Our Team
CEO + OPERATIONS
Tim Strong
Chief Executive Officer
Tim is a dynamic, results-driven and innovative engineering, maintenance and operational leader with more than 15 years at Vale and Xstrata.
Focused on delivering process improvements across people, processes and equipment, Tim is also experienced across construction and engineering services in the iron ore industry.
At Waterline Tim leads our team of multi-discipline engineers, helping clients in the mining sector keep their sites running now, and into the future.
Steve Cheyne
General Manager of Strategic Growth
A strategic and transformational leader in the resources sector Steve has more than 18 years’ experience in engineering and leadership.
An operations and maintenance professional and underground EEM, Steve spent 16 years in underground coal mining operations with Peabody and Anglo American before joining Waterline, to help lead the growth in operational engineering for the Queensland mining industry.
Helping keep clients’ assets running, teams supported and safe, is Steve’s M-O.
Tom Barber
General Manager of Engineering
As GM of Engineering, Tom Barber leads the Engineering team and ensures the efficient delivery of technical Engineering services for our clients while building technical capability and capacity within his multi-discipline team. Tom is a Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer (RPEQ Mechanical) with a passion for helping mining operations run successfully. Through disciplined asset management, clear understanding of value drivers and application of engineering practices, Tom believes all assets can deliver high levels of performance across operations and commodities.
Evelyn Mejias
General Manager of Business Services
As GM of Business Services, Evelyn Mejias ensures her team supports the operation and sustainable growth of Waterline. She collaborates with internal and external partners to deliver efficiencies across financial services, analytics and insights, marketing communications and external partners. Evelyn brings more than 18 years of experience across the logistics, banking & finance, infrastructure, fast-moving consumer goods and professional services sectors. She thrives in fast-paced environments and has delivered various projects that improved business efficiencies and enhanced customer experiences.
team leads

Kylie Davey
Operation Support Team Lead
Kylie Davey
Waterline's Operational Support Team Lead, Kylie is an experienced Contracts, Project Manager and Leader with more than 20 years of experience across the mining & metals industries.
Having spent time working with major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Kylie brings a wealth of knowledge to the Waterline team and leads a team of skilled professionals who provide Operational Support services to keep sites running 24/7.
Operational support services

Martin O'Driscoll
Mechanical Engineering Team Lead
Martin O'Driscoll
Martin is a Senior Mechanical Engineer and RPEQ Mechanical, and leads a high-performing team of Mechanical Engineers as our Mechanical Engineering Team Lead. He's experienced in client management, problem solving, data analysis and project management. Martin is a strategic thinker and skilled communicator, melding technical skill with strong business development and improvement acumen to identify and capitalise on opportunities.
Mechanical Engineering services

Seb Gorrell
Eletrical Engineering + Control Systems Team Lead
Seb Gorrell
Electrical Engineering and Control Systems Team Lead, Seb and his team ensure the safety and integrity of your existing plant, while helping you deliver modification projects and new installations. A Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) and a chartered electrical engineer with Engineering New Zealand, Seb has delivered projects across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Seb’s industry experience includes coal, oil and gas, water and building services.
Electrical Engineering services

John Gilley
Civil + Structural Engineering Team Lead
John Gilley
As Civil + Structural Engineering Team Lead, John Gilley and his team make your projects easier to understand. John brings 40 years’ experience in design and construction of structural projects in the resource sector, oil and gas, minerals processing, and industrial building space to Waterline. With his team, John helps our clients communicate their engineering intent through design services and detailed assessments, ensuring assets can withstand design actions.
Civil + Structural Engineering services

Trent Talbot
Design + DraftingTeam Lead
Trent Talbot
Our Design + Drafting Team Lead, Trent is a structural designer with more than 30 years’ experience specialising in 2D & 3D structural drafting in the mining, materials handling, industrial, commercial, transport and civil infrastructure industries throughout Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. Trent demonstrates a high level of experience, competency and success in the conceptual design, detailed design, delivery, and team management of major projects.
Design + Drafting services
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