Laurence Jones, Director – TT Club

Laurence Jones is a qualified engineer with over 40 years experience. His skill areas include general management, operations, maintenance, design, construction, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, industrial relations, safety, environment, risk assessment and auditing. His industry experience includes bulk materials handling (terminals, open cut mines and underground mines), container terminals, logistics (rail and road), manufacturing (steel) and insurance. He worked 26 years for BHP Billiton in the steel, open cut and underground mining industries, and engineering design and construction. The last 15 years with BHP was in bulk materials terminals. He then spent 8 years in container terminals with P&O Ports and attained the role of General Manager Global Engineering and Asset Management. After assisting with the integration of P&O Ports and DP World, he joined the TT Club in December 2006 as Director Global Risk Assessment. His role in the TT Club covers internal advice and support in underwriting decisions and claims assessment, and externally he works proactively with clients and industry to identify areas where risks may be reduced. He is Director of Thomas Miller (Australasia), Deputy Chair of ICHCA International and an Alternate Director of ICHCA Australia. He is a member of ICHCA’s ITP (Technical Experts Panel), a member of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) Safety & Environment Committee, Automation & Control Technology Committee and the Equipment Design & Infrastructure Committee. He is also a member of the International Ports and Harbours (IAPH) Safety, Environment, Security and Legal Committee.