Our Experience
The team at SQEES have extensive experience in consulting, government, and industry. Whether we're working on safety, quality, or environment projects, we draw on that experience to deliver quality solutions that work for our clients.
Industrial Client, Gibson Island, Brisbane, Queensland
Suitably Qualified Person - 2022/2023
Completion and reporting of investigations and actions in compliance with an Environmental Protection Order issued by Department of Environment and Science.
Completed works included oversight of integrity assessment and rehabilitation of the groundwater monitoring network, installation of new groundwater monitoring wells, installation of new groundwater recovery wells, pumping and treatment trials, development of remediation system conceptual design, modelling and monitoring, and oversight and reporting on site-based infrastructure and operational improvements.
BGIS & Biodiversity Australia, New South Wales
Accredited Environmental Auditor - 2021-2023
Completion of the internal environmental audit program assessing BGIS’ compliance with land management requirements on the Defence Estate in the northern sector of New South Wales. Audit topics included land management, heritage management, overabundant species management, pest management, range management, bushfire management, and first-response fire-fighting capacity.
Incitec Pivot Limited, Pinkenba, Brisbane, Queensland
Suitably Qualified Person - 2022/2023
Completion of environmental Site Investigation at the fertiliser manufacturing and storage facility at Pinkenba, Queensland.
Investigation was in accordance with Environmental Evaluation Notice issued by the Department of Environment & Science, and incorporated review and collation of over 30 years of environmental investigation data addressing a broad range of contaminants, repair of groundwater monitoring network, installation of new groundwater monitoring wells, collection of soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater and reporting in accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Protection (Contaminated Land) Measure.
Lennon Engineering & Construction, Brisbane, Queensland
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Management System - 2020 - 2023
Maintenance of the Lennon Engineering & Construction ISO45001 accredited management system. Works included internal audits, document updates to align with operational practices, and HSEQ support for all aspects of operations.
Incitec Pivot Limited, Gibson Island, Brisbane, Queensland
Enforceable Undertaking - 2022/2023
Development of content for enforceable undertaking addressing potential impacts to groundwater and the receiving environment. Enforceable undertaking was subsequently negotiated and executed and is published on the Department of Environment & Science internet site (www.des.qld.gov.au).
Incitec Pivot Limited, Gibson Island, Brisbane, Queensland
Appropriately Qualified Person - 2021/2022
Oversight of works associated with stormwater emissions from the fertiliser manufacturing and storage facility at Gibson Island. Reporting in accordance with the requirements of Department of Environment & Science.
Incitec Pivot Fertilisers, Dalby, Queensland
5 year MHF licence issued 2021
Development of Safety Case for the Incitec Pivot Limited Major Hazard Facility (Ammonia Storage Depot) at Dalby in Queensland. Safety case submitted to Work Safe Queensland for review.
Incitec Pivot Fertilisers, Brookstead, Queensland
Development in progress 2021
Development of Safety Case for the Incitec Pivot Limited Major Hazard Facility (Ammonia Storage Depot) at Brookstead in Queensland.
Industrial Client, Brisbane, Queensland
Suitably Qualified Person - 2020/2021
Environmental Authority Compliance – Suitably Qualified Person. Investigation into the management and prevention of contamination of stormwater to ensure compliance with an Environmental Evaluation Notice.
Incitec Pivot Limited, Gibson Island, Brisbane, Queensland
Suitably Qualified Person - 2020
Environmental Authority Compliance. Oversight and reporting of integrity repair on 2.4ML aqueous ammonia storage tank.
Submission SQEES of reports resulted in closure of Environmental Protection Order.
Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific
2019/2020
Development of training guides and work instructions for minesite explosives operations to ensure compliance with Australian Standards and client requirements.
Dyno Nobel, Moura, Central Queensland
2019
Development of Safety Case for the Dyno Nobel Major Hazard Facility (Explosive Emulsion Manufacturing Facility) at Moura in Queensland, and submission to WorkSafe Queensland.
Submission resulted in a five-year unconditional licence.
Dyno Nobel, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
2019
Development of Safety Case for the Dyno Nobel Major Hazard Facility (Explosive Emulsion Manufacturing Facility) at Warkworth in New South Wales, and submission to SafeWork NSW.
Submission resulted in perpetuation of an unconditional licence.
John Owens Pty Ltd (JOPL), Brisbane, Queensland
2018
Development of an Integrated (HSEQ) Management System for Brisbane based oil and gas engineering company.
Dyno Nobel Asia Pacific, Australia
2018
Development of Standards and Procedures for the safe manufacture of bulk and packaged explosives, and development of a Compliance Management System for explosives Manufacturer Dyno Nobel.
Before SQEES
The team members at SQEES have extensive experience in environmental and safety management for large industrial clients, including Queensland based consultants Nature Call, Coffey, and BP in Australia, the Pacific, and the UK.
Coffey Australia
2010-2014
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment – Arrow Energy LNG Plant incorporating development of an industrial facility in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park World Heritage Area (addressing all environmental impacts and controls)
Coffey, Australia
2009-2013
Environmental and Social Impact Assessment – Arrow Energy Surat Gas Project incorporating Coal Seam Gas development of 7500 wells, compressor stations, gathering systems, pipelines, and water storage and treatment facilities over 8600kms of agricultural land in Queensland (addressing all environmental impacts and controls).
Coffey Australia
2009/2010
Environmental Authority Consolidation – Arrow Energy Queensland incorporating consolidation of multiple environmental authorities into one multi-site operations EA for 1500 coal seam gas wells, addressing the use of water resources, and management of emissions to water, land, air, noise, and waste
BP Exploration Operating Company, United Kingdom
2006-2008
Management of regulatory relationship, for the safe operation of 18 offshore oil and gas installations in the North Sea. including management of safety cases, emergency response provisions, extensive structural integrity improvement program
BP Exploration Operating Company, United Kingdom
2001-2003
Management of environmental compliance at BP Wytch Farm Oilfield (UK) in an area of special scientific interest (SSSI), outstanding natural beauty (AONB), world heritage area (WHA), and RAMSAR wetland, including control, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of emissions to water, air, and land, as well as noise, waste, flora, fauna, and visual and landscape impacts.