Clément M.

Project Engineer | Shutdown & Maintenance Planning | MEng | Engineers Australia Assessed (Professional Engineer)

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

About

🔧 Engineering mindset | Project & Industrial Operations | Mining Engineering professional assessed by Engineers Australia as a Professional Engineer (AQF Master’s level), holding a French Diplôme d’Ingénieur (CTI-accredited) recognised in Australia as a Master of Engineering. Currently based in Western Australia, with experience in shutdown planning, project coordination and industrial operations within complex mining environments. Strong background in project planning, work management, maintenance coordination and collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams (industrial, mechanical, operational). Driven by pragmatic execution, continuous improvement and operational optimisation, with a long-term focus on leadership development in project engineering, technical management and strategic delivery. 📈 Professional objective Progress toward senior project and engineering leadership roles, while continuing to build expertise in large-scale industrial projects and expanding an entrepreneurial vision within the mining and operations ecosystem. 📩 Open to connect with • Technical recruiters (mining, engineering, project & planning) • Engineering and operations leaders • Business partners, investors & entrepreneurs aligned with industrial and operational innovation

Experience

  • Glencore (On-site)
    • Project / Shutdown Planning Engineer
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Optimizing critical maintenance shutdown planning on mining sites, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and timely shutdown execution. Interfacing with engineering, procurement, and HSE teams to ensure technical and contractual compliance. Strategic resource management, continuous process improvement, and deep expertise in executing complex high-stakes shutdowns under industrial constraints.

    • Maintenance Ore Leach
      Dec 2024 - Apr 2025 · 5 mos

      Temporary assignment on Ore Leach maintenance activities, strengthening field expertise during critical plant shutdowns and ongoing maintenance cycles.

  • Startup Investor at Blast Club
    2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Participating in early-stage startup investments in SaaS and tech ventures via Blast.club platform. Already invested in 23 startups

  • Supervisor Shutdown Coordinator at Furnace Solutions Pty Ltd
    Sep 2023 - Dec 2023 · 4 mos

    Supervised maintenance teams during critical shutdown operations: On-site leadership ensuring safe and efficient execution of mechanical maintenance works. Coordinated mechanical teams, inspections, and heavy maintenance tasks. Managed daily scope adjustments in close collaboration with client supervisors and site management. Actively contributed to day-to-day planning and operational decision-making throughout shutdown execution.

  • Mechanical Fitter / Supervisor (Multi-Sites) at Contractor Australia
    Feb 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Onsite mechanical maintenance and shutdown supervision across multiple mining operations: Tropicana Gold Mine, Sunrise Dam, Boddington (Newmont), FMG Solomon, Greenbushes, Pilbara Minerals, BHP Nelson Point, Mount Marion, Roy Hill. Key expertise includes: Heavy maintenance on crushers, HPGR, conveyors, pumps, screens, and chutes. Shutdown scope management under tight deadlines and strict safety regulations. Small team supervision on FIFO swings (8:6, 12-hour shifts). Adaptation to extreme working conditions (heat, isolation, long swings). Tickets & Licenses: Working at Height, Confined Space, Gas Testing, Fire Extinguishers, First Aid, White Card.

  • Mechanical Project Engineer at Rapallo
    Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 · 4 mos

    Participated in audit and update of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) for mining infrastructures. Team supervision for audit operations. Document analysis and plan validation via BIM 360 & PIM 360. Resource coordination and quality assurance throughout the project.