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Expert shutdown work & project management in Gladstone, Queensland
With over 25 years of experience, David Moore and the team at Effective Work Solutions deliver reliable shutdown work management and project management services tailored to your industrial needs. We travel to your site to provide seamless shutdown coordination, strategic project planning and risk management.
Every phase of your shutdown, covered
From strategic planning and resource coordination to onsite execution and risk mitigation — delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Maintenance & Work Management
Clear planning, resource coordination and streamlined execution across every phase of your shutdown or project.
Planning & Scheduling
Every task clearly defined, properly resourced and strategically scheduled — backed by extensive SAP experience.
Shutdown & Project Management
Critical events planned and executed from start to finish with clear scope and strong leadership.
Project Controls
Budget development, daily cost tracking, forecasting and risk analysis that give leadership confidence.
SAP Master Data
From asset hierarchies to maintenance plans — accurate data that drives better planning and compliance.
Planning & SAP Training
Hands-on training tailored to your site, systems and operational needs.
Admin & Data Entry
Work order updates, backlog tracking and documentation with real-time accuracy during shutdowns.
Contract Management
From negotiation and scope to compliance and performance tracking — clear accountability, fewer risks.
$97M turnaround.
Forecast +32%.
Delivered on budget.
For the Moranbah 2025 Turnaround, Dave developed the full budget, managed daily cost tracking and forecasts, and led the emergent work and completions team — protecting the critical path to finish 5 hours ahead of plan.
$21M · ~60,000 labour hours · 26 days, finished on time. Planning gaps closed before they became critical.
A review of planning, scheduling and communication — recommendations now part of day-to-day routines.
AI-assisted.
Expert-led.
We use AI tools to take the manual grind out of shutdown admin and reporting — so your planners and leaders spend less time compiling spreadsheets and more time making decisions. Every output is checked and owned by an experienced shutdown professional.
One partner, start to finish
Scope & plan
Define the work, build the schedule and budget, line up resources.
Systems & people
Get SAP master data, processes and teams ready for the job.
Execute & control
Lead onsite, track cost and progress daily, protect the critical path.
Close out & improve
Complete, report and hand back lessons your team can reuse.
Where the heavy lifting happens
Long-term project management for major shutdowns across multiple mining companies, with post-shutdown master data support.
Shutdown planning and work management for processing and fixed plant.
Leading project controls for million-dollar turnarounds, delivering on budget with minimal delay.
Master data improvements that enhance asset accuracy, streamline maintenance planning and support reliable operations.
Planning, scheduling and SAP master data support for refinery maintenance and turnarounds.
Shutdown planning and execution for kiln, clinker line and plant maintenance.
Maintenance and shutdown management for ship loaders, conveyors and bulk handling.
Asset maintenance planning, work management and project controls for public infrastructure.
What our clients say
“The Moranbah 2025 Turnaround was a beast – high risk, high cost, and huge visibility across the business. Having Dave from Effective Work Solutions lead our project controls made all the difference.
He developed the full budget, managed our cost tracking and forecasts daily, and gave the leadership team the confidence to make the right calls at the right time. Beyond that, Dave stepped into the thick of execution – leading our emergent work and completions team, helping to keep the critical path protected, and actively solving problems on the ground.
His reporting, risk analysis, and ability to bring clarity under pressure were second to none. The fact we delivered a $97M turnaround on budget and 5 hours off plan – after being forecasted for a 32% blowout – says it all. I’d bring him into any future shutdown without hesitation.”
— James Balderson, Turnaround Manager, Dyno Nobel Moranbah
“David recently conducted a 30,000ft looksee at our operation with the focus on our planning system and communication. Working with David was a pleasure and some key insight from his review were actioned and now form part of our day to day routines.
David’s knowledge and ability to read between the lines has had a great impact and I would love to work with him again in the future. Thank you, David, and all the best.”
— Aaron Canniffe, Project Manager, Mecha, Gladstone
“Dave came in at a crucial point for the K2 Shutdown and made an immediate impact. He improved the final stages of planning, identifying and closing gaps before they became critical issues. During execution, he helped drive critical path activities to ensure the project finished on time.
What really sets Dave apart is that he understands what’s important, can join the dots quickly, and goes over and above to ensure the shutdown is as successful as it can be.
His involvement strengthened leadership across the board and helped drive positive outcomes for the shutdown and the wider team.”
— Daniel Osbourne, Maintenance Manager, Cement Australia – Fisherman’s Landing
“Dave’s training package on maintenance planning fundamentals, combined with the comprehensive SAP how-to guides, was incredibly valuable for my professional development. The content was well-structured, practical, and based on real-world examples.
It expanded my understanding of maintenance planning processes and gave me the skills to get more out of SAP, including creating and modifying master data. I would highly recommend this training to anyone wanting to build a solid understanding of maintenance planning fundamentals while also strengthening their SAP capabilities.”
— Graham Bambrick, Planner and Scheduler
Shutdowns, turnarounds and projects?
We’ve got you covered.
Based in Gladstone, Queensland — we travel to your site to provide tailored solutions that keep your operations running smoothly.