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Deep Sea EnergyCo-Founder & COO
Aug. 2024Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Pacific IslandsDeep Sea Energy works with governments across the world to harness ocean energy for renewable power and clean water. Our role comprises project development and delivery, which entails the full project lifecycle – starting with exploration and site identification. Deep Sea Energy is pursuing projects in Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines and the Pacific Islands. Its founders include Brian Lim, Ivan Chua and Leo Cooper. The team collectively has 50 years of track record in large-scale energy project delivery, engineering for complex systems, and technology transfer of state-of-the-art technologies from research to industry – with a total value of >$10 billion.
iPLAN EnergyCo-Founder & Director
Oct. 2022iPLAN Energy - securing our energy future by solving the energy delivery challenges of our clients. Our services include:
• Project Management Services
• Project Services Consulting
• Transaction & Advisory Services
• Project, Program & Portfolio Recovery
• Interim Executive & Transition Services
• Project Readiness Review
• Compliance Board & Advisory Board Services
• Shutdowns & Outage Services
• Training & Mentoring Services Our services are offered across Australia, New Zealand, Asia – Pacific, & Africa.
Agrifarm ImplementsOwner
Jul. 2021AustraliaManufacturer of Australian made machinery covering Aerators, Mowers, Mulchers, Slashers, Pasture Toppers and Utility Implements. We support farmers; businesses; government; and institutions to improve their productivity through the manufacture of efficient, quality, long lasting Australian made machinery.
GE Renewable EnergyExecutive Director and Country Leader ANZ - Onshore Wind
Jun. 2020 - Jul. 2022Australia and New ZealandExecutive Director and Chair of the GE Renewable Energy Australia business.
Leadership responsibility for GE’s Onshore Wind business in Australia and New Zealand.
GE Renewable EnergyGeneral Manager - Projects ANZ - Onshore Wind
Aug. 2019 - Jul. 2022Australia and New ZealandLeadership and responsibility for the full portfolio of EPC projects delivered by GE’s Onshore Wind business in Australia and New Zealand.
GE Renewable EnergyEPC Centre of Excellence Leader
Aug. 2019 - Jul. 2022International
GE Renewable EnergyField Operations Manager ANZ - Onshore Wind
Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2019Australia and New ZealandResponsible for project related site execution (site management, installation and commissioning) from the proposal phase through to customer acceptance for GE’s Onshore Wind business in Australia.
GE PowerProject Director
Oct. 2015 - Jun. 2019Darwin, AustraliaAs Project Director Leo Cooper is responsible for the delivery of the GE scope of work for the Ichthys Onshore LNG Plant, Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP). GEs scope involves the engineering, procurement, technical advisory, construction and commissioning of five GTG 6B, five HRSG, three STG ST4, Balance of Plant and Control Systems for the nominal 520MW Combined Cycle Power Plant.
EIR ProjectsProject, Program & Business Executive
Apr. 2011 - Oct. 2015Brisbane, Sydney & MelbourneLeo Cooper creates solutions to difficult problems and generates outcomes which is a hallmark of Leo’s success. This success is continuously achieved through the application of team focus and exceptional project management skills. Leo is highly experienced in managing cross-functional, multi-cultural, global teams both within a start-up and an established environment, his key areas of Project, Program and Business expertise cover: 1. Management of complex projects, mega-projects & programs; 2. Business establishment and management; 3. Turnarounds and recovery of projects, programs, and businesses in distress; 4. Strategic and business planning and development; 5. Transaction advice, procurement strategy and procurement management; 6. Bid and tender development and management; 7. Project Manager development and mentoring;
8. Project Management systems development and implementation;
9. Industry and competitor analysis; 10. Business case, feasibility studies and options assessment; 11. Due diligence; 12. Merger and acquisition integration; 13. Business and process improvement; 14. Global projects with multi-cultural teams; 15. Complex consortium, stakeholder and community management; 16. Contract transitions and mobilisation; 17. Risk management; and 18. Commercial, contract and claims management.
Origin EnergySenior Project Manager APLNG
Apr. 2011 - Jun. 2014Brisbane, AustraliaAs Senior Project Manager Gathering Implementation Leo Cooper is responsible for the delivery of the APLNG Upstream CSG Gathering Infrastructure across the geographic area stretching from Miles to Roma in Western Queensland. The APLNG Gathering Implementation scope comprises the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) of the CSG Gathering Infrastructure between the Gas Wells and the Gas Processing Facilities and Water Treatment Plants. Gathering Implementation includes the complete gas gathering infrastructure, water gathering infrastructure, HV power distribution, communications infrastructure, well head facilities, access tracks, well lease pads, and in field Water Transfer Stations.
McConnell DowellProject Director - Strategic Projects
Jul. 2010 - Mar. 2011Sydney & Gold CoastLeo Cooper provided Bid Leadership and Management across Energy, Transport and Water Infrastructure related Projects. Specific projects have included the Dalton & Tarrone Gas Fired Power Stations, the Gold Coast Rapid Transit PPP, and the West Pilbara Seawater Desalination Plant PPP
Alstom PowerProject Director
Nov. 2007 - Jul. 2010Newcastle, AustraliaOverall responsibility as Project Director saw Leo Cooper manage the delivery of the turnkey 660MW, Colongra Gas Turbines Project, located 120km north of Sydney, comprising the EPC delivery of four dual fuel (gas and fuel oil) Alstom GT13E2 turbines in Open Cycle configuration;
Transfield ServicesProgram Manager
Jul. 2006 - Nov. 2007Sydney, AustraliaOverall responsibility as Program Manager was held by Leo Cooper for delivery of the Sydney Water MEMRP (Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance and Renewals Program) Contract which comprised 3 programs of work covering Maintenance, Operational Expenditure (OPEX) projects (like-for-like replacement), and Renewals projects (EPC) across the Sydney, Blue Mountains and Illawarra regions.
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