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6 Cellana Crt, Portland, Victoria 3305
Tradesmen
The Portland Precision Engineering workforce consists of trade certified Fitter Machinists, Boilermakers, Mechanics, Apprentices and Trades Assistants. We also employ Crane Operators, Riggers, and Plant and Equipment Operators.
All Portland Precision Engineering tradesmen are certified to Australian Standard for confined space entry. We also have several tradesmen who are certified for unrestricted wind tower climbing having completed specialised training for working at heights and tower rescue.
The staff and management of Portland Precision Engineering operate in an environment that generates personal accountability and continuous improvement. We are proud of our trade skills and safety record. Our qualified and experienced staff members operate at a high level of excellence and pride allowing our company to provide top quality services at competitive prices.
Management
Managing Director – Chris Harper
Operations Manager (Mechanical Services) - Matthew Evans
KAfter several years of casual work in between FIFO assignments Matt became a permanent employee in 2014. A Boilermaker by trade, Matt has worked his way into this key leadership position where he is responsible for all site projects including shutdowns and major installation & commissioning programs.
Operations Manager (Smelter Services) - Kane Rogers
Kane joined PPE in 2021 after previously holding a sales and leaderships role with BlueScope Steel as well as operating his own fabrication business. He is responsible for all workshop fabrication projects as well as team administration duties such as roster coordination, toolbox meetings, etc.
Corporate Services Manager - Saffron Burke
Saffron joined PPE as a Certificate III in Business trainee in January 2022. Upon completing her 12-month traineeship, she became a permanent employee in January 2023 and has quickly become a critical part of the leadership team taking responsibility for job tracking, accounts administration, payroll, IT and overall operations optimisation.