Spotlight on John Smith

Name:

John Smith.

How long have you been at KBR:

Three years.

What is your role on the project:

Project Manager for the project management services provider.

How did you get into this career:

I have worked throughout the three distinct areas of the power industry - generation, transmission and distribution. Having obtained tertiary qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management, together with experience in power system design, complex project management, and a strong desire to participate in creating renewable energy has paved the way for me to fulfill this challenging role.

What do you like most about your job:

I love that every day I go to work I am helping to make the world a better place to live.

What do you like least?

I don't like indecisive people.

Who were your childhood heroes:

Rod Laver, Ian Chappell and Russell Ebert.

What are you reading at the moment:

Tick Tock by James Patterson.

What is your all time favourite song?

Flame Trees by Cold Chisel.

Who is your favourite sporting team:

The Australian cricket team.

Tell us something interesting that most people don’t know about you:

In 1976 I won the football leading goal kicking award and best and fairest player award, together with the C grade golf championship.