This Project Spotlight showcases the huge amount of pre-planning and detailed development of work packs required for a successful shutdown delivery. The project, completed collaboratively by Furnace Solutions with our client BHP in Kalgoorlie, was executed over 60 hours (3 days) with no safety incidents whilst remaining on time and within budget.

Meet Jade Stearnes, the Execution Strategy Manager at Furnace Solutions, a Tasmanian based family man who has spent over 15 years delivering shutdown operations. Now, he steers Furnace Solutions planning and execution strategy function. Jade's pathway toward this crucial role is a journey of learning, adapting, and a commitment to continuous improvement that perfectly fits the Furnace Solutions mould.

Furnace Solutions offers a range of approaches for delivery of furnace and kiln maintenance shutdown projects. These time sensitive and technically demanding projects often include a wide variety of skills and techniques to execute within tight deadlines.

This is the second "Project Spotlight" FROM THE FURNACE, where we shine a light on the latest projects delivered by our expert furnace maintenance and demolition teams. This case study focuses on the delivery of the Iluka Resources SR02 Kiln Reline, which was executed in 30 day shifts at the Western Australian mineral sands processing facility.

For this inaugural edition of From the Furnace, we sat down with Chad Loan, CEO of Furnace Solutions to discuss how the business has not only established itself in the global market but how he envisages the team will continue to grow in both size and ability to deliver complex shutdown maintenance for unique global refractory infrastructure – by focusing on Safety, Sustainability, and Success in the form of project delivery.