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Paul Horton
Location – Perth WA
Mobile - +61(0)400035306
Email – paul@htps.com.au
https://au.linkedin.com/in/paul-horton-a68933a9
Personal Summary
Twenty plus years’ experience working on fabrication, construct and maintenance type projects within
the resource industry including project and construction management or supervision at Client, EPCM,
EPC and SMP contractor levels.
I pride myself in my ability to join and add value to all phases of projects from design through to
commissioning and handover with a strong focus on safety, quality, cost and schedule.
I believe I am a natural leader who can interface at all levels to deliver the best outcomes for the
project stakeholders.
KeyExperience
 Extensive experience in project and construction management on full turnkey projects from tender
through to commissioning.
 Over six years Project/Area Managers experience on near shore construction projects including major
port expansion works.
 Comprehensive experience in the site erection field associated with Mining, Materials Handling plants
plus projects within the Petrochemical and Processing Industries.
 Extensive experience in Fabrication Management and Inspection of Heavy Steel Structures including
Marine Structures, Structural Steel, Modularisation, Hoppers & Plate Work plus Pipe Spooling and
Vessel at both locally (in Australia) and at Overseas Suppliers Facilities including seven plus years’
experience with managementand inspection of over sea fabrication & procurement of large structural
and mechanical components out of China.
 Extensive use of computers and computer software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects, Primavera,
Access, Excel, Word, and others.
Skills&Training
 Diploma ofProjectManagement
(qualification in progress) Feb 2016
 Certificate IV ProjectManagement
Practices, Feb 2016
 Section 44 - Mine Safety Inspection Act
(WA) 1994, Feb 2015
 Construction Safety Awareness 2007
 Australian Institute ofManagement,
ProjectManagementTechniques, 1999
 Australian Institute ofManagement,
Effective Supervision, 1995
 Drake, MicrosoftAccess, 1995
 Boilermaker Tradesman Certificate, 1977
 High School AchievementCertificate,
1973

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Employment History
Kerman Contracting PTY LTD (through SMP Engineering)
Site Manager
January2015 – April 2015
 BHPB Area “C” – D&C Integrated MEM Facilities Upgrade
o Overseeing the completion of the site works through to commissioning and handover of the newly
constructed MEM Building, Offices and workshop fitout and the HVWash facility.
FMG – T155 and AP5 Port Expansion Projects
Owners Team Area Lead,
July 2012 to January2015
T155 Wharf & Outload Circuit – (Wharf approx. 18,000t inc. Ship-loader, Outload Circuit, approx. 7,000t inc. Reclaimer)
AP5Port Expansion – (China Fabrication 12,300t, Local Fabrication approx. 4,000t)
 Fabrication & Procurement Lead - AP5 Wharf & Outload Circuit Expansion,– Construction Phase
o Overseeing off site fabrication as the owner’s team representative.
o Conductpre-awardfacilitiesinspectionsonshortlisted tenderersproposedfabricationsub-contractors.
o Monitoring in-house and contractor’s compliance to the project and FMG management, safetyand
qualitysystems.
o Establishing an owner’s team in China that included Australian expats and Chinese nationals to
monitorandreport onquality compliancetotheQMP and ITP’s plus productivityand progress against
the agreed baseline schedule.
o Review and approve contractors work method statements for both off site and on site activities.
o Attend project Sponsors Meetings, Monthly Progress Meetings, Weekly Progress Meetings, Safety
and QualityMeetings.
o Review and verify progress reports and claims.
o Review MDR documentation for each package.
 Constructability Lead - AP5 Wharf & Outload Circuit Expansion – Tender Phase
o Assisting in the development various tender packages including the Bulk Earthworks package, the
Materials Handling SPM & E&I Package and the Marine Wharf D&C Package.
o Established the frame work schedule for the project execution.
o Development of the Principals Specifications and Company Standards to align with the Basis of
Design and the project requirements.
o Requesting EOI to select contract groups prior to issuing the RFQ’s.
o Conducting site visits for each tender package.
o Assist in coordinating the tender reviews and award recommendation process.
o Reviewingdesignengineering,model anddetailtoensurebest outcomesforconstructabilityincluding
lessons learnt for previous projects, reviews with operations personnel and HASID workshops.
 Owners Team Site Area Construction Lead - T155, AP4 Wharf & Outload Circuit Expansion
o Overseeing the EPCM site management team on all onsite construction activities for the out load
circuitandwharfconstruction.Thisincludedconstruction of a New Single Berth Wharf (AP4) and Ship
Loader, plus installation of a Bucket Wheel Reclaimer, Yard and Causeway Conveyors, Transfer
Stations and Sample Stations.
o Reviewing and verifying weeklyand monthlyreports from both EPCM and SMP contractors.
o Monitoring compliance to the project and FMG management and safetysystems.
o Reviewing, verifying and challenging progress and variation claims.
o Coordinating interface between operations and construction activities.

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Onyx / Worley Parsons (EPCM) / Karara Mine Project
Package Manager
November 2011 to May2012
 Package Manager - China Steel Fabrication (1,600t)
o Setting up the in-country management team of Australian Expats and Chinese Nationals to oversee
qualityand productivityof the contractors work.
o Assist the contractor in development of the project progress reporting formats to align with the Karara
project requirements.
o Review and establish the contract base line schedule.
o Reviewing and approving the fabrication contractor’s quality, safetyand management procedures to
align with the Karara project objectives and requirements.
o Reviewing, challenging and or approving contract variations, progress claims and extensions of time
claims.
o Complywith the Karara projects in-house reporting requirements.
o Coordination and planning of the transportation of completed packages back to Australia.
o And all other tasks in administering the contract.
Syrinx / Genova Projects (EPCM)
Fabrication&QualityManager
July 2011 to October 2011
 Fabrication&QualityManager
o Fabrication&QualityManagerfora small architectural structuralsteelpackage fabricatedinChinafor
the Perth City CouncilbySyrinx.
o Issuingrequests for quotationsto suppliers,
o Conductionbidassessmentsandpreparing awardrecommendationsandoverseeingthecomplete
fabrication processinChina.
o Developmentof the projectthespecificationstocomplywith projectrequirements
o Developmentof ITP’s,review MDR andfinalreleasecertificates..
Georgiou Group – Engineering Division (Civil, SPM & E&I)
Construction Manager
July 2009 - October 2011
 Project/ Construction Manager –DampierFuelWharfProject.($40m)
o EstablishingoffshoresupplyagreementsinChinafor the supplyand deliveryof structuralsteel
includinglargesteeldolphinsandassociatedstructuresforthe DampierFuelWharfprojectfor Rio
Tinto.
o Establishmentofour in countryteam to oversee the offshore supplycontracts.Thisalsoincluded
establishingserviceagreementsandcontractswithlocalChineseNDT andinspectioncompanies.
o Establishmentandmobilisingtheprojectconstruction team tosite at Parker Pointnear DampierWA.
o Supportingthe site basedProjectManagerandteam throughouttheproject
o OtherDuties included -MentoringCompanyProjectManagers,SiteManagersandotherconstruction
managementteam membersonanumberofSMP constructionprojects
 AreaConstructionManager –Pluto LNG Plant,
o OverseeingSite Works on the Pluto belowGroundServicesContractfor Woodside’snewgas plantat
Pluto on the BurrupPeninsularinthe north west of WA.

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Integrated Project Solutions (EPCM & Owners Team)
ConstructionManager
July 2007 – October 2009
 Management Support - Pluto LNG Fabrication (2,500t)
o Project Management Assistance to conduct a full Tender verses AFC comparison,
o Draft contact change notices,
o Manage and review variation estimates,
o Draft variation and extensionof time requests and respond to Client clarifications requests on claims.
o Assisted in the development of the fully resourced schedule to monitor the impacts of late issue
drawings and the knock on effect to contract variations.
 Manager - Overseas Fabrication (3,600t)
o Overseeing various fabrication packages for a number of clients. This included the completion of
fabrication for the Brockman 4 Trail Load Out Bin & Support Steel in China.
o Negotiateandestablishcooperationagreements with a number of Chinese fabricators and suppliers.
 Construction Manager - Yilgarn Infrastructure
o Tendercoordinationandconstructabilityreview of conceptdesign for a new materials handling port to
be constructed at Oakajee north of Geraldton WA.
o Issuing, receivingandreviewinglarge tender packages for both port and materials handing plant bulk
earthworks, civil works, supply, fabrication and construction packages.
o Reviewing and coordination of the project construction methodologyand constructability.
o Assisting in development of the project base line construction programme.
o Partaking in project risk assessments. Both commercial and OH&S risks.
o Assist in the compilation of the final cost estimate.
 Construction Manager CSPB Ammonia Nitrate (AN2) Expansion Project Kwinana ($450m)
o On Site Construction Management of the Prill Processing, Bulk Storage and Truck Load-out areas.
o OverseeingallcontactgroupsincludingCivil,Structural,Mechanical, Piping, E&I, Insulation, Cladding
and Services works.
o Manage and coordinate all site activities.
o Oversee and monitor compliance to the project Safety& Qualitymanagement plans.
o Analyzing of contractor progress reports and forecasts to complete,
o Development and refinement of a revised project completion schedule,
o Reviewing construction methodologies and redirecting priorities.
o Chairing progress meetings with sub-contracts in all disciplines,
o Reporting project status back to the owner.
o Managing and directing project management staff and supervision.
o Assisting in resolving both industrial relations and human resource matters.
o Review and approval of sub-contractor progress claims.
Crushing Services International
ProjectManager/ManagerProjects
April 2005 – June 2007
 Project Manager - Nammuldi Crushing, Screening & Stacking Plant. (approx.. total $50m)
o Off Site design, detailing, supply, fabrication, surface treatment and deliveryto site of structural steel,
conveyor trusses, and chutes plus the refurbishment of crushers, screens, belt and apron feeder.
o OnSite constructionactivitiesincludinginstallationof1500m3ofstructuralconcrete, installation of five
elevated conveyors, two yard conveyors, two screening buildings, primary& secondarycrushers and
two luffing stackers.
o Development of and monitoring compliance to the Project Quality Management Plan, including
development of the site installation ITP’s

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o Coordinating the fabricated items through the paint yards and dispatching to site.
o Weekly progress meetings and progress updates with subcontract fabricators.
o Support and guidance to the construction manager.
o Progress and budget reporting to CSI companydirectors.
Integrated Project Solutions (EPCM)
Construction Manager
December 2003 – April 2005
 Construction Manager, CSPB Kwinana ($450m)
o Analyzing previous AN/NA project costs,
o Development and refinement of the project schedule,
o Development of and issuing tender packages for major plant and equipment,
o Reviewingandprogressingconstructionmethodologies,includingmajorequipment installation and lift
studies.
o Correlating and summarizing cost estimates into the feasibilityestimate format.
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 Construction Manager, Premier Coal Upgrade, Collie ($30m)
o Overall site responsibility and EPCM management of construction contractors (civil, steel &
mechanical erection, services).
o Supervision of EPCM site construction team.
o Contract management of site contract works.
o Dailyinterface with WPCL Operations personnel.
o Co-ordination of construction works with on-going WPCL dailyoperational activities.
o Progress reporting to the Client through the EPCM management team.
 Construction Manager - Dampier Salt North Shore Upgrade ($20m)
o Overall site responsibility and EPCM management of construction contractors (including bulk
earthworks and civil contractors).
o Supervision of EPCM site construction team.
o Contract management of site contract works.
o Dailyinterface with DSL Operations personnel.
o Co-ordination of construction works with on-going DSL dailyoperational activities.
o Progress reporting to the Client through the EPCM management team.
o Preparation of monthlyproject reports.
United Group Lt
Project / Construction Manager
November 1985 – December 2003
 Various Projects and Roles (Details available on request)
o Site Superintendent – Woodside LNG Plant Maintenance Works.
o Area Superintendent – Woodside LNG Plant Expansion Projects
o Project Manager – Wapet Barrow Island Maintenance Works.
o Fabrication Manager - Finucane Island, Western Stockyard Expansion Project
o Construction Manager - Boodarie Iron Ore Dryer Upgrade and Furnace Rebuild Projects
o Fabrication Manager - Cape Lambert Upgrade Project
o Site / Construction Manager - Alcoa Wagerup 6000tpd Expansion project.
o Project Manager - Premier Coal Handling Plant for Wesfarmers Coal in Collie WA
o Site / Construction Manager - Hismelt Vertical Vessel Change Out Kwinana
Referees and other details available on request.