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A communication meeting is held every Monday in the Cairns board room to provide updates on what is happening in everyone's week coming up and to collect good news stories from the week before.
All Division/Department Heads, Accounting, Labour Hire, Safety and Quality Staff are invited, welcome and encouraged to attend. (If you can't attend could you please e-mail Mark Kerridge details to be read out at the meeting)
| Date of Meeting: | Monday 09/06/2025 |
| Meeting Organiser: | Mark Kerridge (MK) |
| Attendees & (initials): | Sharon Dawson (SRD), Lloyd Everist (LE), Damien Girgenti (DG), Mark Kerridge (MK), Brian Morton (BM), Chantal Perkins (CP), Brad Whitbourne (BW), Christie Lee (CL), Peter Chatfield (PC), Larry Pegoraro (LP), Courtney Burzacott (CB), Blake Alexander (BA), Anthony Geldens (AG). |
| Apologies: | Nathan Weiss (NW), Bryce Marino (BM), Jason Lees (JL), Brendan Rolt (BR), John Sainsbury (JS), Shaun Hanley (SH), Andy Walters (AW), Lex Stanley (LS), John Lorenz (JL), Nikki Dawson (ND), Cameron Loudon (CL), Joel Flemming (JF). |
| Good News Stories: |
- Positive feedback from Phosphate Hill as part of contract review meeting and site visit. - Brett Keehn Scaffy saw FB sending him to Century next week cos he has it ALL!! Inc Police check and RSHQ. - Sharon and Chantal visit CNN and Dugald - Sharon & Chantal conducted overnight site visits last week at Dugald River and Phosphate Hill last week well received by both sites. - C19435 - Permanent Platforms #1Gemco Feedback: Chris Handley (Project Engineer): extend my thanks to Ben Sheridan & his crew for getting this project executed safely & within the timeframe allocated (even with all the hurdles thrown at him), Ben has been a pleasure to work with. I look forward to inviting Dawsons to bid for the next campaign of platforms. |
| Dept | Raised By | Update |
| Safety | Mark Kerridge |
Incidents: - Burn to Upper R Arm When Welding - First Aid - Phosphate Hill. Priorities: - Management system procedures. - Psychosicial risk management. - Legal preps. - Confined Space Rescue prep **NOTE** Increase in incidents - please remain vigilent. Have you properly assessed the risks prior to starting work? See the value in pre-task risk assessments and mitigation. Statistics: - Roll 12 mth TRIFR = 10.55 (Up) - Roll 12 mth LTIFR = 3.51 (Up) - Roll 12 mth MTIFR = 5.86 (Up) - Roll 12 mth AIFR = 44.54 (Same) Confined Space Rescue: - Ergon: Babinda electrical pit inspections. |
| Training Manager | Blake Alexander |
Training Courses: - Per course calendar Priorities: - Google maps sending students to the wrong location. - Training carpark. - P & O Kurumba trip. - Waymark Grand Hotel Fork lift course Thursday Island. - EWP course max numbers moved to 8 Update flyers from 3 days to possible 4. - C2 Slew crane course Eluca Recourses, Organise Andrew to Audit. - CPR community course for MSF dates. - WAH and CS refreshers. - BLA careers expo 2025. - Field day Mareeba 2026. Resources Required: - Ute Tuesday till Wednesday (late). Other: - Marc is in Bamaga doing White Card courses. - QBuild Mareeba |
| Cairns Workshop | Bryce Marino |
Priorities: - 208812 HMAS WHARF LABOUR SMC MARINE SITE WORKS - 210503 J.KOZAK & J.CORBETT - SMC LABOUR HIRE SMC MARINE KIT REPLACING JACK - 210516 PERM - TRAFFIC RAILS - DWG 1056 SMC MARINE WELDING IN PROGRESS - 211406 CWSS1 WELDING WORKS J BROS FORMWORK PTY LTD SITE WORKS - 211595 JOHN HOLLAND ADHOC JOHN HOLLAND QUEENSLAND PTY LTD - CWSS1 SITE WORKS - 212000 CAIRNS WHARF HOPPER AURIZON OPERATIONS LIMITED START FABRICATION - 212008 ALLOY GANGWAYS BRADY MARINE & CIVIL PTY LTD FABRICATION IN PROGRESS - 212120 BELLENDEN KER TOWER ACCESS PLATFORMS SUPPLY INSTAL BAI COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD START FABRICATION - 212129 GC14-203 STEEL WORK GEMCO FABRICATION IN PROGRESS - 212199 508 WATERMAIN WELDING KOPPEN CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD SITE WORKS - 212201 WATERMAIN WELDING FGF DEVELOPMENTS PTY LTD SITE WORKS - 212249 TEMPORARY LADADER HMAS BABINDA ELECTRICS START FABRICATION - 212344 CWSS1 - BRIDGE PIPE STEEL SUPPORTS JOHN HOLLAND QUEENSLAND PTY LTD - CWSS1 PRESS SUPPORTS - 212352 STAIRS COD CASH SALES FABRICATION IN PROGRESS - 212379 S/S PIPE WORK MOUNT PETER CAIRNS REGIONAL COUNCIL SITE WORKS - 212419 BHF005 TAKE UP TOWER CAPE FLATTERY SILICA MINES START FABRICATION - 212491 MITCHELL RIVER BRIDGE STEELWORK ALBEM OPERATIONS PTY LTD START FABRICATION - 212504 THEADED REO SMC MARINE CONTINUE THREADING - 212531 50 X 125MMX10MM EAX260MM LONGT WITH HOLES ALBEM OPERATIONS PTY LTD START FABRICATION Opportunities: - Nil Resources Required: - Nil. |
| Labour Hire - Cannington | Brigitte Locke |
Priorities: - CNN Fixed Plant 1x Fitter backfill (19-26JUNE) D/S - CNN Fixed Plant 1x Fitter Backfill (24-31JUL) + (7-14AUG) D/S - CNN Mobile Maintenance 1x LV Mechanic backfill 5 rosters from 26 JUNE N/S+D/S - CNN Projects PB Leach Tank Repairs (DS 16JUN-7JUL) split over 2crews 14day max. - 4xBMKS + 2xTA/EWP Spotter - All to have CS, CNN W@H, EWP - Mark Dunigan + Michael Fratus to complete weld tests this week - **Still need to fill 2XBMK positions + TAs** - CNN Projects 98% Acid Line Pipework Install - 1 x Welder (20-26JUN) + (4-7JUL) D/S *Will need to complete Weld Test - 2 x Trade Assistant with EWP (20-26JUN) D/S - CNN Toolstore 3-10+ 10-17JULY (1x14day swing/ 2x 7day swings) D/S - CNN Site Services Handyman to install privacy door latches on all village rooms - Start Date TBC needs to be implemented before EOFY - CNN Major Projects Fitter/TA with LF (26JUNE 7JULY) D/S Opportunities: - CNN August Shutdown Quote for Admin Support Laisa Lucena Other: - Update TRON events with CNN Site Mandatories from LMS report. |
| Labour Hire - Dugald River & Local | Trina Donkin |
Priorities: - Chase up SMC (Riggers ready to start today) and Dugald (Ricky Prime mobilise tomorrow?) - Century shut - BMs Workshop - Tidy up my HR jobs for Payroll * HR jobs this pay - Trevor Hughes Dugald Will do up a Dawsons Resume and send today - Onboard Bill Peters for NCR 2-3 months for Paul Rigney Opportunities: - Nil. Resources Required: - SMC Riggers I have 2 ready to go. Called Alex Friday, sent him and email and a text then tried again in the afternoon and still havent heard back - Century RIGGERS - Scaffolders Century Lots of newbies coming through Other: - Dugald Mark White Still waiting for Ricky Prime update Following this up today - ROLTY has Jess Li Mon / Tue CSE and the she goes to CSG - CSE Wed / Thur - The Deck store Klass Vanallemeersh starting today, TA - Chris McDonald has been extended at JJs - Daikin White extended in Warehouse @ Ken Frost - Check with Nathan about Sha Diesel Fitter. See if he can meet him this week |
Labour Hire - Carmichael Mine | Kylie Adamson |
Priorities: - Phone Grant Paulsen and request labour numbers for June shutdown - No buses required cancel with Calypso coaches - Complete labour budget estimate once numbers and labour required provided - Organise paperwork and arrange site visit Brad and Myself? - Ask again for 3 month forecast July,Aug,Sept Opportunities: - Bravus Tendor - Damo Resources Required: - Need to possibly look at inducting more Boilermakers and TAs check forecast for numbers first. Other: - June shutdown now only 12hrs wash plant shut 24/06/25 - A lot of unhappy workers from May shutdown - Nightshift - Personally phoned every May shutdown worker to touch base and have a chat |
| Finance | Christie Lee |
Priorities: - Supply documents and reports to auditors Audit 11-13 June - Walkthrough meeting with auditors tomorrow at 11am - Smashing out invoices for end of financial year Other: - Payroll and Accounts Payable business as usual. |
| Estimation | Brian Morton |
Quotes this week: - FGF Rex Creek Intake - Newmont Pipework PU2013 & 2014 WO 16355559 - Newmont STP025 Chute Arrangement - Newmont HG0-2 CH2211A Spool - Gemco Stage 4 Steelwork - Newmont CV2012 Replacement Underpans Opportunities: - Nil Other Priorities: - Reviewing of Tender information that is relevant for further distribution to key stakeholders. |
| Project Manager | Brendan Rolt |
Priorities: - Several Mossman WTP Projects this week. Crew staying in Mossman some days - CSG on site repairing FRP tanks from Tue - Tanks Art Centre lighting beam installation Wed Opportunities: - Millmerran Heater 8 Project. Big complex site welding job out for tender July. Resources Required: - James Millar has advised he is finishing on our crew from end of this week. Will require a permanent replacement. - Fitters from workshop assisting with Mossman work. Other: - Millmerran final drawings should be issued to client this week - Bellenden Ker Tower Platforms JSEA and Methodology draft copies in progress. - Awaiting response from CRC re contract for Northern WWTP Dewatering Project. |
| Fleet Maintenance Manager | Nathan Weiss |
Diesel Shed - Information not supplied. |
| Asbestos | John Lorenz |
Priorities: - ZZO -340: MPS review pricing for 249 Pease St ACM & Demo - Quantum 11 Authurs St Ingham - Bathroom - DoD - Darnely Island ongoing for a few months off & on - Audits Ongoing for Ports North, QNPWS Opportunities: - BEMS Mareeba Hospital - 4 jobs waiting for dates to proceed. - Electro Fire Tech - Innisfail Workers Camp -Penetrations to do 17th June - QBuild Cairns SHS June/July school holidays - QBuild Gordonvale SS & Coen SS for the 2025 2026 school holidays. Quotes: - Freshwater Builders 24 Cassia St, Edgehill ACM - QBuild & AD Fraser Woree SS ACM removal - Smithfield SHS Removal of Fibreglass Insulation - BDO 750 Leafgold Weir Rd, Dimbulah Audit - HC Construction Gordonvale SS LDB - Legacy Builders - 11 Johnston Rd Mossman Fascia - Private 30 Black Gully Rd Tinaroo Fascia, Ceilings - CRC 42A Gatton St Make safe after ACM roof was pressure cleaned. Resources Required: - Two of our team members are required to obtain their truck licences. Information sent to them from Cairns Truck School. |
| Mt Isa Division | Anthony Geldens |
Priorities: - PBSM Shut 23 June 27 June - CUSM Crew Coverage Max Weldon - Reached out to Scott Dingwall Will follow up this week for UG EHM - August Opportunites: - Steve Visit at Wagners Resources Required: - 1x FT and BM No2 shut. Other: - COLD 1.8 degrees before sun rise this morning. |
| Senior Leadership Team | Sharon Dawson (CEO) Lloyd Everist (COO) Damien Girgenti (GM) |
Priorities: - EOFY - Roofers back next week - Tenders - Reliner Supervisor Meeting - Quotes for solar - Phosphate Hill - Accounts Audit - WIP - Client management - Emphasise the value and importance of in-person site visits. Please make a priority. |
| Labour Hire | Chantal Perkins |
Priorities: - Gemco Maintenace backfill Fitter - Gemco SIP May shutdown: Crew commences 13th May, 3 days, then back on 20th for 2 / 1 roster by 2 swings (2 X SUPERVISORS / 4 X WELDERS / TA / 2 X RIGGERS - Gemco Ben Sheridan to review scope or works for installation slurry sampling proves / pipework at concentrator tender / rates submitted whilst on site - Gemco Maintenance / Port Conveyor resources Fitter / Boilermaker for few 7/7 rosters - Albem operations crane and riggers rates - Mitchell River Bridge finalise welders for 4-5 months project Opportunities: - NETWORKING: Glencore Aurakun Baxite Mine Kelly Buke Site Senior Exec for new mine & director of CivKura, Equipment plant hire / labour hire. Resources Required: UPCOMING SHUTDOWNS: - JUNE: 23-25 Carmichael | 23-27th MT ISA Lead Smelter | 25-30 Phosphate Hill - JULY: 7-11 Mount Isa No2 | 11-14 Eloise | 17-21 Groote Eylandt Berth| 13-23 July Cannington reline | 24-28 New Century - AUGUST: 14-21 Cannington | 21-25 Groote Eylandt concentrator Other: - Proposed site visit to Carmichael declined by James Forrest for 11th June, due to minimum 7 day notice required - Marketing / Promotional Items in review and obtaining quotes - Met with Angeal STAR 102.7 radio advertising for training, dawsons - Kylie working with John to complete tron functions updates for Labour Hire functions |
| Townsville | Brad Whitbourne TSV Regional Manager |
Priorities: - Information not supplied. Opportunities: - Nil. Resources Required: - Nil. Other: - Nil. |
| Larry Pegoraro Townsville Workshop |
Priorities: - SMC 222 Repulper Tank, fabrication continuing. - WTA Continue fabrication/welding on Cairns Water structural - BMA Fabrication on various jobs. Goonyella and Saraji - Brady Marine Continue fabrication, start polishing welded components. - MRM Waiting on response from client regarding internal finish - Polished - EHM Belly & Hatch Guards Other: - Nil. |
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| Joel Fleming Project Manager |
Priorities: - SMC LH04 Walkway Existing Walkway Structure Project - ABM Mitchell River Pile Welding Mobilisation prep - ABM Quote Pile Hammer Mods Quote - Weld procedures - MES Quote Burdell Ambulance Station Guy Wire Support installation Resources Required: - 1 x BM/CO. Other: - Nil. |
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| Peter Chatfield Estimator |
Priorities: - Information not supplied. Opportunities: - Nil. Other: - Nil. |
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| Courtney Burzacott Labour Hire Coordinator |
Priorities: - Phosphate Hill Shutdown - Phosphate Hill Maintenance Resources Required: Maintenance: - A crew AMF5 vacant (LR 1005 Bodhi Camilleri currently filling), AMF8 Vacant (Ben Francois white filling LR 1018) - B Crew BMW2 Vacant (LR 988 Cameron Browning) & BMF Abi Winter Replacement LR (Jesse Di Bella), BCC5 Vacant (Jono Gollogly LR 785) - Replacement for John Salleras position on A crew Various Backfill - 1x Fitter for Lube Tech role 13 swings Phosphate Hill Shutdown: June - 99 positions at this stage Current position filled are 98. - 1 x TA vacant - Sorting outstanding medical requirements - Training matrix for the shutdown & travel requirements ( to be booked ASAP) - Continue recruiting and will touch base with Chris Campbell about the shutdown Phosphate Production: - Granz run: May 2025 dates changed again Lab sampling now moved to mid July. Phos LOM Project: - 1 x Lab Tech ASAP start Other: Soraya: - Creditors & D/Ds - Debtors - Petty cash Allyson: - Recruiting for Phos Shutdown Outstanding position of 1 x TA - Chasing outstanding documents/Inductions Calling those we are waiting on - Uploading medicals and sending them to nurse for medical clearance. - Assisting recruiting for Lab Tech role Urgent |
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| Next Meeting: | ||
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Monday 16th June 2025 at 10:00am |
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| Close of Meeting: | ||
| Day / time / date | Monday 09/06/2025 at 10:20 am | |
| Notes: |
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Please remember to take photos of what work we are doing as they can be used for the website etc make sure that WH&S requirements are met |
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