General Manager / Principal Mechanical Engineer
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours)
- Graduate Diploma of Engineering Management
- Advanced Diploma of Project Management
- Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (SADILP Program)
- HAZOP Leader Training
- Hazardous Area Classification
- Cert IV Leadership and Management Training
- Structural Steel Design (AS4100)
- Construction White Card
- Confined Space, Working at Heights, High-Risk WP License
Professional Summary:
Daniel Halls is a highly accomplished General Manager and Principal Mechanical Engineer with over 13 years of experience delivering successful projects across industrial, materials handling, construction, and food and beverage sectors. His technical expertise and leadership in project management, engineering design, and risk management have made him a key player in managing complex engineering projects.
Since taking on the dual role in 2016, Daniel has spearheaded numerous high-profile projects, overseeing anything from contract management to the facilitation of HAZOP studies and risk assessments. His meticulous approach to engineering design, particularly in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), structural mechanics, and engineering, has resulted in safe and efficient project execution that consistently exceeds client expectations.
Known for his strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, Daniel effectively collaborates with clients on both technical and commercial levels, ensuring project requirements are met with precision. His experience in Safety in Design (SID), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), and Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) further solidifies his reputation as an industry leader in mechanical engineering and risk management.
Key Skills and Expertise:
- Leader in mechanical engineering across industrial, materials handling, construction, and food & beverage sectors (Principal Mechanical Engineer)
- Collaborative problem-solver with excellent technical and client-facing communication skills
- Project and contract management with a focus on high-quality delivery
- Subcontractor management and Governance
- Facilitation of HAZOP studies, risk assessments, and Safety in Design (SID) processes
- Expertise in Finite Element Analysis (FEA), structural design, and solid mechanics
- Materials engineering, manufacturing processes, and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)
- Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)
- Strong background in pressure vessel, tank design and pipeline design to Australian Standards (AS1210, AS2885, AS3788, AS4041, AS4343) and International standards API 650 & API 620.
- Knowledgeable in Engineering Management & Professional Practice
- Proficient in production line layout
- Square and round fire tank design (AS2304)
- Experience in machine design including AS4024 machine audits
- Fixed platforms, walkways, stairways and ladders Auditing (AS1657)
- Forensic Engineering
Education, Certifications, and Memberships
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours), Adelaide University
- Professional Member of Engineers Australia
- Graduate Diploma of Engineering Management
- Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (SADILP Program)
- Advanced Diploma of Project Management
- HAZOP Leader Training
- Hazardous Area Classification (HAC)
- Structural Steel Design (AS4100)
- Construction White Card
- Confined Space
- Working at Heights
- High-Risk WP License
Silos and Hopper Design
Daniel has extensive experience designing and managing silos, bins and hopper design in compliance with Australian and European Standards, including:
- 1000t Silo Design
- Fringe Materials Silos
- Aggregate Bins and Hoppers
- Tundish Design
- Flow improvements and upgrades
- Material sampling and diversion
Pressure Vessel, Tanks, and Pipeline Design
Daniel has extensive experience designing and managing pressure vessels, tanks, and pipelines in compliance with Australian standards, including:
- Elevated Water Tank Design
- Vertical and horizontal pressure vessels (AS1210)
- Pig Launchers and Receivers (AS2885)
- Chiller pipework (AS2885)
- Transport pressure vessels (AS1210)
- Ethanol and hot oil pipelines, flexibility analysis (AS2885)
- Numerous industrial storage tanks (AS1210, AS2304, API 650 & API 620)
- Numerous industrial bins and silos (AS1210, AS3774, AS3990, AS4100)
HAZOP Facilitation
Daniel has facilitated numerous HAZOP studies across various projects, ensuring comprehensive risk management and safety compliance. Key projects include:
- Lime Chip HAZOP
- Malting Plant HAZOP
- Wastewater Pump Station HAZOP
- Multiple Gas Burner / BMS HAZOPs
- Diesel Power Station HAZOP
- Silo and Process HAZOPs
- Flood Gate HAZOP
With a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget, Daniel combines his mechanical engineering expertise with strong project management capabilities, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
