Lance Watts
About
CAREER OBJECTIVE To lead by example through accountability, integrity, innovation and respect while applying my expertise in the electrical industry to complete challenging projects with no compromise on safety. Extremely competent and conversant with Electrical and Construction practices and safe delivery on project work SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES Expertise in the construction of both Greenfield and Brownfield projects with 25+ years’ experience. Extensive experience in pre-commissioning, commissioning and final start-up of plant and equipment. Experience in site preparation, temporary facilities & infrastructure including civil works, structural, mechanical and piping with significant expertise in heavy lift and transport of static and rotating equipment, turbine engine control system construction commissioning. A strong focus on safety, with proven ability to build highly motivated teams and lead by example. Ability to forge strong working relationships with Clients and Contractors. Ensure compliance with project safety and quality management requirements, adherence to project schedules and regulatory requirements. •A High level of business and commercial acumen backed by ability to create, interpret budgets, financial statements and analyse variation reports •A sound understanding and knowledge base of construction activities / conducting commissioning principles in multidiscipline contracting environment •Experience in the delivery of projects in boutique Gas Facility work, Power Generation, Turbine Engines, Control Systems, Power Distribution •Demonstrated ability to work independently, to organise multiple complex tasks simultaneously •Ability to set and achieve deadlines and follow through within a fast paced environment •Excellent Leadership and people Management skills •Sound written and verbal communication skills •Proactive in achieving Industry best practice and construction safety outcomes •EEHA Inspection / Project Management / Australian Electrical Standards AS/NZS •Commissioning / Project site administration / Trade Supervision / Project Site Management
Work Experience
Senior Project Manager Electrical & Instrumentation
Operations Manager / Senior Project Manager for water treatment plants including Mundaring, Woodman Point, and Beenyup. Lead EEHA Inspector for various E&I projects.
Electrical & Instrumentation Manager
Turnkey project management of boutique onshore gas facilities. Manage project change management, schedule, quality, risk, budget, and cost control. Oversee procurement and HSEQ compliance.
Electrical & Instrumentation Project Manager
Turnkey project management of Ned's Creek and Wyloo Gas Compressor Stations. Coordination of site supervision team and facilitation of construction on Goldfields Gas Transmission Line.
Site Manager / Electrical Coordinator
Site management and commissioning of Mila Compression Station. Installation of Centaur 50 Solar Gas Turbine Engine and infrastructure on Eastern Gas Pipeline NSW.
Education
Cert IV Project Management BSB41507
Project Management certification
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering qualification