Curriculum Vitae Mark Gregory Jackson DIRECTOR – MARK G JACKSON CONSULTING PROJECT MANAGER / ELECTRICAL ENGINEER PO BOX 40, 38 TANNERY ROAD, LONGFORD, TASMANIA, 7301 M: +61 409 029 591 E: [email protected] W: WWW.MGJCONSULT.COM Summary of competencies Has worked for over twenty years as a highly regarded and sought after professional Manager and Engineer – draws upon extensive experience in the fields of power generation and transmission (particularly wind), heavy industry, telecommunications and defence aviation in the areas of project, contract and commercial management, construction and commissioning management, operational engineering and logistics management, detailed engineering design development and documentation. QUALIFICATIONS Is able to effectively and efficiently develop and cultivate multi-disciplinary and Master of Construction Law, University of geographically diverse teams using his broad engineering and management experiences, Melbourne (completion due 2018) allowing for the delivery to Clients of outcomes and benefits that meet and exceed all Master of Engineering Science expectations. (Aerospace), University of New South Employment history Wales (2006) Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical), Mark G Jackson Consulting (MGJC) University of New South Wales (1998) Director – Project Manager – Electrical Engineer Diploma of Project Management, 2014-Present Tasmanian Skills Institute (2009) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS PROJECT.e- AND AFFILIATIONS Engineering Manager Member and Chartered Professional 2017-Present Engineer (recertified in 2016), Engineers Australia Sinclair Knight Merz P/L (Jacobs) National Engineer Register and Registered Project Manager – Senior Electrical Engineer Professional Engineer Queensland in 2007-2014 Electrical and IT&E (and previously Aerospace) Department of Defence – Australian Army and Defence Material Organisation Also Member of: Officer – Project Manager – Engineering Manager • Society of Construction Law Australia, 1993-2006 CIGRE, Electric Energy Society of Australia, Australian Institute of Project Referees Management, Professionals Australia, Project Management Institute, and Justin Couper David Mounter Institute of Electrical and Electronics Managing Director Manager Renewable Asset Development Engineers Project E Hydro Tasmania EXPERTISE Mobile: +61 429 863 158 Mobile: +61 428 582 698 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] • Design, Construction and Commissioning Management Trevor Thomas Richard Ebbs Consultant Business Development Leader • Team Development and Leadership Clayton Utz Jacobs • Project Management Mobile: +61 429 863 158 Mobile: +61 411 018 431 • Client Engagement Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] • Virtual Teaming PAGE 1 Curriculum Vitae Mark Gregory Recent work/project experience Jackson PROJECT | Engineering and Management Services PROJECT MANAGER / ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Client: PROJECT.e PO BOX 40 / 38 TANNERY ROAD Role/Services: Engineering Manager LONGFORD PROJECT.e is a company established to provide project development and delivery TASMANIA, 7301 (EPCM) services to the renewable energy space leveraging off an established and experienced network of industry leading professionals. M: +61 409 029 591 E: [email protected] Engaged by the Client to assist in the creation of the company, and to provided dedicated engineering management services for the delivery of works. Clients currently comprise participants in a wide range of renewable technologies including wind (Granville Harbour Wind Farm), solar and hydrogen (cients currently confidential). PROJECT | Capital Works Program Management and Recovery Client: Tasmania Networks (TasNetworks) Role/Services: Program and Planning Coordination and Management Services Engaged by the Client to initially provide services to review and progress the development of an improved program management, coordination and reporting system and processes for their Transmission capital works program. The success of this initial engagement led to an extension of the scope of works to include the assumption of the full-time role of Program Coordination and Reporting Team Leader while the company recruited a new incumbent. This encompassed the existing work in the Transmission network as well as Program Management of all works in the Distribution network. Upon appointment to this role it was further expanded to include the responsibility to lead the newly established Distribution Recovery Program Team, a multidisciplinary team drawn from across the business with the aim of completing an extensive review of the End-to-End process for the delivery of Distribution works, an area where many concerns had recently been identified. Following the transition of this role back to a full-time employee, successfully oversaw detailed management of the transmission program of works and successfully achieved FY CAPEX spend for first time in history of TasNetworks. Finally provided management services to assist in the preparation of the Project Delivery and Contract team for the adoption of SAP as its primary works management tool. PROJECT | Wind Farm and Grid Connection Electrical Engineering Advice Client: Hydro Tasmania Role/Services: Engineering Support Services Engaged by the Client to provide advice and high level budget estimates on the full range of options associated with a proposed wind farm development comprising: • Grid point of connection including substation options • Connection overhead line(s) • Wind farm options for: Substation; Wind turbine circuits; PAGE 2 Curriculum Vitae Mark Gregory Facilities Jackson These works involved drawing on extensive knowledge and experience within MGJC as well as leading business contacts within the renewables industry. Output of this work was PROJECT MANAGER / ELECTRICAL ENGINEER a highly detailed 50+ page report for use by the Client in engaging with internal and external stakeholders. PO BOX 40 / 38 TANNERY ROAD LONGFORD TASMANIA, 7301 PROJECT | Supplementary Generation 2016 M: +61 409 029 591 Client: Hydro Tasmania E: [email protected] Role/Services: Site and Commissioning Manager Hydro Tasmania along with the Tasmanian Government determined that additional generation was required to supplement the existing electricity network which was experiencing severe constraints through historically low inflows into Hydro Tasmania’s dams. This natural occurrence was exacerbated by a fault in the Basslink interconnector took nearly seven months to rectify. Engaged directly by the Client to provide management for the deployment, commissioning, operation and demobilisation of diesel generation at two geographically diverse locations in Tasmania along with commissioning management and engineering support for the deployment of a third site comprising gas turbine generation. This included management and acceptance of all contractors’ works to meet project intent and outcomes, along with detailed liaison with stakeholders, including TasNetworks for the acquisition, management and return of deployment sites. PROJECT | Engineering and Project Management Support Client: Hydro Tasmania Role/Services: Engineer and Project Manager Engaged directly by the Client’s Asset and Infrastructure Group to provide assistance in the development and management of: • Asset Compliance Improvement Delivery Project; and • Business Process Improvement Initiative. PROJECT | Fixed Wireless and Satellite Programs Client: National Broadband Network Company (NBN Co) Role/Services: Contract and Commercial Manager (Programs) – Fixed Wireless / Satellite Engaged directly by the Client to provide contract and commercial advice to Network Operations, Managed Deployment and other NBN Co stakeholders to optimise commercial outcomes and ensure contractual compliance by all Delivery Partners across the Satellite and Wireless Programs with combined capital budgets of approximately $3.3B. Works specifically included: • Successfully established, led, recruited, developed, and performance managed Operations and Deployment focussed teams and their constituent individuals, creating an effective performance culture within the newly established Satellite and Wireless team which met required business outcomes; • Management and provision of advisory support to internal stakeholders in the assessment and issuance of purchase orders, contract instructions and other PAGE 3 Curriculum Vitae Mark Gregory contractual notices; Jackson • Management and facilitation of the speedy resolution of commercial and contractual issues and claims arising from the programs with unresolved / major / whole of PROJECT MANAGER / ELECTRICAL ENGINEER program issues being escalated in a timely manner; • Contribute to the development of commercial and contractual pol icy positions for PO BOX 40 / 38 TANNERY ROAD Delivery Partner/ NBN negotiations/ discussions; and LONGFORD TASMANIA, 7301 • Meet financial accountabilities including meeting budget and driving ongoing efficiency. M: +61 409 029 591 E: [email protected] PROJECT | Renewables Asset Development Engineering Management Client: Hydro Tasmania Role/Services: Lead Electrical Engineer Engaged specifically by the Client to provide engineering management services to the Hydro Tasmania Renewable Asset Development Group in their pursuit of wide ranging options for alternative energy projects. Works specifically include: • Technical input for the assessment of potential renewable energy projects; • Grid connection assessments including technical and