Deon Visagie's experience
Forenic Planner, Rio-Tinto, Proplan, Turner & Townsend, Mongolia
Rio Tinto – Mongolia Class action Defense.
Part of defense team to defend Rio Tinto against a class action investor lawsuit.
1. To convert complex Deswik mining schedules into Oracle P6 in such a manner a window analysis methodology can be used to determine true critical paths in various parts of the mining process over various time intervals.
2. Apply this windows analysis methodology to defend class action claims
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/ Construction Project Planner / Senior Planner, RUC Cementation Mining, Tanami TE2 Project
Shaft Equip and Headgear project schedule build.
Equip 1400m shaft with 2 Ore skip's and 1 personell skip, plus various piping and power services. 78m headgear with 2 winder buildings. Material handling system with multiple conveyors and transfer towers.
Complete Primavera schedule procure/fabricate, construction & commission fully resourced, built from "Bill Of Quantity" document with reference codes, const accounts and rates. Setup data in such a manner that P6 data is exported to flat file and automatically linked to client progress template. Cost account coding setup for breakdown to sub categories and vendoe references. Activity ID setup with contractor, area and commodity reference. Global coding as per client specifications.
Project setup in cloud enviroment with 2 step authentication access to enable users access from anywhere.
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Forensic Planners, Proplan Holdings Pty Ltd, Condidential
Proplan Holdings
Various EOT defence projects large Mining construction project in Western Australia.
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Senior Projects Planner, Tianqi Lithium, Turner & Townsend, Tianqi Lithium Process Plant in Kwinana
TIANQI LITHIUM PROJECT: New Greenfields Lithium Hydroxide process plant in Kwinana.
Consultant for Tianqi Owner’s team.
- To write detailed Primavera Construction and commissioning schedule for Train 1 & 2.
- Work with Turner & Townsend team of Quantity Surveyors and transpose measured quantities to completion for piping and electrical so that schedule balances with measure at all unit of measure levels.
- Introduce global coding structure for all Tianqi projects. Key global code being Commodity code structure to define coding all units of measure.
- Build complete Construction and commissioning schedule that is fully resourced with all units of measure, manhours and cost.
- Intergrade Primavera commissioning schedule with Siverhorse commissioning software for automated progress reporting.
- Determine means, procedures, schedule logic, true critical paths to reduce project slippage.
- Revise Commissioning sequence to overlap remaining construction with commissioning.
- Convert Aconex Drawing data to P6 and automate Aconex to P6 drawing updates until Redline drawings complete.
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Claims & Delay Impact Analyst planning forensic, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC, Perth Childrens Hospital
Supporting client in closeout and completion of their works at the Perth Children’s hospital. The project has been plagued with multiple delays and variations, and my client has to follow formal adjudication process to be paid.
- My role is to formally defend my clients multiple Key completion milestones against penalties by defending their main critical paths.
- To check weekly schedules, monitor progress, delays, access, disruptions, variations.
- To build detailed monthly EOT adjudication document defending client against current delays. Have done multiple successful adjudications in the past.
- To ensure contemporaneous records are available to support my client should the dispute escalate to a full arbitration.
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Principal Forensic Planner, Chevron, Gorgon LNG PROJECT: AU$54 Billion Gas Plant Construction on Barrow Island in Western Australia.
Principal Forensic Planner,12/2014 to Present
Management of all planning activities and defense of high value claims from multiple contractors as part of a 4 member defense team.
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Set up and management of dedicated Primavera-based SQL databases for multiple projects spanning 5 years in defense of multimillion dollar claims.
Implementation of AACE International (Authority for Total Cost Management) protocols to streamline defense data for Mediation and Arbitration.
Standardizing of formats and templates in support of basic to complex cases.
Implementation of “Activity Code” structured “Pivot Tables” for all defense cases to enable non Primavera user’s access to Primavera-based resource data and to streamline the audit process through Mediation and Arbitration.
Set up Framework System to divide complex claims into manageable portions for defense.
Standardizing of formats and templates in support of basic to complex cases.
Implementation of “Activity Code” structured “Pivot Tables” for all defense cases to enable non Primavera user’s access to Primavera-based resource data and to streamline the audit process through Mediation and Arbitration.
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Forensic Planner, Ertech, Chevron Wheatstone Project
wheatstone village– Chevron Wheatstone Construction Village Buildings & utilities Project. Western Australia.
Forensic Planner, (Specific Assignment), 01/2014 to 03/2014
Preparation of Extension of time claim schedule in “Impacted as Planned” format.
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Forensic Planner, PIHA, RIO-TINTO Cape Lambert Expansion Project
RIO-TINTO Cape Lambert Services Contract – Construction Project of Piping and Cable infrastructure at Point Sampson in Western Australia.
Forensic Planner, (Specific Assignment), 08/2013 to 06/2014
Preparation of Extension of time claim and support in Mediation process and conclusion
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Forensic Planner / Delay Analyst, Lend Lease, Cape Lambert Rail Expansion Earthworks
Forensic Planner(3 months full time & as required through Mediation process), 6/2013 to 2/2014
Defense and implementation support for “Extension of Time” claim
Selected Accomplishments:
Introduction of Bill of quantities values of various types of earthworks values from estimates into various Primavera updated schedules.
Conversion of various earthworks units of measure into “Mass Haul” values and re-introduce these values into various updated schedules.
Build various graphical outputs of “Planned vs Actual” units of measure in defense of claims.
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Forensic Planner, Ertech, Marandoo Dewatering Project
Marandoo Dewatering Project – 24km pipeline with 27 bore pumps, Transfer & booster pump stations in Western Australia.
Forensic Planner, (Specific Assignment) 06/2013 to 03/2014
Preparation of Extension of time claim and support in Mediation process and conclusion
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Forensic Planner, CTEC, Merredin Power Station Project
Merredin Power Station Project. – 82MW PowerStation Project in Western Australia.
Forensic Planner, (Specific Assignment – Part time consulting role)07/2012 to 09/2012
Defense EOT claim preparation for client against contractor due to late delivery of equipment
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Forensic Planner / Delay Analyst, Abesque, Simcoa Furnace 3 Expansion Project
Simcoa Furnace 3 Expansion Project – Brownfields upgrade to Simcoa Furnace 3.
Forensic Planner, (Specific Assignment), 04/2012 to 06/2012
Defense Audit on EOT time claim received from Sub-Contractor regarding late free issue materials and late fabrication effects on construction
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Forensic Planner / Delay Analyst, Fortescue Metals Group, T155 Jetty Project
T155 Jetty Project – 305 Tonne Jetty Improvement Project.
Forensic Planner, (Specific Assignment), 03/2012 to 05/2012
Defense review for owner against Jetty Construction contractor EOT claim
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Forensic Planner, Brookfield Multiplex, Maundering Weir Water Treatment Plant Project
Maundering Weir Water Treatment Plant – 165,000 Cubic Meters of water per day Water Treatment Plant.
Forensic Planner, (Specific Assignment), 02/2012 to 06/2012
Integrate Bill of Quantity data to progress schedules to assist client in development of Extension of Time claim case due to large change in scope and delay in design
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Forensic Planner / Delay Analyst, SINCLAIR KNIGHT MERZ - SKM, Dampier Fuel Warf Project
Dampier Fuel Warf Project –Marine & Piping Expansion Project in Dampier.
Forensic Planner, (Specific Assignment), 08/2011 to 10/2011
EOT Defense review for owner against construction contractor due to drawing delivery delay and access delay.
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Projects Planner, HANCOCK PROSPECTING, ROY HILL PROJECT
Projects Planner(Specific Assignment),04/2011 to 05/2011
Convert AU$11 Billion bankable feasibility study completed by Worley Parsons in quest database format into Oracle Primavera 6 including Work Breakdown Structure and its Units of Measure, man-hours and cost to enable Owner to go to market for project funding, including time risk options on project delivery.
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Principle Projects Planner, Sundance Resources, Mbalam-Nabela Iron Ore Project
Mbalam-Nabela Iron Ore Project– US$6 Billion 35 Million tonnes per annum Iron Ore Project in Cameroon and Congo (West Africa) consisting of 600km Rail, Iron Ore process Plant, Port Material Handling and Ship loading facility, Airport & Accommodation facilities
Principal Projects Planner (7 months full time, then consulting role as required)6/2010to 10/2014
Phase 1 – Develop schedule to assist Sundance in obtaining Environmental approval for project.
Phase 2 - Development of a fully integrated Level 3 detailed project schedule from Mine to Port including all units of measure, man-hours and cost that balances with Project Capital cost Estimate.
Phase 3 – Convert Project schedule into a Bankable schedule for owner to raise funds for project.
Phase 4 – Convert Project schedule into multiple sub-projects for tender and pricing but automate re-introduction of relationships between projects for time management.
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Built complete Project Capital cost estimate of US$6 billion into detailed Level 3 Design, Procure, construct & Commission schedules in such a manner that they balance by units of measure and cost and have a common cost and schedule coding structure.
Breakdown of Project estimated 25,000,000 man-hours into Expat, local and direct man-hours. Categorizing and leveling of direct man-hours in schedule due to extreme cost of labor requirements in equatorial remote areas to enable accurate management of remote camps over 600km project areas.
Detailed breakdown of 600km of rail line including 7 complex train bridges through 2000m of elevation from port to mine.
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Principle Projects Planner, UGL Resources, LYNAS RARE EARTHS PROJECT – Design, Procure, Construct, Commission of Advanced Rare Earths materials plant project in Malaysia.
Projects Planner,1/2010 to 3/2011
Development of fully integrated Design, Procure and construction schedule.
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Implemented data process to take UGL Estimate values as Design engineering progressed into Procurement and Construction schedules. This included adding the schedule coding in reverse back into estimating system and 3D design models.
Implementation of Rare Earths Piping database related to Process flow diagrams, drawing register, schedule ID’s because of New Technology in piping installation processes for Rare earths product and changes in piping specifications.
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Forensic Planner, Resolute mining, Syama Redevelopment Project
Syama Redevelopment Project – Gold Project Upgrade in Mali, West Africa.
Forensic Planner, (Specific Assignment), 10/2009 to 12/2009
Engineering delivery Claim preparation with Clayton Utz on behalf of owner. Assignment to introduce “for construction” drawing deliverables into baseline and As-Built schedule.
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Projects Planner, John Holland Group, Devils Creek Gas Project
Devils Creek Gas Project – AU$520 Million– Greenfields Onshore Gas Treatment/Dehydration Plant.
Projects Planner, (Specific Assignment), 07/2009 to 08/2009
Integrate Clough design and Bill of quantities data into John Holland/Leighton’s CATS estimating system and convert CATS estimating system into Primavera schedule for tender in such a manner that the estimate and schedule balance by area, units of measure and cost.
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Principle Projects Planner, Newcrest Mining Limited, CADIA-RIDGEWAY PROJECT
Principle Projects Planner, 01/2009 to 12/2009 Underground and open Pit project upgrades to existing operations, incorporation complex Ridgeway Block Cave mining process, located in Cadia Valley in New South Wales, Australia
Newcrest internal study and costing of new project options to improve existing Cadia operations and timeline reviews of block Cave mining process at Ridgeway, and option studies of autonomous underground loaders, rock breakers and material handling.Excellent learning curve in mining automation and the introduction of new mining processes
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Principle Projects Planner, Newcrest Mining Limited, TELFER PROJECT
Principle Projects Planner, 12/2003 to 12/2008 Telfer Project– AU$560 Million Open Pit and Underground project with Concentrator treating 20 million tonne per annum gold and copper concentrate plant, in Western Australia.
Fully responsible for all planning work for owner which included underground crusher, shaft sink and hoist installation, a Concentrator and smelter. From construction to final commissioning and handover.
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Conversion of all project related Unit of Measure data from EPCM Contractor to Owner operations team.
Integration of small projects after commissioning to introduce carbon process into process due to larger than anticipated arsenic values. To setup and co-ordinate shutdowns for minimal impact on production
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Senior Planner, Ticor SA, Ticor SA Mineral Sands Project
Building of 2x132 KV DC Arc Furnace, a Metal Treatment Plant, Slag & Reductant Plants, Water Treatment Plant, Sub Stations & Switch Yards for a Heavy Minerals Smelter.
Overall responsible for all planning functions from progress updates to month end reporting to client boardroom presentations of progress, delays, options, risk etc.
Managing 4 planners on 20 various contractors. All updates are received electronically from various companies’ world wide. These updates all have a common coding structure developed by myself to enable fast effective interface plans to be viewed by management. Used custom software products for reporting, and have common commissioning access database with the same coding to overlap construction with commissioning effectively between various contractors.
Maintained project facts for use in various mitigation actions that have evolved through the project.
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Senior / Principal Planner, Group Five Projects International Ltd, Mozal Aluminum Smelter in Maputo - Procedair contract 404
Managed Various Projects at the same time.
Mozal Aluminum Smelter in Maputo - Procedair contract 404 at.
Iscor Heavy Minerals MSP Project in Richards Bay.
Various Group 5 Projects tenders’ programmes are done in Primavera.
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Senior Planner, Group Five Projects International Ltd, Orapa 2000 project
Went to site to take over planning functions in project that was progressing slow, to introduce better controls to improve workflow and efficiency. Generate programs to monitor & control various aspects of project, both additional and revised works. Successfully generated work plans to control completion and handover of 10 Structural buildings, more than 2000 various mechanical items, 162 various piping systems, plus handover of works completed by sub-contractors to client. To assist in generation of commercial claims due to variations between contract document and actual happenings on site. Got successful handover of project and demobilized from site.
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Senior Projects Planner, Group Five Projects International Ltd, (various projects)
After contract award, generated level 3 programs, which became contractual program. Setup level 4 detailed fabrication programs, which were part of fabricators contract. Setup transport & delivery schedules. Setup schedules for detailing of structural buildings & gantries. Setup various documents for proper control like, item registers, motor lists, equipment lists, and vendor lists. Implementing of responsibility schedules and program rolling horizons. Got project running and handover to site manager.
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Planning Manager, Group Five Projects Pty Ltd, Saldanha Steel Project
Started with development of coding structure for consortium and level 3 programs for “Saldanha Mechanical Contractors”, written in Primavera ver 2.b. This contractual program had to be integrated with other contractors on site due to the fast track nature of the project and had to be totally network compatible so that all contractors on site could update one integrated schedule. This schedule became contractual level 3 programs for the consortium.
Moved to site & put together a planning team consisting of myself and 6 planners to control & monitor all aspects of project. On site I was responsible for development of level 4 programs for all areas, program was in excess of 9000 activities with 4 sub projects and links to access databases for control of thousands of piping spools. Was responsible for all schedules related to project.
To interface all detail planning into overall schedule. To produce monthly planning reports to the “Exco” board of directors. To formulate and present commercial claims regarding extensions, modifications and additions to contract. Near the tail end of project had to implement pickling & passivating schedules that will tie in with cold and hot commissioning of the plant.
Had the “IT” function to maintain all company pc’s and networks. To ensure all correct backup procedure’s were maintained. Project was successful and completed in shorter time period of similar plant built in Germany.
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Lead Planner, Grinaker LTA, Polifin PVC Expansion Project
Group projects planner. Co-ordination, checking & detailing of all programs for various project sites, that include a hands on approach. Liase with client, suppliers & fabricators. Going to various sites and fulfilling planning functions, to reschedule and re evaluate environment with changes in scope and contract.
1996 Namdeb Floating Treatment Plant. Level 4 programs for fabrication of barge, structural steelwork, platework and piping.
1996 Goldfields Refrigeration Pipeline. Installation of pipeline for Mine chilled water system.
1995 Polifin PVC Expansion Project. Upgrade of Polifin PVC Plant. Upgrading of plant while plant was 95% operational. All tie-inn’s planned and implemented on site shutdown.
Detailed level 10 shutdown schedule written in extreme detail and longest activity in program was 15 minutes. Extreme production losses if plant cannot start up after certain time and sequence.
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Planner, Murray & Roberts, Venetia Diamond mine
Site planner for Structural, Mechanical and Piping installation’s on a new process plant and open cast Diamond Mine called Venetia Mine. Fast track project with 27000 tons of structural steel and mechanical equipment. Project scheduling software was Prestge Project Planner and Open Plan. Was responsible for controls and progress measurement of steelwork erection. First introduction to use of bar-code technology through RS232 ports to handheld units to control measure of structural steel erection. Responsible for planning of all ranges of mechanical and plate work items installation.
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