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    Cement Australia - Clinker Kiln major refurbishment January 1, 2021 - February 5, 2021  
    • Shutdown was 36 days
    • 730 resources at peak
    • Return to operation 13 Feb
    • Operational integration of strategiccapacity growth projects.
    • $30M investment in 60kt clinker storageshed and 15kt Flyashstorage silo
    • 2021 Forecast record cement production
    • Working with local  partners to optimise kiln alternate fuelsprogram
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    Santos GLNG - Train 2 Shutdown May 10, 2021 - June 7, 2021  

    Key info

    • 28 day event
    • 250 resources

    Community

    • 90% of workforce Gladstone locals
    • 95% Queensland resources
    • Local accommodation at Barney Beach &Oaks Grand Gladstone being utilised

    Scope

    • Mol sieve change out and statutoryinternal vessel inspections
    • Valve repairs / overhauls, projects &other base business maintenance
    • 287 work scopes

    Contractors

    • Local suppliers include Score, UGL,Kaefer, Veolia, & Enermech with others yet TBC
    • 400 person SeaLink ferry engaged forduration of shutdown
    • Interstate contractors limited wherepossible and only for specialist services

    Safety

    • GLNG Safety incentive of zero Lost TimeInjuries will be utilised again with donation to local charity ifsuccessful
      • Previous recipients include Rosella ParkSchool and Gladstone Young Veterans
    • COVID Restrictions – Abiding by Govt /State restrictions. Testing to be conducted for interstate travellers beforemobilising to Gladstone
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    Rio Tinto Shutdown 1 May 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021  

    600+ additional contractor personnel

    Resource requirements: 
    Mechanical trades, access and refractory 

    MAJORPROJECTS SCHEDULE 2021:  

    • Multipleprojects in a $260m capital works program involving refinery, RMA and wharf

    COVID-19RESPONSE:

    • RTYarwun is aligned with BSL and QAL on COVID-19 controls for anyone enteringsite, including Shut contractors. Our sites comply with all QueenslandGovernment regulations around COVID-19 controls.

    SITE CONTACT: 

    E: contactyarwun@riotinto.com (or)1800 226 258

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    QGC Scheduled Maintenance June 15, 2021 - July 14, 2021  

    Scope of Train Shutdown

    Greater than one half of a Train, but not greater than one LNG train

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    Orica - Major maintenance for the Nitrates Complex June 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021  

    Number of extra persons: 
    100 Contracting staff

    Specialist skills needed:
    Rotating machine specialist, Welding, HV Electrical, General Trades, Scaffolding, Industrial Cleaning

    Email:
    oricayarwun@orica.com

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    APLNG Train 1 Shutdown July 28, 2021 - August 26, 2021  

    Personnel

    • Day shift: 350
    • Night Shift 280
    • Peak approximately 8 days

    Main Activities

    • Molecular Sieve changeout
    • 3 x GE Turbine changeout
    • Fit and hook-in new Waste Heat Recoveryunits

    Logistics

    • 400 seat ferry & 150 seat ferry
    • 11 coaches
    • Accommodation at Homeground Village
    • TAMS Group Kaleen Barge
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    QAL - Whiteside - Calciners April 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021  

    Description
    Calciner Shut GSC1
    Calciner Shut GCS2
    Calciner Shut Lurgi & Minor Gas
    Calciner Shut deferral from 2020

    Resource Profiles
    Mechanical = approx 50 (Fitters, Riggers, Boilermakers, TA's)
    Scaffolding = approx 40
    Refractory = approx 40 specialist
    Small number of cranes/Vac truck/civil & equipment
    QAL Internal

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    NRG Unit 6 Major Overhaul 18 June to 01 September 2021 June 18, 2021 - September 15, 2021  

    KEY DATES:
    Mobilisation Setup: 17th May to 17th June
    Execution: 18th June to 31 August
    De-mobilisation: 1st to 15th September

    RESOURCES (estimated):

    NRG Specific Task Employees (STE’s) –Total 64

    • Electricians  - 11
    • Fitters  - 25
    • Boilermakers  - 3
    • Riggers  - 11
    • TA’s/Cleaners  - 11
    • Stores  - 3

    Boilder Contractor: 100
    Turbine Contractor: 100
    Scaffold Contractor: 30
    Insulation Contractor: 15

    TOTAL @ peak = 309

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    Rio Tinto Shutdown 2 August 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021  

    600+ additional contractor personnel

    Resource requirements: 
    Mechanical trades,access and refractory 

    MAJORPROJECTS SCHEDULE 2021:  

    • Multipleprojects in a $260m capital works program involving refinery, RMA and wharf

    COVID-19RESPONSE:

    • RTYarwun is aligned with BSL and QAL on COVID-19 controls for anyone enteringsite, including Shut contractors. Our sites comply with all QueenslandGovernment regulations around COVID-19 controls.

    SITE CONTACT: 

    E: contactyarwun@riotinto.com (or)1800 226 258

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    QAL - Boilers February 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021  

    Description
    Boiler #05
    Package Boiler 03 Major
    Boiler #4

    Resource Profiles
    Mechanical = approx 50 (Fitters, Riggers, Boilermakers, TA's)
    Scaffolding = approx 40
    Refractory = approx 40 (specialist skill)
    Small number of cranes/Vac truck/civil & equipment
    QAL Internal

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    Orica - maintenance for the Nitrates Complex February 1, 2021 - March 31, 2021  

    Number of extra persons: 
    200 Contracting staff

    Specialist skills needed:
    Rotating machine specialist, Welding, HV Electrical, General Trades, Scaffolding, Industrial Cleaning, Stress Relieving, Machining

    Email:
    oricayarwun@orica.com

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    Orica - Major maintenance for the Cyanide Complex September 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021  

    Number of extra persons: 
    80 Contracting staff

    Specialist skills needed:
    Welding, HV Electrical, General Trades, Scaffolding, Refractory, Industrial Cleaning

    Email:
    oricayarwun@orica.com

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    QAL - Wharf Shuts March 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021  

    Description
    Unloader Shut
    Loader Shut

    Resource Profiles
    Mechanical = approx 12 - 20 (Fitters, Riggers, Boilermakers, TA's)
    Scaffolding = approx 4 to 8
    Vac & Hydro blast = 5 to 8
    Small number of cranes/Vac truck/civil & equipment
    Hydraulic = occasionally specialist
    QAL Internal

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    QAL - Reside - Digestion & Mill March 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021  

    Description
    Digestion Unit 1
    Digestion Unit 2
    Digestion Unit 3 
    10 Mill Shell Replacement
    10 Mill Outage

    Resource Profiles
    Mechanical = approx 200 at peak (Fitters, Riggers, Boilermakers, TA's)
    Scaffolding = approx 20 at peak
    Vac & Hydro blast = 5 to 8
    Cranes = up to 20
    Large QAL Internal resources

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    Orica - Major maintenance for the Nitrates Complex November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021  

    Number of extra persons: 
    100 Contracting staff

    Specialist skills needed:
    Rotating machine specialist, Welding, HV Electrical, General Trades, Scaffolding, Industrial Cleaning

    Email:
    oricayarwun@orica.com

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