Established in 1987, Rapallo is a high performing consulting group servicing the mining, oil & gas, public infrastructure and heavy industrial sectors. Our services include Engineering & Project Management, Asset Integrity Management and Environmental consulting.
We are independently owned and based in Western Australia, whilst operating on a local, state, national and global basis. We pride ourselves on being easy to work with, qualified, multi-skilled and practical. With a strong depth and breadth of experience, our team can ramp up or down at a moment’s notice in response to your project requirements.
Rapallo Group is chaired by Andy George FIE(Aust), owner and founder. A mechanical engineer, Andy built Rapallo into what it is today from the ground up. Now the company is led by team of multi-disciplinary professionals, inspectors, engineers, environmental scientists, technicians, and tradesmen whose experience spans the resource, construction, oil and gas, public infrastructure, and heavy industrial sectors.
Andy is a mechanical engineer with over forty years’ experience in mining related engineering consulting and contracting.
He developed his engineering and business skills through a twenty-year career with Western Mining Corporation in maintenance, design and construction of gold, nickel and copper hydro and pyro-metallurgical plants before branching into his own consulting and design business in 1987.
Andy built Rapallo from the ground up, and with the help of the Rapallo team he turned the company into the high performing business that it is today.
Victor Simbile
General Manager – Technical Services
READ PROFILE
VICTOR SIMBILE
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Business Administration
Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia and Chartered Professional (FIEAust, CPEng)
Skills/Competencies
Engineering Management
Strategy development and execution
Operations management
Asset integrity and risk management
Quality management
Victor began his career with Zambia consolidated copper mines, staying with the company for 5 years before migrating to Australia.
Victor has worked with Rapallo since 2003, where he has held a variety of roles leading up to his current position. Since then has executed a variety of projects for clients such as BHP, Rio Tinto, FMG, the Water Corporation, and other large clients, he has also championed the strategic development of several business units within Rapallo helping the company become what it is today.
Richard Carington-Smith
Project Manager
READ PROFILE
RICHARD CARRINGTON-SMITH
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.
Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Chartered Professional Engineer (MIEAust, CPEng)
Skills/Competencies
Engineering Management
Pumping system design
Compressed air network design
Crane Statutory Major Inspection
Equipment commissioning and auditing
Richard is a Chartered Professional Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of experience, working in the smelting and mining industries.
Richard has led multidisciplinary project teams on multimillion-dollar projects, performed senior design roles in EPCM companies and has extensive experience in Project Managing site based capital projects. The wealth of experience Richard brings to the team is invaluable to both Rapallo and its clients.
Zachary Dawson
Mechanical/Project Engineer
READ PROFILE
ZACHARY DAWSON
Qualifications
Master of Professional Engineering
Skills/Competencies
Mechanical Design
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Python Programming
Design Drafting
Project management
Zachary joined the Rapallo team in November 2019. As a young engineer Zac started his career in a manufacturing environment where he has gained invaluable experience in both the refurbishment and assembly of fixed plant equipment.
Zac’s experience with fabrication and machining are highly valued at Rapallo and bring additional knowledge and value to our clients.
ANDY GEORGE
Qualifications
Fellow of Engineers Australia
Registered Builder
Qualified Pilot
Skills/Competencies
Engineering Management
Business development
Business management
Strategy development and execution
Operations management
Andy is a mechanical engineer with over forty years’ experience in mining related engineering consulting and contracting.
He developed his engineering and business skills through a twenty-year career with Western Mining Corporation in maintenance, design and construction of gold, nickel and copper hydro and pyro-metallurgical plants before branching into his own consulting and design business in 1987.
Andy builtd Rapallo from the ground up, and with the help of the Rapallo team he turned the company into the high performing business that it is today.
VICTOR SIMBILE
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Business Administration
Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia and Chartered Professional (FIEAust, CPEng)
Skills/Competencies
Engineering Management
Strategy development and execution
Operations management
Asset integrity and risk management
Quality management
Victor began his career with Zambia consolidated copper mines, staying with the company for 5 years before migrating to Australia.
Victor has worked with Rapallo since 2003, where he has held a variety of roles leading up to his current position. Since then has executed a variety of projects for clients such as BHP, Rio Tinto, FMG, the Water Corporation, and other large clients, he has also championed the strategic development of several business units within Rapallo helping the company become what it is today.
RICHARD CARRINGTON-SMITH
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.
Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
Chartered Professional Engineer (MIEAust, CPEng)
Skills/Competencies
Engineering Management
Pumping system design
Compressed air network design
Crane Statutory Major Inspection
Equipment commissioning and auditing
Richard is a Chartered Professional Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of experience, working in the smelting and mining industries.
Richard has led multidisciplinary project teams on multimillion-dollar projects, performed senior design roles in EPCM companies and has extensive experienced in Project Managing site based capital projects. The wealth of experience Richard brings to the team is invaluable to both Rapallo and its clients.
ZACHARY DAWSON
Qualifications
Master of Professional Engineering
Skills/Competencies
Mechanical Design
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Python Programming
Design Drafting
Project management
Zachary joined the Rapallo team in November 2019. As a young engineer Zac started his career in a manufacturing environment where he has gained invaluable experience in both the refurbishment and assembly of fixed plant equipment.
Zac’s experience with fabrication and machining are highly valued at Rapallo and bring additional knowledge and value to our clients.
Michael Cain
Project Manager
READ PROFILE
MICHAEL CAIN
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Diploma of Management
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Skills/Competencies
Project management
HAZOP and risk review
Mechanical Equipment selection and procurement.
Knowledge of standards and local regulations
Michael is a mechanical engineer with strong project management capabilities and post graduate qualifications in management. With 15 years of experience in mining and mineral processing Michael is an integral part of the Rapallo team.
One key strength Michael brings to the team is his ability to work with multiple stakeholders at all organisational levels.
Recently deployed within the Gruyere Gold Project owners team, Michael was uniquely positioned to support both construction activities and operational readiness needs. Items would have otherwise been over sought were tabled and tracked through to completion during the rapidly changing construction and commissioning periods.
Gavin Thomas
Principal Civil/Structural Engineer
READ PROFILE
GAVIN THOMAS
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Engineering)
Member of the Institute of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
Skills/Competencies
Foundation Design
Large retaining structure Design
ROM wall Design
Risk and Safety in Design
Review of vibration related issues
Technical review and adjudication
Project Management
Gavin has over 30 year of Civil, Structural and Geotechnical experience across multiple industries.
Gavin has a particular focus on foundation design, large retaining structures, ROM walls, resource structures and the review of vibration related issues. He is dedicated to constructability, simplicity and practicality of fabrication and structure erection.
MICHAEL CAIN
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Diploma of Management
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
Skills/Competencies
Project management
HAZOP and risk review
Mechanical Equipment selection and procurement.
Knowledge of standards and local regulations
Michael is a mechanical engineer with strong project management capabilities and post graduate qualifications in management. With 15 years of experience in mining and mineral processing Michael is an integral part of the Rapallo team.
One key strength Michael brings to the team is his ability to work with multiple stakeholders at all organisational levels.
Recently deployed within the Gruyere Gold Project owners team, Michael was uniquely positioned to support both construction activities and operational readiness needs. Items would have otherwise been over sought were tabled and tracked through to completion during the rapidly changing construction and commissioning periods.
GAVIN THOMAS
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Engineering)
Member of the Institute of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
Skills/Competencies
Foundation Design
Large retaining structure Design
ROM wall Design
Risk and Safety in Design
Review of vibration related issues
Technical review and adjudication
Project Management
Gavin has over 30 year of Civil, Structural and Geotechnical experience across multiple industries.
Gavin has a particular focus on foundation design, large retaining structures, ROM walls, resource structures and the review of vibration related issues. He is dedicated to constructability, simplicity and practicality of fabrication and structure erection.
Statutory and duty of care inspections for plant and machinery
Magnetic particle inspection
Development of maintenance strategy and process improvements
Knowledge of standards and local regulations
Athan is a mechanical engineer with extensive knowledge of plant and machinery inspection and a post graduate qualification in Maintenance technology.
Athan has extensive experience in mining plant maintenance and reliability engineering. As a qualified maintenance engineer, Athan has been involved in the development of maintenance strategies and process improvements in process plants.
Statutory and duty of care inspections for plant and machinery
Qualified in variety of NDT methods
Knowledge of standards and local regulations
Henry is a mechanical engineer with over 10 years’ experience, in inspection and non-destructive testing.
His experience both on shore and offshore includes working on plant and machinery in both Australia and Internationally. Henry has worked in power plants, petrochemical plants, sugar mills, pipelines, workshops and storage tank facilities.
The knowledge of NDT Henry brings to the Rapallo team is invaluable to the asset integrity management team, and its clients.
Viraj Parmar
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
READ PROFILE
VIRAJ PARMAR
Qualifications
Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum)
Skills/Competencies
Asset integrity Management
Specification Review
Engineering Procurement
Project Management
Mechanical Design
Plant and Machinery Inspection
Viraj joined Rapallo team in July 2019. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience working on various projects on mine sites across Western Australia.
His experience includes project management, fixed and mobile plant inspections, shutdowns, Non Destructive Testing, reporting, and documentations.
In an office environment, Viraj has extensive skills in project engineering and has been involved in the planning and execution of a variety of tasks and projects.
Joe Bandiera
Principal Welding Consultant
READ PROFILE
JOE BANDIERA
Qualifications
Welding Supervisors, AS1796 Cert-10 [WTIA #2504]
Welding Supervisors, AS 2214 [WTIA #7892]
Welding Inspectors, AWI (WTIA) [AWI #7737]
Skills/Competencies
Welding quality management
Development and qualification of specialised welding procedure specifications
Weld inspection
Specialised maintenance of special alloys, including titanium/nickel.
Joe has been involved in the welding, fabrication, and specialised maintenance industry for 40 years.
ATHANIUS HAMUKALE
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.
Master of Business Administration
Master of Equipment Maintenance Technology
Skills/Competencies
Statutory and duty of care inspections for plant and machinery
Magnetic particle inspection
Development of maintenance strategy and process improvements
Knowledge of standards and local regulations
Athan is a mechanical engineer with extensive knowledge of plant and machinery inspection and a post graduate qualification in Maintenance technology.
Athan has extensive experience in mining plant maintenance and reliability engineering. As a qualified maintenance engineer, Athan has been involved in the development of maintenance strategies and process improvements in process plants.
HENRY WERE
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Ultrasonic Level 3
Magnetic Particle Level 3
Penetrant Testing level 3.
Radiography Level 2
Skills/Competencies
Statutory and duty of care inspections for plant and machinery
Qualified in variety of NDT methods
Knowledge of standards and local regulations
Henry is a mechanical engineer with over 10 years’ experience, in inspection and non-destructive testing.
His experience both on shore and offshore includes working on plant and machinery in both Australia and Internationally. Henry has worked in power plants, petrochemical plants, sugar mills, pipelines, workshops and storage tank facilities.
The knowledge of NDT Henry brings to the Rapallo team is invaluable to the asset integrity management team, and its clients.
VIRAJ PARMAR
Qualifications
Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Petroleum)
Skills/Competencies
Asset integrity Management
Specification Review
Engineering Procurement
Project Management
Mechanical Design
Plant and Machinery Inspection
Viraj has joined Rapallo team in July 2019. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering with experience working on various projects on mine sites across Western Australia.
His experience includes project management, fixed and mobile plant inspections, shutdowns, Non Destructive Testing, reporting, and documentations.
In an office environment, Viraj has extensive skills in project engineering and has been involved in the planning and execution of a variety of tasks and projects.
JOE BANDIERA
Qualifications
Welding Supervisors, AS1796 Cert-10 [WTIA #2504]
Welding Supervisors, AS 2214 [WTIA #7892]
Welding Inspectors, AWI (WTIA) [AWI #7737]
Skills/Competencies
Welding quality management
Development and qualification of specialised welding procedure specifications
Weld inspection
Specialised maintenance of special alloys, including titanium/nickel.
Joe has been involved in the welding, fabrication, and specialised maintenance industry for 40 years.
Environmental
Kate George
Principal Environmental Scientist
READ PROFILE
KATE GEORGE
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Environmental) Hons
Auditor – Integrated Management Systems (RABQSA, QM, EM, OH)
Skills/Competencies
EPA Part IV approval coordination and documentation
EPA Part V Works Approval /Licence applications
Coordination of Baseline Surveys
Mining Proposals
Environmental Risk Assessment
Traditional Owner Engagement.
Environmental Auditor
Due Diligence, Project Management and Estimating
Experienced team leader and manager
Kate has over 20 years’ experience in environmental approvals and ecological assessment within government and consulting. Kate’s experience includes environmental management within brownfields and green field projects on construction and mine sites and within government (DBCA and DMIRS).
With a strong ecological background Kate advises our clients on appropriate baseline studies required for timely environmental approvals. Kate has worked on all aspects of project cycle from environmental baseline to approvals, site management and closure.
Marieke Weerheim
Senior Environmental Scientist
READ PROFILE
MARIEKE WEERHEIM
Qualifications
MSc Environmental Management
MSc Biology
Skills/Competencies
Project Management
Team leader
Client liaison
Design, coordinate, and deliver biological surveys across WA
EPA Part IV and V approvals
Advanced GIS experience including ESRI ArcGIS, Manifold, QGIS.
Marieke has worked as an environmental consultant in Western Australia for twelve years. She has been with Rapallo since 2011 and manages the Biological Services section of the Environment Team. Her experience includes flora, fauna, SRE and subterranean fauna surveys, environmental impact assessement, management, and approvals.
Outside of Rapallo she has worked for Birdlife, Main Roads, universities, and as an environmental advisor for a major construction firm.
Marieke has advanced technical writing skills and a keen analytical mind.
Jon-Paul Emery
Environmental Scientist
KATE GEORGE
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Environmental) Hons
Auditor – Integrated Management Systems (RABQSA, QM, EM, OH)
Skills/Competencies
EPA Part IV approval coordination and documentation
EPA Part V Works Approval /Licence applications
Coordination of Baseline Surveys
Mining Proposals
Environmental Risk Assessment
Traditional Owner Engagement.
Environmental Auditor
Due Diligence, Project Management and Estimating
Experienced team leader and manager
Kate has over 20 years’ experience in environmental approvals and ecological assessment within government and consulting. Kate’s experience includes environmental management within brownfields and green field projects on construction and mine sites and within government (DBCA and DMIRS).
With a strong ecological background Kate advises our clients on appropriate baseline studies required for timely environmental approvals. Kate has worked on all aspects of project cycle from environmental baseline to approvals, site management and closure.
MARIEKE WEERHEIM
Qualifications
MSc Environmental Management
MSc Biology
Skills/Competencies
Project Management
Team leader
Client liaison
Design, coordinate, and deliver biological surveys across WA
EPA Part IV and V approvals
Advanced GIS experience including ESRI ArcGIS, Manifold, QGIS.
Marieke has worked as an environmental consultant in Western Australia for twelve years. She has been with Rapallo since 2011 and manages the Biological Services section of the Environment Team. Her experience includes flora, fauna, SRE and subterranean fauna surveys, environmental impact assessement, management, and approvals.
Outside of Rapallo she has worked for Birdlife, Main Roads, universities, and as an environmental advisor for a major construction firm.
Marieke has advanced technical writing skills and a keen analytical mind.
Accounts & Administration
Greg McLean
Accounts Manager
Rita Maciel
Finance & Administration Manager
OUR CLIENTS
WHAT OUR
CLIENTS SAY
“The Goldfields Land & Sea Council (GLSC) Aboriginal Ranger program has partnered with Rapallo on a variety of environmental projects for mining proponents. Rapallo has a demonstrated understanding of the complex cultural dynamic of the Aboriginal community and has provided excellent project management and professional guidance to the Rangers, whilst also building in opportunities for shared learning. We look forward to developing this foundation as we expand on the services that Aboriginal Rangers can provide to the region into the future.”
~ Darren Forster, Land & Sea Management Officer, Goldfields Land & Sea Council (GLSC)
“Rapallo is a team of dedicated people. Very professional and responsive to changes and meeting tight deadlines.”
~ David English, Project Manager, Independence Group – Nova Project
"They have always supplied skilled and motivated labour hire personnel that fit in with our business. I would have no hesitation in engaging Rapallo on future projects and would highly recommend their services.”
~ Andrew Reilly, Manager Branch Operations Kalgoorlie, National Pump & Energy
“Keep up the good service and we will continue to utilize the company. I am now utilising Rapallo for all my sentry requirements onsite at BHPB NKC from now on. I will also be looking at utilizing more trades and other services at our site in the future if the situation arises.”
~ Michael Talbot, Maintenance Planner / Shutdown Coordinator
“We choose Rapallo to conduct our statutory classified plant inspection because of their professional service and engineering backup. Not only does Rapallo provide a timely and thorough inspection service, they can back up their recommendations with engineering solutions . All my interactions with Rapallo have been timely, professional and solutions driven. It is a pleasure to have Rapallo as our classified plant inspection vendor and I highly recommend their services.”
~ John Waddell, Maintenance Coordinator Darlot, Goldfields Australia
GET IN TOUCH
If you have a project you’d like to discuss, please call us on (08) 6279 0900 or complete and submit the form below.