South Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Having successfully moved from Automotive to the Strategic Infrastructure Project of the Adelaide Desalination Plant and then onto a major upgrade at the Lion Brewery at West End in Adelaide, Michael has a proven my ability to take on and succeed with projects in new and diverse industries sectors. Returning to Automotive and based in Hai Phong, Vietnam, has added International operating experience developing a green field manufacturing site, partnering with international equipment suppliers Relocating to Perth, Western Australia, Michael joined the Fortescue Team, developing Manufacturing Strategies for their portfolio of Green Energy products they are designing to decarbonise the Fortescue Metal Group mining operations in the Pilbara region. Commencing in June 2025, Michael has joined the Segula Technologies - Australia team and is responsible to establish the Western Australian arm of Segula Technologies to support the Mining, Rail, Defense and other industrial sectors, using the outstanding engineering resources that Segula Technologies has both here in Australia and globally.
Working with University of South Australia, Polaris Centre, Manufacturing Technologies Centre and SME’s within the Northern Suburbs of Adelaide, my initial role was to research what services a University could provide in order to attract SME’s to seek assistance from the University of South Australia. Commencing in 2017 my role is now to develop a process where SME’s are provided with General Engineering Services by student of the university in order to provide real life industry experience to the student involved and to provide beneficial service to the Industry Partner. Changes to the Engineering curriculum that are identified as part of the service delivery are to be fed back into the curriculum refinement process in order to assist with the development education of Engineers that aligns with the needs of industry. In support of the SME Engineering Support Service, the existing equipment available to students and Industry is being reviewed and recommendations for upgrades are being identified.
Provision Project Management and Engineering Services on a consultancy basis to Manufacturing and Power Generations sectors
As of the 9th January I will be joining the Fortescue Future Industries - Green Fleet team as the Advanced Manufacturing Manager, leading the Manufacturing Stratigies for the Green Fleet suite of projects. I have been working with Fortescue for some time now under contract and the projects that are on the table and the projects still under the table are exciting, challenging and exceptionally worth the effort required to breing them to life. It has been an interesting journey since I left Vietnam and I would like to thank all of those I have worked with over the last 18 months as your assistance has lead me to being offered a truly exceptional opportunity to manufacture products that will have a positive outcome for the environment, both in Australia and Globally. Time to realise the plans Fortescue Future Industries have in place and deliver something exceptional.
Established in 2018, Edison Projects Australia (EPA) is an integrator/manufacturer of high density, simple, safe, energy generation and storage solutions. EPA was established to research and develop rapidly deployable energy capture and storage solutions for communities with unstable and unreliable power grids customers looking for portable power solutions through to high end Defence applications. My role is to lead the Manufacturing and Quality side of EPA's business as well as establish the Product Development process we will deploy that needs to efficiently deliver products for all customers bases. EPA is committed to establishing a culturally diverse, gender balanced team that will play a part in bringing Sovereign Manufacturing back to Australia in the rapidly growing Renewable’s sector. This will be a reward but challenging period for both EPA and myself.