About Key

Wilson’s exceptional energy and passion for improvement can only be described as infectious.

As a process control engineer from the Universidad Industrial de Santander in Colombia, he has worked in various sectors in both his native Colombia and his new home, here in Australia.

He is a successful project manager, engineer, and consultant who always strives to deliver value in everything that he does and creates. Fascinated by the type of leadership that inspires action, he constantly seeks to develop people’s skills and share knowledge.

Wilson’s hard work, optimism, and motivation has attracted the attention of every customer he has worked for and colleague he has worked with.

Andre is one of the Founding partners of Key Engineering Solutions, delivering optimisation for automation, process control, and instrumentation.

With two Bachelor degrees from the University of Western Australia in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, in conjunction with many years working for BHP, Andre is an expert Process Control Engineer and now a business owner. The creation of Key Engineering Solutions has allowed Andre to share his extensive knowledge in process control and create a company founded on quick, efficient, and quantifiable results.

Andre’s ultimate goals for the future of Key Engineering Solutions is to be known as a company with impeccable standards, both professionally and ethically, ensuring every client receives maximum exceptional service.

Craig is a Director of Murray Engineering and Byrnecut Groups of companies, and a valuable member of the board at Austmine, the premier representative body of the METS sector in Australia.

With his 39 years of experience as a director in both private and public companies across Australia and South Africa, Craig brings unparalleled expertise to the table. His specialisation lies in international mergers and acquisitions, as well as business development in the realms of distribution, engineering, and manufacturing.

Craig’s strategic vision and extensive background make him a driving force in steering companies toward success, with a keen focus on global growth and development.

Michael is a results-driven mining business leader renowned for operational excellence. With his proven track record, Michael excels in leading transformative change, creating efficient and safe working environments, and implementing strategic initiatives.

His collaborative and influential leadership style has fostered high morale, respect, and trust within teams, all while prioritizing safety excellence, business efficiency, and stakeholder requirements.

Michael’s ability to solve complex problems and manage risk underscores his commitment to delivering exceptional results and building a culture of success.

Paola is an innovative and resourceful Industrial engineer with more than 5 years of experience in manufacturing and customer experience solutions. She has handled various projects successfully with her critical thinking, organisational skills, and commitment.

She is convinced that optimal results will be obtained by bringing the best out of each team member and the “expand the box” thinking.

With her versatility, passion, and adaptability to any challenging situation, she has been one of the Key team assets.

Michael is a Junior Account Manger and recent Commerce graduate who majored in Economics and Business management. With 10 years’ experience in the customer service industry across a variety of roles, he is able to communicate with all people.

Michael is an adaptable individual who has the ability to quickly learn new skills. He is motivated, enthusiastic and goal driven. His previous experiences has given him the ability to work well within a team environment, as well as achieving individual tasks in an efficient manner.

Michael believes that understanding the needs of the customer is paramount to the success of a project and maintaining relationships is the key to growth.

As a Project Management Specialist with a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Bruno is driven by a passion for process optimisation and continuous improvement. With a background in project management and diverse production-related roles within manufacturing and engineering, Bruno brings a cross-functional approach to every endeavour.

He thrives on collaboration, embracing a friendly and open attitude while leveraging his strong organizational and planning skills to successfully manage projects and identify improvement opportunities.

Bruno’s data-driven mindset guides him to firmly believe in the principle that without measurement, there can be no control, and without control, there can be no improvement. This philosophy empowers him to drive effective and efficient project outcomes with a focus on tangible results and continuous growth.

Brent is a Process Control Engineer that is always eager to advance and grow his personal and professional experience and knowledge. He dives into any challenge with a smile on his face and a positive outlook. His ability to learn new skills and apply his critical thinking to problem-solving makes him a diverse asset that is an addition to any project or team.

Brent enjoys overcoming challenges that are considered impossible, creating/ inventing new tools and processes, and automating repetitive tasks to make any project as streamlined and pain-free as possible.

Colette is an organized, diligent, and driven Process Control Engineer, with a bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering and is always thriving to go above and beyond what is expected. She is a confident young professional with an excellent eye for detail, and a great ability to work well within a team.

Colette has experience in the Mining industry and is well versed in networking systems as well as PLC and SCADA programming. Her experience coupled with her eagerness to continue learning and ability to adapt quickly in dynamic and challenging environments makes her an asset in the Key team.

Miket is an outgoing and social individual with a keen interest in social media and digital art and truly enjoys people interaction.

As a Process Control Engineer, having worked on various projects within the Mining and Industrial Manufacturing sector, Miket has further developed his skills and experience in PLC and SCADA programming and troubleshooting, Systems Administration and Network Engineering.

His previous experience with Relationship Development, Account Management and Technical Recruitment in the resources sector focusing on Process Control and Industrial Automation, Process and Chemical Engineering and EPC/EPCM Multi-Discipline Engineering has also allowed him to support Key’s Operational Teams to ensure continuity and growth of our professional services by further developing new and existing customer relationships.

Ken is a passionate and driven process control engineer with 5 years of experience in oil and gas, chemical processing plant and shipbuilding industry. With a Bachelor degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, and experience with PLC and SCADA programming, control system design, test and commissioning.

Ken is always keen to explore to different industries and I believe that is how you should learn as an engineer.

Navdeep, a Process Control Engineer, he holds a Master’s degree in Instrumentation and Control from Murdoch University and has three years of industrial experience. He is known for his positive attitude, resourcefulness, and goal-oriented approach, Navdeep actively seeks opportunities in challenging environments.

His background includes work as a Commissioning Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry, Chemical and Fertilizer manufacturing, and Bulk Storage sectors, showcasing his versatile expertise and dedication.

Roel is a results-driven engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, where he was actively involved in student leadership. He has over eight years of experience in the power plant industry, specializing in coal power plants. His expertise includes Power plant performance testing, along with the maintenance and troubleshooting of DCS, PLCs, turbine supervisory systems, and plant instrumentation. Before transitioning to the power plant industry, Roel spent three years in control system engineering, where he developed a strong programming background in SCADA and PLCs. He also has significant experience in the testing and commissioning of boilers, turbines, water treatment, coal handling, and ash handling systems.

Roel is deeply passionate about programming and automation, continually seeking to expand his knowledge and excel in his field.

Melisa is a Data Analyst with a Master’s degree in Data Science. She is a highly motivated and passionate individual who is always ready for new challenges.

Her ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment gives her the edge to venture into new fields and technologies. She is committed to delivering the highest quality solution backed by her analytical mind.

Melisa is an excellent team player who is eager to grow personally and professionally by constantly learning from experiences and experts in the industry.

Lina is a dynamic and highly motivated Business Analyst with a passion for driving organisational success and achieving results in complex business environments. With a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a master’s degree in commerce and more than 5 years of work experience, she has developed a diverse skillset which empowers her to tackle challenges head-on, utilising effective communication, planning, and creative problem-solving.

Building strong relationships is at the core of her work and strives for 100% client satisfaction in every interaction. Lina is a proactive and innovative team player who thrives in high-pressure situations and excel at providing optimal support to business leaders.

Magdalena is an organised and enthusiastic Industrial Engineer, committed to ongoing professional development.

She is always very optimistic and likes to face new challenges head  on getting out of her comfort zone.

She demonstrates a keen ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure the success of her work.

With more than 4 years of experience in different industries in Argentina including wineries, software, and engineering consulting companies, she provides a diverse skillset and new perspectives for the team to think outside the box.

Magdalena is passionate about process optimisation and continuous improvement and believes that there is always an opportunity for growth and improvement.

Nathan is an experienced, qualified, and result-oriented Senior Project Engineer, with over 20 years of experience including process improvement, project management, software and communications.

He is a result-oriented person with strong technical knowledge and the ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines. Nathan brings a wealth of experience to our team of engineers.

Nathan is very diligent in concerns of workplace safety with extensive experience in HSE frameworks and is passionate about systems and process improvement.

Douglas is a Project Engineer in the Engine A team. He is a driven individual with strong communication skills who is always eager to use an out of the box approach to resolving challenges.

His ability to engage with stakeholders and simplify complex problems gives him the edge in resolving difficult challenges and provides the edge in producing top quality results in the areas of project delivery while his enthusiasm makes him a great asset to the Engine A team.

Douglas is an excellent team player who is always eager to learn, improve and challenge himself to take on the daily challenges and rewards in project delivery.

Daniel is our IT support driven for excellence. He can be described as a highly motivated and passionate young individual committed to producing work of his highest standard.

His ability to adapt to and learn new systems in a fast-paced environment means Daniel delivers whether working autonomously or in a team. His eagerness to learn is demonstrated through his consistent seeking of self-improvement and his desire to take on new tasks. His curiosity helps the drive of producing quality solutions

His main focus area at Key is IT. Providing equipment and support that the team needs to do their jobs to the highest standard. Daniel has proven invaluable in this sector, consistently providing practical and innovative solutions to problems that he’s been presented with.

Carrie is part of the People and Care Support Team. She is an enthusiastic individual, who is always ready to accept new challenges and learn new skills.

Her ability to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment means she can work autonomously or in a team. Her eagerness to learn is demonstrated through her consistent seeking of self-improvement and her desire to take on new tasks.

With over 15 years of experience in leadership, and customer service roles, she brings new perspectives and valued skills to the Team. Carrie is an excellent team player who is eager to grow personally and professionally  by constantly learning from experiences and experts in the industry.