Completed Projects

BHPIO and BHP Engineering

Primary Crusher repairs and mods for B.H.P.I.O Newman

• Shutdown contract to supply and install new strengthening steelwork to dup pocket, involving specialised grouting repairs

In pit crusher mods for B.H.P.E. Newman

• Supply and shutdown installation/commissioning of conveyor
• Discharge modification relocation of crusher and repairs to screen

Stacker boom repairs and hopper mods for B.H.P.E. Newman

• Major shutdown works to perform structural repairs and changes

Primary crusher dump bay widening and hopper mods for B.H.P.E. Newman

• Structural column relocation and building mods and associated dump chute mods, shutdown

Conveyor skirt mods in concentrator for B.H.P.E. Newman

• Major shutdown works to production equipment

Haul truck workshop extension B.H.P. Newman

• Design and construct service bay upgrade structural extension and civil works

Over size reclaim conveyor and associated steel work Newman

• Reinstatement of 50m conveyor boom from Pt. Hedland to Newman

Sample plant construction ore body 29 Newman

• Supply installation and commissioning of steelwork and mechanicals

Fabricated chutes sumps pipework for B.H.P.E. and B.H.P.I.O. Newman

• Detailing, fabrication, Q.A.& Q.C.

Remedial works upgrade, wet plant for Fluor Daniel Newman

• Cyclone modifications
• Cone and sump plant mods
• Pumping upgrade
• Wet screen feed mods
• Instrumentation upgrade
• Electrical upgrade
• Commissioning of screens, variable speed pumps, cyclones and pipe work

ANFO bulk stores repairs

• Structural and concrete repairs

Thickener rake repairs

• Major structural repairs during breakdown shutdown including sandblasting and painting

ANFO truck washdown facility

• Turnkey project including earthworks, concrete works, structural, mechanical, pipe work, electrical and commissioning

Transfer tower replacement

• Structural steelwork detail fabricate and construction
• Stainless steel chute work
• Pulleys, drives and skirts

Cyclone, drum and spirals plant upgrade

Major upgrade within operating plant and culminating in a 7 day shutdown including:

• Demolition of existing cones plant and support structures
• Detailing, fabrication, painting and structural steel installation
• Internal mods to heavy media separation drums
• Rubber lined chutes and hoppers
• Pumps and rubber lined pipe work
• Testing and commissioning of new installations

Miscellaneous minor works

• Everyday maintenance works, value in excess of $2m annually

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Projects for Hamersley Iron, Minenco and Joint Ventures

Bio Remediation plant at Paraburdoo

• Supply and installation of steelwork, pipe work and pumping system

Water recovery dam at Tom Price

• Supply, installation and commissioning of pontoon, pumping station pipe work, mechanical and electrical equipment

Southern Fortescue River pumping station

• Design of pressure vessel, supply installation and commissioning of equipments, Including electrical and instrumentation works

Power station structural modifications and roller doors for H.I. at Paraburdoo

• Supply, installation and commissioning of large electric roller doors. Including structural, mechanical and electrical

Conveyor scrap collecting magnet at Paraburdoo

• Structural, mechanical, civil, electrical and instrumentation supply, installation and commissioning of 14T electromagnet and monorail

Relocate Primary crusher Hydraulics and pipe work at Tom Price

• Mechanical, hydraulics and pipe work

Seal belt and steelwork installation, 9M tripper at Tom Price

• Structural and mechanical shutdown installation

Sample plant installations, commissioning and punch lists at Marandoo

• Supervision of commissioning crew for automated sample plant

Fines load out hydraulic room design and installation of oil pipe work Tom Price

• Pipe work, mechanical design, construction and commissioning

Drill component storage facilities

• Civil and structural design and construction

Locomotive service gantries and facilities at Paraburdoo

• Civil, electrical, mechanical and structural design and construction

21M 21AM Transfer chute replacement

• Fabrication and installation of new design impact frame and chute

Heavy equipment wash facilities Paraburdoo

• Fabrication and installation of towers and platforms with water monitors

Rockbreaker hydraulics relocation Tom Price

• Welded high-pressure pipework and equipment relocation and commissioning

Dust suppression sprays, primary crusher Tom Price

• Replacement of corroded steelwork

Skirts and guards at Transfers Marandoo

• Upgrade of skirting and guards on conveyors

New steelwork for cyclone plant Tom Price

• Replacement of corroded steelwork

Experimental tertiary crusher (60inch Symonds cone) Tom Price

• Civil structural, mechanical and electrical design, construction and subsequent operation of crusher to determine optimum liner profiles

Ore storage bin shuttle modifications for H.I. Marandoo

• Design, fabrication and installation of structural and mechanical components and successful commissioning to shuttle which previously was inadequate

Structural steel replacement of H.I. Tom Price

• Fabrication and replacement of corroded or damaged structural members on high-grade loadout circuit, including sandblasting and painting

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Other Clients

Engineering design and consultation to Alcoa Australia

• Project management and design engineering services at Pinjarra refinery for pumping and vessel upgrades in digestion and precipitation area

Freezer warehouse and seafood process plat for Southern Trading Co. Perth

• Design, project management and construction of industrial buildings, refrigeration equipment and office development, including all disciplines

Salt fines recovery plant for Cargill Salt at Port Hedland

• Pipework supply installation and commissioning for wash plant expansion, using plastic and conventional systems

Rill tower replacement on crusher stockpile feed for ‘Gidgee Gold’ at Gidgee

• Supply and replace rill tower below primary conveyor and replace wear liners
• Shutdown mobilisation to site

Wharf modifications for Dampier Salt at Cape Couvier

• Gangplank modifications including detailed drawings supply and installation of structural steel, hydraulic pipework, platforms and timber decking, all in virtually impossible positions

Re-building of earthmoving equipment for Clough’s at Jimbalbar

• Complete re-build and hard facing of worn out components on loader and shovel buckets and truck trays

Construction of stockpile and load-out facility for Leighton Contractors at H.I. Yandi

• Installation of overland conveyor systems up to 2.5km long
• Installation of underground feed conveyor below the stockpile
• Installation of 6 underground feeder stations complete with feeders
• Installation of 36m high train load-out bin complete with automatic feed gate
• Fabrication and installation of all water, air and hydraulic pipework
• Installation of all mechanical equipment for a working plant
• Testing and commissioning of all plant

Regular labour hire to Henry Walker Eltin at Yandi Mine Site

• Hire of ten to fifteen trades personnel on a weekly basis for plant shut-down work

Regular labour hire to B.G.C. Contracting at Jimbalbar Mine Site

• Hire trades personnel on an as-required basis

The value of the above works represents a turnover of approximately $55m. The above work is general noted for its difficulty, often-limited access, working amongst operating plant and tight performance schedules.