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Strengthening The Next Generation
Meet Our Coaching Panel
ABOUT US
An Extended Office of Experienced Professionals
The Buteros coaching panel functions as an extension of your internal team. We recognise that real projects require diverse knowledge and that no single person holds every answer. Our model allows individuals to engage the right experience at the right time, based on the work in front of them.
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What Sets Us Apart
Support That Reflects Real Project Complexity
Engineering and construction projects rarely sit within one discipline. A civil engineer may need to understand electrical or mechanical requirements. An operations-focused professional may need guidance on technical standards. A leader may need support navigating communication and decision-making across teams.
The Buteros model allows people to engage multiple coaches to grow their understanding and capability across these areas. This flexibility reflects how work actually happens, not how roles are defined on paper.
A shared commitment
Our Coaches
Every coach on the panel brings lived experience and a commitment to professionalism and respect. They work together as a collective resource, supporting individuals and teams in a way that complements internal capability rather than replacing it.
Rachel Bermoy
Intergenerational Connector & Workplace Stress Obliterator
BEng (Civil & Construction), Project Engineering & Capability Uplift
Enabling businesses to efficiently develop and retain their workforce.
Rachel founded the Buteros model to help professionals where it mattered, in the day to day decision making. Combining her passion to create inspiring engineering learning & development experiences and unique perspective from her construction, design and operations background, Rachel now supports industry with unlimited access to veteran‑led support to assist with decision‑making and skill growth. She leads workshops and creates coaching programs that help professionals adapt, take initiative and collaborate with confidence and obtain strong technical foundations that benefit the individual, employer and industry as a result. She delivers a human‑centred approach to capability uplift that connects wisdom with emerging talent and supports sustainable industry growth, fostering intergenerational respect for optimal outcomes.
10+
Years of Experience
Harish Chopra
Schedule Genius
BEng (Mechanical), Project Management
Building disciplined, confident project thinkers.
Harish helps individuals and organisations strengthen technical decisionmaking, improve project definition and execution discipline, and build confidence in managing complex engineering and operational environments. With 50 years of experience in engineering, maintenance planning and multidisciplinary capital project delivery, he brings deep expertise across petroleum refining, natural gas processing, and chemical and fertiliser manufacturing. His coaching is grounded in decades of hands-on experience, particularly in brownfield upgrades and complex plant modifications, offering practical guidance that lifts capability and supports more effective project outcomes.
50+
Years of Experience
Jeff Lawrence
Digital Translator
Diploma (Civil Engineering), Digital Project Delivery
Making digital delivery feel clear and doable.
Jeff helps organisations modernise workflows, strengthen digital maturity and improve project outcomes through practical, experience-based coaching. With over 40 years of experience bridging engineering, project execution and digital systems across the global resources sector, he brings deep expertise in digital delivery, project management and Digital Twin implementation. His background in Mining & Minerals and Coal Seam Gas enables him to guide teams in aligning technology with delivery, lifting confidence in digital integration and accelerating performance improvement.
40+
Years of Experience
Ernest Buchan
Decision Guide
BSc (Electronics & Electrical Engineering), Major Project Management
Strengthening decision‑making for project delivery success.
Ernest helps teams strengthen project definition, sharpen decision-making, manage interfaces and embed the behaviours that drive safe, predictable, high-performance delivery. With over 36 years of experience in Oil & Gas and LNG project development, he brings deep capability across engineering, construction, commissioning and HSE leadership in complex onshore, offshore and subsea environments. His coaching is practical, experience-driven and focused on building confidence, alignment and delivery maturity across all phases of major projects.
36+
Years of Experience
Tony Byatt
Cost Confidence Builder
Trade Certificate (Boilermaker), Quantity Surveying
Lifting cost confidence and practical commercial judgement.
Tony helps individuals and teams strengthen estimating discipline, improve cost confidence and build practical capability across all project phases. With over 43 years of experience as a multidisciplinary quantity surveyor and a trade foundation as a boilermaker, he brings grounded, real-world insight across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, earthworks, concrete, structural, architectural, scaffolding, cranage and piping. His deep exposure to mining, mineral processing, oil and gas, ports, defence, marine and rail enables him to generously share industry knowledge that lifts confidence, accuracy and decision-making.
43+
Years of Experience
John Goodby
Project Predictor
Diploma (Project Management), Project Controls
Embedding accountability, cost predictability and project control.
John helps teams strengthen project controls, improve cost confidence and embed commercial discipline across complex project environments. With 36 years of experience spanning mining, minerals processing, infrastructure and international EPCM delivery, he brings deep capability in cost engineering, change management, risk, scheduling and governance. His early career in IT and later leadership in ERP and project systems implementation give him a rare blend of technical, financial and delivery insight—making him a valuable coach for teams seeking to lift performance, accountability and project maturity.
36+
Years of Experience
John Meldrum
Interface Captain
BSc (Physics), Engineering & Manufacturing Management
Turning complexity into confident engineering decisions.
John helps people and teams strengthen technical leadership, improve decision-making, manage risk and embed the behaviours needed for reliable, high-quality project outcomes. With 47 years of engineering and leadership experience across the Marine and Navy Defence sectors, he brings deep capability in project delivery, systems engineering, safety and configuration management. His coaching is practical, transferable and focused on lifting engineering discipline, operational confidence and team performance across complex project environments.
47+
Years of Experience
Cita Norouzian
Mechanical Queen
BEng (Mechanical), Mine & Mineral Processing Technical Leadership
Increasing confidence and capability in complex plant environments.
Cita helps individuals and teams strengthen engineering judgement, improve plant design and troubleshooting capability, and build confidence in managing complex processing environments. With over 28 years of experience in mining and mineral processing, she brings deep knowledge of iron ore, alumina, copper, nickel, diamond and molybdenum operations, spanning design, maintenance, improvement and operational support. Her coaching draws on a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, organisational leadership and interpersonal skills, developed through senior roles and running her own engineering firm. Passionate about supporting women in industry, Cita creates inclusive, practical learning environments that help people unlock their potential and lead with confidence.
28+
Years of Experience
Daniel Massie
Plant Whisperer
BEng (Mechanical), Asset Reliability & Integrity Technical Leadership, PG (Industrial Engineering)
Raising reliability and engineering excellence across assets.
Daniel helps teams improve plant reliability, extend asset life and embed practical engineering discipline across maintenance and project environments. With 47 years of experience spanning mechanical and industrial engineering, he brings deep capability in root-cause analysis, corrosion solutions, cost improvement and uptime optimisation. His coaching is grounded in decades of hands-on work across chemical processing, heavy fabrication, oil and gas, machine-tool manufacturing and large-scale industrial operations. Known for his innovative thinking and technical depth, Daniel supports individuals and organisations to lift performance, safety and return on asset investment.
47+
Years of Experience
John Harvey
Energy Systems Transformer
BEng (Electrical Power Engineering), Project & Contract Management
Building confidence in energy systems and project delivery.
John helps engineers strengthen their technical judgement, navigate complex energy systems and lift their professional impact across the energy and resources sector. He brings deep insight into project delivery, commercial negotiation and renewable energy integration with over 40 years of experience in power generation, energy strategy and infrastructure development. His coaching supports individuals at all stages of their careers, offering practical guidance grounded in real-world experience to build confidence, capability and contribution in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.
40+
Years of Experience
Simon Orton
High Voltage Navigator
BEng (Electrical Power & Control Systems Engineering (Double Major)), High Voltage Technical Leadership
Making HV electrical systems feel safe, clear and manageable
Simon helps engineers build confidence in high voltage systems, control logic and practical troubleshooting across complex industrial environments. With 41 years of experience in electrical power and control systems engineering, he brings deep expertise in motors, starters, transformers, HV protection, PLC SCADA, turbine governor and generator controls. Known for his generous mentoring and hands-on guidance, Simon supports the next generation to accelerate their development, strengthen technical judgement and become self-sufficient in their engineering careers.
41+
Years of Experience
Bic Chakravorty
Instrument & Controls Decoder
BEng (Electronics & Communications), Instrument & Control Systems Technical Leadership
Decoding I&C so teams can build and troubleshoot with confidence.
46+
Years of Experience
Narendra Nathan
Civils All‑Rounder
BEng (Civil), Geotechnical, Pavements & Materials Technical Leadership
Developing sound geotechnical, pavement and concrete judgement.
Narendra is a passionate mentor who supports engineers in developing sound judgement, applying standards rigorously and delivering value through practical, real-world engineering. With over 45 years of experience across geotechnical engineering, pavement design, construction materials and contamination assessment, he brings deep technical capability in soft soil improvement, slope stability, marine piling, concrete durability and remediation. His work spans civil, mining and infrastructure projects across Australia, Asia and Africa, underpinned by a research-driven mindset and leadership in growing teams and businesses.
45+
Years of Experience
Bill Till
Water Systems Strategist
Assoc (Civil Eng), Coastal & Stormwater Management Technical Leadership
Creating clarity in water, stormwater and urban water design.
Bill supports others to navigate complexity, embed sustainability and deliver lasting value in waterway and urban water management. With over 50 years of experience in water engineering, he has shaped policies, technical guidelines and strategic plans across Western Australia’s public sector. His leadership has influenced urban water planning, drainage governance, estuarine rehabilitation and the integration of engineering with environmental outcomes. Through mentoring and technical guidance, Bill helps engineers and planners strengthen their understanding of water-sensitive design, stormwater management and river restoration.
50+
Years of Experience
Linton Kirk
Pit to Profit Promoter
BEng (Mining), Open Pit Mine Design & Lifecycle Management
Building confident, value‑driven mining decisions.
Linton builds confidence in operational decision-making, project execution and leadership professions across diverse mining contexts. With 50 years of experience in open pit mining, earthmoving and management, he brings deep expertise in gold, iron ore and copper operations across Australia, Zambia, Papua New Guinea, Zimbabwe and Ghana. His coaching draws on decades of hands-on leadership, consulting and business ownership, offering practical insight into owner and contract mining, feasibility studies, cost control and team development in both local and international settings.
50+
Years of Experience
Bruce Hawley
Commercial Sensei
Assoc (Civil Eng), Business Skills
Growing commercial acumen and leadership capability.
Bruce helps engineers and professionals strengthen their commercial acumen, project delivery and leadership capability across the civil engineering and construction sectors. With over 40 years of experience spanning concept design to operations, he brings deep insight into business development, strategic planning and cross-cultural project execution. A seasoned entrepreneur and former managing director, Bruce shares practical lessons from building and running businesses, leading multidisciplinary teams and navigating complex stakeholder environments; always with a focus on creating win-win outcomes and long-term career growth.
40+
Years of Experience
Mhairi Glover
Risk Straight Shooter
BSc (Mathematical Sciences with Computing), Process Risk & Safety Leadership
Bringing structure, clarity and safety to design reviews, processes & high‑risk environments.
Mhairi helps professionals navigate complex technical and organisational challenges in high-risk industries, drawing on over 30 years of experience in oil and gas, decommissioning, safety and strategic planning. She has worked across the UK, Australia, US, Indonesia, Malaysia and Korea, with additional project experience in marine, mining, water and transport. A passionate advocate for mentoring and capability development, Mhairi brings clarity, structure and encouragement to those she supports. She previously led engineering capability at Woodside and is also a dedicated footballer and coach, proudly representing the Women’s Australian Walkaroos.
30+
Years of Experience
Peter Robinson
Subsurface Interpreter
MSc (Petroleum Engineering) & MBA, Reservoir Design & Lifecycle Management
Strengthening subsurface judgement and integrated planning.
Peter helps engineers grow their confidence in field development, reservoir management and integrated performance planning through structured coaching grounded in real-world complexity. With 30 years of Australian and international experience in operated and non-operated oil and gas fields, he brings deep expertise in appraisal, reserves, and petrotechnical-commercial integration. His leadership at BP influenced multi-billion-dollar investment decisions, advanced integrated modelling and forecasting, and shaped JV strategies across Australia, Kuwait, the US and UK. Analytical, practical and collaborative, he supports professionals to sharpen judgement, navigate uncertainty and deliver technically sound, value-driven outcomes.
