Client
Legacy Power Station (Confidential), WA
Scale
4 × 250 MW generating units (coal-fired facility)
Capital Value
>A$100 million refurbishment program
Role
Project Controls & HSEQ Specialist
Overview
A major Western Australian power station required a complex turnaround to address operational inefficiencies and extend asset life. PARX ENERGY was brought in to deliver project controls, safety governance, and industrial relations support during the high-risk outage period.
Key Contributions
Integrated Scheduling & Cost Controls – Implemented a unified project controls system to manage multiple workstreams.
HSEQ Governance – Introduced site-wide safety frameworks, toolbox talks, and audit processes.
Critical Path Risk Management – Identified and mitigated turbine refurbishment risks to protect schedule and budget.
Industrial Relations (IR) Plan – Embedded proactive union and workforce engagement strategies to maintain site stability.
Impact
Increased plant uptime by 18% post-turnaround.
Shortened outage duration by 4 weeks, reducing downtime and costs.
Prevented A$5 million in potential liquidated damages.
Delivered the project with Zero Harm—no lost-time incidents.
Outcome
Through rigorous controls, safety leadership, and proactive workforce engagement, PARX ENERGY transformed a high-risk turnaround into a safe and efficient success, restoring operational performance and extending the facility’s lifespan.