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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.

MEET THE TEAM

Engineering

Andy George

Chairman & Managing Director

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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 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
    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.

      Nauman Shahid

      Structural Engineer

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      Muhammad Usman Qayyum -senior structural engineer
      Muhammad Usman Qayyum

      Senior Structural Engineer

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      MUHAMMAD USMAN QAYYUM

      Muhammad is a structural engineer with 9 years of experience, having previously worked with various design and asset integrity teams, he has excellent skills for tackling problems on brownfields projects. With multidisciplinary experience in both the mining industry as well as the residential and commercial building industry, Muhammad can fall back on past experience for almost any challenge that comes his way. With an excellent mind for technical design and a strong understanding of both first principles and software aided design, Muhammad always has tools at his disposal to provide clients with solutions in a quick and effective manner.

      Qualifications 

      • Bachelor of Civil/Structural Engineering – National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad Pakistan – First Class Honours
      • First Aid Certified

      Skills/Competencies 

      Muhammad is an experienced structural engineer with a focus in the following competencies and skills:

      • Engineering feasibility studies
      • Engineering design
      • Project tender support
      • Project construction support.
      • Project management & coordination
      • Stakeholder engagement.
      • Scope management
      • Asset integrity audits
      • First principles-based design.
      • Engineering modelling using various software packages.
      • Quality control and assurance

      Work Experience

      • Jan 2024 – Present Rapallo, Various Sites – Senior Structural Engineer
      • Apr 2023 – Dec 2023 Delonix Solutions – Senior Structural Engineer
      • Dec 2020 – Mar 2023 Asset Integrity Protect – Senior Structural Engineer
      • Aug 2018 – Nov 2020 Omega Project Services – Structural Engineer
      • Jun 2016 – Jul 2018 Frontier Works Organisation – Structural Engineer
      • Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 Frontier Works Organisation – Undergraduate Engineer
      Heath Mack

      Maintenance Planner / Scheduler / Projects Coordinator

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      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.

      Maykel Gedeon<br />
Project Engineer
      Maykel Gedeon

      Project Engineer

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      MAYKEL GEDEON

      Maykel is a hardworking, versatile, and highly experienced multi-skilled professional with over 12 years of experience in project engineering. Over his career he has demonstrated a high level of integrity, diligence, safety, and conscientiousness and consistently delivers high-quality project management outcomes.

      Possessing advanced interpersonal communication skills Maykel is an expert in stakeholder engagement and finds it easy to correctly interpret problems and using his mechanical engineering experience can quickly generate solutions to complex problems that result in positive outcomes for all stakeholders.

      With a proven ability to adapt to demanding work conditions and challenging environments while maintaining a strong focus on occupational health and safety Maykel can deliver project management solutions in a quick efficient and safer manner that should add value to all Rapallo clients.

      Qualifications 

      • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical (Honours)

      Skills/Competencies 

      Maykel is an experienced project manager with a focus in the following competencies and skills:

      • Project engineering & management
      • Mechanical design
      • Project planning and scheduling
      • Safety in design
      • Team leadership
      • Cost controlling
      • Contract negotiation
      • Stakeholder engagement
      • Workflow management
      • Quality and continuous improvement

      Work Experience

      • Feb 2024 – Present Rapallo, Various Sites – Project Engineer
      • Oct 2015 – Dec 2023 Hoffman Engineering – Project Engineer
      • Jan 2015 – Aug 2015 Symmetrical Group – Project Coordinator
      • Nov 2009 – Dec 2014 Symmetrical Group – Project Engineer
      • Jan 2009 – Jun 2009 Calibre Global – Graduate Engineer

      Nauman Shahid

      Profile

      Nauman is a highly skilled Structural Engineer with a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering. With over three years of professional experience in structures, design, roads, and utilities, he has successfully contributed to projects in both Qatar and Pakistan, showcasing a meticulous attention to detail, a problem-solving mindset, and a dedication to ensuring structural integrity and safety in every project he undertakes. Nauman consistently delivers high-quality designs and solutions, demonstrating a relentless commitment to excellence in his work.

      Beyond his professional endeavors, Nauman is passionate about staying updated with the latest industry trends and best practices, demonstrating a relentless commitment to excellence. His impressive qualifications, practical experience, and unwavering dedication to his field make Nauman an asset to any structural engineering team or project.

       

      Skills / Competency

      Nauman is an experienced Structural Engineer with a focus in the following competencies and skills:

      · Structural Design

      · Structural Analysis

      · Site Supervision

      · Project Management

      · Quality Assurance

      · Structural Integrity Assessment.

      Work Experience

      · Oct 2023 – Present Rapallo, Various Sites – Structural Engineer

      · Feb 2022 – Jan 2023 PORR Qatar Constructions – Project Engineer

      · Feb 2021 – Oct 2021 Paradigm Pakistan Pvt Ltd. – Site Engineer

      · Oct 2019 – May 2020 TurkPak International Pvt Ltd – Site Engineer

      · Aug 2018 – Oct 2019 TurkPak International Pvt Ltd – Junior Engineer

      · Jun 2016 – July 2016 Frontier Works Organisation – Internee Engineer

      MUHAMMAD USMAN QAYYUM

      Muhammad is a structural engineer with 9 years of experience, having previously worked with various design and asset integrity teams, he has excellent skills for tackling problems on brownfields projects. With multidisciplinary experience in both the mining industry as well as the residential and commercial building industry, Muhammad can fall back on past experience for almost any challenge that comes his way. With an excellent mind for technical design and a strong understanding of both first principles and software aided design, Muhammad always has tools at his disposal to provide clients with solutions in a quick and effective manner.

      Qualifications 

      • Bachelor of Civil/Structural Engineering – National University of Science and Technology, Islamabad Pakistan – First Class Honours
      • First Aid Certified

      Skills/Competencies 

      Muhammad is an experienced structural engineer with a focus in the following competencies and skills:

      • Engineering feasibility studies
      • Engineering design
      • Project tender support
      • Project construction support.
      • Project management & coordination
      • Stakeholder engagement.
      • Scope management
      • Asset integrity audits
      • First principles-based design.
      • Engineering modelling using various software packages.
      • Quality control and assurance

      Work Experience

      • Jan 2024 – Present Rapallo, Various Sites – Senior Structural Engineer
      • Apr 2023 – Dec 2023 Delonix Solutions – Senior Structural Engineer
      • Dec 2020 – Mar 2023 Asset Integrity Protect – Senior Structural Engineer
      • Aug 2018 – Nov 2020 Omega Project Services – Structural Engineer
      • Jun 2016 – Jul 2018 Frontier Works Organisation – Structural Engineer
      • Jul 2015 – Jun 2016 Frontier Works Organisation – Undergraduate Engineer

      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.

      MAYKEL GEDEON

      Maykel is a hardworking, versatile, and highly experienced multi-skilled professional with over 12 years of experience in project engineering. Over his career he has demonstrated a high level of integrity, diligence, safety, and conscientiousness and consistently delivers high-quality project management outcomes.

      Possessing advanced interpersonal communication skills Maykel is an expert in stakeholder engagement and finds it easy to correctly interpret problems and using his mechanical engineering experience can quickly generate solutions to complex problems that result in positive outcomes for all stakeholders.

      With a proven ability to adapt to demanding work conditions and challenging environments while maintaining a strong focus on occupational health and safety Maykel can deliver project management solutions in a quick efficient and safer manner that should add value to all Rapallo clients.

      Qualifications 

      • Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical (Honours)

      Skills/Competencies 

      Maykel is an experienced project manager with a focus in the following competencies and skills:

      • Project engineering & management
      • Mechanical design
      • Project planning and scheduling
      • Safety in design
      • Team leadership
      • Cost controlling
      • Contract negotiation
      • Stakeholder engagement
      • Workflow management
      • Quality and continuous improvement

      Work Experience

      • Feb 2024 – Present Rapallo, Various Sites – Project Engineer
      • Oct 2015 – Dec 2023 Hoffman Engineering – Project Engineer
      • Jan 2015 – Aug 2015 Symmetrical Group – Project Coordinator
      • Nov 2009 – Dec 2014 Symmetrical Group – Project Engineer
      • Jan 2009 – Jun 2009 Calibre Global – Graduate Engineer

      Asset Integrity & Inspections

      Henry Were
      Senior Plant Inspector / Level 3 NDT Technician / Integrity Engineer
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      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

      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.

          Parik Thapliyal

          Integrity Engineer/NDT Technician

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          PARIK  THAPLIYAL

          Parik is a dedicated and motivational professional with PCN Level 2 NDT qualifications and a background in Mechanical Engineering

          He has over 5 years of experience in manufacturing, workshop fabrication, food processing and oil & gas industry.

          Parik holds qualifications in Magnetic Particle Level 2, Ultrasonic Techniques Level 2, Liquid Penetrant Testing Level 2, Visual Inspection Testing Level 2 and Radiographic Testing Level 2

          Parik has a knowledge of Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 and various Australian and International Standards pertaining to Registered items of Plant and NDT.

          Qualifications  

          • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
          • Master of Engineering Management
          • Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management
          • PCN Penetrant Testing Level 2
          • PCN Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2
          • PCN Ultrasonic Testing Level 2
          • PCN Radiography Level 2
          • PCN Visual Testing Level 2
          • White Card
          • Working at Heights
          • Confined Space

          Skills/Competencies 

          • Project Management
          • Inspection on various welded metal/steel such as pipes, steel plates, pressurized tanks, vessels, heavy equipment/machinery, and other related materials
          • Non-Destructive Testing PCN Level-II
          • Plant & Machinery Inspection
          • Asset Integrity ManagementTechnical assistance
          • CMMS, SAP
          • AutoCAD, Solid Edge

          Work Experience

          • Nov 2023 – Present Rapallo – Integrity Engineer/ NDT Technician
          • Mar 2021 – Nov 2023 Australian International Foods (AIF) – Production Engineer
          • Feb 2017 – Sept 2021 Pact Group – Mechanical Quality Engineer
          • Oct 2013 – Nov 2015 Reliance Jamnagar Refinery J3 Project – Mechanical Engineer

          Key Projects

          • Pact Group – Processing Plant audit & QA/QC
          • AIF – Maintenance & Shutdown Management
          • Reliance Oil & Gas Refinery – J3 expansion project

          PARIK THAPLIYAL

          Parik is a dedicated and motivational professional with PCN Level 2 NDT qualifications and a background in Mechanical Engineering

          He has over 5 years of experience in manufacturing, workshop fabrication, food processing and oil & gas industry.

          Parik holds qualifications in Magnetic Particle Level 2, Ultrasonic Techniques Level 2, Liquid Penetrant Testing Level 2, Visual Inspection Testing Level 2 and Radiographic Testing Level 2

          Parik has a knowledge of Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations 2022 and various Australian and International Standards pertaining to Registered items of Plant and NDT.

          Qualifications  

          • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
          • Master of Engineering Management
          • Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management
          • PCN Penetrant Testing Level 2
          • PCN Magnetic Particle Testing Level 2
          • PCN Ultrasonic Testing Level 2
          • PCN Radiography Level 2
          • PCN Visual Testing Level 2
          • White Card
          • Working at Heights
          • Confined Space

          Skills/Competencies 

          • Project Management
          • Inspection on various welded metal/steel such as pipes, steel plates, pressurized tanks, vessels, heavy equipment/machinery, and other related materials
          • Non-Destructive Testing PCN Level-II
          • Plant & Machinery Inspection
          • Asset Integrity ManagementTechnical assistance
          • CMMS, SAP
          • AutoCAD, Solid Edge

          Work Experience

          • Nov 2023 – Present Rapallo – Integrity Engineer/ NDT Technician
          • Mar 2021 – Nov 2023 Australian International Foods (AIF) – Production Engineer
          • Feb 2017 – Sept 2021 Pact Group – Mechanical Quality Engineer
          • Oct 2013 – Nov 2015 Reliance Jamnagar Refinery J3 Project – Mechanical Engineer

          Key Projects

          • Pact Group – Processing Plant audit & QA/QC
          • AIF – Maintenance & Shutdown Management
          • Reliance Oil & Gas Refinery – J3 expansion project

          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

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