OUR TEAM
The success of Steelworks draws from the individual skill, dedication and passion of our team of highly talented project managers, estimators, boilermakers, welders, riggers and labourers.
Our management team brings together knowledge from their diverse backgrounds and industry experience to manage the challenges of each project and deliver high quality service to our clients. The Steelworks team shares the common ethos that we can work together with our clients in close collaboration and we strive to build a business based on that ideal.
JOEL ANDONOPOULOS
| Director
Joel brings close to 15 years of experience in many sectors of Construction including Commercial, Residential and Industrial Projects to the Steelworks team. Joel’s key focus for the business is to deliver a high-quality product that both Steelworks and our clients can be proud of.
Joel has a Bachelor of Construction Management.
Leana ANDONOPOULOS
| Estimating & Pre-Construction Manager
Leana has been working in the construction industry as part of the Steelworks team since 2015.
Since beginning her career as an estimator, Leana has gained extensive knowledge all facets involved in the delivery of structural steel and metalwork projects.
She has brought to Steelworks an analytical and detail oriented approach to our estimating department that has led to the procurement of successful projects coupled with a high level of service to our valued clients.
Leana holds a Bachelor of Science.
KATHY WRIGHT
| HSEQ Manager
Kathy joined the Steelworks team in October 2021 with over 14 years of experience in safety, health and environmental roles in the construction industry with a focus on construction material testing, geotechnical and environmental engineering, drilling operations and utility location services.
She takes a proactive approach to work health and safety and is passionate about educating and empowering others.
Kathy holds a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety, Return to Work Coordinator Certificate and is an accredited Mental Health First Aider.
MAURICE BARKER
| Production Manager
Maurice is an experienced Production Manager with over 20 years’ experience in the metal fabrication industry.
REDMOND ROSS
| Installation Manager
Redmond joined the Steelworks team in 2021, bringing with him significant experience working in the oil and energy industry.
He is a skilled welding supervisor who is passionate about driving business performance and helping his team reach their potential.
CRIS EATON
| Project Manager
Cris joined the Synergy Group team in November 2022 with a background in the mining, defence and aerospace industries.
Initially starting his career on the tools, Cris soon found his passion in drafting where he spent 13 years as a Design Draftsperson. This experience allowed Cris to naturally transition to project management as he could easily understand the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring projects run smoothly and meet the goals of our clients.
Cris holds a Diploma of Project Management & Management, Diploma of Mechanical Engineering and Certificate III in Drafting Trades & Detail Drafting Concepts.
ADAM BOYD
| Project Manager
Adam has over 20 years’ experience in the metal fabrication industry and has been in a project management role for the last 10 years.
He has experience in a wide range of projects, including general fabrication, mining, bridges, walkways, water reservoir refurbishments and rail.
Adam holds a Certificate IV in Structural Design.
LACHLAN SWAN
| Project Coordinator
Lachlan joined the Synergy Group team in October 2022 and is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).
DENIS SOTO
| Estimator
Denis earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2004 and has since had a wealth of experience in many facets of engineering including project management, estimating and drafting. Denis has worked as an estimator on large structural steel projects and enjoys the challenge of preparing accurate and competitive estimates. Denis brings to Synergy his extensive experience in the steel sector along with a willingness to take on new and exciting projects as a part of the Synergy team.
JAY STANLEY
| WORKSHOP COORDINATOR
Jay joined the Synergy Group team in June 2022 as a Boilermaker and moved into a workshop leadership role in December 2023. Jay has a Certificate III in Engineering.
