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zerofloat plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of project controls
We integrate a wide spectrum of processes and practices from a variety of public and private industry sectors such as Mining and Metals, Oil and Gas, LNG, Chemical and Petrochemical, Coal, Power, and Defence.
Our key value add is in the field of Project Management Office (PMO), Project Controls, Schedule, Cost, Earned Value, Project Systems, Change, and Risk Management along with reporting, governance, assurance, audit, and training within all aspects of transforming the projects, programs, portfolios.
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Defence Projects
Defence Projects
Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) upgrade project, Adelaide, Australia
Scope:
Establish a structured project governance framework under the Department of Defence (DoD) Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) for the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) upgrade project.
This includes Project and Program Control, Scheduling, Risk, Issue, and Change Management, along with Project Reporting, Document Control, and the creation of best practice tools, templates, and Quality Assurance measures.
Key Outcomes:
Enhanced Project Control and Reporting: Improved project oversight by providing meaningful, actionable data for informed decision-making.
Standardised Governance Framework: Designed and established a PMO framework that ensures consistent, repeatable processes across all projects.
Support for Project Outcomes: Enabled the SPO to plan, govern, and assure projects effectively, aligning with desired outcomes by implementing best practices and controls.
Comprehensive Re-baseline Evaluation: Successfully planned and executed a project re-baseline evaluation, incorporating optimised processes, tools, and team collaboration for continuous improvement and alignment with project goals.
Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs): Conducted IBR to confirm that the project scope, schedule, and budget are fully aligned, meeting CASG’s assurance standards. This approach minimises risks and strengthens control, establishing clear and realistic baselines that keep projects on track, even in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
Independent Assurance Reviews (IARs): Zerofloat has played a key role in supporting IARs for various projects in CASG, contributing to their purpose of providing independent validation of project health and readiness.
Program Management Community of Practice (CoP): Led PM CoP as a collaborative platform where project and program management professionals can share knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas to foster continuous learning, improve project delivery, and align methodologies across teams and SPO, Domain and CASG.
Department of Defence (DoD) reform project, Canberra, Australia
Scope:
As a part of the Department of Defence (DoD) reform initiative, this project aimed to implement critical changes from the First Principles Review (FPR) within the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG).
This includes designing and implementing a comprehensive reform plan, management dashboards, project performance reviews, change management strategies, and governance frameworks. Emphasis was placed on stakeholder engagement, training, and influence-based leadership to drive decision-making improvements across various domains (Air, Land, Joint, and Maritime) and CASG centre PMO.
Key Outcomes:
Successful Implementation of FPR Initiatives: Led the execution of reform initiatives across CASG, establishing organizational frameworks that enhanced decision-making through engagement and training.
Development and roll out of Strategy, Manuals, Plan and Procedures: Helped developing Project Controls and Project Management Manuals, Plans and Procedures and roll out of key processes across various CASG Domains.
Balanced Matrix Organisational Design: Guided the design and implementation of a “Balanced Matrix” model, enabling effective collaboration between project teams and functional units.
Data-Centric Decision-Making Tools: Developed and deployed Project Performance Review (PPR) solutions and dashboards to support data-driven decision processes.
Stakeholder Management and Training Rollout: Rolled out “Controlling your project” training within CASG and managed high-level stakeholder relationships across project, program, branch, and domain levels.
CMC- Comprehensive Maintenance Contract SE Qld, Brisbane, Australia
Scope:
CMC- Comprehensive Maintenance Contract for defence estate maintenance SE Qld (AUD 25M) looking after asset and facility maintenance for Defence Estate South East Queensland.
This includes a focus on implementing the MEX Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and creating a targeted maintenance strategy for Fixed Plant and Equipment (FP&E). Key activities included conducting Failure Mode and Event Analysis (FMEA) and developing optimised maintenance practices to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and minimise downtime.
Key Outcomes:
Efficient Maintenance Management: Successfully deployed the MEX CMMS, providing a centralised system for scheduling, tracking, and managing FP&E maintenance activities.
Cost and Downtime Reduction: Leveraged FMEA insights to establish optimised maintenance strategies, leading to significant reductions in maintenance costs and equipment downtime.
Improved Asset Performance: Enhanced reliability and performance of FP&E assets, contributing to increased operational efficiency and extended asset lifespan.
Functional Projects
Functional Projects
Ausenco Management System (AMS) project, Brisbane, Australia
The Ausenco Management System (AMS) Project was a transformative initiative designed to standardise and streamline global business processes across Ausenco’s operations. Reporting directly to the President of Program Management, Zerofloat’s founder played a pivotal role in planning, leading, and overseeing the development and implementation of policies, strategies, and initiatives within Project Delivery and Global Project Services (GPS) to achieve global business consistency.
Scope:
- Integrated Excellence in Project Execution: Delivered a comprehensive set of processes, workflows, systems, and tools to drive consistent and successful project outcomes.
- Global System Integration: Unified 8+ quality systems, 3 languages, and 3000+ processes and controlled documents into a single integrated platform.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engaged with over 80+ Business Process Owners (BPOs) and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) worldwide to ensure alignment and adoption of the system.
- Governance and Assurance: Strengthened project delivery governance, assurance, and decision support mechanisms to uphold global excellence.
Key Outcomes:
- Streamlined Access and Standardisation: AMS provided a single, standardised global platform to access controlled business processes and documents, replacing disparate systems and inconsistent approaches.
- Improved Efficiency and Consistency: Enabled Ausenco to adopt one global standard for operations, ensuring consistent project delivery governance and alignment across regions.
- Enhanced Business and Client Outcomes: Simplified how controlled documents are managed, leading to more efficient operations and the ability to deliver superior results for clients.
- Global Collaboration: Fostered functional and peer leadership through an integrated approach that leveraged the expertise of diverse teams globally.
This project stands as a testament to Zerofloat’s capability in delivering large-scale, complex system integrations that drive operational excellence and sustainable business results.
Global Project Services (GPS) interface tool, Brisbane, Australia
The Global Project Services (GPS) Interface Tool Project was a strategic initiative of Ausenco to enhance project delivery by providing a cohesive and user-friendly framework for accessing essential resources. The tool was designed to create logical connections between project and business processes, enabling project teams to collaborate effectively and deliver outstanding outcomes for the business and its clients.
Scope:
- Framework Development: Designed and implemented a consistent, straightforward interface tool to streamline access to resources needed for project delivery.
- Process Integration: Created logical links between project and business processes, ensuring seamless alignment and improved usability.
- Global Collaboration: Engaged project delivery teams across regions to ensure the tool met diverse operational needs and supported global consistency.
- Governance and Assurance: Strengthened project delivery governance and decision-making frameworks to uphold Global Excellence in project execution.
Key Outcomes:
- Enhanced Resource Accessibility: Delivered a tool that simplifies how project teams access and utilise resources, improving efficiency and collaboration.
- Global Alignment: Established a unified suite of GPS tools that support consistent project delivery across regions, aligning with the organisation’s strategic goals.
- Efficient Delivery: Successfully completed the project well within the planned time and budget constraints, showcasing effective project management and execution.
- Improved Project Delivery: Supported the organisation’s Excellence in Project Execution initiative with a robust framework of processes, workflows, systems, and tools.
- Strategic Value: Contributed to key result areas, including Global Excellence, Project Delivery Governance, Decision Support, and Functional Leadership.
This project highlights Zerofloat’s expertise in designing and delivering innovative tools and frameworks that drive efficiency, improve collaboration, and support successful project delivery at a global scale.
Project Controls Leadership and Implementation Project, Brisbane, AU
This initiative for Jacobs showcases Zerofloat’s Founder’s expertise in delivering advanced project controls solutions and establishing best practices to ensure successful project outcomes. The scope focused on implementing industry-standard methodologies and building a high-performing project controls team, transforming project delivery and governance processes across Australia.
Scope:
- Earned Value Implementation (AS4817): Rolled out the Earned Value Management framework, including customised training for team members, which raised awareness and instilled a culture of accountability and control in project delivery.
- Change and Trend Management: Developed and implemented an innovative trend and change management process and system, setting a new standard for managing project changes effectively across Australia.
- Team Building: Built and managed a 46-member project controls team by leveraging a global talent network, giving projects a competitive edge for successful delivery.
- Governance and Review Systems: Designed and rolled out governance processes, systems, and early-warning indicators, enabling proactive management and accurate forecasting.
- Planning and Cost Analysis: Facilitated interactive planning sessions and conducted schedule and capital cost range analyses for key projects, providing stakeholders with confidence in CAPEX and schedule accuracy for next-phase execution.
- Troubled Project Recovery: Successfully served as Recovery Manager for troubled projects, rebuilding trust and re-establishing credibility with clients and stakeholders.
- Work-Share Management: Coordinated detailed design work-share with the Mumbai office, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficiency.
- Bid Support: Provided project controls inputs and reviews for bids and proposals, strengthening competitive positioning.
Key Outcomes:
- Transparent Reporting: Enhanced reporting with early-warning capabilities, enabling timely corrective actions to prevent project failures.
- Improved Project Control: Standardised project setup, execution, and control processes led to a consistent track record of delivering projects on time and under budget.
- Operational Excellence: Transformed governance and operational reviews, equipping management with greater visibility and control over project performance.
- Stronger Stakeholder Confidence: Facilitated realistic baseline setting through interactive planning, ensuring alignment and buy-in from all stakeholders.
- Enhanced Project Delivery Standards: Established a new benchmark for project controls and change management practices in Australia.
- Successful Work-Share Model: Effectively managed global collaboration, leveraging resources and expertise to maximise efficiency and outcomes.
This project demonstrates Zerofloat’s ability to lead transformative initiatives that drive excellence in project controls, governance, and delivery, creating sustainable value for clients and stakeholders.
Mining and Metals Projects
Mining and Metals Projects
Mine Feasibility Studies, Brisbane, AU – Planning and Scheduling – FraserLever – zerofloat
Amrun Bauxite Mine Project, Weipa, AU – Project Controls – Rio Tinto – Bechtel
Las Bambas Copper Mine project, Las Bambas, PE – Project Evaluation – MMG – Ausenco
Nui Phao Mining Project, Ha Noi, VN – Project Controls – Masan Resources – Jacobs
Umm Wu’al Phosphate Project, Riyadh, SA – Project Controls – Ma’aden – Jacobs
Olympic Dam Project1 (ODP1), Roxby Downs, AU – Project Controls – BHP – Jacobs
Boshzakol Copper Project, Bozshakol, KZ – Project Controls – Kaz Minerals – Aker Solutions – Jacobs
Boddington Gold Mine Expansion Project, Boddington, AU – Newmont – Aker Solutions
BHP Billiton Projects, London, GB – Internal Peer Reviews (IPR) of projects – BHP – Aker Solutions
Olympic Dam Sustain Projects, Adelaide, AU – Development of an integrated EPCM model – BHP – Aker Solutions
Az Zabirah Aluminum Project, Az Zabirah, SA – Project Controls – Ma’aden – Aker Solutions
Olympic Dam Expansion (ODX) Study Projects, Adelaide, AU – Project Controls – BHP – Aker Solutions
Gladstone Pacific Nickel Project, Gladstone, AU – Project Controls – Gladstone Nickel – Aker Solutions
Caldag Nickel Project, Turgutlu, TR – Project Controls – Caldag Nickel – Aker Solutions
Lihir Floatation Project, Lihir, PG – Project Controls – Newcrest – Aker Solutions
Western Corridor Recycled Water Project, Brisbane, AU – Project Controls – Queensland Gov – GHD
Dawson Coal Project, Dawson Mine, AU – Project Controls – AngloAmerican – Thiess
Hail Creek Coal Preparation and Handling Plant (CHPP), Hail Creek, AU – Project Controls – Glencore – Thiess
Comalco Alumina Refinery Project, Gladstone, AU – Project Controls – Rio Tinto – Bechtel
Phosphate Hill Shutdown Project, Phosphate Hill, AU – Project Controls – BHP (WMC) Fertilizers – UGL
Goro Nickel Project, Goro, NC – Project Controls – Inco – Bechtel
Hindalco Alumina Refinery Project, Renukoot, IN – Project Controls – Rio Tinto (Alcan)
Tata hot and cold rolling steel mill, Navsari, IN – Project Controls – Tata Steel
Oil and Gas Projects
Oil and Gas Projects
Upstream and Onshore Projects, Brisbane, AU – Planning and Scheduling – Santos – zerofloat
ICSS Lifecycle Refresh Project, Brisbane, AU – Planning and Scheduling – ABB – zerofloat
Darwin LNG Project, Darwin, AU – Project Controls – ConocoPhillips – Bechtel – Thiess
Associated Gas Related Projects for PNG LNG Projects, Kutubu, PG – Project Controls – PNGLNG – Jacobs
QGC LNG Project Reviews, Curtis Island, AU – Project Controls – Project Controls – Shell QGC – Aker Solutions
Chemical and Petrochemical Projects
Chemical and Petrochemical Projects
CDU Preflash Column Upgrade Project, Brisbane, AU – Project Controls – Caltex – Aker Solutions
Large Projects Portfolio Program, Bulwer Island, AU – Project Controls – BP – Aker Solutions
Hydrogen Compression Project, Bulwer Island, AU – Project Controls – BP – Aker Solutions
Jamnagar Refinery Project, Jamangar, IN – Project Controls – Reliance – Bechtel
Process plant maintenance and Execution of capital projects, Atul, IN – Project Controls – Atul
Power and Renewable Projects
Power and Renewable Projects
AAPowerLink (Australia-Asia Power Link) Project, Brisbane, AU
The Integrated Planning Service for AAPowerLink supported the delivery of one of the world’s most ambitious renewable energy projects for suncable. AAPowerLink aims to harness solar energy and battery storage from a massive renewable energy complex at Powell Creek in the Barkly region of the Northern Territory, transmit electricity over an 800 km overhead transmission line to Darwin, and then deliver it to Singapore via 4,300 km of subsea cables.
360MW Co-generation Capative Power Plant (CPP), Jamangar, IN
Zerolfoats founder has played a key role in EPC Project Planning and Controls with spearheaded project planning and controls for critical components of the refinery, including:
- A 360 MW Co-generation Captive Power Plant.
- Comprehensive Electrical Distribution systems.
- Multiple Hydrocarbon Processing Complexes.
for The Jamnagar Refinery Project, a $5.4 billion (USD), 70,000+ workers, 1997 initiative, stands as the largest Greenfield Refinery Complex of its kind. Managed by a joint venture between Reliance and Bechtel, this state-of-the-art facility was a groundbreaking achievement in the sector.
100MW Gas Turbine Power Plant Project, Goa, IN
Project Controls set up for 100 MW Gas Turbine Power Plant Project for Goa city (USD 250M) (1998)
Professional Volunteering Contributions Projects
Professional Volunteering Contributions Projects
Project Controls Expo
Zerofloat actively contributes to the world’s largest Project Controls event, the Project Controls Expo, held annually in Australia and internationally. As a volunteer, speaker, and judge, Zerofloat’s founder has played a pivotal role in advancing awareness and understanding of Project Controls processes, tools, and techniques.
- The Expo serves as a global celebration of Project Controls, showcasing its value and impact across industries.
- Features include MasterClass sessions, case studies, technical presentations, SME panels, partner showcases, and a job fair—empowering professionals with practical insights and opportunities.
Project Controls Institute Australia (PCI)
As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), Zerofloat supports Project Controls Institute Australia (PCI)’s mission of enhancing Project Controls competencies worldwide. This includes:
- Reviewing and contributing to the development of accredited courses, including Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas in Project Controls.
- Advancing professional standards through continuous learning and skill development.
The Controls Hub
As a mentor, Zerofloat’s founder provides invaluable guidance to the next generation of Project Controls professionals at The Controls Hub.
- The Controls Hub fosters growth within the Project Controls discipline by serving as a central platform for quality resources, services, and knowledge sharing.
- Zerofloat’s mentorship equips professionals with real-world insights, practical skills, and career development strategies to excel in their roles.
Key Outcomes:
- Fostered global awareness of Project Controls best practices.
- Contributed to the professional development of emerging and experienced professionals.
- Enhanced industry knowledge through active involvement in accredited course design.
- Played a strategic role in shaping Project Controls communities locally and internationally.
These initiatives underline Zerofloat’s commitment to driving excellence and fostering continuous growth in Project Controls.
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