Our People
Managing Director
Jack Heales
Jack has extensive experience within the resources sector. His career started as a seafarer within the maritime resources sector, his construction career began in Tilt Panel Rigging and Construction. Now as the Group Managing Director for PLI, Jack’s responsibilities include business strategic planning, implementation of business growth strategy and employee renumeration and well-being. He believes his role is to Inspire and drive safe and productive work culture for all employees through training, education and auditing and to ensure all employees remain accountable and integral through all business dealings while aligning our culture to the vision and mission of PLI. Jack Heales is a board member and also a major share holder of the new Northwest Brewing Company established in Karratha 2017 and played a pivotal role in the strategic planning of the business and the facility.
Operations Manager
Michael Reed
Michael is an experienced and responsible Operations Manager with extensive competencies in the general service industry. He has proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate. Mick has a proven record, developing and implementing safe and cost effective strategies to improve the productivity and financial position within an organisation. He is a highly motivated professional with pride of work and loyalties to the PLI cause. Mick has extensive experience within all aspects of business including tender submissions, HR workplace, project management and business strategy. Micks elite organisation and communication skills have contributed greatly to the PLI overall position.
Business Manager
Boris Kovacevic
Boris is a goals oriented Manager with extensive experience assisting companies to maximise business efficiency and achieve sustainable growth. Boris has demonstrated ability to deliver increased productivity and maintain service delivery with fixed budgets. He has a professional reputation and management experience, exceeding Key Performance Indicators within Industrial Relations, OHS and Business Development. Boris has elite interpersonal skills which has driven his success, aligning, strong workplace process and customer relationships. Boris is a valued energetic member of PLI who leads by example and utilizes all his tools for company goals.
Administration and Accounts Manager
Stephanie Ricketts
Stephanie Ricketts is an expert in all administration for business and has an extensive experience within the accounts field. Stephanie has been personally responsible for business growth with many organisations specializing in customer service. She has a sound background in the hospitality industry, focusing on customer experience and ensuring our clients are left feeling respected and valued. Stephanie is an integral part of the PLI family.
HR/IR/Contracts Manager
Kiara Andrews
Kiara Andrews is an experienced Human Resources and Industrial Relations specialist who has extensive experience with tender and contract negotiations and compliance. Kiara is responsible for PLI’s own contract compliance and has a proven reputation within the resources sector for exemplary time management and organisation. Her key competencies include fair work compliance, enterprise bargaining, mediation, well-being best practice, EAP liaison, procedure development and performance management. Kiara is a valued and dependable team member who has impacted the growth of PLI immensely.
Asset Manager
Lisa Heales
Lisa Heales has extensive experienced with culture change for compliance and is responsible for ensuring the PLI workforce understands our Asset and Equipment reporting and compliance procedures and is a very important and valued team member. Lisa has a background in high risk industries like rigging and scaffolding and has worked on high profile mining construction projects with stringent QMS compliance.
HSEQ Manager
Lee Tattam
Is a well-respected Pilbara based safety and quality professional who has extensive experience within mining oil and gas projects. Lee has 10 years hands on experience building, managing and enforcing HSE and IMS for business and has been the lead safety expert for large projects within the Pilbara, responsible for culture and compliance. Lee has great relationships with both our workforce and our management team, and he understands our clients procedures need to align with the mission and goals of our company.
