill and blast, dredging and piling works. Piling was undertaken along the breakwater to provide additional restraint and stability to the Xbloc armour units.
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Musandam Rock — Oman
Established the quarry operation from the ground up, including quarry development, drill and blast, production systems, equipment and supporting operational infrastructure.
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Project Highlights
Established greenfield quarry operations from initial development through to production.
Managed large-scale armour and filter rock production for major marine infrastructure projects.
Managed armour stone quality control, testing, stockpiling and supply.
Planned and managed onshore and marine drill and blast operations, including harbour development works
Managed dredging operations associated with harbour construction.
Managed marine piling works supporting breakwater construction and armour-unit stability.
Developed quarry and project production plans, budgets and schedules.
Managed explosives procurement, storage, supply and regulatory compliance.
Managed heavy equipment fleets, workshops, maintenance and inventory.
Managed contractors and commercial performance.
Delivered operator, supervisor and technical training.
Provided project management and operational leadership from project establishment through to production.
Workforce Development
Designed and delivered practical training programmes covering:
Mine Drill & Blast Operations
Offshore Drill & Blast Operations
Mine Planning
Heavy Equipment Operation
Dredger Operations & Maintenance
Workshop Maintenance
Equipment Reliability
Explosives Safety
Contractor Management
Digital Mining Technologies
Operational Leadership
Emergency Response
Operational Capability
Provided leadership and technical support across:
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Mine & Project Management
Drill & Blast Engineering
Production Planning
Marine Construction
Heavy Equipment Workshops
Contractor Management
Explosives Management
Technical Advisory
Operational Improvement
Safety Leadership
Training & Mentoring