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 M.E.T.T.S. Personnel



Dr Michael C Clarke

Mike is the founder and chief shareholder of M.E.T.T.S. He has qualifications in Mining and Chemical Engineering (including a PhD). Mike's areas of expertise are: Energy and Resource Development & Use, Energy Technology Development, Project Management, Wastes Management, Infrastructure Development and Technician Education.

Mike has been responsible for M.E.T.T.S.'s policy directions and technical investigations. He was the originator of the Radiant Tube Technology Project. Mike is based in Brisbane, Australia, but has excellent contacts in the Philippines, Indonesia and Australia.

Jack Wilcox, AM

In his role as a director of M.E.T.T.S. (since early 2001), Jack draws on a wealth of experience in the areas of resource economics, relationship with government and regulators, and administration.

From the early 1970's to the early 90's, he was a senior adviser to Governments (both State and Federal) on the formulation and implementation of Government policy as it affected the mining industry. He has represented Australia at many international meetings, chairing United Nations and other international conferences.

Key relevant activities during that period include First Assistant Secretary, Dept. of Trade, Canberra (1978-1984) in charge of mineral export policy; Chairman, Joint Coal Board (1984-1992); Chairman, Coal and Oil Shale Mineworkers Superannuation Tribunal (1993-1994), Chairman, Wambo (Coal) Mining Corporation (1992-1993); and Chairman, Japan Festival , Inc. (1997-2000).


Richard Stevenson

Richard has professional qualifications in applied psychology and management. He has undertaken project management for USAID; in Kenya, Pakistan, Tunisia, Philippines, and the Asian Development Bank. For the Bank he is presently the manager of their regional cleaner production project.

While a director of M.E.T.T.S. (since 1991), he has assisted in project planning for wastes combustion (for Cebu, Philippines) and with other energy and wastes proposals for the ASEAN region. He has represented the company in The Philippines and other ASEAN.

Until July 1999, Richard was based in Manila, but has relocated to Colorado. He is still involved in the Philippines and other ASEAN, and makes regular visits to the region.


Paul Wagner

Paul has professional qualifications and experience in languages and management. He has undertaken organisational management for publishers in Nepal and India. Paul is based in Sydney, Australia.

While an associate of M.E.T.T.S. (since 1997), he has assisted in project planning and administration. Paul has designed this website as part of his management and promotional activities for the company.

Doug Ebeling

Doug was educated as a mechanical and electrical engineer, and completed a masters in nuclear engineering. Whilst working with the Australian Atomic Energy Commission, he led the teams that developed a centrifuge enrichment cascade at Lucas Heights, and monitoring equipment for the IAEA.

While working with M.E.T.T.S., Doug assisted with the gas/coal conversion proposal for the Bataan Nuclear Reactor and the development of Radiant Tube Technology(RTT). With RTT he had the role of principal researcher for enhanced natural gas combustion. In 1995 Doug visited The Philippines to inspect and report on the Bataan reactor, and reported on the condition of the thermal power station at Naga, Cebu. Doug is based in Sydney, Australia.

Jack Keefe

Jack has over forty years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, in construction and project management, in both domestic and international projects. The responsibilities have included; Complete Reconnaissance/Concept Engineering, Estimating and Construction Management, Inspection Functions, Resident & Project Manager Functions (projects to $US90m in value) and Claims and Recommendations Assignments

His countries of work experience include: United States, Philippines, China, Vietnam, Korea, Iran, and Thailand. As an associate of M.E.T.T.S. Pty Ltd, Jack assisted Mike Clarke in the preparation of an Expression of Interest for the Technical Assistance package for the Asian Development Bank's Philippine Natural Gas Regulatory Framework Study. (Particular assistance was provided with organising meetings with ADB staff, and ensuring that the documentation met the Bank's requirements.)

In January 1996, assisted in the appraisal of the Sucat power station for conversion to coal firing. During 1996, helped in maintaining contacts in Manila for Mike Clarke with Government, semi-government and private groups involved in the power industry, with special reference to developments concerning the Sucat and Bataan Thermal power stations. Jack has a residence in Ermita, Manila.

Fritz Kilcher

Fritz Kilcher is a Swiss trained senior technician/engineer who has worked in construction and plant installation in Australia, Africa, the Americas and Asia. He has established Tecniskill with is fabrication facilities western Sydney, to service projects in Australia and the region. The company has offices in Cebu, the Philippines, and Shanghai, China.

Fritz is experienced in putting together large construction and maintenance teams, for undertaking projects that have tight schedules and budgets. He has a reputation for getting those projects completed to the required standard, on time and within budget.




 

 M.E.T.T.S. Pty. Ltd. - Consulting Engineers
Suite 209, 20 Malt Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
TEL: +61-7-3257 3873 * FAX: +61-7-3257 3140 * EMAIL: metts@zeta.org.au

 

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