NEIL BUTLER

PROJECT MANAGER

PERTH

M: +61(0) 447 240 123

E: neilbutler@hotmail.com

https://au.linkedin.com/in/neil-butler-

68551b10a

SUMMARY

A methodical and skilled Project Manager with extensive large scale marine construction and

vessel experience. Working within both Australian and international locations, Neil is a highly

respected departmental manager, able to lead and manage both company employees and

contractors to achieve results in a safe and professional manner.

EXPERIENCE

Operations Projects, Technical and Maintenance Manager ▪ June 2012 – Feb 2016

Offshore Marine Services Alliance (part of Skilled Group) ▪ Henderson, Western Australia

Project Manager (contract, cost, risk and execution) for major marine works including;

� Planning and Project Control for 20+ vessels mobilizations and demobilizations

- Vessel Suitability, modifications, Charter Party/ on hire proceedings,

Importation, through life client/ subcontractor representation, deportation

inc off hire logistics control to owners.

� Site Hull and Machinery Repair and 25yr Class restoration of world’s largest non-

propelled, semi-submersible heavy lift vessel (Gavea Lifter) in Batam, Indonesia-

6mth contract

� Design, construction, contract Management, through to site commissioning for non-

vessel projects including: Reverse Osmosis Units – inc electrical integration into PSV’s

, Shore Side Generator Sets for accommodation Barge, gangways, boarding platforms

and Ro -Ro Ramps. All commissioning completed in Barrow Island under Chevron’s

HSE and Project requirements.

� 5 off Barge Ballasting projects-

- Overall planning and control of 3 module loadouts onto 300’ barges at the

Australian Marine Complex – Project Lead Representative for Chevron

- Overall planning, management and control of Class recertification,

commissioning, float off’s, international transit of temp grounded barge

Wharfs – Winbuild 1401/ Gavea Lifter from Chevron loadout facilities.

- all completed under Chevron HSE requirements

� All projects required Contract, Cost, Risk and execution management

Technical and Maintenance Management;

� Overarching control and delegation of duties to marine superintendents, project

administrators, maintenance and procurement staff.

� Technical and Maintenance Sub-Contractor management

� Contracts / rental Agreements signatory and through life control

� Management of company Repair and Maintenance budget.

� Technical and Quality Manager for over a dozen dry docking hull repairs. All repairs

conducted under ABS Class Certification. Creation of Sub Contractor ITP’s including

verifying/ witnessing welding qualifications and approval of used welding and

fabrication standards

� Workshop / Berth and Site asset Manager

� OVID and vessel technical certification management.

� Marine Operations/ Logistics Management support for – Berth age, planning, vessel

movement, stores, crewing for fleet

� Company Senior Management Delegate for Technical and Projects, reporting to client

and company board

� Internal Company / External ( Chevron/ KJV )Operations and Technical delegate for

Incident Investigations

All works managed in accordance with;

� Chevron HSE Requirements, OMSA - ISO 18001, Quality- ISO 9001 and Environment-

ISO 14001 ; Regulatory compliance requirements including Classification Society,

AMSA, Flagg/ Port State and ISM

SKILLS

Project management

Vessel construction

Aluminium fabrication

Marine steel construction

Contractor Management

Ballast engineering

Vessel Mobilization/

Demobilization

Scheduling – MS Project

Training and supervision

Staff management

Auditing

Quality Document Creation,

Quality Assurance and

control

Technical data interpretation

NEIL BUTLER

PROJECT MANAGER

PERTH

M: +61(0) 447 240 123

E: neilbutler@hotmail.com

https://au.linkedin.com/in/neil-butler-

68551b10a

Projects, Operations and New Build Manager ▪ January 2010 - June 2012

Strategic Marine Maritime Solutions Australia ▪ Henderson, Western Australia

Project Manager (FEED, contract, cost, risk and execution) for major works including;

� Woodside/DORIC King Bay Supply Base LNG tug pens: construction/ installation

o Received Doric’s Contractor of the Year Safety Award

o Received 2 nominations for 2011 WA Engineering Excellence Awards

� John Holland QCLNG ferry pontoons and walkways (Vietnam, steel and aluminum

construction / Curtis Island, Queensland installation and commissioning).

� Western Australian Government ,Australian Marine Complex, Fabrication,

commissioning and Installation of 21 ship set cradles

� Waterways Sydney, Ferry pontoons (Vietnam/ Australian Construction Content).

Operations Manager Duties included;

� Overarching management of all onsite/ offsite works logistics in accordance to all

project HSEQ and contractual requirements from project set-up, installation and

commissioning of works.

� Day to Day running of the Engineering, Construction, Refit and Repair Facilities.

� ISO 9001 Accreditation Document Creator/ Audit team member.

� Development and control of budget, schedules, method statements, inspection

and test plans and MDR in accordance with the Supplier Document Schedule.

� QA/QC manager, responsible for all document creating and certification upkeep

including all welding WPS and PQR approvals.

� Procurement of specialized material and contractible services

� Completion of works in accordance relevant local and Class standards, including

organizing and liaison with surveyors

� Management of local FIFO / overseas 457 visa holders staffing inclusive of rosters

and employment conditions.

Assistant Project Manager Floating Dry Dock (Steel Build) ▪ March 2009 – Jan 2010

Strategic Marine Maritime Solutions Australia ▪ Henderson, Western Australia

Assistant Project Manager for major works;

� Construction of 100 metre dry dock for LandCorp at the AMC in Henderson.

Project value approx. $60M AUD.

� Project scheduling for construction component using MS Project 2007, to ensure

client expectations and schedules were met or exceeded.

� Quality control/ Quality Assurance; ensuring completion of ITP’s and compliance

with Classification Society, Bureau Veritas. QA/QC for welding and fabrication

deliverables including workshop WPS and PQR creation and certifying with class

� Personnel management for over 100 staff and subcontractors across all

departments, including boilermakers, fitters, welders, fibreglassers, painters and

electricians.

� Management of OHS, employment and workers compensation issues.

� Job delegation, meeting management and safety committee member.

� Management of outsourced component construction schedules.

Workshop and Supervisory Trainer ▪ January 2009 - March 2009

Strategic Marine Maritime Solutions Australia ▪ Mazatlán, Mexico

Workshop Supervisor;

� Training and coaching of leading hands and supervisors

� Training workers in building of aluminium vessels, including drawing

interpretation, construction methods and safe work methods.

� Coaching in the areas of schedule interpretation, safety analysis, inspection test

planning and compliance with Classification Society ABS.

Assistant Project Manager ▪ June - Dec 2008

Strategic Marine Maritime Solutions Australia ▪ Vung Tau, Vietnam

NEIL BUTLER

PROJECT MANAGER

PERTH

M: +61(0) 447 240 123

E: neilbutler@hotmail.com

https://au.linkedin.com/in/neil-butler-

68551b10a

Assist Project Manager responsible for;

� Construction of over 25 vessel, aluminum and steel

� Management of 45 foreign workers

� Development and implementation of training programs

� Design and inspection of component production

� Quality assurance and control for all construction trades

� Technology transfer of modern construction

� Management of departmental supervisors

Leading Hand Fabricator/Welder ▪ February 2005 – June 2008

Hanseatic Marine ▪ Henderson, Western Australia

Projects include;

� Management of construction on sections of 75 metre aluminium mega yacht

(Silver).

� Apprentice training and mentoring.

� Management of shop floor HR issues.

� Night shift supervisor.

� Onsite liaison for Classification Society, Lloyds Register and client.

� Material procurement and stock control.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Diploma in Ship Superintendency

Lloyds Maritime Academy – online (ongoing)

Diploma in Project Management

Scope Training – Ongoing (completion planned end Feb 2016)

Diploma of Project Management (Oil and Gas edition)

Logikal Training – Theory content

Introduction to Applied Project Management

Murdoch University Executive Centre

Beginning to Intermediate Project Management

X-Pert Project Management Services

Course – Practical and MS Project 2007

Cert IV Frontline Management

Scorpion Training

OMSA/Chevron Corporate Training

- Home Safe Leadership

- Incident and Injury Free (IIF)

-Leadership Coaching

Engineering Tradesperson-Aluminium Fabrication

REFEREES

Chris Litowchak

COO – Teras Australia

(former COO OMSA )

0419 240 277

John Reid

General Manager

Programmed Marine,

CEO - OMSA

0428 940 008