Resources Engineering
Downer has multi-disciplined mechanical and electrical contracting capabilities and while we are recognised as a leading electrical and instrumentation contractor, our multi-disciplined capabilities allow us to provide a single solution for complex engineering projects within the resources sector.
In the past we have undertaken a wide range of multi-disciplined projects for international blue-chip clients in the coal, metal ore and non-metallic mineral mining markets.We provide key contracting services for major industrial construction, capital works, service, maintenance, fabrication, shutdowns and turnarounds.
Our experience and global reach allow us to mobilise large numbers of highly-skilled and specialised trades people to execute projects across the globe.
We have the capacity to service the full asset lifecycle by providing engineering, procurement, construction, management services and material-handling solutions to resource-based industries including coal and metal ore mining market segments.
Our key capabilities include:
Design & Consulting
- Coal-handling preparation and plant construction
- Design and build of resource-handling preparation plants
- Detailed design including full process-plant design
- Detailed feasibility and definitive studies
- Flowsheet development
- Mineral and metallurgical test design and supervision
- Modular/pilot mineral separation plant construction
Project Management
Downer utilises a project management plan as the framework for delivering projects for our clients. The plan contains:
- Established procedures and systems for quality, cost, schedule, and scope control
- Reporting systems based on common work breakdown structures to simplify cost, schedule and scope reporting
- Comprehensive close-out procedures including complete documentation of engineering deliverables, installation, commissioning data and operating and maintenance manuals
Procurement
We support our clients by providing procurement expertise in:
- Management of all tendering, award and commercial aspects
- Contract formation
- Logistical follow-up on supply packages resulting in timely deliveries for construction
- Coordination with the Quality Control function to ensure high quality products
- Management of contractual arrangements with suppliers and contractors
- Participation in the close out of projects
Manufacturing
- Assembly
- Welding
- Machining
- Testing facilities
Construction
As part of our multi-disciplined service offering, we provide fully-integrated structural, mechanical, and piping (SMP); and structural, mechanical, and electrical (SME) services to the resource market. In addition, we install and maintain high-pressure specialised piping systems that require the latest welding technologies relating to carbon, stainless steel and other materials.
We carry out the following services to support our construction capability:
- Electrical and instrumentation works
- Installation of mechanical equipment
- Substations and switchyards
- Underground cabling
- Infrastructure works
- Automation
Specialist Services
Downer provides fabrication and modularisation services to assemble, weld, machine and test facilities that support our on-site multi-disciplined services such as:
- Switch room and switchboard manufacture
- Pipe spooling (carbon, stainless and exotic) including jacketed piping
- Structural steel
- Platforms and stairways
- Chutes and pressure vessels
- Conveyors and materials handling systems
- Assembly of modular units and skids
Asset Maintenance
Downer offers a range of services and programs designed to maintain plant, production equipment and facilities at peak operating efficiency.
Shutdowns & Turnarounds
Downer specialises in the maintenance and modifications of production facilities while either operational or during planned shutdown periods. We have an understanding of the time and costs associated with process plant shutdowns. We have developed systems and expertise to manage the resources and equipment to complete the work safely and economically within the shortest practical time frame.
We are able to provide:
- Pre-shutdown planning and preparation
- Procurement services
- Scheduling of key plant downtime
- Safety management
- Industrial relations strategy
- Contingency planning