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Derick and the team have provided great technical support to a variety of our projects over the years from haul road alignments to preventative maintenance strategies for our crushing operations.

Derick always brings a practical approach to complex problems which is always refreshing in this business.

Kerry Mudge

Derick is an astute Maintenance and Reliability professional. Filled with skill and knowledge he is passionate about his work. His adaptable tried and tested methodic approach consistently yields positive results. He is a team player who is forever willing to share his knowledge and experiences.

Fungai Mupunga

I worked with Derick for a number of years while I acted in the Maritime Operations Manager role. He taught me so much. Being a visual learner we would often head to the whiteboard for diagrams and calculations.
We worked on several projects together and his input was invaluable.

Justine Heaslip
Pacific National

Derick is an astute reliability and maintenance system coach. He can quickly needs as and leaves an action plan that stages and does not “boil the ocean”! This leaves his client feeling accomplishment and with further invested effort achieve desired gains in efficiency and availability. He is willing to challenge all situations but at the same time adjust his approach to clients whose outcomes in maintenance differ greatly due to life expectation of asset and business plans. I highly recommend Derick!

Dan Tucker

Derick has been working with the Nyrstar Reliability team over the last couple of years and has provided valuable guidance in our reliability practices and work order management. Using his experience and network connections Derick has assisted us to develop a functioning work order management system with tangible KPIs and metrics to better understand and control our process. Derick has a very practical approach to solving problems and draws strong links from reliability back to safety. I would highly recommend Derick's service to any business looking to take things to the next level.

Justin Robinson
Nyrstar

Derick has conducted several projects for the Business I manage including major planned shutdowns, developing maintenance plans, improving fixed plant reliability and increasing plant optimisation. Derick, not only has the skills and knowledge to perform these projects safely, on time and within budget he also provides mentoring and coaching to all stakeholders.
Derick has provided engineering solutions and designs for our site in Tasmania which has increased both safety and reliability of our plant.
Derick's calm, engaging and methodical approach assists in a smooth process for all shut down and maintenance optimisation requirements.

Grantly Hamilton
Gradco

Derick was brought on to support mentor and audit the shutdown team and process that we conduct. it has been very greatly rewarding for the whole team. he has mentored each member of the team with targeted questions that drive them to think outside the box and makes sure then are not stuck in the rut "we always did it that way". For me as the leader Derick has been great in mentoring and coaching me to ensure that I always focus on the things needed right now for this shut and not to heavily into the let's fix this process forever, which can take alot of time. Anyone wanting a coach or mentor for a shitdown team he is a great option to bring on board and review and then support the team. also if you want your systems reviewed and a 3rd party audits then he is also great in that area as well.
I look forward to utilising his skills in the future for my team and I.

Scott Ramsay
SIMEC Mining

Derick is that rare breed of true professional who believes passionately in what he does and then ensures that he executes with integrity. Whilst at BHP, he took a vision of an integrated maintenance alliance team and realized it. As often happens in the relatively small mining and resources sector, when you find good people, you seek them out time and again. Derick brings an owners mindset and commitment to mutually beneficial outcomes that is both commercial and realistic. Rare.

Sharon Dawson
Dawson Group of Companies

Derick is an outstanding Engineering and Maintenance professional. He is used extensively in our businesses to drive maintenance improvement and engineering excellence. He is highly regarded by our clients, who see the demonstrated benefits from his direct involvement. He provides sustainable improvement and savings through coaching and mentoring our operations and maintenance front line leaders.

Hadyn Shepherd