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
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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.
Zachary Dawson
Mechanical/Project Engineer
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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.
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
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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
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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.
Ben Tian
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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BEN TIAN
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (Honours)
Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia
Skills / Competency
Ben is an experienced engineer with a focus in the following competencies and skills:
Mechanical design and drafting.
Engineering analysis and simulation.
Front end engineering design.
Finite element analysis.
Engineering reliability assessments.
Development of maintenance procedures and creation of maintenance work instructions.
Site supervision.
Project management.
Creation of P&ID documents.
Speaks Mandarin & Cantonese
Ben is a chartered engineer with Engineers Australia, he has more the 18 years demonstrated experience in mechanical engineering. His extensive experience in equipment design and maintenance has given him a thorough understanding of the design, operation and maintenance issues that are common throughout the resources industry. Ben’s strengths include the ability to learn new skills effectively, a rigorous attention to detail and a self-motivated working approach in both individual and group environments.
As an experienced engineer Ben has exceptional skills for engineering analysis and design, his technical expertise allows him to quickly perform design calculations, engineering simulations, and develop solutions to difficult technical problems with efficiency and precision. Combined with his knowledge for maintenance, these skills allow Ben to not only find solutions to existing problems, but to also to find solutions to future problems, allowing him to prevent them before they arise.
Taimoor Ahmad Choudhry
Mechanical Engineer
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TAIMOOR AHMAD CHOUDHRY
Qualifications
Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
Skills / Competency
Taimoor is an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a focus in the following competencies and skills:
Quality Assurance
Compliance management.
Project management
Site inspections
Reliability engineering
Auditing maintenance documentation
Understanding of Australian Standards
Review of maintenance plans and failure reports
Mechanical Design
Taimoor is a mechanical engineer with a focus in reliability engineering, he has extensive experience performing site inspections on operating equipment, auditing maintenance documentation, managing repair and maintenance tasks, and ensuring that equipment is running correctly within its operating parameters.
He also has skills in project management and is capable of managing multiple groups of people at a time to ensure that goals and deadlines are met whilst ensuring that scope creep is avoided. He is inquisitive, driven, ambitious and is a strong problem solver who can always contribute positively in team environments.
Taimoor’s unique outlook on problems combined with his mix of reliability experience, project experience and design knowledge allow him to add value expertly and competently to any team he is a part of by ensuring that everything runs smoothly and effectively from not only a mechanical perspective but also from a budget, schedule, and management one.
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.
BEN TIAN
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (Honours)
Chartered Professional Engineer with Engineers Australia
Skills / Competency
Ben is an experienced engineer with a focus in the following competencies and skills:
Mechanical design and drafting.
Engineering analysis and simulation.
Front end engineering design.
Finite element analysis.
Engineering reliability assessments.
Development of maintenance procedures and creation of maintenance work instructions.
Site supervision.
Project management.
Creation of P&ID documents.
Speaks Mandarin & Cantonese
Ben is a chartered engineer with Engineers Australia, he has more the 18 years demonstrated experience in mechanical engineering. His extensive experience in equipment design and maintenance has given him a thorough understanding of the design, operation and maintenance issues that are common throughout the resources industry. Ben’s strengths include the ability to learn new skills effectively, a rigorous attention to detail and a self-motivated working approach in both individual and group environments.
As an experienced engineer Ben has exceptional skills for engineering analysis and design, his technical expertise allows him to quickly perform design calculations, engineering simulations, and develop solutions to difficult technical problems with efficiency and precision. Combined with his knowledge for maintenance, these skills allow Ben to not only find solutions to existing problems, but to also to find solutions to future problems, allowing him to prevent them before they arise.
TAIMOOR AHMAD CHOUDHRY
Qualifications
Master of Engineering (Mechanical)
Skills / Competency
Taimoor is an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a focus in the following competencies and skills:
Quality Assurance
Compliance management.
Project management
Site inspections
Reliability engineering
Auditing maintenance documentation
Understanding of Australian Standards
Review of maintenance plans and failure reports
Mechanical Design
Taimoor is a mechanical engineer with a focus in reliability engineering, he has extensive experience performing site inspections on operating equipment, auditing maintenance documentation, managing repair and maintenance tasks, and ensuring that equipment is running correctly within its operating parameters.
He also has skills in project management and is capable of managing multiple groups of people at a time to ensure that goals and deadlines are met whilst ensuring that scope creep is avoided. He is inquisitive, driven, ambitious and is a strong problem solver who can always contribute positively in team environments.
Taimoor’s unique outlook on problems combined with his mix of reliability experience, project experience and design knowledge allow him to add value expertly and competently to any team he is a part of by ensuring that everything runs smoothly and effectively from not only a mechanical perspective but also from a budget, schedule, and management one.
Tran Xuan Duy (Jason) Le
Mechanical Engineer
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HEATH MACK
Qualifications
Qualified Boilermaker
Certified Safety Representative
Senior First Aid Certificate
HR Drivers Licence
Franna Crane(CN)
Work Platform (WP)
Forklift (LF)
Dogman (DG)
Gantry Crane
Construction White Card
Confined Space
Working at Heights
MSIC
Open Coxswain’s ticket
Confined small workplace emergency
Skills/Competencies
Heath is an experienced Planner with a focus in the following competencies and skills:
Maintenance management system and Shutdown Planning & scheduling support
Maintenance management system review and improvements.
Review of weekly planning process and implementing improvements.
Review of PM Strategies onsite and assist with new asset management strategies.
Planning and coordination of Major shutdowns onsite.
Create work orders for approved scopes of work, Delivering effective & accurate work packages.
Liaising with the asset managers to review fixed plant asset health.
Sourcing quotes, raising PO’s and liaising with stakeholders.
Engaging with supply to ensure parts and materials are delivered on time.
Plan and Schedule all Preventative and Corrective Maintenance tasks, multi discipline roles (Mechanical, electrical and process) for shutdown maintenance.
Organise contractors, including mobilisation and de-mobilisation from site.
· Source external labour, equipment and parts as required for weekly and shutdown maintenance.
Plan repair work and ensure that the task is correctly resourced, spares made available and able to complete the task in conjunction with production requirements and budget.
Plan statutory recertification for Classified plant requirements, ie PSV’s & pressure vessels.
Maintain and update CMMS system and classified plant register.
Previous welding tasks including;
Light and Heavy Fabrication, Structural Work
High pressure welding of exotic metals, Titanium grades 2, 7&12. Super Duplex Alloys, Stainless Steel 304 &316, and Chromalloy for acid and steam lines. As well as mild steel.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
Skills/Competencies
Jason is an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer with a focus on the following competencies and skills:
Project Management
Risk and Safety management
Project Costing and budgeting.
Plant maintenance with cost effective methods
Engineering design and analysis
Identifying business improvement strategies
Creation and implementation of business improvement initiatives
Design and Drafting
Knowledge of Australian standards and safety regulations
Management of the team towards the profit and development of the company
Heath is an experienced maintenance planner with a background in boiler making in both fabrication shops and on mine sites across Australia. He has been the maintenance planner and scheduler on numerous mine sites including being responsible for a range of planning and scheduling from planning of large-scale shutdowns to technical maintenance tasks.
From the coordination of equipment maintenance to sourcing prices for consumables, Heath is a diligent and focused professional. He is an integral team member and has excellent planning and coordination skills as evidenced below.
Tran Xuan Duy (Jason) Le
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
Skills/Competencies
Jason is an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer with a focus on the following competencies and skills:
Project Management
Risk and Safety management
Project Costing and budgeting.
Plant maintenance with cost effective methods
Engineering design and analysis
Identifying business improvement strategies
Creation and implementation of business improvement initiatives
Design and Drafting
Knowledge of Australian standards and safety regulations
Management of the team towards the profit and development of the company
Jason is a Mechanical Engineer with exceptional skills in project management, cost estimation, and risk and safety analysis experience. His experience managing large capital projects at Harvey Beef has given Jason strong management skills that allow him to execute projects whilst managing cost effectively and delivering them within the agreed time frame.
Jason also has extensive design experience working in several industries including manufacturing, allows him to manage difficult projects with complex problems with ease, whilst also understanding the critical risks and taking proactive actions to manage them. This versatility with his design skillsets allows Jason to identify opportunities for business improvements, and cost savings in projects, with proactive problem identification and solution development capabilities.
HEATH MACK
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering
Skills/Competencies
Jason is an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer with a focus on the following competencies and skills:
Project Management
Risk and Safety management
Project Costing and budgeting.
Plant maintenance with cost effective methods
Engineering design and analysis
Identifying business improvement strategies
Creation and implementation of business improvement initiatives
Design and Drafting
Knowledge of Australian standards and safety regulations
Management of the team towards the profit and development of the company
Heath is an experienced maintenance planner with a background in boiler making in both fabrication shops and on mine sites across Australia. He has been the maintenance planner and scheduler on numerous mine sites including being responsible for a range of planning and scheduling from planning of large-scale shutdowns to technical maintenance tasks.
From the coordination of equipment maintenance to sourcing prices for consumables, Heath is a diligent and focused professional. He is an integral team member and has excellent planning and coordination skills as evidenced below.
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
Mechanical Engineer
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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
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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.
Tajinder Singh
Asset Integrity Engineer
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TAJINDER SINGH
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Computer Network Engineering
API 653
API 510
API 570
API 580
AINDT PT2
ASNT RT2
ASNT UT2
AINDT UT1
ASNT MT2
Radiation Licence
Confined Space Training
Working at Heights
First Aid Certificate
Skills/Competencies
[Tajinder] is an experienced [integrity engineer] with a focus in the following competencies and skills:
Knowledge for ASME construction codes (ASME Viii, ix, v)
Piping codes knowledge (B31.3, B16.5)
CAD/CAM Knowledge
CMMS System (SAP, Maximo)
Solid works, Auto Cad, Inventor
Time management
Team Player
Engineering design
Maintenance Strategies
NDT Inspection
Repair and Inspection Procedures
Cost Analysis, Estimation and fabrication
Quality Checks
RCA for Equipment
Reliability Centred Maintenance
Invoicing
Fabrication
Technical Writing and investigation
Tajinder is an enthusiastic, positive person of integrity with a passion for delivering excellence. His exceptional experience in the field of asset management and reliability makes him a valuable addition in our company. He can add value to our clients by helping them in finding solutions for equipment integrity and maintenance. He does also possess experience in inspection which makes him more versatile and useful when it comes to asset and integrity management.
With over 7 years of experience in integrity and asset management, Tajinder has extensive knowledge of local standards and codes. Tajinder has also great attention to detail, and he does everything in a brilliant manner which gives us a sense of security for our clients and stakeholders. He is also a great communicator and a team player as well.
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.
TAJINDER SINGH
Qualifications
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Computer Network Engineering
API 653
API 510
API 570
API 580
AINDT PT2
ASNT RT2
ASNT UT2
AINDT UT1
ASNT MT2
Radiation Licence
Confined Space Training
Working at Heights
First Aid Certificate
Skills/Competencies
[Tajinder] is an experienced [integrity engineer] with a focus in the following competencies and skills:
Knowledge for ASME construction codes (ASME Viii, ix, v)
Piping codes knowledge (B31.3, B16.5)
CAD/CAM Knowledge
CMMS System (SAP, Maximo)
Solid works, Auto Cad, Inventor
Time management
Team Player
Engineering design
Maintenance Strategies
NDT Inspection
Repair and Inspection Procedures
Cost Analysis, Estimation and fabrication
Quality Checks
RCA for Equipment
Reliability Centred Maintenance
Invoicing
Fabrication
Technical Writing and investigation
Tajinder is an enthusiastic, positive person of integrity with a passion for delivering excellence. His exceptional experience in the field of asset management and reliability makes him a valuable addition in our company. He can add value to our clients by helping them in finding solutions for equipment integrity and maintenance. He does also possess experience in inspection which makes him more versatile and useful when it comes to asset and integrity management.
With over 7 years of experience in integrity and asset management, Tajinder has extensive knowledge of local standards and codes. Tajinder has also great attention to detail, and he does everything in a brilliant manner which gives us a sense of security for our clients and stakeholders. He is also a great communicator and a team player as well.
Environmental
Kate George
Principal Environmental Scientist
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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
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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.
Jasmine Kasper
Environmental Scientist
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JASMINE KASPER
Qualifications
MSc Biological Science, University of Western Australia
BSc Zoology (Honours – First Class), University of Western Australia
BSc Zoology and Fine Art, University of Western Australia
Skills/Competencies
Basic, detailed, and targeted flora & fauna surveys
Malleefowl mound assessments
Advanced GIS mapping skills with QGIS
Conducting red and green IUCN species assessments
Environmental DNA sampling
Laboratory sorting of invertebrate specimens using a microscope
Subterranean & aquatic fauna basic identification and preservation
Client communication and project management
Desktop studies and data management
Population viability analyses
Survey mobilisation and demobilisation co-ordination
While working as an environmental consultant, Jasmine has completed flora, fauna and aquatic surveys in the Goldfields, Kimberley, Pilbara, and Southwest regions of Western Australia in both the private and public sectors.
Jasmine has a particular interest in animal behaviour, conservation, the applications of environmental DNA for species monitoring and wildlife disease ecology.
Molly George
Environmental Scientist
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MOLLY GEORGE
Qualifications
Certificate II – Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Skills/Competencies
Flora, fauna, and invertebrate surveys
Targeted fauna surveys
GIS mapping, including habitat mapping
Desktop studies and literature reviews
Malleefowl mound assessments
Black cockatoo assessments
Data entry, processing, and interpretation
Equipment Manager
Molly has been an integral part of the Rapallo environment team since 2019 and has moved from project support to becoming a skilled field ecologist working on both zoology and botany projects in the Goldfields, Pilbara, Kimberley, Murchison, and South-west.
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.
MOLLY GEORGE
Qualifications
Certificate II – Conservation and Ecosystem Management
Skills/Competencies
Flora, fauna, and invertebrate surveys
Targeted fauna surveys
GIS mapping, including habitat mapping
Desktop studies and literature reviews
Malleefowl mound assessments
Black cockatoo assessments
Data entry, processing, and interpretation
Equipment Manager
Molly has been an integral part of the Rapallo environment team since 2019 and has moved from project support to becoming a skilled field ecologist working on both zoology and botany projects in the Goldfields, Pilbara, Kimberley, Murchison, and South-west.
JASMINE KASPER
Qualifications
MSc Biological Science, University of Western Australia
BSc Zoology (Honours – First Class), University of Western Australia
BSc Zoology and Fine Art, University of Western Australia
Skills/Competencies
Basic, detailed, and targeted flora & fauna surveys
Malleefowl mound assessments
Advanced GIS mapping skills with QGIS
Conducting red and green IUCN species assessments
Environmental DNA sampling
Laboratory sorting of invertebrate specimens using a microscope
Subterranean & aquatic fauna basic identification and preservation
Client communication and project management
Desktop studies and data management
Population viability analyses
Survey mobilisation and demobilisation co-ordination
While working as an environmental consultant, Jasmine has completed flora, fauna and aquatic surveys in the Goldfields, Kimberley, Pilbara, and Southwest regions of Western Australia in both the private and public sectors.
Jasmine has a particular interest in animal behaviour, conservation, the applications of environmental DNA for species monitoring and wildlife disease ecology.
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
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