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
RPEQ Engineers
Take a look through Waterline’s growing RPEQ team below, who will keep your team compliant and productive.