The Team
Managing Director
Andrew Kitson
As the managing director and owner of Rock Control, Andrew has proudly built the company into a success. Key to this success has been the focus of bringing together the best team and specialist plant, and a relentless curiosity leading to knowledge and innovation brought to every project and every client. With a solid grounding in the civil contracting sector he is truly passionate about all things drilling, grouting and concrete pumping. Andrew has drilled thousands of meters through soil and rock in a variety of environments. His technical expertise across all facets of the business is extensive and his knowledge of different techniques and plant is unparalleled. His 19 years of experience make him the backbone of the company, and his creative and analytical approach to methodology planning always gets the job done efficiently and cost effectively.
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As Andrew has been running the company for the last twelve years, he is highly skilled in seeing a job through from fruition to completion. He brings an approachable nature and transparent management style to every project.
Business Manager
Nikki Hubbard
Our dedicated business and quality systems manager, Nikki brings a wealth of previous experience and expertise in adult education and industry training. Having attained further qualifications in quality systems management.
Nikki focuses on the efficiency and success of safety, environmental and quality aspects of a business that operates in a busy contracting environment. She is responsible for the establishment and production of processes and procedures, liaising between staff, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
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Operations Manager
Damien Aspros
As the operations manager Damien oversees the crew and projects, ensuring things run smoothly and everyone is looked after. With over 19 years’ experience in the construction and mining industries under his belt, he has developed excellent relationships with clients, suppliers and staff all of which contribute to his reputation of delivering successful outcomes.
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In his role at Rock Control, Damien is responsible for project tendering along with the logistics management and oversight of multiple projects. He works hand-in-hand with the project managers to ensure there is efficient allocation of resources, and that every project is completed and delivered to the owner in the correct timeframe.
Project Manager
Strider Bergman
Strider is a keen problem solver and strong communicator with an eye for detail and a passion for producing results. He is a project manager with 17 years’ experience in the industry, and as such is well versed in construction and geotechnical projects. He is also an experienced IRATA qualified rope access technician combining 16 years of drilling, rope access and excavator operation experience gained in New Zealand and Australia.
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Since joining Rock Control, Strider has played a key role in managing technical rope access and rockfall management projects and has had a vast amount of experience doing so during the SCIRT and NCTIR rebuilds.
Project Manager
Tom Adams
With 22 years of experience, Tom has a strong background in the civil construction industry. He is a builder, and in his time in the industry he gained experience in managing multiple subcontractors on projects with extremely tight time frames. Tom owned and managed a civil construction company specialising in seismic upgrades and formwork, he worked consistently on the Christchurch rebuild completing a number of complex cast in-situ concrete projects.
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Since joining Rock Control, Tom has brought his technical knowledge, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities and applied them to this role. Tom plays a key role in our ground based construction projects, and with his extensive knowledge of the construction sector he widens the scope of services that Rock Control provide.
Project Manager
Tim O'Toole
Tim is a project manager with a strong practical and academic grounding in the civil, mining and agricultural environment, with six years of project and contract management experience in the commercial drilling industry. He has an MSc Geology degree from Canterbury University and applied knowledge of over ten years mining and construction industry experience in challenging drilling environments New Zealand wide.
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As a strong problem solver, with a passion for quality, Tim thrives on ensuring an optimal product and solution for all projects and works confidently with the relevant engineering. Tim has a strong background of anchor and pile testing coupled with an exceptional understanding of geological mechanics and processes, providing security that the system being installed will perform for his clients.
Project Manager
Chrystyan Bueno Dos Santos
Chrystyan is a seasoned Civil Engineer with a passion for construction excellence. With over a decade of experience in the civil construction industry, he has honed his skills and expertise to deliver high-quality projects with precision and innovation.
From managing large-scale apartment developments under Brazil's Federal Government housing program, to overseeing grouting operations at Waimea Community Dam in New Zealand, Chrystyan thrives on tackling challenges head-on and achieving remarkable results.
With a proven track record of success and a commitment to excellence, Chrystyan brings a unique blend of technical proficiency and leadership to every project he undertakes.
Business Support Manager
Kasey Cross
Kasey helps support the management team to ensure the day-to-day operations run smoothly.
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Having worked within the engineering industry for over 15 years, and with the completion of a Diploma in Business Management and Team Leadership, Kasey is the glue that brings all the operating areas of the business together to form a cohesive and collaborative team.
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A key responsibility for Kasey is ensuring our ISO 9001 accreditation is implemented and maintained at the leading edge of internationally recognised management systems.
Business / Project Administrator
Claire Craner
As the Business and Project Administrator, Claire excels in managing the administrative and operational aspects of projects. She ensures seamless communication between teams, clients, and stakeholders. With her proficiency in project coordination, documentation management, financial tracking, and procurement processes, she plays a crucial role in supporting the team.
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Claire's strong attention to detail and proactive approach help her effectively manage the procurement of materials and services, ensuring compliance with contracts and specifications. She handles financial documentation, including invoicing, expense tracking, and project cost reporting. Additionally, she assists in the preparation of project proposals, contracts, and other relevant documentation, enabling the team to successfully deliver projects from start to finish.
