ROAD WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER

AAPA 2017 WA

SAm bARbATANo

Sam Barbatano started in the asphalt industry in 1998 as an Asphalt Plant Operator. He has since supervised many complex projects including the Perth Airport Main Runway Overlay and BHP’s Port Hedland Hub.

Sam’s relationships with his clients often span the life of the project. He can be there at the beginning, with the sales and estimating teams putting in the winning bid, right through to his specialty, the final walk-over with the client.

Sam’s safety record is impeccable. This is a result of his absolute adherence to Fulton Hogan’s “Golden Rules”, (preventing injuries related to electricity and energy, fall prevention, traffic, moving plant and bitumen) and the accurate and timely reporting of near-misses.

Sam’s crews are always at the forefront of safety and plant issues. His crews boast the cleanest plant in the fleet and he is unapologetically strict on any gear abuse he comes across.

Sam enjoys mentoring new staff and works well with young engineers to introduce them to practical on the job problem-solving.