Synergy Project Partners unites Steadfast Business Solutions and Effective Work Solutions: over 50 years of combined experience in shutdowns, turnarounds, project controls, SAP and organisational change for mining, refining, processing and port operations.
Phil White and Dave Moore have worked side by side on major industrial projects for years. Synergy Project Partners gives clients a single point of contact for the complete lifecycle, from the systems, processes and people that make work flow to the planning, controls and onsite leadership that get a shutdown finished safely, on time and within budget.
Harnessing the synergy of people to drive the outcomes you need.
The right tools bring out the story in your data for timely decisions.
Solutions that are repeatable and transferable to your team.
Balancing processes, people and organisational goals.
From strategic planning and resource coordination to onsite execution and risk mitigation, we cover every phase of your shutdown, turnaround or improvement project.
Critical events planned and executed from start to finish with clear scope and strong leadership.
Budgets, cost tracking, forecasting and risk analysis that give leadership confidence.
Every task clearly defined, properly resourced and strategically scheduled.
Asset hierarchies to maintenance plans, so your data drives better planning and reliability.
Guiding teams through restructures, new skill sets and new ways of working.
Bespoke tools and automation that cut admin overhead and deliver measurable outcomes.
Hands-on planning and SAP training tailored to your site, plus facilitated workshops.
Contracts from scope to performance, plus accurate work order and backlog administration.
Each partner brings more than 25 years of hands-on experience in project management, maintenance and shutdowns across Australian industry.
A boutique project management and consulting firm tackling complex operational and project challenges. Phil specialises in strategic thinking, cost savings through automation, data-driven reporting and leading high-performing teams.
Based in Gladstone, Queensland, EWS specialises in shutdown work management, project controls, maintenance planning and SAP master data. Dave has led shutdowns, turnarounds and large-scale executions onsite.
High-risk, high-visibility shutdowns and improvement programs across ammonium nitrate, cement, engineering and mining.
Project controls lead on the turnaround of Dyno Nobel's flagship ammonia facility. Delivered on budget and 5 hours ahead of plan, after being forecast for a 32% blowout.
Planning and shutdown management for critical clinker line maintenance at the Fisherman's Landing plant, Gladstone, supporting national cement supply.
Review of planning, scheduling and business processes for a Gladstone engineering firm, including the move to Monday.com, workshop integration and team structure.
“The fact we delivered a $97M turnaround on budget and 5 hours off plan, after being forecasted for a 32% blowout, says it all.
James BaldersonTurnaround Manager, Dyno Nobel Moranbah
“Dave came in at a crucial point for the K2 Shutdown and made an immediate impact.
Daniel OsbourneMaintenance Manager, Cement Australia
“Some key insight from his review were actioned and now form part of our day to day routines.
Aaron CanniffeProject Manager, Mecha, Gladstone
“We couldn't have done this without you!
Joe BrowneLead Business Integration, Operations Services
Onsite across Queensland and every Australian state.
Shutdowns, turnarounds, projects or process change: get in touch and we'll work out how to help.