I give strategic guidance and direction to our staff and research and develop new initiatives. I’m responsible for the overall management of the business, administration and tender submissions, site visits and aiding site managers in their projects. I started my career in engineering with a scholarship for a pressure welding apprenticeship at New Zealand Petrol Refinery and while studying, won New Zealand Apprentice of the Year.

I took a pressure welding position with Bechtel at the Darwin LNG Project and generated a lot of work throughout Australia before settling in Mackay and building DGC.

I am a qualified IIW International Welding Specialist, Certified Welding Inspector, International Welding Inspector Basic, Pressure Equipment Manufacture Supervisor, Structural Steel Manufacture Supervisor and a member of The Welding Technology Institute of Australia. I accredit DGC’s growth over the past 12 years to the commitment and quality of work by the whole team.

I am proud of our high standards and positive work culture. I have three young sons and love to spend time with my family, exploring the great outdoors. I also enjoy golf, cricket and have a small collection of pre-1970 Fords, which I love to tinker with.

I work with the company to identify improvement and growth opportunities. I’ve previously worked in senior management, project management and supervision roles and I love having the opportunity to work on improving our business whether it be in safety, quality or business growth strategy. I am trained in DuPont safety management systems as an ICAM Lead Investigator and Nace Level 1 Coating Inspector. I am also currently undertaking a Diploma in Leadership and Management. I like how DeGoey Contractors feels like a big family. Everyone is approachable and there is always support available when needed. Whenever new opportunities arise, our staff are keen to get involved, contribute their ideas and are supported in doing so. People throughout our whole team continually go above and beyond the call of duty in an effort to achieve goals or targets and continually improve our business. Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf and spending time with my family.

I commenced work with De Goey Contractors in 2021 as Office Manager. I have worked in various types of industries and workspaces, encompassing the streams of administration, financial and personnel management, and legal compliance.  I undertook the 4am study routine as an adult learner whilst raising my family and have obtained a Bachelor or Business and Cert IV Training and Assessment. 

My mantra is to do the best I can, striving for continuous improvement for myself and my team, and to lead by example. I believe in the team as being the backbone of any business, each individual has something to offer.  I enjoy training and nurturing others so they can realise their full potential. It is a pleasure to come to work every day to work with people who share the same ideals of professional and ethical conduct, who pull together to achieve goals. It is an impressive environment.

We are so fortunate to live where we do, where opportunities to get out and about abound. I enjoy the company of my family and friends in any setting, they are the real gems of life.  I have been lucky to have travelled a bit but am not finished yet. I love immersing myself in other cultures and countries, absorbing the history and the landscapes. I also love being home, cooking new things,  walking through the rainforest, along the beach, hiking trails, and camping out.

I work with the company to identify improvement and growth opportunities. I’ve previously worked in senior management, project management and supervision roles and I love having the opportunity to work on improving our business whether it be in safety, quality or business growth strategy. I am trained in DuPont safety management systems as an ICAM Lead Investigator and Nace Level 1 Coating Inspector. I am also currently undertaking a Diploma in Leadership and Management.

I like how DeGoey Contractors feels like a big family. Everyone is approachable and there is always support available when needed. Whenever new opportunities arise, our staff are keen to get involved, contribute their ideas and are supported in doing so. People throughout our whole team continually go above and beyond the call of duty in an effort to achieve goals or targets and continually improve our business.
Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf and spending time with my family.

I work closely with staff to provide guidance on all aspects of workplace health and safety and ensure compliance with HSEQ legislation, standards and codes of practice. I also develop and implement proactive risk management strategies and promote DGC’s commitment to safety and continuous improvement. I also coordinate training and inductions for our workforce.

I have more than nine years of experience in various safety-focussed roles with qualifications including Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, ICAM Lead Investigator and Rehabilitation and Return to Work Coordinator.

I enjoy the diversity of my role and the learning opportunities it presents. Depending on the day, I could be writing a new procedure, conducting a risk assessment or audit or interacting closely with our work crews on the job front.

I enjoy being part of a close-knit team and like being exposed to different work environments and challenges on a regular basis. We have a supportive team culture that centres around teamwork.

I develop welding procedures, qualify and maintain welder qualifications, develop QA packages, inspect welding, maintain equipment and update policies and systems. With 20 years experience, my background is in non-destructive testing technician welding inspection and quality assurance.

I am a qualified mechanic and also hold a Level 2 in Radiography, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle and Dye Penetrant Testing with AINDT. I am a Certified Welding Inspector and Auditor.

Married with three boys, I am also the Vice President and competition manager at Mackay Rugby Union and a Cancer Council Ambassador. I also hold a 4th degree black belt and am a Bujinkan Bud? Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) instructor.

DGC has a relaxed work atmosphere and a supportive team environment. Our staff is full of experienced, skilled tradesmen and office professionals, each very competent in providing high-quality workmanship and industry knowledge. The team works well together, each contributing to the job ensuring a well-rounded final product.