Asset Management Council

Perth - Sustainability to Achieve Resilience in a Complex Environment: More than turning Green
2024-07-16 17:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Western Power, 363 Wellington Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The Asset Management Council Perth Chapter is hosting a World Café style event featuring:

Insights into:

The Sustainability & Resilience in Asset Management Toolkit
Key considerations for embedding sustainability principles in asset management

Practical Experience:

Implementing sustainability and resilience in asset-intensive organizations

Café Style Workshop:

Holistic assessment of climate event impacts
Asset management decision-making through a sustainability lens

Technical Presentation:

Water Corporation’s approach to climate change risk management: optimising effort to our adaptation strategies

Join us for a chance to collaborate and contribute to the future of these two working groups.
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Sustainability & Resilience in Asset Management : Key Considerations & Tool Kit:
In this session, we will provide details of the work completed by the Asset Management Council’s Special Interest Group on Sustainability & Resilience in Asset Management (SRiAM). Two key topics will be covered:

Sustainability & Resilience in AM Toolkit
Embedding Sustainability Principles in Asset Management – Key Considerations

The toolkit will be presented and is available for Asset Management Council members to utilise in applying sustainability and resilience in asset management.
We will also share the publication by SRiAM that covers key considerations for embedding sustainability principles in asset management.
Ankur Maheshwari, Technical Director, Asia Pacific, AMCL, and Member of the AMCouncil’s Sustainability & Resilience in Asset Management (SRiAM) special interest group
Ankur is Technical Director, Asia Pacific with AMCL Pty Ltd. He has many years experience in embedding sustainability and resilience principles in asset management. Ankur is an active member of Asset Management Councils Special Interest Group SRiAM and was involved in development of the outputs that will be presented at this session.

Water Corporation’s approach to climate change risk management: optimising effort to our adaptation strategies:
The Water Corporation has been managing the impacts of a drying climate since the 1970’s through water source diversification to supplement decreased dam inflows and declining groundwater allocations. However, climate change will also create risks more broadly to our water, wastewater and drainage network. A systematic risk-based approach is required to better understand the impact of climate change on our ability to deliver our services to our customers, community and the environment.
Dylan Pritchard, Specialist – Asset Management System & Risk, Water Corporation
Dylan Pritchard is an experienced environmental scientist and risk management specialist from the Water Corporation in Western Australia. Dylan has previously worked for an environmental consultancy, undertaking contaminated land investigations on behalf of a variety of clients, then transitioning to support the environmental investigation of treated wastewater reuse schemes across WA at public open spaces. Dylan is currently leading a project forecasting risks from changing climate patterns to infrastructure, leveraging his knowledge of environmental science and asset risk management to integrate climate change considerations into the existing asset management processes.
Georgina Hurst, Principal – Performance & Forecasting, Water Corporation
Georgina Hurst is an experienced Principal of Strategy and Performance with 20 plus years’ experience in infrastructure asset management within the water sector. Georgina has previously led the development of Water Corporation’s annual Strategic Asset Plan and the Waterwise Perth Action Plan, a cross agency plan to address the impacts of climate change, to transform Perth into a leading waterwise city by 2030. Georgina currently specialises in infrastructure sustainability and has recently led the adoption of Infrastructure Sustainability Ratings for major Water Corporation infrastructure projects such as the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant.

Café Style Collaborative Workshop on: holistic assessment of climate event impacts, and Asset Management Decision Making through a Sustainability Lens:
The Sustainability and Resilience in Asset Management (SRiAM) Special Interest Group’s purpose is to clarify, promote and integrate sustainability and resilience as essential considerations in the context of Asset Management. SRiAM has two current active working groups. In this session we will share the progress of these working groups and work collaboratively with attendees to workshop challenges and solutions in :

Undertaking holistic assessment of climate event impacts : how to consider direct and indirect consequences from climate events ? Current approaches.
How to embed sustainability in Asset Management Decision Making ?

This session facilitated by Ankur Maheswhari and Michael Martinovich will provide an opportunity to collaborate with local industry experts and discuss challenges and approaches in these areas.

Melbourne - Court Services Victoria Critical Asset Failure
2024-07-24 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne CBD (details provided after registration)
Court Services Victoria (CSV) has experienced several critical infrastructure failures in recent years due to inadequate asset maintenance funds. Many assets supporting essential safety measures, such as HVAC, fire services, switchboards, and emergency lighting, have reached the end of their life and will require replacement or renewal to keep court facilities safe and operational. When an asset reaches the end of its useful life or does not meet current needs and requirements, we can either replace the asset immediately or keep operating it until it fails.
It is important to understand the condition and criticality of the assets to be able to “sweat” them (doing more with less) until they fail. Timely intervention through proactive asset management strategies will assist in prolonging the useful life of assets and will, in turn, allow for the orderly replacement of critical assets at the end of their life cycle.
When an asset does eventually fail, it is sometimes very difficult to predict the consequences. Within the court environment, consequences can include delays or denial of access to justice for court users, proceedings becoming more difficult or expensive, and increased risks to Occupational Health and Safety of court users.
In response to one such recent critical asset failure at 436 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, a major program was undertaken comprising 16 interrelated projects across seven sites to replace courtrooms, associated facilities, and office accommodation, impacting nearly 1,000 people across the Courts Group. CSV’s BE Division led the program with input from across CSV and the court jurisdictions.
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About the speaker:
Vijay Eden, Manager, Asset Systems, Court Services Victoria

Vijay is a seasoned asset management professional with an engineering background. He has more than 30 years of leadership experience in strategic asset management in both the public and private sectors. Vijay is proficient in providing high-quality service, advice, and support in the delivery of whole-of-asset lifecycle projects and improvements associated with infrastructure matters from concept to completion, within a unique and complex portfolio of public buildings. He has a proven track record in implementing Asset Management Systems, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), promoting proactive maintenance, and leading reliability engineering.
Vijay’s expertise includes ensuring compliance with the AMAF annual maturity assessments, Essential Safety Measures (ESM), Quality Management Systems (QMS), and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). He also supports sustainability initiatives and Service Level Agreements (SLA) in contracts. He is passionate about stakeholder engagement, change management, ongoing continuous improvement, and mentoring new asset management professionals.

Brisbane Chapter Networking and Social Event
2024-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Stone & Wood Brisbane, 99 Bridge Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006, Australia
Join us for a social gathering with fellow members of the Asset Management Council to enjoy drinks and nibbles while discussing all things asset management. We have reserved the Beer Parlour, providing us a private space separate from the main brewery to network and connect throughout the evening.
Our sponsors for the night are Detection Services. They will kick off the event shortly after 6pm with a welcome address before we enjoy drinks, nibbles, and good company.

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Nibbles included, buy your own drinks.

Sydney - Securing Your Asset Management Budget
2024-08-08 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Tactix Sener Group, 3/80 George St, The Rocks, NSW, 2000, Australia
Asset managers are often pawns in achieving an organisation’s desired balance of “cost, risk, and performance”. Put another way, when the numbers don’t add up, one or more of these three characteristics must change— but which? Two of the characteristics are readily evident and measurable, while risk is not. Achieving desired performance along with budget cuts seems seductively possible— for a while. But like gravity, the inevitable increase in risk exposure, in the form of deteriorating reliability and availability, takes hold. Like gravity and mass, reliability and availability possess inertia. Thus, by the time the impacts of budget cuts become evident, the originator has taken their bonus and left the scene of the crime, leaving a successor with the hard sell of recovery, which may take years of additional expenditure. Successful asset managers understand the importance of protecting their budget through the defensibility of every line item of expenditure. This presentation by Jim Kennedy will explore the production of a defensible preventive maintenance program as an essential core of any asset management plan. Key to this exploration is “risk and maths”, noting that it is not the task that determines the budget cost but how often the task must be done to assure desired performance.
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About the speaker:
James (Jim) Kennedy, Director, Interlogis Consulting Pty Ltd; Founding Chair and Past Sensei, Asset Management Council (Australia); and Past Member IEC TC56 – Dependability Standards.

Jim is a Mechanical Engineer with postgraduate qualifications in Risk Management and also in Maintenance Engineering and Management from Swinburne University in Melbourne. He has over 55 years’ experience in maintenance and asset management in the aerospace, rail, power, water, and defence industries.
For the last 30 years, Jim has been directly involved in asset management activities, including 9 years as Technical Director of the Maintenance Engineering Society of Australia (MESA) and 8 years as Chair and Board member of the Asset Management Council. He has authored two manuals on Reliability Centred Maintenance and Asset Management and has presented 70+ papers in Australia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.
Over the last 15 years, Jim has worked part-time with Australian Maritime Defence in adapting an evolving asset management discipline to a military environment with a long history. Jim’s standards activity in the IEC Technical Committee TC56 includes either new or revised standards for Reliability, Maintenance and Maintainability, Support and Supportability, Dependability Specifications, and Reliability Centred Maintenance.

New Zealand Asset Management Symposium - Sustainable Infrastructure for New Zealand's Future
2024-08-15 | Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre, 56 Wakefield Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Date: 15 August 2024
Location: Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre
Theme: Sustainable Infrastructure for New Zealand’s Future

This will be a hybrid event, with options for those who can attend in person and those who would prefer to access the symposium virtually / online. The ‘in person’ symposium will be held at the Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre on Thursday 15 August 2024.
Keynote – Bridging the Infrastructure Gap: Funding and financing for a resilient Aotearoa New Zealand, Vincent Minett, Director Investments at WSP New Zealand.

Napier City Council Emergency Response, Russell Bond, Executive Director Infrastructure Services, Napier City Council
Shifting Sands: Where to for the NZ economy and for infrastructure? David Norman, Chief Economist Australia & NZ, GHD
Panel Discussion – Justifying, funding, and financing investment to improve the resilience of existing infrastructure and assets and the services that they provide, David Norman, Chief Economist Australia & NZ, GHD; Myles Lind, Asset Portfolio Manager Infrastructure & Place, Auckland Transport; Grant Hodges, Director Strategic Advisory, WSP NZ; Toby Horstead, National Chair, Asset Management Council
GFMAM Asset Management Landscape and Updates to ISO 55001:2024, John Hardwick, Executive Director, Asset Management Branch & Head of Transport Safety, Environment & Regulation, Transport for NSW
Infrastructure commission, Asset Management state of play, Andrew Hagan, GM Infrastructure Delivery, Infrastructure Commission

AM Council members $220, non-members $350, students $50 (prices listed in Australian dollars)
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Perth - AMPEAK 2024 Highlights
2024-08-28 16:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | State Library of WA, 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA, 6000
Join us for an exclusive technical event hosted by the Asset Management Council, where we bring a selection of some of the best presentations from the 2024 AMPEAK National Conference to our Perth members. This event is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in asset management. Network with fellow professionals and industry experts while enjoying in-depth presentations that have captivated audiences at the national level. Don’t miss this chance to stay at the forefront of asset management excellence right here in Perth.
Featuring:

Practical Application of Lean Manufacturing Principles to Optimize Rotable Component Maintenance in Shutdowns – Nyssa MacManus, Rio Tinto
Digitally Enabled Asset Management Plans; A Practical Approach – Mark Bourhill, GHD
Using spatial technology to navigate asset management for geographically dispersed portfolios – Jane Hogben, Duratec

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About the Presentations and Speakers:
Practical Application of Lean Manufacturing Principles to Optimize Rotable Component Maintenance in Shutdowns –
The purpose of this case study is to demonstrate the methodology followed which enabled the optimized execution of complex major rotable component maintenance during planned shutdown windows. In context this methodology draws on the Lean Manufacturing Principle of Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) to optimize maintenance sequencing, to dramatically reduce the time it takes to complete equipment changeover. The essence of SMED is to convert as many changeover steps as possible to “external” (performed while the equipment is running), and to simplify and streamline the remaining “internal” steps. Through the implementation of this method, all machine component movements were clearly mapped and optimized to remove double handling or unnecessary lifts. The detailed understanding of component assembly and disassembly steps also enabled modification of the method to consider and execute contingency scenarios. In conclusions, the use of such methods associated with Lean Manufacturing Principles, are highly transferable to completion of major component maintenance and shutdown tasks, driving continuous improvement in the performance of asset maintenance.
Nyssa MacManus, CLB Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Solutions, Rio Tinto
Nyssa is an experienced asset management professional with a wide knowledge base in engineering, maintenance execution, and frontline leadership. She graduated with a double degree in Mechanical and Chemical Engineering in 2014 from Louisiana Tech University.
Her career has stretched from the oil fields of Louisiana to the bauxite hills of Far North Queensland, and the red dirt of Pilbara. While working fulltime she was able to complete her Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management in 2021, again from Louisiana Tech University.
Nyssa has had exposure to the ‘whole of life’ asset philosophy through her various roles in the industry, which has allowed her to make improvements and decisions that are not only sustainable but focused on good asset stewardship with a people centric approach to providing practical engineering solutions.

Digitally Enabled Asset Management Plans; A Practical Approach
The development of Digital Asset Management Plans provide dynamic visualisation of an organisation owns, the current state and performance of their assets and the forecast investment required to meet the defined levels of service while managing risk and cost over the life of the asset. The paper sets out the “How to Guide” on designing, developing, and populating digital and digitally enabled Asset Management Plans. The presentation will be based on GHD’s experience in developing the Digital Asset Class Management Plans for Southern Ports and Fremantle Ports through digital integration of data sets.The advantage of planning the approach to creating the structure of the Digital Asset Management Plans is that it provides the asset managers with an ISO55001 compliant system with automated updated of the state of their assets and future expenditure projections information at the press of a button. The digital collation of data from various data sets to enable informed asset management decisions on strategies and tactics. The dashboards also provide “plan on a page” information for briefing and reporting to managers and executives. And the hierarchy capability of the informational allows operations and maintenance team members to identify problem assets quickly.
Mark Bourhill, Executive Advisor Asset Management, GHD
Mark is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia and a committee member of the WA Chapter of the AMC. His experience with GHD Advisory Asset Management covers facilities and infrastructure asset consulting services for municipal, state and federal government agencies, property management, resource and minerals miners and processors, and private owners of assets. Mark’s asset management experience includes preparation of Asset Management Plans for all types of facilities and infrastructure assets, reviews and development of maintenance strategies and plans, planning and delivery of condition appraisal programs, and development of lifecycle cost analysis models.

Using spatial technology to navigate asset management for geographically dispersed portfolios
Asset management as a best practice philosophy hit the mainstream in the early 2000’s. Geographic information systems were developed in the 1980’s and have been typically preoccupied with the management and analysis of spatial data in the scientific and planning based industries. It was only 15 years ago that web mapping become widespread with the advent of Google Maps. Cloud and computing similarly became secure, affordable and adoptable at a large scale in the last decade. Mobile devices now have the sophistication, connectivity, and computing power to consume and collect significant volumes of data on-site connecting mobile workers like never before. Finally, computing clusters are capable of processing increasingly vast volumes of data making spatial techniques such as high fidelity 3D photogrammetry modelling able to be applied to very large and complex assets. The coalescence of this technology and the increasing demand from high value asset financiers for more systematic and data-driven approaches to asset management signal a new horizon in this industry.
This paper investigates both the potential and proven uses of spatial technologies to facilitate asset management best practice. One key example being the use of collaborative, trusted, current, and accessible information portals to enable data-driven decision making across the landscape of asset interactions – from the board room to the crib room. Such a solution was designed and implemented for the inspection, scoping and remediation of a large marine asset facilitating three-way collaboration between asset owner, owner’s engineer and remediation contractor. A second example sees WA’s Department of Education utilising spatial data, photogrammetry techniques and the web to carry out statewide condition assessments of over 800 facilities.
Jane Hogben, Digital Assets Lead, Duratec
Jane has over 20 years of experience in the geospatial data management and analytics space for a range of disciplines including environmental, engineering and asset management. She currently leads Duratec’s reality data delivery programme engaging with our clients to support them gaining maximum value from asset digitisation and digital engineering.

Brisbane - Optimising Assets for the Digital Age: The Convergence Imperative
2024-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Precinct, Level 2, 315 Brunswick Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4006, Australia
The convergence of digital and physical asset management is at the heart of the digital age, and Digital Asset Management (DAM) plays a pivotal role in this transformation. Effective DAM enables the systematic management of assets throughout their lifecycle – from creation to utilisation and disposal.
By streamlining digital asset management, companies can unlock benefits like enhanced productivity, reduced costs, and consistent brand experiences across all channels. This aligns with the broader goal of DAM to organise, store, and retrieve rich data while managing physical assets throughout their lifecycle.
Join our upcoming panel event hosted by the Asset Management Council, “Optimising Assets for the Digital Age: The Convergence Imperative” to explore this transformative intersection.

Come an explore the evolving definition of DAM,
Discuss innovative ways to develop a roadmap for digital asset transformation,
Learn how to bridge the physical-digital divide in asset strategies,
Discuss how to unlock the value of connected assets and data integration, to overcome the digital barriers in your asset management initiatives.

Engage with industry experts and gain actionable insights to drive successful digital transformations in your organisation. Register now to secure your spot.

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About the Panellists:
Anthony Burns, Senior Consultant for Supply and Maintenance at Mayburn. Anthony Burns is a seasoned Supply Chain and Maintenance Management Consultant with over 20 years of experience in the mining and utilities sectors. He specialises in: supply chain and logistics management; maintenance operations and optimisation; data analysis and configuration; and enterprise system implementation (SAP, Pronto, Oracle, Ellipse). Anthony has successfully led SAP migrations at Vueterra, directed testing teams during the Ellipse upgrade at Queensland Urban Utilities, and drove the PRONTO implementation at Senex for Maintenance and Supply. He excels at integrating Digital Asset Management (DAM) principles to optimise both digital and physical asset management, improving efficiency and usability by ensuring high levels of data readiness. In addition to his professional achievements, Anthony is a commercially rated helicopter pilot, showcasing his versatility and commitment to excellence.
Rebekah Utting, Chief Operating Officer at Carbon Logica. Rebekah is an experienced operations professional with a proven track record of excellence in the renewable energy industry. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainable practices, innovative problem-solving, and operational efficiency. Her in-depth knowledge of the power generation landscape, coupled with a solutions-oriented mindset, allows her to consistently deliver measurable business impact. She has led cross-functional operational and engineering teams in renewable energy generation, waste management, landfill gas, and greenhouse gas management. She holds a Master of Environmental Engineering (M.Eng.) from Griffith University, a Bachelor of Environmental Management from the University of Queensland and is currently undertaking a Master of Power System Engineering through the University of Southern Queensland. As an operations leader, Rebekah thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments, effectively coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives. With her extensive operations background, Rebekah has developed and implemented asset management strategies for a range of asset types, including mechanical, electrical, gas treatment, and balance of plant. In her role as Chief Operating Officer, she has most recently implemented a comprehensive maintenance management system for her business. This system enhances the reliability and performance of assets, reduces downtime, and minimises operational costs, thereby supporting the company’s long-term sustainability and success.
Jo Kirby, Risk Manager/Senior Process Risk & Safety Engineer at Hatch. Jo Kirby is a charted process engineer with over twenty years’ detailed design experience on turnkey projects in water treatment, chemical installations, CSG (Coal Seam Gas), coal and rare earth processing. Jo is a risk management specialist with focus on risk and hazard analysis including fault tree analysis (FTA), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), layers of protection analysis (LOPA), quantitative risk analysis (QRA), hazard and operability (HAZOP) study facilitation and quality assurance to deliver risk solutions for her clients. Jo has extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects. Creating strategic alliances with business and industry, driving sponsorship programs to support the ongoing development of engineers in the resources industry. A recognised leader and influencer, regularly called on to speak at resources and engineering events.
Christopher Bridge, A/Principal Asset Information & Strategy, Seqwater. Christopher is an Asset Management Leader with 20 years ‘ of experience across the UK and Australia. Around 15 years of this have been directly employed at water utility organisations. Christopher currently leads the Asset Information and Strategy function at Seqwater, a team which oversees the details of over 45,000 operational assets. Christopher is also a project team member on Seqwater’s Digital Engineering Roadmap project which aims to enable the utility to make significant strides in its digital assert management capability. Christopher believes in empowering his teams and those around him to make better asset management decisions. A big part of this is about allowing inclusive leadership and getting the appropriate level of buy-in to team targets and priorities. Chris is keen for those his leads to be positive about their strengths and open about opportunities for improvement. Christopher holds a PhD in drinking water quality management obtained from the University of Birmingham, UK, as well as a first class honours degree in Geology. Chris is Chartered Member of the Institution of Water and Environment (UK) and holds a Certificate from the Institute of Asset Management (UK). Christopher has worked with clients down the east-coast of Australia in Senior Asset Management Consultancy roles – most recently as Tactical Asset Management Lead in the Asset Strategies function at Stantec. Project delivery highlights include development of the first source protection natural asset management plans at Seqwater, leading condition assessment and investment program development for several local councils. Christopher’s industry experience also led to him becoming a key team member in auditing activities for the Essential Services Commission of South Australia and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (Victoria). Christopher is based on the Sunshine Coast and loves to spend time in the local areas which he describes as one of the best places to live in the world – so long as you don’t need to do anything after 9pm!

Perth - How asset management is addressing climate change across different industries
2024-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Water Corporation’s John Tonkin Water Centre, 629 Newcastle Street, Leederville, WA, 6010, Australia
Join us for a deep dive into how asset management is addressing the pressing issue of climate change across various industries. In this insightful session, we will explore diverse perspectives from three key sectors. This event welcomes Young Asset Management Professionals who are interested in understanding more about how a career in asset management.
Featuring:

Water Services Perspective, Danielle Higgs, Water Corporation
University Perspective, Cristina Vulpe, University of Western Australia
Speed Networking with industry peers
Consulting Perspective, Adam Rotapel, KPMG

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About the Presentations and Speakers:
Water Services Perspective
The Water Corporation has an extensive asset base, servicing communities across Western Australia. Climate change is already impacting the provision of water services. This presentation will provide an overview of the Corporation’s response to date and efforts to better understand the risk to our services in the future. This will inform future asset investment and contingency planning to build the resilience of our water services.
Danielle Higgs, Manager Asset Management System & Risk, Water Corporation
Danielle Higgs is an Environmental Engineer with over 25years water industry experience. She has worked across a variety of functions including leadership, strategy, planning, operations and business improvement roles. Danielle is currently leading a team undertaking asset climate risk assessments and improving the Water Corporation’s contingency plans. Danielle is also the Water Corporation’s representative on the Water Services Association of Australia’s Liveable Communities Committee. This Committee is overseeing water industry wide initiatives to respond to the challenge of climate variability in order to achieve the water industry’s vision of supporting thriving and resilient communities.

University Perspective
The University sector has seen a sharp increase in industry-sponsored research projects tackling the effect of climate change on new or mature infrastructure. This presentation will provide a short overview of multi-million dollar research projects from Australia and internationally which aim to unlock new knowledge into designing and maintaining safe and resilient infrastructure in a changing climate.
Cristina Vulpe, Senior Lecturer, The University of Western Australia
Cristina Vulpe is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Western Australia. She lectures in Environmental Geotechnics and Risk, Reliability & Safety. These units broaden students’ understanding of how infrastructure and systems impact on and interact with the environment.
Through her research, she provides safe and economic solutions for the deployment and management of onshore and offshore infrastructure throughout their lifecycle, taking into account the effect of the changing climate.

Consulting Perspective
Industry is recognising the need to understand climate risk and invest in resilience measures to ensure acceptable levels of service are maintained into the future. The consulting sector plays a critical role in supporting asset intensive organisations to address the risks presented by climate change. This presentation will provide an overview of the consulting experience applying asset management approaches to address climate change risk.
Adam Rotapel, Manager, KPMG
Adam is a Manager in KPMG’s Engineering & Asset Management practice with 15 years of consulting experience across power, water and other utilities sectors. Adam has been involved in all phases of infrastructure projects from asset management strategy and investment planning through to procurement and project delivery. Adam is the Chair of the Asset Management Perth Chapter and recently presented at the OzWater 24 conference on the topic of investing in climate change resilience. In his current consulting role Adam combines engineering, risk, project management and asset management expertise to deliver holistic business improvements to asset intensive organisations.

Sydney - Asset Management Evolution in the Age of the Energy Transition
2024-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | KPMG Parramatta Office, Level 16 / 153 Macquarie Street, Parramatta, NSW, 2150, Australia
The drive towards a sustainable future is reshaping the global landscape and has consequently moved to the forefront in the world of asset management. Since COP21 in 2015, organisations and governments have began addressing the huge challenge of decarbonisation. Since infrastructure, construction and operation constitutes 70% of global GHG emissions, sustainable asset strategies are a key enabler of this global ambition.
The energy transition transcends the energy sector, impacting organisations across the board. From utilities to transportation, and from manufacturing to public services, every asset portfolio is undergoing a pivotal change. Where once the triad of risk, performance, and cost dictated asset management, we now witness an incremental fourth dimension – sustainability.
Asset management principles are also evolving. The Institute of Asset Management’s Asset Anatomy’s fourth edition explicitly recognises the urgent need to embed ESG considerations, carbon abatement, and circular economy principles into asset management methodologies. This shift majorly attributes to the evolution of the 6-box capability model into a more holistic 10 Box perspective.
This presentation will unpack these changes and explore examples of asset portfolios around the world effectively applying these new and evolved capabilities, by employing novel renewable solutions, as they advance through the energy transition.

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About the Speaker:
Emily Mulcair, Manager, KPMG
Emily is a Manager in KPMG’s Engineering and Asset Management team. Spending her early career in Ireland working on biomethane and hydrogen feasibility and detailed design projects, Emily now consults on largescale energy system reviews, maintaining a passion for the integration of renewable gas into the global energy mix in the transition to net zero.

Melbourne - Site Visit and Engineering Overview of EVIE - Fire Rescue Victoria's First Electric Fire Truck
2024-10-17 09:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Eastern Hill Fire Station, 456 Albert Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3002, Australia
See Victoria’s first electric fire truck, EVIE, and learn about the steps involved in specifying and procuring it.
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Event is limited to 25 people, and registration essential to secure your spot.
Some Specifications of EVIE:

4500 L/min pumper with high-pressure stages.
1500 L first aid tank.
200 L foam tank.
Dimensions: Length: 7.9 m, Width: 2.35 m, Height: 3.15 m.
Weight: under 16 tonnes.
All-wheel drive & all-wheel steer.
Turning circle: 12.5 m (for comparison: Ford Ranger is 12.9 m).
5000 Nm of torque from a Volvo Penta EV driveline.
2 x 66 kWh batteries.
300 hp energy backup unit.
0–100 km/h in 30 seconds.

www.frv.vic.gov.au/victorias-first-electric-fire-truck-driving-innovation

Napier NZ / Webinar - Unlocking Asset Management Potential: Knowledge, Lessons and Updates
2024-10-17 16:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Napier War Memorial Centre, 48 Marine Parade, Bluff Hill, Napier, 4110, New Zealand
Featuring presentations: PanPac – Lessons in Asset Resilience following Cyclone Gabrielle, presented by Dylan Stuijt, Civil Engineer (NZCE) and Site Engineer at Pan Pac Forest Products Ltd; and Unison’s Journey in Pursuit of Knowledge Management, presented by Rachel Butler, Manager of Document Control and the Regulatory Asset Management Plan at Unison Networks.
This is a hybrid event, offering both an in-person option at the Napier War Memorial Centre and a dial-in option for remote attendees.
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About the speakers:
PanPac – Lessons in Asset Resilience following Cyclone Gabrielle

Dylan Stuijt, Civil Engineer (NZCE) – Site Engineer, Pan Pac Forest Products Ltd
Dylan is a Civil Engineer, having worked in the public sector for 20 years & private sector for 10 years. Dylan’s career started at the Hastings District Council, covering roading and 3-waters engineering design. This progressed into project management, 3 waters structure planning, and then the Hastings Districts water supplies management. Since 2017, Dylan has been responsible for the management of Pan Pac’s infrastructure assets with a focus on developing an assessment & replacement strategy for its ageing assets. In 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle gave an unexpected lesson in resilience planning and the inevitable tension between cost and productivity as the site rebuilds & returns to full-scale production.
Unison’s journey in pursuit of knowledge management
Rachel Butler, Manager – Document Control and Regulatory Asset Management Plan, Unison Networks Limited
Over her 20 year career, Rachel has extensive experience advising executive management on best practice across a variety of corporate service disciplines. Prior to commencing with Unison Networks Limited in 2022, Rachel spent 13 years working for the Victorian State Government in Australia actively leading the development and implementation of key projects. This included the state’s first Victorian Infrastructure Plan in 2017 in response to Infrastructure Victoria’s 30-year Infrastructure Strategy. Rachel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Psychology; Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management; Australian Institute of Company Directors (Foundations in Directorship) and is a Certified Quality Internal Auditor. With a background in organisational development, Rachel is passionate about building the capability of others through promoting a knowledge sharing culture.

Sydney - Join EA CLM Event on Project Governance for Commissioning and Handover of Infrastructure
2024-10-29 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Engineers Australia Sydney Office, Mezzanine Floor, 44 Market Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
AMCouncil members are offered a discount to register for the Engineers Australia College of Leadership and Management Sydney Chapter event on Project Governance for Commissioning and Handover of Infrastructure, happening on Tuesday, 29 October 2024.
Event Details:

Time: 5:00pm-8:30pm AEDT (In-Person) | 5:30pm-7:00pm AEDT (Online)
Location: Engineers Australia Sydney Office, Mezzanine Floor, 44 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000 or Online via Webex
Register here: Event Registration

Why Attend?
If you’ve ever felt that your project isn’t delivering as expected, this event will guide you on how effective project governance can ensure that project outcomes meet stakeholder needs. You’ll gain valuable insights on:

Progressive collection of information for digital twins
Outcome assurance reporting vs. output progress reporting
Maturity models to assess project governance effectiveness
Competencies required to improve your project governance skills
And more, including a group case study and Q&A with experienced presenters!

Don’t Miss Out on This Exclusive Opportunity!
AMCouncil members can take advantage of this special discount to join the conversation either in person or online.
If you are keen to improve your project governance skills, register today and make sure your projects deliver the outcomes that truly matter.

Brisbane Chapter 2025 Planning Workshop
2024-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | WSP, Level 12, 900 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006, Australia
The Asset Management Council Brisbane Chapter is excited to invite you to our Planning Workshop! This is your chance to shape our technical events in 2025.
Why Attend?

Voice Your Ideas: Share the technical event topics that you’re most interested in.
Influence Event Planning: Help us tailor our events to address emerging industry trends and the current challenges commonly faced by asset-intensive organisations.
Network: Connect with fellow professionals and industry leaders in a collaborative setting.

Your insights are invaluable in ensuring our events remain relevant and impactful. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the direction of our chapter’s activities and make your voice heard.
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Brisbane - End of Year Networking and Social Event
2024-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | BrewDog, 235 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD, 4006, Australia
This event offers a great chance to catch up with fellow AMCouncil members in a relaxed, social setting. Enjoy a drink and some nibbles as we celebrate the year’s achievements and wind down before the Christmas/New Year break. We’ve reserved a space at BrewDog, giving everyone room to mingle and network throughout the evening. Join us anytime from 5 PM, with the event winding down around 7 PM.
Date: Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Place: BrewDog, 235 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane 4006

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Perth - End of Year Review and Celebration
2024-12-06 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Baby Shoe, The Shoes
Join Your Perth Chapter Committee for an engaging end of year event! Discover the latest developments from the Asset Management Council as we reflect on key technical sessions from 2024 and share exciting national updates. Explore the AMCouncil Career Tool and learn how it can support your professional growth. Get involved with our special interest groups – Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability & Resilience, and Maintenance & Reliability – and find out how you can contribute to these vital communities. We also want to hear your insights! Help us shape the 2025 event calendar by sharing your ideas on themes and topics. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and influence the future of asset management!
Date: Friday, 6 December 2024
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Place: Baby Shoe, The Shoes, Shop GSO7 Yagan Square, 376 – 420 Wellington St, Perth
Cost: $15 for AMCouncil Members, otherwise $25
Finger food and selection of drinks (beer / wine / soft drink) provided.

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Melbourne - End of Year Celebration
2024-12-11 06:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Cellar Door, 25 Dukes Walk, South Wharf, VIC, 3006, Australia
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to come together and celebrate the achievements and progress we’ve made in 2023. We are excited to invite you to our End-of-Year Chapter Celebration, an evening of camaraderie, reflection, and looking forward to what 2025 has in store for us!
Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 11th December
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Venue: Melbourne Cellar Door, 25 Dukes Walk, South Wharf, VIC, 3006

This gathering is a fantastic opportunity for all of us to meet and engage in person. Whether you’re looking to catch up with familiar faces or eager to make new connections within our community, this event is the perfect setting. Pizza provided from 6.30pm. Drinks at bar prices.

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What to Expect:

Meet the Melbourne Chapter Committee: Get to know the committee members who have been diligently working behind the scenes.
Network with Local Members: Connect with fellow asset management professionals and expand your local network.
Reflect on 2024: Share your experiences, challenges, and successes of the past year.
Look Ahead to 2025: Discuss upcoming trends, opportunities, and the future of asset management in our region.

Please note that drinks will be at your own cost. However, the pizza, conversations, insights, and connections are on us!
RSVP: To ensure we have an accurate headcount for the venue, please register your attendance at your earliest convenience. Your prompt response will be greatly appreciated and will assist us in making the necessary arrangements.
This event is open to all members of the Asset Management Melbourne Chapter, and we strongly encourage everyone to join. It’s not just a celebration, but a chance to strengthen our community and set the stage for a successful 2025.
We are looking forward to seeing you there and toasting to the year that was and the exciting times ahead!

Sydney - End of Year Celebration
2024-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sydney Cidery, 389 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to come together and celebrate the achievements and progress we’ve made in 2024. We are excited to invite you to our End-of-Year Chapter Celebration, an evening of camaraderie, reflection, and looking forward to what 2025 has in store for us!
Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 11th December
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Venue: Sydney Cidery, 389 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000

This gathering is a fantastic opportunity for all of us to meet and engage in person. Whether you’re looking to catch up with familiar faces or eager to make new connections within our community, this event is the perfect setting. Food and drink at own cost.

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What to Expect:

Meet the Sydney Chapter Committee: Get to know the committee members who have been diligently working behind the scenes.
Network with Local Members: Connect with fellow asset management professionals and expand your local network.
Reflect on 2024: Share your experiences, challenges, and successes of the past year.
Look Ahead to 2025: Discuss upcoming trends, opportunities, and the future of asset management in our region.

Please note that food and drinks will be at your own cost. However, the conversations, insights, and connections are on us!
RSVP: To ensure we have an accurate headcount for the venue, please register your attendance at your earliest convenience. Your prompt response will be greatly appreciated and will assist us in making the necessary arrangements.
This event is open to all members of the Asset Management Sydney Chapter, and we strongly encourage everyone to join. It’s not just a celebration, but a chance to strengthen our community and set the stage for a successful 2025.
We are looking forward to seeing you there and toasting to the year that was and the exciting times ahead!

Perth - Evolving Standards in Asset Management: Insights into Global Practices and ISO Updates
2025-02-10 16:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | State Library of WA, 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA, 6000
In 2024, the Industry has seen updates to two key artefacts on asset management. These include:

ISO55001, the International Standard on Asset Management; and
The Asset Management Landscape Third Edition

Both these artefacts have been updated after a decade. Representatives of the Asset Management Council have played an active role in review, development and revision of these artefacts. As key documents that outline good industry practice on asset management, it is useful to get insights into the updates and their practical implications. This session is an in-person session hosted at Western Power’s head office in Perth. It will contain two sessions: In session 1: Ankur Maheshwari will walk us through the updates in The Asset Management Landscape (the Third edition) and their practical implications. Ankur will provide a perspective of what the changes mean in practical sense, not just an academic view. Ankur was Asset Management Councils project manager for review phase of the Asset Management Landscape and Asset Management Council lead for a section during the revision phase of the Landscape. In session 2: Martin Kerr (Convener of ISO55001:2024) will walk us through the ISO550xx suite and provide insights into how it was developed, some of the considerations and challenges, and, of course, what it means for those who are already certified and for those who are looking to become certified. Martin will provide a change management perspective, not just an academic view of the standard.
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About the Speakers:
Ankur Maheshwari
Ankur Maheshwari is a highly experienced, seasoned asset management professional with over three decades of experience in a wide range of techno-commercial aspects of asset management in the utility, manufacturing and industrial sectors. He is currently Technical Director Asia Pacific with AMCL Consulting. He has hands on experience in envisioning, leading and implementing asset management improvements that improve organisations ability to extract most value from its assets. Ankur’s commitment and dedication to the field is evident in his active involvement in Asset Management Council for many years. He project managed the review of the Landscape’s second edition in preparation for its revision. More recently he led the team of volunteer representatives who provided the contribution to the development of one subject in the Asset Management Landscape’s third edition.
Martin Kerr, Director, Structured Change,
Martin is a passionate Asset Management and Change Management professional. During the day, with Structured Change and Applying Asset Management, he assists organisations in developing their Asset Management Systems, preparing them for ISO Certification. Martin delivers WPiAM-accredited Asset Management training and supports organisations’ change management roadmaps to adopt and embed asset management. Martin was the Lead Convenor for ISO55001:2024 and is the Technical Director for the World Partners in Asset Management (WPiAM) (CAMA and Global Certification Scheme)

Wellington NZ / Webinar - Strengthening Assets: From Resilience Planning to Advanced Technologies
2025-02-27 16:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | KiwiRail Offices, 2 Bunny Street,, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand
Join us for this hybrid event, with options to attend in person or participate online. How can we develop maturity in risk management and resilience planning from both top-down and bottom-up perspectives? This session will be in two parts. First, we will explore the challenges, achievements, and transformative moments in Transpower’s asset management and resilience maturity journey. Presented by Julian Morton, Manager of Strategy, Performance, and Risk at Transpower. Following this, Pauline Orquillo, Civil Engineering Graduate at GHD will provide a case study on the value of applying Cathodic protection to a wharf assets where a long term whole of life approach is required. Pauline’s presentation considers the Asset Strategy, the design advantage on ongoing maintenance required to operate the system, and evidence of the benefits.
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Agenda:

4pm NZ Chapter AGM (for interested NZ Chapter members);
4.30pm Technical Presentation (for all):

Building Capability in Resilience and Adaption Planning, Julian Mortan, Manager of Strategy, Performance and Risk, Transpower
NZ Navy Applying Advanced Technologies to Managing Maritime Assets, Pauline Orquillo, Civil Engineering Graduate, GHD

About the speakers:
Julian Morton, Manager of Strategy, Performance and Risk, Transpower
Julian Morton is the Manager of the Strategy, Performance and Risk group at Transpower, the owner and operator of the national electricity transmission grid. During his eight years at Transpower, he has been part of a step change in risk and resilience capability in grid planning. This includes shaping Transpower’s resilience investments and developing risk modelling to support asset replacements. Prior to joining Transpower, Julian had 15 years’ experience in risk and asset management at Melbourne Water and Yarra Valley Water, including major hazard facility risk management, dam safety, and providing operational due diligence.
Pauline Orquillo, Civil Engineering Graduate, GHD
Pauline is a Civil Engineering graduate with an interest in asset management, sustainability, and infrastructure. She has practical experience in cathodic protection systems, having supported functional checks, performance assessments, and system audits for the Calliope Wharf Cathodic Protection System in Auckland. Under the guidance of mentors and the system’s designer, she carries out site visits, electrode potential readings, and contributes to reports on system performance and maintenance recommendations.

Brisbane - The Evolution of Asset Management Standards and Framework
2025-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Engineers Australia Auditorium, Level 9, 340 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
An insightful technical session, “The evolution of Asset Management Standards and Framework”, will provide insights on the latest revision of ISO 55001, released in 2024 and associated changes in Asset Management frameworks by accredited organisations such as GFMAM and IAM. This update is a game-changer for our industry, reflecting the evolving needs and challenges we face globally introducing critical improvements in decision-making frameworks, information management and asset planning. These changes will not only make asset management more efficient but will also deliver tangible benefits to the community.
For individuals and organisations looking to stay ahead in asset management and improve their community impact, aligning with ISO 55001:2024 is a critical step. Join us to explore more with industry experts.

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About the speakers:
Sandy Dunn is the Managing Director and founder of Assetivity Pty Ltd, a consulting organisation dedicated to assisting organisations in capital intensive industries improve Asset Performance and assure Asset Capability through more effective Asset Management, Maintenance Management and Reliability Improvement. He has over 40 years’ experience in Maintenance, Reliability, Operations and Asset Management, gained primarily within the Mining and Mineral Processing, Oil & Gas and Utilities sectors in Australia, South East Asia, Africa, North and South America and Europe. This experience includes senior line management positions and consulting roles. He holds an Honours Degree in Industrial Engineering, as well as a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He is also a qualified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA) and Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP).
Susan Chamberlain is a Chartered Civil Engineer with asset management, project and design management, and road network management experience. She is part of WSP’s Strategic Asset Management team, assisting asset-owning organisations with strategic, tactical, and operational asset management improvements. Susan’s experience spans Australia, New Zealand, England, and Malaysia. She is a Certified Practitioner in Asset Management, a Certified Asset Management Assessor, and a Fellow of Engineers Australia. She recently led one of the Asset Management Council’s project teams for the update of the Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM) Asset Management Landscape document.

Melbourne - Navigating Financial Constraints: The Evolution of AMAF in the Victorian Government
2025-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Grand Hotel (Gaylord Restaurant Conference Room), 33 Spencer Street, Docklands, VIC, 3008, Australia
Join us for an insightful session with guest speaker Nicholas Phillips, as we explore the evolving landscape of the Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF) within the Victorian Government. Nearly a decade since its inception, AMAF remains a key policy guiding asset management practices across government agencies. However, in the face of tight financial constraints, agencies are being forced to rethink their approach – balancing compliance, service outcomes, and operational efficiency with reduced funding.

This session will delve into how government agencies are adapting to funding challenges while maintaining their commitment to AMAF. We’ll compare the framework’s early vision with today’s reality and engage in a discussion on the current perceptions of government support. The interactive format of this in-person event will encourage audience participation, including a live poll to capture industry sentiment. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into how AMAF continues to shape asset management in Victoria amid shifting financial landscapes.

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About the speaker:
Nicholas Phillips is the Executive Director and Principal Consultant of MACE Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd specialising in Asset Management, Lifecycle Cost and Performance Analysis, and Reliability and Maintainability Analysis. His career has centred on the application of asset management principles and processes that deliver service focussed outcomes for asset intensive operations in private and public sectors.
Nicholas has held increasingly senior positions over his professional career, carrying out pioneering work in the introduction of asset management systems and processes.
Nicholas has assisted organisations to align stakeholder demands to service delivery outcomes by understanding the inter-dependencies between business functions across the asset portfolio entire lifecycle.
In recent years, Nicholas has:

developed, implemented, and monitored improvement in the management system for asset management in public sector agencies.
delivered reliability, availability and maintainability analysis and reports for infrastructure projects.
delivered asset management fundamentals training for the Asset Management Council.
maintained the operation of MACE Consulting.

Nicholas’s career is highlighted by a continuous connection to service delivery assets, where he has managed rollingstock maintenance, rail infrastructure asset strategy and engineering, implemented the Victorian public sector Asset Management Accountability Framework and evaluated/monitored compliance (and maturity). Other professional activities include extensive and long-term contribution to the professional development of the technical discipline of asset management and maintenance engineering. Nicholas adds value by creating the ecology to build a well-developed capability in asset management (people, processes, information, and technology) to adapt and respond to rapidly changing community, economic, social, stakeholder and business environments.

Melbourne - Change Management: Software Implementation Fleet Management
2025-05-08 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Grand Hotel (Gaylord Restaurant Conference Room), 33 Spencer Street, Docklands, VIC, 3008, Australia
The successful implementation of fleet management software is a complex process that requires effective change management strategies to ensure smooth transition and user adoption.
This presentation explores the role of change management in the deployment of fleet management software at Court Services Victoria and identifies the key stages of change management, including assessment of current processes, stakeholder engagement, communication strategies, and training programs.
Additionally, the presentation discusses the challenges encountered during the implementation phase, such as resistance to change, data migration issues, and the need for ongoing support.
This software implementation highlights how a structured change management approach can mitigate risks, foster user acceptance, and maximize the long-term benefits of fleet management software. It highlights that a well-managed change process not only enhances the operational performance of the fleet but also facilitates the transformation of organisational capabilities in an increasingly digital and data-driven environment.

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About the speaker:
Svetlana Makoutonina (Senior Project Manager, Asset Strategy & Compliance, Court Services Victoria) is an experienced strategy, project and change management professional passionate about property and asset management. She holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA in Strategic Management, further supported by industry-specific qualifications. Her experience is largely in the financial services industry and state government, where she has worked in customer-facing roles and on a variety of strategic projects. She has concentrated on end-to-end delivery of new software platforms, development, and implementation of regulatory & risk frameworks (AMAF and QMS ISO 9001), delivery of statewide procurement tenders and development and implementation of capability frameworks. Throughout her career, she has developed an acute understanding of the end-user, strategic business imperatives and brings this insight into her Asset Management work with Courts Victoria.

Brisbane - How complex systems fail: Lessons from Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 crashes
2025-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Engineers Australia Auditorium, Level 9, 340 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
Many of us think in Newtonian terms, meaning that when we examine systems, we tend to think there is a direct link between cause and effect – everything that happens has a definite, identifiable cause and a definite effect. And there is symmetry between cause and effect: the seriousness of the effect is related to the seriousness of the cause – big failures happen because of big causes, and small failures because of small ones.
But intuitively we know this doesn’t hold up for certain, so-called ‘complex’, systems. Instead, we can have sudden changes in these systems, which often appear dramatic, but which have tiny causes. How then should we think about failure or dramatic change in these types of systems?
This session explores this question by examining the organisational causes of the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes that resulted in the deaths of 346 people.
This session comprises a presentation delivered by Sean Brady (Managing Director and Forensic Engineer at Brady Heywood), followed by a facilitated Q&A.

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About the speaker:
Sean Brady is a forensic engineer who investigates engineering failures from a technical and organisational perspective. In 2020, he completed the Brady Review, an investigation into the causes of fatalities in the Queensland mining industry. The review was tabled in parliament and made 11 recommendations to the regulator and mining companies on how to improve safety. In 2024, he completed the technical and organisational investigation into the catastrophic failure of a turbine generator at Callide C Power Station in Queensland, Australia. He also speaks, writes and podcasts on the causes of technical and organisational failure.

Townsville - How complex systems fail: Lessons from Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 crashes
2025-05-14 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Office of the Townsville City Council, 143 Walker Street, Townsville City, QLD, 4810, Australia
Join us for a special in-person meet-up in Townsville to view a live stream of the Brisbane Chapter technical event on “How How complex systems fail: Lessons from Boeings 737 MAX 8 crashes”. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone in or near Townsville to gather, network, and learn together. The event is free to attend, making it accessible for all interested in the topic.
Many of us think in Newtonian terms, meaning that when we examine systems, we tend to think there is a direct link between cause and effect – everything that happens has a definite, identifiable cause and a definite effect. And there is symmetry between cause and effect: the seriousness of the effect is related to the seriousness of the cause – big failures happen because of big causes, and small failures because of small ones.
But intuitively we know this doesn’t hold up for certain, so-called ‘complex’, systems. Instead, we can have sudden changes in these systems, which often appear dramatic, but which have tiny causes. How then should we think about failure or dramatic change in these types of systems?
This session explores this question by examining the organisational causes of the two Boeing 737 MAX crashes that resulted in the deaths of 346 people.
This session comprises a presentation delivered by Sean Brady (Managing Director and Forensic Engineer at Brady Heywood), followed by a facilitated Q&A.

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About the speaker:

Sean Brady is a forensic engineer who investigates engineering failures from a technical and organisational perspective. In 2020, he completed the Brady Review, an investigation into the causes of fatalities in the Queensland mining industry. The review was tabled in parliament and made 11 recommendations to the regulator and mining companies on how to improve safety. In 2024, he completed the technical and organisational investigation into the catastrophic failure of a turbine generator at Callide C Power Station in Queensland, Australia. He also speaks, writes and podcasts on the causes of technical and organisational failure.

Sydney - Sydney Metro Asset Management
2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sydney Metro Office, Level 43, 680 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Sean Caldwell, Director of Asset Management & Engineering, will explore the Sydney Metro Agency’s approach to asset management within a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) context, providing attendees with insights into the operational and contractual complexities faced in delivering major transport infrastructure.
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Key areas covered will include:

How PPP contracts operate within Sydney Metro.
The evolution of these PPPs over time.
The treatment of standards and how Sydney Metro’s approach has developed.
Asset management practices within PPP frameworks at Sydney Metro.

The presentation will highlight the challenges of managing owned assets within a dynamic contractual landscape. It will examine how Sydney Metro has responded to legislative and standards changes over time, and how these have been incorporated into more recent contracts.
A high-level summary will outline how the initial approach to standards has shifted, the drivers behind these changes, and the implications for both new and existing contracts—particularly in the context of augmenting current Operations and Maintenance (O&M) phase contracts with additional requirements. The case of the Northwest project and the development of new standards will be discussed, along with how Sydney Metro has built on this foundation to ensure future PPPs adhere to critical standards.
A practical example will be shared on how changes to legislation—specifically around the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI)—were implemented during the O&M phase, illustrating the challenges of enacting legislative changes within PPP contracts and their asset management implications.
The session will conclude with an overview of Sydney Metro’s current approach to managing owned assets in this contractual environment, identifying the key tasks considered critical to success, the mechanisms used to provide assurance in contractor-delivered activities, and how the relationship with the O&M contractor shapes Sydney Metro’s involvement and approach to managing disputes.
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About the Speaker:
Sean Caldwell, Director Asset Management & Engineering, Sydney Metro
Sean has worked in the Rail Industry for the last 24 years, originally from the UK, Sean trained as a Signalling Engineer and has spent his career working across the UK, Australia and New Zealand within Signalling Testing and Commissioning. Sean joined Sydney Metro in 2016 during the delivery of Sydney Metro Northwest and has continued to work with Sydney Metro in the Operations phase in the Asset Management space.

Perth - Empowerment in Asset Management: A Leadership Journey
2025-05-21 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Ibis Perth, 334 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
It’s time to break silos, challenge assumptions, and reimagine leadership in asset management — together. “Empowerment in Asset Management: A Leadership Journey” is a high-energy, thought-provoking experience where real leadership meets real impact. Six extraordinary women from the asset management world are stepping forward to share how they’ve led through complexity, transformed culture, and delivered powerful outcomes — all while staying true to themselves. Expect honest stories, bold insights, and practical strategies from leaders who are blending technical excellence with emotional intelligence and showing what’s possible when inclusion and innovation go hand-in-hand.
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Why you’ll want to be in the room:

Live case studies that go beyond success stories — into lessons learned, setbacks overcome, and values lived
A dynamic panel unpacking what it really takes to lead transformation
A space where future leaders, seasoned professionals, and allies can connect, reflect, and grow
Ideas and inspiration you can take back to your team, your career — and your vision for what leadership should look like

Everyone’s invited.
Whether you’re just starting out, managing a team, or leading strategic change — come as you are, and leave with a fresh perspective and a fire to lead boldly.
Presenters:

Yalimay Jimenez (PhD Specialist Geologist & Geochemist)
Dr Carla Boehl (Senior Manager, Global Engineering Operations)
Dimitra Pierros (Processing & Operations Manager)
Ashinka Weeratunge (Manager Cape Lambert B)
Bek Pickering (GM Capability Development)
Kelsey Roberts (Manager Operational Readiness)

Hosts:

Adam Rotapel (AMCouncil Perth Chapter Committee Chair – Asset Management & Capital Investment Strategy)
Karina Machado (AMCouncil Perth Chapter Committee Vice Chair – WIRAM Director – SAP Integration Specialist )
Neen Barry (AMCouncil Perth Chapter Committee Member – Superintendent, Engineering)
Isabela Silva (WIRAM Member – Business Development Manager)

Event brought to you jointly by AMCouncil Perth Chapter, and WIRAM Au-NZ.
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Presenters and topics:

Dr Yalimay Jimenez, CoDirector, WIRAM
Connection over command: leadership is more than a role – it’s a relationship. Drawing from her own journey, Dr. Jimenez invites us into a conversation about what leadership truly means in today’s noisy and fast-paced world. She will explore how we can recognise the stories that shape our understanding of leadership—and how, through meaningful connections, we can build bridges that transform us into authentic, impactful leaders.

Dr. Jimenez is a specialist geologist and geochemist for mining, environment and mine closure. She is a change advocate, and passionate connector of people and purpose, always having one conversation at a time. With a career grounded in the technical world of Earth and Biological Sciences and a vision that stretches beyond the rocks, she brings a unique perspective on leadership—one that values authenticity, curiosity, and connection. As a thoughtful voice in initiatives supporting women in asset management and reliability, and now a co-founder of a community-focused tech venture, she is driven by the belief that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about relationships, impact, and showing up with passion. Dr Jimenez possesses over +16 years of combined technical experience between different disciplines, sectors, research and operations. She holds an Honour in Geology (2004) a master’s degree in Geochemistry and Mineral Exploration (2009), a Graduate Certificate in Hydrogeology (UWA – 2017) and a PhD in Applied Chemistry (Curtin University – 2021).

Dr Carla Boehl, Senior Manager APAC Region, and Past Chair of AMCouncil Perth Chapter, Pfizer Global Engineering
Dr. Carla Boehl explores the transformative leadership journey in asset management, emphasizing the importance of fostering collaboration between universities, government, and industry to support problem-solving through research, education, and training, while leveraging her extensive experience in engineering, academia, and industry to enhance asset management practices and drive sustainable growth. Additionally, she highlights the significance of digital networking and embracing AI to empower technical workforces and executives, demonstrating how these technologies can revolutionize asset management and promote continuous improvement.

Dr. Carla (ex-McKinsey) is a seasoned professional in asset management, engineering, and sustainability. With a PhD in Decision Making and extensive industry experience, she has led strategic initiatives at Rio Tinto, Fortescue Zero and Fremantle Ports, focusing on reliability and operational efficiency. Carla also served as a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University WA School of Mines and holds board roles in diverse sectors. Recognized for her leadership, she is committed to driving innovation and excellence in engineering asset management.

Dimitra Pierros, Manager Operational Readiness and Interface, Roy Hill
From Magic Tricks to Mining Picks: Lessons in Leadership and Asset ManagementDimitra shares highlights from her career journey, reflecting on the key lessons that have shaped her approach to leadership and asset management. Through personal stories and professional insights, she explores how to successfully navigate technical challenges and overcome barriers to diversity in the workplace, offering practical takeaways for those forging their own path in the field.

Dimitra Pierros born in Australia, grew up in Greece and came back to Australia about 12 years ago. Dimitra is an Operations Manager with more than 25 years’ experience in the mining sector. She has studied process engineering, have worked for WOOD, BHP, IGO, St Barbara and Roy Hill in various leadership and management roles and she is currently working at Roy Hill as Manager Operational Readiness and Interface. She grew up in a small mining town back in Greece. Dad was a laboratory technician she used to see all the magic tricks that he was doing with chemicals. This and her willingness to be a better version of her father, motivated her to become a Process Engineer. Her intention in life and career is to transform environments where the playing field is not equal overcoming boundaries which creates positive change and empower others to step int their confidence and do the same.

Hear from Senior Leaders in Rio Tinto Iron Ore about some of the challenges they’ve faced throughout their careers and what has inspired them to overcome these challenges while living Rio Tinto’s values of care, courage and curiosity. These three women will share valuable insights and experiences that may support asset management, maintenance and reliability professionals through future or current workplace situations.

Bek Pickering, General Manager – Capability Development, Rio Tinto Iron Ore

Bek Pickering currently holds the role of General Manager Capability Development and is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience across technical, operational, and strategic roles in the mining and resources sector. With a foundation in Extractive Metallurgy and an MBA, Bek has led diverse teams through complex challenges across multiple commodities, companies, and product groups. Her career reflects progressive leadership—ranging from frontline operations and technical leadership to executive strategy roles—culminating in major contributions to pioneering projects like the world’s first autonomous railway. Bek’s journey showcases her strengths in team development, organisational change, and inclusive leadership, underpinned by a strong commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainable business transformation.

Kelsey Roberts, Manager Operational Readiness, Rio Tinto Iron Ore

Kelsey is a Manager for Operational Readiness in Rio Tinto Iron Ore. Kelsey is a passionate people leader who takes pride in the people, her team and interfacing teams. Kelsey is driven by Belonging and ensuring all have a feeling of belonging, leading to empowered workforce. Kelsey encourages and acts by example in the simple things; a thank you, a fist pump , a nod of acknowledgement- small acts of kindness each day generates the culture that we all thrive in. Living by the principle that kindness is strength. Kelsey’s career has taken her from the Goldfields, to the Pilbara, to the Gobi Desert and back, working within engineering, operations and leadership. Kelsey enjoys the diversity of the work with and teams, and is excited to see the next stage of growth as our industry progresses. Kelsey’s Motto; ‘Be Bold. Be Brave. Be You.’

Ashinka Weeratunge, Manager Cape Lambert B, Rio Tinto Iron Ore

Ashinka is a Manager at Rio Tinto’s Cape Lambert Operation, leading a team of 250 people to operate and maintain one of the company’s four Ports. She has worked at Rio Tinto for the past 15 years, starting as a Graduate in Human Resources, and transitioning to roles in Industrial Relations, Safety, Asset Management and Operational Excellence. She is passionate about being the change she wants to see in the world, and will always promote a diverse, inclusive and equal workplace. Ashinka holds a Bachelor of Science (Psychology), a Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources and Industrial Relations) and a Masters in Employee Relations.

Melbourne - Global Maintenance Day Breakfast: Maintain Today - Sustain Tomorrow
2025-06-06 07:30 - 09:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Rydges Melbourne, 186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
Join the Asset Management Council community for a breakfast event to celebrate Global Maintenance Day—a time to recognise the professionals who uphold the reliability, efficiency, and safety of the systems we all depend on.
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Theme: Maintain Today – Sustain Tomorrow
Maintenance is more than a technical function—it’s a strategic imperative. It:

Ensures continuity, dependability, and efficiency across all sectors
Supports organisational sustainability and resource conservation
Reduces energy intensity and environmental impact
Extends asset longevity and enhances lifecycle value
Builds resilience by maintaining safe, functional, and adaptable systems

When industries learn from those with more mature maintenance frameworks, they accelerate their own journeys to operational excellence and sustainability.

Panel Discussion: Innovative Maintenance Strategies for a Sustainable Tomorrow
Enjoy a sit-down breakfast and a lively panel discussion featuring leaders from the contracting, utility, and transport sectors, sharing real-world insights on maintenance practices that deliver long-term value.
Panel Members:

Sarah Hannah, General Manager at AusNet Services, Director AMCouncil
Martin Boettcher, Ventia (Maintenance Contractor/Operator Perspective)
Andrew Sarah, Rail Sector Expert (Transport Perspective)

Together, they’ll explore:

How proactive maintenance is strengthening enterprise capability
The role of maintenance in driving safety, sustainability, and economic efficiency
What strategies these organisations are using to ensure uninterrupted service and resilience

This event is proudly presented by the Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management (MRiAM) Special Interest Group, in collaboration with the AMCouncil Melbourne Chapter.
📌 Spaces are limited — Click here to register now and join us in celebrating maintenance as a cornerstone of sustainable success.
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Adelaide - 20-Year South Australian Infrastructure Strategy
2025-06-11 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | University of Adelaide, 10 Pultney Street, Adelaide, SA, 5005, Australia
Please join us to hear from Infrastructure SA’s Chief Executive Director Jeremy Conway, and Director Assurance Graeme Brown, who will share insights on the 20-year South Australian Infrastructure Strategy.
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About the Speakers:
Jeremy Conway, Chief Executive Director, Infrastructure SA
As Chief Executive of Infrastructure SA, Jeremy has led development of the State’s 20-year infrastructure strategy and is responsible for providing independent advice to the South Australian Government on infrastructure projects and prioritisation. His team has a strong focus on evidence-based decision-making and seeks to improve the maturity of infrastructure planning and investment across government. Infrastructure SA also aims to identify projects that deliver benefits for all South Australians by adopting a state-wide cross-sectoral lens. This is aided by Jeremy’s deep experience in both the public and private sectors. He has held senior roles at the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure and Department for the Premier and Cabinet; meanwhile his vast commercial and business experience comes from having worked in property development at Places Victoria for three years and in private equity CVC Capital Partners in London for nine years.
Graeme Brown, Director Assurance, Infrastructure SA
Graeme Brown is an experienced government infrastructure, asset management and capital program executive who has worked across all tiers of government and asset sectors. Departmental experience includes Defence, Health, Police, Treasury and Finance, and Infrastructure and Transport. Qualifications include Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Architecture, Advanced Diploma in Administration. Graeme is an Accredited Professional Planning Level 2.

Melbourne - Local Government Asset Planning - Getting the Most From Community Consultation
2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Grand Hotel (Gaylord Restaurant Conference Room), 33 Spencer Street, Docklands, VIC, 3008, Australia
The Australian Local Government Act 2020 requires local government authorities to undertake a number of asset management responsibilities as part of their asset planning cycles.
One of these responsibilities is deliberative community engagement, which is designed to ensure the wants and needs of the local community are adequately reflected in local government financial, asset, and strategic plans.
Deliberative engagement presents both a challenge and a value proposition to local government authorities — from the perspectives of efficiency and effectiveness, as well as the opportunity to capture valuable insights and context.
Cindy Plowman from Conversation Co actively supports local government authorities in navigating and maximising value through the deliberative engagement process. Cindy has a wealth of experience working with community groups and will share her knowledge and insights on how to leverage community input to produce meaningful impact for all parties.

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Perth - AMPEAK Showcase: Local Insights on Digital Innovation
2025-06-24 16:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Central Park Conference Centre, Level P1, 152 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join us for an exclusive technical event hosted by the Asset Management Council, where we bring a selection of some of the best presentations from the 2025 AMPEAK National Conference to our Perth members. This event is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in digital asset management. Network with fellow professionals and industry experts while enjoying in-depth presentations that have captivated audiences at the national level. Don’t miss this chance to stay at the forefront of asset management excellence right here in Perth.
Featuring:

Achieving better outcomes through integrated performance risk and decision framework, Ankur Maheshwari, AMCL
Digital Risk-Based Planning to Create Value at Infrastructure Portfolio Level, Paul Davis / Shane Oldham, BetterAIM
Revolutionising the way complex systems are engineered and managed using a digital model, Jim Stancombe, I&E System
Introducing uncrewed aircraft to carry out effective BVLOS operations to deliver ‘Digital Visualisation’ outputs for ‘Linear Asset Inspections’ and ‘Right of Way Surveys’, Anthony Roe, Xplorate

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About the Presentations and Speakers:
Achieving better outcomes through integrated performance risk and decision framework – Ankur Maheshwari, Technical Director Asia Pacific, AMCL
Optimal asset management decisions hinge upon balancing asset performance and associated risks. Whilst the application of asset performance management and risk management for asset management is now evident in many utilities, the maturity levels of application vary between organisations. A key differentiating factor is the extent to which these approaches are integrated, i.e. integration of asset performance management, risk management and asset management decision-making. This presentation would discuss an end-to-end asset management decision-making framework that integrates multiple complex business capabilities. It can be applied to all asset management decisions and has lays the foundation for future asset management improvements.
Using a case study, the paper discusses how the new decision-making framework was tested to review an existing asset strategy concerning a key safety objective for a utility. The application of this methodology identified existing business rules that should be selected for further review, to drive improved performance. As these frameworks are applied over the time, they will enable improvements in efficiency and effectiveness from investments.
The presentation demonstrates the benefits of applying a structured approach and integrating performance and risk frameworks to drive transparent and informed asset management decisions. It is expected to maximise value from investments and deliver optimal outcomes for stakeholders, through improved asset management decision-making.

Ankur Maheshwari is a highly experienced, seasoned asset management professional with over three decades of experience in a wide range of techno-commercial aspects of asset management in the utility, manufacturing and industrial sectors. He is currently Technical Director Asia Pacific with AMCL Consulting. He has hands on experience in envisioning, leading and implementing asset management improvements that improve organisations ability to extract most value from its assets. He is AMCL’s global lead for risk management service line. He has experience in designing and implementing asset management decision making frameworks including performance and risk management frameworks for organisations of various size and a wide variety of assets including power, water, rail, facilities and defence assets. Ankur has been actively involved in the revision of the Asset Management Landscape published by GFMAM. Ankur’s commitment and dedication to the field is evident in his active involvement in Asset Management Council for many years.

Digital Risk-Based Planning to Create Value at Infrastructure Portfolio Level – Paul Davis, Technical Director Asset Management, BetterAIM
While ISO 5500X promotes risk consideration in asset management, in reality, it is often not considered implicitly to inform operation, maintenance and asset renewals. In a resource-constrained environment where renewals backlogs can be high, opportunities to ‘sweat’ infrastructure, defer capital while understanding and managing risk to community can be lost.
This presentation outlines the implementation of a portfolio-wide, digital asset management planning tool covering infrastructure that provides diverse services and value to the community. Following a pilot presented at AMPEAK24, the digital planning tool has been expanded to understand asset risk in a consistent, repeatable manner across:

Water Networks, Treatment and Recycling facilities
Municipal Waste Facilities
Buildings
Roads
Stormwater

The portfolio tool is interactive, transparent allowing the user to understand and communicate:

Portfolio quantities – What assets do we own? Where are they? When were they installed? How much would it cost to replace them?
Asset health across the network – What condition are our assets in? What is their probability of failure?
Asset criticality – which asset classes in the portfolio impact our business and community the most and why?
Asset risk – where is the risk across the portfolio, and how large is it?
Risk mitigation – Can we mitigate the risk with the budget we can access?
Investment planning – What are we doing, and where are we doing it? When?
Business approvals – Can activities be aligned with other project drivers? Can we demonstrate prudency and efficiency?

Asset criticality across the portfolio was workshopped with key stakeholders in the organisation to identify the required operational response to asset failure and its consequences. Regardless of asset class, criticality was assigned in a manner consistent with the organisation’s enterprise risk framework, allowing consistent consideration of service provision risk, regardless of the asset class (e.g. water mains, vs roads, vs buildings). A Lifecycle Intervention model (LIM) was then developed to:

Forecast the portfolio’s future asset deterioration and risk levels over a 10-year planning period.
Align intervention methods (such as condition assessment, functional testing, maintenance inspections, repair, rehab, and replacement) with the business risk appetite.

Outputs from the LIM were visualised in a dashboard tool that is data-driven, fully interactive, and transparent. The innovative tool allows asset owners to effectively engage stakeholders, communicating investment needs at all levels, from board / executive to field crews and the community.

Paul is the Technical Director – Asset Management at BetterAIM. He has held previous roles in asset intensive organisations, leading asset performance monitoring, maintenance delivery, and asset design teams. Over the years, he has seen far too many written asset management plans gathering dust on the shelf, rather than being used to support effective decision making. His passion is to improve engagement and asset management collaboration across organisations through digital tools.

After 13 years in the British Navy, predominantly in the Operations and Maintenance Management disciplines, Shane moved with his wife and started a family in WA. Water Corporation gave him the opportunity to further his career in the Water Industry, where he enjoyed challenging roles in Asset Renewals, Maintenance, Asset Information Management and Asset Management Strategy. After almost 25yrs as an Asset Management practitioner, he took up the challenge of sharing his experience across other industries through BetterAIMs Advisory Services, sharing practical learnings across common issues.

Revolutionising the way complex systems are engineered and managed using a digital model – Jim Stancombe, Director of Relationships, I&E Systems
To build and run efficient and productive operations you need to design, construct and commission complex systems. These complex systems are jam packed with hardware and software that is interconnected. Every object has different functions, different connections, and different relationships. During the lifecycle the system needs maintenance and upgrades. A deep understanding of these systems is essential to the ability to control a project and asset.
Surprisingly, in or digitally advanced world, teams of engineers still draw the designs for complex systems in a flat manner, much like a picture. This approach creates thousands of individual drawings and documents produced by different teams working on the system, all of which capture bits of information about it. If something is changed, all the related documents must be found and updated. Using decentralised processes that depend on individual drawings and documents to manage complex systems is extremely inefficient. BIM does not account for complex systems.
A digital model is a true representation of the complex system at any point in the lifecycle. It’s a real digital twin. It is a centralised database containing all current and historical hardware and software information about the system. It can be accessed simultaneously by engineers, managers and other stakeholders from any location, at any time.
From fibre optic networks to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems; from communications and IT systems to security, CCTV, and building management systems, this software solution can model any type of complex system.
Change leaders are transforming the way they engineer and manage complex systems. Fortescue recently used a digital model to design, construct and commission their complex systems on their $4bn Iron Bridge project without producing a traditional engineering drawing. Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) are currently using a digital model for their major Metronet program and have contractually mandated that service providers must handover a digital model at completion, not thousands of engineering drawings and documents.

Jim Stancombe is based in Perth, WA and is the Director of Relationships for I&E Systems. Jim is engaged in bringing about a revolution in the way complex systems are engineered and managed. This work is focused on embracing a digital model and eliminating decentralised processes that rely on drawings and documents. Jim worked at the National Australia Bank for 16 years where he held senior leadership roles in operations management, risk, and sales. Jim studied Economics at the University of Tasmania and received an MBA from Monash University. He is a certified black belt six sigma practitioner.

Introducing un-crewed aircraft to carry out effective BVLOS operations to deliver ‘Digital Visualisation’ outputs for ‘Linear Asset Inspections’ and ‘Right of Way Surveys’ – Anthony Roe, Chief Growth Officer, Explorate
This presentation will describe the benefits and challenges of using un-crewed aircraft to carry out Digital Visualisation ‘Asset Integrity Inspections’ and ‘Right of Way’ (ROW) Surveys over a linear distance of 540km using BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Site) techniques.
Traditionally, manned helicopters and fixed wing aircraft have been used to carry out the survey activities given the challenges of the long distances, and the weight of payloads required to execute the surveys.
The presentation will describe the approach and technical challenges to carry out successful BVLOS Asset Operations using un-crewed aircraft across a 540km pipeline in Australia.
The presentation will share the outputs using AI Models (artificial intelligence) for the features extracted, of both anomalies and points of interest and describe how the initial projects could be expanded into multi-modal, single mission sorties over long distances.
The project was a ‘first of a kind’ successful milestone in the use of BVLOS, long range, high payload, un-crewed helicopter systems.

Anthony Roe is an experienced practitioner in the introduction and operationalisation of Digital Asset Management. He specialises in the disciplines of industrial AI, digital twins and the digitisation of business and operational process. Anthony has deep global experience in the sectors of Oil and Gas, Mining, and Utilities. He has a keen strategic focus on Environmental stewardship, holds a BSc Degree in the Environment and is certified Petro-Chemical Mechanical and Production Engineer.

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