JLE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Manager
Cynthia has been with JLE since 2012, beginning her JLE career as a safety watch for the Fonterra Whareroa winter shutdowns. Her extensive interest in health and safety has led her to pursue further study in the HSE fields and obtain a Diploma in Occupation Health and Safety. While expanding her horizons and further developing her skillset she has been able to add Quality Assurance and Environment Sustainability to her repertoire of abilities. Applying her developing knowledge and experience to her role as HSQE Manager makes her an essential member of the JLE Management team.
Cynthia Zehnder is promoted to JLE's Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Manager.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Contact Our Team
- Mechanical Operations Manager
- Mechanical Service Delivery Coordinator
Dave joined JLE in 2013 & after 40 years of experience across all aspects of the mechanical industry, he is now leading the mechanical division for JLE based out of Hawera. This covers servicing/maintenance & projects of any size. Dave thrives on quality and time delivery in all aspects of his work while incorporating a high level of health and safety throughout the company.
Graeme has over 35 years' experience with JLE in all aspects of Electrical work, Projects, Construction, and Business Management. Graeme worked his way through the ranks starting with JLE as an Electrician, followed by gaining NZ Advanced Trade Certificate, Hazardous Area Inspector Registration, QLD Electrical Licence and is a Work Place Assessor. Specific skills and experience include Project Management, Project Management Systems (Planning, Cost Control, Procurement, etc), Innovation & Design, Autocad, Risk Management, Operations Support, and Maintenance. Industries worked in include Oil and Gas, offshore, mining, petrochemical, and Food/Dairy Companies. Graeme is committed, energetic, enthusiastic and result-driven. He enjoys responsibility, working with and motivating a team of people to produce excellent results. Graeme learns new technology quickly given his diverse experience in the past.
Graeme Clough qualified as an Electrical Inspector for JLE.
Job Titles:
- Estimating Manager
- Member of the Contact Our Team
Ian is a New Zealand Registered electrician who joined JLE in 2001, and now heads the estimating team for the JLE group. Ian has experience in the construction, supervision, and management of industrial projects across New Zealand including dairy, food processing, petrochemical, water and wastewater. Ian is JLE's key contact for any estimations required, with the ability to transform the most intricate requirements into understandable, client-friendly submissions.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Contact Our Team
- Australia and PNG Projects Manager
- Operations Manager PNG & Australia
Ian is a qualified Electrician working in Industrial Electrical Construction sector since 2004. Starting out in New Zealand, Ian has an extensive range of experience in timber, food and beverage, petrochemical and mining. To complement his trade-based background he has completed various courses in Electrical Engineering, Commerce, Business Law and Project Management. Ian's career has seen him successfully deliver projects nationally and internationally including, Australia, USA, China, Thailand, Brunei, and an extensive period in Papua New Guineas remote mines. Ian's passion for adventure and multi-faceted experience has given him the skillsets to operate in culturally diverse environments delivering successful outcomes for his clients.
Job Titles:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Member of the Contact Our Team
- General Manager Projects
Kyle is a qualified mechanical engineer who joined JLE in 2011 and leads the project's stream across the JLE group which includes business development, tendering and project delivery. Kyle has 20 years of experience in delivering and overseeing multi-discipline projects in the infrastructure and industrial sectors across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific including mining and mineral processing, petrochemical, oil and gas, power generation, water/wastewater treatment, dairy, pulp and paper, and food processing. Kyle has strong project controls, commercial and contract capability which is applied throughout the JLE business.
Kyle Nicol joins JLE as Manager for Major Contracts.
Kyle Nicol is promoted to General Manager Projects.
Job Titles:
- General Manager Operations
Mark is a qualified Electrician who started at JLE as an apprentice in 1989. Mark has 30 years of experience within the electrical industry and has obtained a broad skill base with specialties skills in the Industrial Electrical, Controls and Automation, Instrumentation and Hazardous Area Electrical work. Mark also has 15 years management experience in the Electrical Contracting /Construction Industry and is responsible for the wider JLE groups day to day Service and Maintenance activities. Mark has a passion for developing skilled electrical tradesmen via training and producing top quality outcomes for a long list of happy clients both here in NZ and South Pacific.
Job Titles:
- Financial & Systems Administrator
Matt has degrees in Management and Accountancy and as Financial & Systems Administrator, undertakes a number of varied tasks including Debtors, IT, HR and Payroll. Throughout his 12 years at JLE, Matt has developed an understanding of what makes JLE distinct, and has a strong commitment to the company. He is excited to be a part of the continued progress JLE is making in attaining, and exceeding, goals throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific.
Michael leads JLE as the group CEO. Michael has extensive experience in electrical contracting, operations and maintenance and has an MBA from Massey University in Business. Michael is passionate about people, strategies and development and works closely with the JLE team.
Michael Pigott is promoted to JLE's new CEO July 2018.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Contact Our Team
- Electrical Operations Manager New Plymouth
- New Plymouth Operations Manager
Mitch joined the JLE team 2017 after completing his apprenticeship in the industrial sector while withstanding the tough conditions of the far south as an industrial Electrician. Mitch has extensive experience and specialises in fault finding industrial enigma's. Mitch has a passion for training and upskilling apprentices and providing top quality service to all clients.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Contact Our Team
- Project Manager
Mitch joined JLE in 2013, already holding an Industrial Electrical qualification earned from a local Aluminium manufacturing plant with heavy automation and I&E presence. Since his time with JLE he has spent 1 year away from home in PNG working for Oil and gas companies, Facilities offshore of Taranaki in hazardous area environments and as leading hand on projects around the North island within multiple industries. His career moved into managing/coordinating the electrical team in Hawera and working in with local clients on a daily basis to execute service and maintenance tasks. Mitch is now JLE's Project Manager. He thrives on the Technical, Quality and Efficiency of any sized project & displays that within the team and JLE as a whole.
Mitchell Smith progressed to become Lower North Island Project Manager.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Contact Our Team
- Northern Project Manager
- Project Portfolio Manager for Auckland.
- Senior Project Manager Áuckland
Mohammed Riaz is a qualified electrician by trade who joined JLE in 2007 as a Trade assistant and now leads Auckland Projects division, consisting of project delivery, service and maintenance, business development and estimating. Mohammed Riaz has 12 years of experience in delivering and overseeing projects in infrastructure, industrial and commercial sectors across New Zealand including petrochemical, oil and gas, power generation, water and wastewater treatment plant, food processing, dairy and animal feed processing. Mohammed thrives on quality, health and safety, client satisfaction, and profitable business.
Mohammed Riaz is promoted to Auckland Operations Manager.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Contact Our Team
- Auckland Operations Manager
Nick has been in the electrical industry for over 18 years and has worked across three different countries as a qualified electrician. Nick is currently studying for a Diploma in Construction Management at UNITEC. Nick has a passion for exploring new places, cultures and unique & unforgettable experiences. Nick has an established career as a construction and service electrical technician and facilities manager. Having come from the tools; Nick has know-how-can-do and the ability to connect well with people from all walks of life; giving a rounded approach in people management.
Nick Groenewegen joins JLE as Auckland Operations Manager.
Shelley is a long-serving member of the JLE team with more than 30 years of service. Her analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and dedication to the company has seen her advance into the role of Finance and Administration Manager across our operations in the South Pacific. With a strong financial background and an outstanding understanding of JLE, Shelley helps to lead the decision-making strategies of the business.
Shelley McKinstry is promoted to JLE's Finance Manager.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Contact Our Team
- Electrical Operations Manager Hawera
- Hawera Electrical Operations Manager
Steve has enjoyed over 40 years working in the electrical industry within the UK and NZ as an electrician, supervisor, site manager, branch manager, senior project manager and operations director, with a focus on the Industrial, commercial, education and mines/quarries sectors. Moved to NZ in 2007 with his family and settled in New Plymouth, working for JLE out of the Hawera office as an electrician, on various Fonterra projects. Having left JLE for a management role around 12 years ago, Steve returned to JLE in 2019, managing the Hawera office, where his varied experience and formal qualifications in Business Management and Project Management are put to good use in providing effective and cost-efficient solutions for our varied clients.
Steve Westlake joins JLE as Hawera Electrical Coordinator.