John Ebbett
new plant utilised an Integrated Project Management Team ( IPMT ) model to successfully break down inter-company barriers , increase transparency and drive individual accountability . “ This allowed project issues to be highlighted and dealt with in a timely manner ,” he says . “ Early in the development of the IPMT , 4Points were engaged to develop a structured programme that would instill the desired culture and behaviours , while also remaining involved throughout the project by performing organisational health checks and assisting with change as the project progressed through its execution stages .”
Ebbett ’ s teams were able to take advantage of existing infrastructure on site and built additional accommodation for the 3,000 temporary workers “ at well above the typical local standards
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
John Ebbett
John Ebbett spent almost five years as Project Director at Alacer Gold throughout the construction process on the company ’ s Çöpler Sulfide Expansion Project ( CSEP ). Previously , he spent over four years working as Project Manager for Newcrest in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea . Managing the portfolio of capital works at the Lihir Gold Mine , he ensured that capital use was efficient and aligned with Newcrest ’ s short- and long-term strategic plans . The projects delivered during this time included optimising the process plant following the MOPU project , community infrastructure and refurbishment of process plant facilities . Prior to this he was a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Ausenco , where he has now returned to take up the role of Vice President , Global Project Delivery .
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