Webinar – Diversity in Asset Performance and Optimisation within Babcock Marine (AM in Action – a 2024 Excellence Award Submission)
19 November @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2024 Excellence Awards. Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Babcock’s Asset Performance and Optimisation Group (APOG), a winner in the 2024 Asset Management Diversity Award category. This session will delve into how diversity within an asset management team can drive innovation, improve performance, and deliver exceptional outcomes for complex projects.
The webinar will cover:
- Introduction to APOG:
- Discover how Babcock’s APOG supports the Royal Australian Navy through innovative techniques and data analytics, ensuring optimal capability and minimizing life cycle costs.
- Learn about the diverse composition of APOG, which includes members from nine different nationalities and varied professional backgrounds.
- Organisational Leadership in Diversity:
- Explore Babcock’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, exemplified through partnerships with Inclusive Employers and ambitious gender balance goals.
- Understand how Babcock’s agile work policy empowers team members to balance work and life effectively.
- Innovation Through Diversity:
- Hear about innovative strategies and team workshops that leverage individuality and encourage fresh perspectives, especially from interns and graduates.
- Learn about Babcock’s proactive approach to mentoring and training, integrating new starters into projects to foster collaboration and innovation.
- Benefits of a Diverse Team:
- See how diversity within the team has strengthened relationships with clients, facilitated international collaboration, and enhanced problem-solving capabilities.
- Discover examples of how varied experiences and backgrounds contribute to comprehensive discussions and improved decision-making in asset management.
- General Insights:
- Gain insights into Babcock’s commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, and adaptability, positioning them as leaders in inclusive excellence.
- Understand the impact of Babcock’s initiatives on both the organisation and the broader community, emphasizing the importance of diversity in driving organisational success.
Presenters: Emily Lok, Truong Vu Nguyen, Akshay Athalye, Grahame Paton, Bobby Punjabi and David Mangan, Babock
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About the speakers:
Emily Lok, Engineer (Supportability) (Reliability), Marine
Emily is a Reliability and Supportability Engineer at Babcock Australia & New Zealand, where she uses her strong asset management knowledge to support the Defence industry. She has provided asset optimisation services in multiple projects for the Australian Defence Force, including working with the Landing Helicopter Docks and with high frequency communications systems. Outside of work, she is very passionate about volunteering, having previously taught school students about engineering with Robogals Global and is now currently providing crisis support at Lifeline Australia. Diversity and inclusivity in the workplace are topics close to her heart and she is dedicated to creating a culture where everyone can excel and feel valued.
Truong Vu Nguyen, Fleet Asset Management Analyst, Marine
Truong Vu Nguyen has extensive Asset Management experience in State and Local Government, particularly in Road and Infrastructure. Truong has managed capital projects, including subdivisions exceeding $10 million, for Penrith City Council. Over the past five years, Truong has supported Defence projects at Babcock, with a particular emphasis on the Landing Helicopter Dock under ACSSPO. Currently, Truong provides asset management services to the RAAF with ADG Ground Supporting Equipment. Truong Vu Nguyen is a Certified Practitioner in Asset Manager (CPAM).
Akshay Athalye, Lead Asset Lifecycle Engineer
Akshay is a qualified Reliability and Asset Management Engineer. Although an accidental reliability engineer, he is an advocate for great Reliability practices. He is also the host of the podcast “Reliability – It Matters”. He has worked across a diverse range of industries from bottling cold beverages to digging copper, running trains and mammoth naval vessels.
David Mangan, MSc&Tech, ILS Manager, Marine
David Mangan is currently the Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager for Babcock, supporting the Royal Australian Navy’s Landing Helicopter Dock/Landing Ship Dock (LHD/LSD) System Program Office. With over four years of experience in Maritime Sustainment, David has held roles such as Asset Performance & Optimisation Manager and Seaworthiness & Engineering Assurance Manager for the LHDs. David’s career began in 1992 with Qantas as an apprentice aircraft maintenance engineer. Over 27 years, he worked in various maintenance and quality roles, eventually managing multiple teams across Australia and Los Angeles. David also served in the Australian Army Reserve for 10 years and has completed a Masters in Science Technology, a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and a Graduate Certificate in Information Technology. Additionally, he holds lead auditor qualifications and has undertaken numerous industry courses. His notable projects include implementing Reliability Centred Maintenance optimizations and introducing the Maintenix maintenance information system.
Grahame Paton, Senior ILS Engineering Technician, Marine
Grahame has worked with Babcock for the past 2 years after being in the Navy for over 30 years. Grahame has served on Submarines, DDG’s, FFG’s and HMAS Tobruk. Grahame has been trained and conducted maintenance on high voltage power generation and distribution, radar operation and maintenance, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, LAN hardware, explosives, HVAC, to name a few. Academically Grahame has completed his Masters in Reliability and Maintenance Management. With this breadth of experiences Grahame is able to bring the maintainers point of view when conducting Asset Management.
Bobby Punjabi, Project Engineer, ANSTO
Bobby Punjabi joined Babcock after graduating. He was assigned to the Landing Helicopter Deck class ships for the Navy, focusing on designing and creating systems to enhance the ships’ longevity. During his time at Babcock, Bobby worked in Asset Management, delivering project proposals, consulting with clients, and presenting deliverables to diverse audiences. He also worked in the Engineering Change department, investigating engineering issues on various systems. Seeking new challenges in the nuclear space, Bobby transitioned to ANSTO to explore different opportunities.