Our Story

Founded in 2012, KBSS is a business that was created in the Pilbara to provide high quality support services to the Mining and Energy Sectors which includes high quality and cost-effective engineering, fabrication, coatings and maintenance services for critical infrastructure and assets.

Since our inception we have contributed over $250m in wages to the local economies and invested millions in plant and equipment that ensures we can provide pathways of opportunity for the traditional owners and residents of the region.

Our Mission

Our mission is to build a sustainable Pilbara based business that delivers safe, high quality and cost-effective outcomes for our customers and provides safe and rewarding careers for all those who work with us.

This Mission is supported by our 4 key values:

Central to our mission is a deep connection to the communities we serve. We are dedicated to understanding their needs, honouring cultures and practices and giving back through active local engagement and development programs.

Transparency, honesty, and ethical practices form the foundation of our operations. We build trust by consistently acting with integrity and maintaining open communication with our clients, employees, and community partners.

We strive for excellence in every project, prioritising quality, safety, and efficiency. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement, aiming to surpass client expectations. We embrace change and pursue innovative solutions to engineering challenges. By investing in cutting-edge technology and fostering creativity, we aim to lead our industry toward a more sustainable future.

We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, ensuring transparency and integrity in all that we do. By holding ourselves accountable, we build trust with our clients, employees, and partners, fostering a culture of reliability and mutual respect.

These values ensure we have a safe and positive workplace, deliver innovative solutions in a transparent manner for our customers and are respected in our local communities for providing pathways of opportunity for those who live and work in the Pilbara.

Leadership

Cory Byers

Founder & Managing Director

Simon Hoffman

General Manager Operations

Gavin Cooke

Chief Financial Officer

Chelsea McConchie

Business Improvement Manager

Maddison Cosgrave

Marketing & Proposals Manager

Mark McLaren

Superintendent – Mining & Infrastructure 

Joel Shallis


Superintendent – Rope Access & Marine

Scott Whelan


Superintendent – Industrial Services

Rhys Bunting


Superintendent – Workshop

George Hemphill


Superintendent – Mining & Infrastructure 

Craig Walker


Superintendent – Specialist Services

Community

Founded in The Pilbara and Committed to The Pilbara.

Here at KBSS we support the communities where we operate and where our people live and work.

We encourage and provide assistance to community and sporting organisations, schools, charities, shows and events.

Our people give their time and make personal contributions in volunteer roles and through charities. We support education, medical services, Indigenous initiatives, and a range of charities through funding, donations, help in kind and encouragement of involvement by employees.

We encourage and assist employees to raise funds for charities through participation in events including:

  • Karratha City to Surf
  • Mothers Day Classic
  • Port Walcott Volunteer Marine Rescue
  • Cancer councils shave for a cure
  • Various Local sports clubs
  • Movember, World’s Greatest Shave

Indigenous Participation

From the outset KBSS has always recognised Indigenous people as being the original custodians of their lands, and we acknowledge and respect the importance of local customs and practices in the preservation of their communities and culture.

KBSS has successfully worked in partnership with numerous Aboriginal businesses and landowner groups to ensure there was always pathways of opportunity provided to those wanting to pursue same.

We are proud to have provided traineeships and apprenticeships for over 50 people from different Aboriginal groups in the region and we work intentionally with our clients to ensure we’re maximising opportunities for Indigenous participation and engagement on individual projects.

HSEQ

At KBSS our ethos of “working together winning together” not only ensures the success of our business but is also pivotal to how we, as a team, work to ensure all our people’s safety.

At the heart of our business are our people and we are committed to ensuring everyone goes home safely every single day. We are also committed to the legacy we leave for our future generations and how our impact on the environment affects this.

Our combined approach to health, safety, environmental and quality ensures we deliver our services in a safe and sustainable manner. Our integrated management systems are independently certified to the following international quality, safety and environmental standards.

  • ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
  • ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

  • Operator Probationary Member of IRATA International

KBSS Crew at Morning Pre-Start