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Specialist engineering contractor Bilfinger Berger Services has formed a new Engineering and Construction division and appointed Robert Fletcher to lead it.

As newly appointed Executive Director, Engineering and Construction, Mr Fletcher is responsible for overseeing major projects, all design and construction projects and new business development opportunities.

“Bilfinger Berger Services has virtually limitless opportunities in the marketplace. Currently there are demands for building resources quickly and we need to attract new people to further expand and take advantage of the opportunities,” said Mr Fletcher.

“I am delighted to be given this opportunity. I am most looking forward to getting out and about with the people and sharing the excitement of the opportunities the marketplace is presenting.”

The Engineering and Construction division will work on major projects such as two gas-fired power stations in Neerabup, Perth and Uranquinty, Wagga Wagga, as well as a fuel terminal at Botany and the Sugar Australia refinery upgrade in Melbourne. Engineering and Construction has recently started a new study for the upgrade of the Sarina ethanol plant in Queensland.

In this position Mr Fletcher will also be responsible for overseeing the new acquired electrical engineering and manufacturing company, i.Power Solutions.

Mr Fletcher is an engineer with over 30 years experience in engineering and construction contracting to a wide range of clients in a variety of industries.

Initially a trainee engineer with the Electricity Commission of New South Wales through university, Mr Fletcher’s career has developed in engineering and construction companies with roles that included engineering, business development and general management. Mr Fletcher spent 15 years with Simon Engineering on projects ranging from copper smelters to power stations.

About Bilfinger Berger Services
Bilfinger Berger Services is a specialist engineering contractor and high-end asset solution provider dedicated to relationship contracting. With over 2000 employees across Australia and New Zealand and a growth rate in excess of 50%pa over the past three years, Bilfinger Berger Services secured over $1.5 billion in new long term maintenance contracts in 2007.

With expertise in asset management, design engineering, process technologies, project management, construction contracting, facilities management, operations and maintenance services, automation systems and electrical switchgear manufacturing, Bilfinger Berger Services provides cost effective, high performance solutions to numerous industry sectors including water and wastewater, oil and gas, power, telecommunications, mining and minerals, chemical and process, pulp and paper, transport and health. www.bilfingerbergerservices.com