How I Can Help Your Business
Phil Canning has first-hand knowledge and experience that ranges from a deep grounding in a unionised heavy equipment workshop floor to operating successfully as the CEO of an engine and power supply manufacturer and distributor. Under Phil’s stewardship the company grew broadly into engineering, EPCM contracting, energy, defence and rental services business.
Given his vast experience, Phil will be able to quickly understand your business and provide detailed analysis, strategy formulation, risk assessments and practical solutions aimed at proving sustainable business platforms. He is also expert in business turnaround including austerity, efficiency measures, stakeholder management, people and culture in times of crisis. Phil also has considerable experience in preparing businesses for sale.
The key ways he can help your business are:
- Creating sustainable strategies and structures for complex technical businesses exposed to economic cycles
- Advising & oversight for EPCM Contracting in oil and gas, mining and energy & electricity
- Manufacturing engineering solutions to suit a client’s specific requirements
- Optimising sales, manufacturing and distribution processes and operations
- Implementing effective product support & fleet management processes
- Designing and building and operating remote or grid-based power plants – renewable and traditional
- Advising and implementing new technology (including Hydrogen) to reduce carbon footprint
- Advice on the commercial viability, risks and associated technology of embedded generation distributed energy networks
- Engaging with the Australian and New Zealand energy markets
- Establishing and managing the financing and banking arrangement for complex engineering businesses or projects – especially with stressed businesses and projects
- Setting up and managing appropriate human resource systems for complex engineering projects
Phil running a workshop
Recommendations
"Phil Canning is one of those rare leaders who motivates others by example and through his genuine concern for the business and the people in his team. It was a pleasure to work for Phil, he was a great manager, always approachable with an open door policy. His business insights were always valuable and he balanced business acumen with strength of character and determination. Phil is a true professional and gentleman."
Catherine Maguire, Marketing Manager at Energy Power Systems Australia
"Phil proved himself as being a tremendous people leader within the business and shared my passion for HSEQ. Phil supported my role and provided guidance to ensure our people went home safe and healthy everyday."
Lance Deighton, HSEQ Manager at Energy Power Systems Australia
"I have worked with and for Phil for almost 14 years. When he joined EPSA, he brought a much more communicative and personnel-focused approach to the work environment. And he demonstrates the Caterpillar philosophy of giving the customer what they need to become more productive and successful, even when things get tough to achieve that end. I am proud to include him in my list of friends, as well as a work colleague and someone to work for."
David Etherington, Senior Quality & Technical Engineer at Energy Power Systems Australia
From my first meeting with Phil it was obvious he had a vision for the company and was passionate in that goal. Phil, through his exceptional people skills was able to communicate direct to each employee that same passion for improvement and achievement. I'am proud to say that along with all the EPSA employees, I have been a small part of the process to help Phil and EPSA achieve the first major steps to his vision. I'am sure where ever Phil takes his skills into the future, that organisation will be only better for having his knowledge, passion and humility.
John Pulbrook, Electrical Power Engineer at Energy Power Systems Australia
"As CEO of EPSA, Phil has always had an open door policy and encouraged open and honest communication. Integrity is high on Phil's list of accolades, and his leadership and dedication to the business always paramount and evident! Phil has empowered our people and grown the business significantly since 2012. I have always found Phil to be approachable and available, which, is once again, evident of his leadership. Phil has always put his people first and his humble and caring manner have earned him the respect he deserves within EPSA."
Tim Peach, Sales Rep at Energy Power Systems Australia