Heavy Engineering & Fabrication

Dawsons has the ability to manage a project from design through to fabrication and installation. In over 30 years of operation, we have been involved in projects as diverse as structural refurbishments of mine processing plants, fabrication of pressure vessels in SAF2507; design and construction of mine camps and process plants; to the installation of an underground crusher.

We understand that our clients operate in a 24/7 environment and we manage projects between our workshops to ensure that even the tightest deadlines are met. We don't rely on third parties for supplementary labour – all of our projects are resourced internally. We also own our fleet of trucks, cranes and site tooling so that we maximise control of deadlines and quality at every stage of a project.

The Dawsons Difference

We are able to leverage off our three purpose built engineering workshops in Cairns, Townsville, and Mt Isa.
We are able to control workflow and utilise down time in one workshop to meet deadlines for clients – projects can be shared between sites.
Our workshops are able to operate 24/7 to meet tight deadlines.
We can mobilise a project workforce from across the company – ensure we have the best mix of available skills and ability on the project.
Our ability to mobilise to any site, Australia wide, at short notice has been critical to the success of many remote breakdown or emergent work projects.

Our People

Brad Whitbourne

Regional Manager, Townsville

Whatever it takes. Since joining Dawsons from John Holland in 2010, Brad has led the Townsville division's delivery of large multi-disciplinary projects at Mt Isa, Gunpowder Mine, QNI, Sun Metals and Townsville Waste Water Treatment Plant. A North Queensland local and Mechanical Engineer, Brad has extensive experience in project management and has worked on most of the major operating sites in North West Queensland. Brad is no shrinking violet and leads from the front with the fitness and wellbeing fads that pass through the Townsville office.

Shaun Hanley

Operations Manager, Cairns

A Miriwinni local, Shaun started as Dawsons Estimator in Cairns in 2003 and what a ride it's been for us all. Shaun has been instrumental in the successful execution of key contracts and projects at most sites Dawsons operates at. Shaun has proven to be versatile and has grown with the business to apply his expertise across our Heavy Engineering and Civil Construction divisions.

Andy Walters

Project Manager

Sometimes mistaken for Sharon's son, Andy has been the embodiment of #whateverittakes. He has been Site Manager at GEMCO and Phosphate Hill and is now responsible for contract delivery and performance for Dawsons workforce in Mt Isa and its surrounding areas. Andy's stunt double is often seen managing shutdowns or small projects on other sites. Andy has a very understanding wife and ridiculously sporty offspring.

Zyron George

Regional Coordinator - Mt Isa

Born and bred in Mount Isa, Zyron began his career in the mining industry at Mount Isa Mines as a 17-year-old and has since built extensive operational experience across the North West region. As Regional Coordinator with Dawsons Engineering, he is focused on strengthening client relationships, supporting regional operations, and driving sustainable growth. Outside of work Zyron is a sports star, having hung up his footy boots, you'll now find him on the golf course most weekends.

Brendan Rolt

Project Manager

The Roltinator aka Raging Rolt. A Dawsons stalwart since 2013, Rolty is our go to for site work. From Groote to Whyalla, Rolty has spread the Dawsons love. His natural environment is the deck of his boat or his kitchen. Most recently, Rolty has been busy on water and waste projects in the Cairns, Port Douglas and Tablelands. Keeps him close to his boat ;)