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ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT LTD (ECM)

CAPABILITY STATEMENT

2 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT LTD – CAPABILITY STATEMENT

Contents

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

ECM CAPABILITIES .................................................................................................................................................... 4

ECM LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

ECM INDUSTRY SECTORS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

ECM WORK SECTORS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4

ECM KEY SERVICES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5

ECM WORK ACTIVITIES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

ECM PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES .............................................................................................................................................. 6

ECM WORK HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................ 8

AUSTRALIAN PROJECTS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

PNG PROJECTS ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

ECM PROJECT SHOWCASE - PNG LNG JETTY PROJECT ......................................................................................................................... 9

ECM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................. 10

ECM ORGANISATION STRUCTURE ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

ECM BUSINESS MODEL ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10

ECM HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT (HSEC)........................................................................... 11

HEALTH AND SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

ENVIRONMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

COMMUNITY ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

ECM QUALITY MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................................................ 13

ECM UNIQUE APPROACH TO BUSINESS.............................................................................................................................................. 14

ECM COMPANY DETAILS ......................................................................................................................................... 15

ECM SERVICE OPTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15

ECM INSURANCE DETAILS ................................................................................................................................................................... 15

ECM CONTACT DETAILS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15


INTRODUCTION

Electrical Construction & Management Ltd (ECM) was founded in 2012 to provide a unique service to the

Electrical and Instrumentation construction industry, involving the provision of select professional staff and

support services to assist their Clients in the successful completion of projects.

ECM’s mission is to exceed the customer’s expectations through zero harm, service excellence and continual

improvement, whilst ensuring that all stakeholders involved enjoy a safe, harmonious and rewarding work

environment.

All ECM services are performed under the personal supervision of ECM Managing Director, Jason L Smith, who

is a Licensed Electrician with over 25 years of experience in the electrical construction industry. Jason has

been involved in numerous large and complex construction projects in Australia and overseas, including major

Mining and Resources, Petrochemical, Oil and Gas and Infrastructure sector projects.

ECM’s business management systems combine the key components of Health, Safety, Environment,

Community (HSEC) and Quality, which provides an effective means of reviewing our processes and continually

ensuring the success of our company as a whole.

ECM is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of its workers and visitors and any other persons

who may be affected by its operations. In securing workplace health and safety, ECM will pursue the best

practice in HSEC. Our safety system has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Occupational

Health & Safety Legislation, Regulations, Ministerial Notices, Codes of Practices, and Australian Standards and

is based on the principles described by Environmental ISO14001:2004, Safety OHSAS18001:2007 and AS4108

and DME “Safeguard”.

To achieve our aims we have a Quality Management System that complies with AS/NZS ISO 9001: 2008 that

allows for continual improvement. This has been planned and developed in conjunction with other

management functions and we are responsive to the legislative requirements. The Company's Quality

Management System complies with the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001: 2008 “Quality Management

Systems- Requirements” and is subjected to continual improvement so that its effectiveness can be

maintained as conditions or regulatory requirements evolve.

ECM is an electrical contracting company that provides electrical service in all areas of the Electrical and

Instrumentation Construction industry. We build our business reputation on our commitment to service

quality, the high standard of our staff and the cost effectiveness of our solutions. If you require any further

information or have any other queries, please do not hesitate in contacting ECM Managing Director Jason

Smith. [email protected]


ECM CAPABILITIES

ECM LOCATIONS

ECM currently provides services in the following countries;

• Australia

• Papua New Guinea

ECM INDUSTRY SECTORS

ECM provides services to the following industry sectors;

• Mining and Resources

• Oil and Gas

• Petrochemical

• Power Stations

• Water and Waste Water Treatment

• Infrastructure

• Utilities

• Heavy Industrial

• Light Industrial

• Manufacturing

• Commercial

• Residential

ECM WORK SECTORS

ECM provides services in the following work sectors;

• Greenfield Construction

• Brownfield Construction

• Capital Upgrade Projects

• Operation and Maintenance Support

• Shutdowns and Turnarounds

• Emergency Breakdown Response


ECM KEY SERVICES

ECM provides the following key services for their Clients;

• Project Management Services

• Project Supervision

• Project Procurement Support

• Project Logistical Support

• Client’s Representative and Consultancy

• Project Team Support Roles

• Quality Inspections

• Quantity Surveying

• Hazardous Area Inspections

• High Voltage Installation Audits

• Project Start-ups

• Project Troubleshooting

ECM WORK ACTIVITIES

ECM provides services for the following types of work activities;

• Temporary Construction Power

• Underground Services

• Cable Support Systems, including Cable Ladder, Cable Tray, Conduit etc

• Cabling, including major cable winching operations

• Cable Terminations

• LV and HV Power Reticulation

• Automation and Process Control Systems

• Lighting Systems

• Instrumentation Systems

• Telecommunication Systems

• Hazardous Area Installations

• High Voltage Terminations and Testing

• Fibre Optic Terminations and Testing

• Fault Finding and Repairs


ECM PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

ECM provide the below listed Project Management services to ensure the success of our Client’s project;

PROJECT INTEGRATION

• Implementation of the ECM business systems which integrate all areas of Project Management to

ensure Client projects are managed at the highest level and provide the best possible outcome.

• Ensuring that all ECM business systems record, analyse and report the necessary information to fulfil

the Client’s requirements for Corporate Reporting and Governance.

• Ability to adapt ECM business systems to seamlessly accommodate our Client’s specific project

requirements, without compromising the high level of skill and service that ECM brings to a project.

SCOPE MANAGEMENT

• Preparation of Work and Material Takeoffs from conceptual design documents and/or detailed design

drawings, suitable for the development of Budget Estimates and Bulk Purchasing.

• Development and Implementation of a Work Breakdown Structure in order to develop Labour Control

and Production Control Systems necessary to manage the labour component of any project.

• Implementation of a Change Management System to identify and manage scope changes that may

occur through the course of the project, including the identification and pricing of variations.

TIME MANAGEMENT

• Development of Critical Path Schedules in order to identify priority activities and ensure Client’s

projects are completed in the shortest timeframe possible.

• Development of detailed Look-Ahead Schedules and Target Programs to ensure an adequate level of

planning and organisation is used to achieve identified key milestones and target completion dates.

• Development and Implementation of Progress Reporting, in order to properly understand the status of

the Master Schedule and implement Recovery Plans if and when required.

COST MANAGEMENT

• Preparation of Budget Estimates and Work Breakdown Structures to enable Clients to have a level of

confidence in their Cost Forecasting.

• Development and implementation of Cost Control Systems to ensure costs are tracked and monitored

throughout the project and Client budgets are maintained.

• Development and implementation of Monthly Progress Reporting including the detailed assessment of

Subcontractor Monthly Progress Claims.


QUALITY MANAGEMENT

• Development and implementation of Inspection and Test Plans to ensure the work is inspected and

approved at every stage in order to avoid unnecessary rework and or delays to the works.

• Implementation of daily quality surveillance inspections to ensure close supervision of the works and

ensure any non-compliance items are identified and corrected at the earliest possible time.

• Development and Implementation of a Document Control System to properly manage the receipt,

distribution and control of design drawings and documentation from the office to the field.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• Hand selection of skilled and experienced professionals, carefully matched to the Client’s specific

project requirements, to ensure the project will be adequately resourced and successfully executed.

• Achieving best possible project outcomes, using the available resources, through effective team

building, allocation of duties, responsibilities and monitoring of personal performance.

• Establishing and communicating clear expectations for all staff and labour on the project, setting

acceptable levels of behaviour and performance which need to be achieved and maintained.

COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

• Significant Client involvement from project inception through to successful completion and handover

of the project, ensuring the Client’s specific requirements are understood and communicated to all.

• Establishment of formal lines of communication and standard distribution of information, to ensure all

communication is properly controlled and the necessary parties are kept informed as required.

• Development and implementation of a customised reporting format to ensure that all the necessary

project data is collected on a daily basis and the Client’s specific reporting requirements are achieved.

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Identification and recording of key risks and opportunities for the project, implementing risk control

measures as required and taking advantage of opportunities through the course of the project.

• Careful allocation of risk control measure responsibilities and monitoring the successful

implementation of those control measures, altering allocations if and when required.

• Ability to adapt to the changing project environment, looking after our Client’s interests every step of

the way by reviewing project risks on a regular basis, identifying and managing new risks as they arise.

PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT

• Using established supplier contacts within the industry to provide a high level of service to our Client,

also ensuring transparent and competitive bidding practices are used at all times.

• Using established logistics contacts within the industry to ensure a reliable and cost effective means of

getting plant, tools, equipment and materials to the project.

• Effective Stores Control to ensure all materials are properly inspected, stored, secured and effectively

managed, including the monitoring of minimum stock levels, throughout the project.


ECM WORK HISTORY

Jason Smith, Managing Director of ECM, has been involved in a number of large and complex Electrical and

Instrumentation Construction Projects over the past 25 years, as listed below.

AUSTRALIAN PROJECTS

Jason Smith, Managing Director of ECM, has been involved in the following major projects in Australia

between 1990 and 2010.

• BHP Billiton Petrel Mine - Mine Infrastructure Upgrade

• Dyno Nobel QANP - Moura Reactor Expansion

• Incitec Pivot Moranbah Ammonium Nitrate Plant - Power Station HV Works

• South East Queensland Water - Infrastructure Works

• QGC Surat Basin - Columboola HV Switchyard

• BMA Gregory Crinum Mine - HV Upgrade

• Powerlink Substation Upgrades

• Vodaphone Communication Towers

• Olympic Stadium Sydney

PNG PROJECTS

Over the past 3 years, Jason Smith, Managing Director of ECM, has been involved in the following projects

on the PNG LNG Project;

• BAM Clough Jetty Project (See Project Showcase on next page)

• CJJV Pioneer Camp

• CJJV Leighton’s Camp

• BAM Clough Desalination Plant / Offshore Platform Sea Water Intake

• BAM Clough Tug/Barge refit

• BAM Clough Canter Lever Bridge Project (CLB)

• Wagner’s Concrete Plant Construction / Maintenance

• Alliance Facility Maintenance

• CJJV/EHL Camp D Project


ECM PROJECT SHOWCASE - PNG LNG JETTY PROJECT

The PNG LNG Jetty Project is an approx $ 380 M project being undertaken by BAM Clough JV, on behalf of

Esso Highlands Limited. The Electrical and Instrumentation systems include the following;

• Approx 1,000 Instruments and Process Control Field Devices

• Approx 300 lights

• Telecommunications, PAGA, PA, CCTV, Security and Access Control systems

• High Voltage Transformer Yard, Modular LV Switch room and Main Control Building

• Cathodic Protection (Complex Impressed Current System)

• Approx 9,000 metres of cable ladder, cable tray and misc cable support

• Approx 150,000 metres of HV, LV, Instrumentation, Control and Tele-communication cabling

• Approx 6,000 cable terminations

• Quality Inspections

• Hazardous Area Installation Inspections

• Cable Testing and Loop Testing

ECM has played an integral part of the PNG LNG Jetty Project Electrical and Instrumentation works,

providing the following key services to the project;

• Provision of the key E & I Senior Supervisor / Deputy E & I Construction Manager role

• Acting as the Electrical Contractors Nominee for BAM Clough JV (Electrical Contractors Technical /

Competent Person)

• Provision of the key E & I Supervisor role

• Provision of general Procurement Support

• Provision of general Logistical Support


ECM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

ECM ORGANISATION STRUCTURE

ECM BUSINESS MODEL

ECM’s business model ensures our Clients can be serviced by a small, efficient and cost effective Project

Team, which is hand selected by ECM Managing Director Jason Smith to have the necessary skills and

experience to effectively manage the project works, whilst being able to draw upon the support from ECM

Head Office on an as required basis.

Project Teams are tailored to each Client’s specific requirements for Project Management, Works Supervision

and Field Design / Procurement support. ECM is able to mobilise Project Teams at relatively short notice and

expand or contract those teams to meet the Client’s changing requirements throughout the course of the

project, thus ensuring the most cost effective solution is provided.

Managing

Director

Project

Team

Project

Team

Project

Team

HR Manager / Immigration

Procurement / Logistics

Construction

Manager

Instrumentation / EEHA Inspector


ECM HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT (HSEC)

In order to ensure the success of our business ECM is supported by a business management system which

combines key components of Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC). On all projects HSEC

training and awareness is given the utmost level of importance, with necessary documentation prepared in

relation to the specific demands of the worksite. ECM pursues the best practices in HSEC at all times and is

committed to:

• Incorporating HSEC in all aspects of the execution of its services

• Incorporating HSEC in all aspects of its operations

• Complying with the appropriate required HSEC legislation

• Monitoring and reviewing HSEC issues.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

ECM promotes a culture whereby harm to our people through work is unacceptable, further consolidating

our commitment to providing safe and healthy working conditions for workers, visitors and any other

personnel who come in contact with our business activities. We maintain management processes and

authorities to ensure all ECM staff are committed to the Integrated Business Management System

requirements through their behaviour and actions. Health and Safety are core values for ECM staff.

ECM uses safety systems equivalent to Safety OHSAS18001:2007 and AS4801 including:

• Safety forms part of the pre-planning phase for any project or contract

• Hazard / Risk Management process

• Job Analysis / Job Start process

• Structured toolbox meetings

• Induction, Training and Development Plan

• Detailed and thorough incident investigations

• Corporate support with new initiatives

At ECM, Safety is more than just following rules. It is about attitude, discipline, thoroughness in

methodology, the safe management of people and equipment and, most importantly, the ability to prevent

hazards and control risk. ECM is creating safer work attitudes and encouraging behavioural change as a way

of life. We are also intent on forward planning to ensure that as much as possible, we attempt to eliminate

activities that involve high risk through hierarchies of control.

ECM place particular emphasis on the responsibility of line managers for effective Health and Safety

Management and ensure these Managers achieve more than just compliance with base-line expectations.

They are responsible for maintaining our safety culture and engaging our workforce, clients and partners in

order to achieve safer workplaces and better project outcomes.


ENVIRONMENT

ECM is aware of the important role that the environment plays in its operations and its responsibilities to

integrate environmentally considerate work practices throughout all areas of our business and understand

the need for the environment to be maintained and preserved for future generations.

ECM is committed to conducting its business activities in an environmentally responsible manner by

ensuring its products and services meet obligations for its employees, customers and the community by:

• Complying with environmental legislation, regulations and standards which relate to our management

system

• Reviewing current activities and planning new activities to minimise environmental damage and

prevent pollution

• Documenting, communicating and implementing an Environmental Management System which is

continually reviewed so that improvements are prompt and effective

• Providing relevant information and support for personnel to fulfil their environmental responsibilities

• Setting and reviewing environmental objectives and targets as part of the management system; and

• Providing reports to the Senior Management on our environmental performance

COMMUNITY

At ECM, we understand the value of strong and enduring relationships with the communities in which we

operate and we are committed to engaging with these important stakeholders. Our community relations

principles are to provide appropriate and tangible social benefits, while ensuring that all community initiatives

are aligned with company values. We place great importance on understanding and relating to our

communities, and consequently, we are committed to open, two-way communication with local stakeholders.


ECM QUALITY MANAGEMENT

ECM is committed to providing our clients with exceptional quality of products and services in a creative

and innovative manner. To ensure all our work is achieved in a legal and efficient manner, we have

established a quality assurance program. The program provides our clients with an assurance the quality on

the products and services provided will meet current and future customer requirements.

ECM constantly reviews operations with key stakeholders and continuously monitors all levels and inputs

into the organisation to achieve improvements wherever possible. Above all, we deal openly with our

clients, staff and suppliers to make sure we begin and maintain honest, open and positive relationships. We

recognise these relationships are dynamic and need constant care and management. This program includes a

Quality Manual based upon AS NZS ISO 9001:2008 and other standards to meet our stakeholder’s needs and

expectations.

Within ECM the definition of standards complies with AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008. Specifically the

implementation of this policy refers to the achievement of the above and the following objectives:

• To ensure the highest quality of service

• Make everyone in the organisation aware of their responsibilities in maintaining and improving the

quality of our products and service

• Commitment to achieve of higher standards of customer satisfaction, consistent with professional

standards and ethics as defined by the professional bodies associated with the Quality Assurance

Industry

• To achieve and maintain a reputation and image of quality

• To adopt an approach in the pursuit of all quality objectives

All levels of management, supervisory and other personnel support this Quality Management System as such

actions are essential to the long term success, competitiveness and reputation of our Company

ECM’s objective is to provide quality services and products to ensure customer satisfaction, contractual

compliance, and will conform to all relevant regulatory requirements. We accept as part of our operating

philosophy that quality is the prime responsibility of each and every employee. Quality awareness amongst

our employees is fostered through effective training programs, the encouragement to identify opportunities

for improvement, and the initiation of corrective and preventative actions where required.

ECM prides itself on the quality of installation we consistently deliver which is reinforced by the number of

repeat clients and testimonials received. Employees are an integral part of our company’s success. We

empower all employees to challenge current thinking and participate in continuous improvement of the

management systems to continually improve the company and its reputation.


ECM UNIQUE APPROACH TO BUSINESS

ECM’s unique approach to business involves:

• HSEC - An uncompromising approach to Health, Safety, Environment and Community, proactive in

ensuring compliance with all regulations and identifying and implementing the safest way to perform

the works, whilst ensuring no negative effect on Environment and Community.

• QUALITY - Building quality into everything we do, utilising a lean approach to meeting the specific

quality requirements of the project. Not adding unnecessary costs to a project, but using sound and

practical quality processes to ensure the job is done right the first time and rework is minimised.

• PLANNING - Developing effective planning though Critical Path Activity Schedules and Look-Aheads

which are easily understood and monitored. Ensuring that time critical activities are prioritised on a

daily basis and resources are allocated appropriately to provide the best possible outcome.

• PROCUREMENT – Using established business relationships with key industry suppliers within Australia

and PNG to provide specialist procurement services on an as requested basis, ensuring competitive

pricing is achieved and total transparency of costs is maintained at all times.

• COMMUNICATION - Establishing open avenues of communication with all project stakeholders.

Maintaining the formal lines of communication required for a successful project, whilst ensuring

constant informal communication to ensure our Client’s needs are always understood.

• TEAMWORK - Adopting a co-operative, team environment in which best possible project outcomes

can be achieved. Utilising the available resources to get the job done, rather than just hiring more

staff, we look to achieve better outcomes by achieving a higher level of teamwork and co-operation.

• TARGET SETTING - Setting Stretch Targets and taking the necessary actions on a daily basis in order to

have the best possible chance of achieving them. Monitoring performance and taking corrective action

in a timely manner to ensure the project stays on track and critical milestones are achieved.

• CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT - Always striving for continual improvement in the service we provide our

Clients, we challenge the way things are done and look for better ways throughout the project. We are

open to innovation in the industry and pride ourselves on being leaders in our industry.

• RISK & OPPORTUNITY – Understanding the key risks and opportunities of our Client’s project in order

to ensure control measures are identified and implemented as required and opportunities are actively

sought out and taken advantage of throughout the course of the project.

• WINNING ATTITUDE - Adopting a must win attitude, refusing to accept mediocre performance and /or

outcomes. We make the hard decisions to get the project moving and ensure our Client’s expectations

are being exceeded at all stages of the project.

• COST EFFECTIVE - Providing cost effective solutions to meet our Client’s specific requirements,

ensuring that ECM adds value to our Client’s project. Our market edge is to provide a small team of

highly skilled staff to provide all the necessary skills and experience to ensure a successful project.


ECM COMPANY DETAILS

ECM SERVICE OPTIONS

ECM can offer their services using a number of various options, including the following:

• Fixed Price Lump Sum Quotations

• Agreed Schedule of Rates

• Agreed Target Price

• Agreed Daily Staff Rates

• Open Book / Cost Reimbursable

• Any other commercial model that meets our Client’s specific requirements.

ECM INSURANCE DETAILS

ECM maintains the following key insurances and certificates of currency can be provided upon request;

Insurance

Policy

Insurance

Company

Policy

Number

Cover

Public & Products

Liability Insurance

Capital General

Insurance Limited

16089 AU 2,000,000

Exp 18th

Oct, 2013

Workers

Compensation

Insurance

Capital General

Insurance Limited

16436 Insured’s Legal Liability to employees

under the Workers’ Compensation

Act of Papua New Guinea and at

common law

Exp 18th

Oct, 2013

ECM CONTACT DETAILS

Do not hesitate to contact ECM’s Managing Director for any further information;

• Company Name: Electrical Construction and Management (ECM)

• Registered Office: PO Box 1318, Vision City, NCD, Port Moresby, PNG

• Electrical Contracting Licence #: TC54583

• Key Contact: Jason Lee Smith (Managing Director)

• ECM Head Office: [email protected]

• ECM PNG Office: [email protected]

• ECM AUS Office: [email protected]

• ECM Managing Director: [email protected]

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