A former guide in the Southern Alps, Alex has wide spread experience in risk management and construction of some of the largest and most challenging rockfall protection structures in the world. His experience in the rope access industry involves inspection and testing in the oil and gas industry across the Asia Pacific. Alex has also supervised rockfall netting and fence construction in West Papua (the first two 8,000kJ fences to be installed worldwide). Widely regarded as a leader in industry safety standards, Alex helped NCTIR formulate their safety plan in the Kaikoura recovery.
FACTS: IRATA L3 trained; Confined Space Entry & Gas Testing; Ultrasonic Inspection PCN Level 2 (thickness testing); Eddy Current Inspection PCN Level 1 Welds; BOSIET Offshore Survival; Hard Ice Guide (NZ Mountain Guides Association); Vertical Ropes (NZ Search & Rescue); Foundation Ropes (NZ Search & Rescue); Chainsaw Operator Certificate; Hospital Emergency Care First Aid.