This month Michael Rodriguez, Manager of Engineering at Covalent, reaches a milestone 35 years with WesCEF. Michael gave us some insight into his time with WesCEF, which has allowed him to see the evolution of WesCEF and its businesses from when he first started in 1990. “My first job after studying Chemical Engineering at Curtin […]
When and how did you first start at WesCEF? I was studying accounting at Curtin University when CSBP interviewed several third year students and I was offered an Assistant Accountant role. So, I had a job before I’d finished my degree! What roles have you had with the company over the years? Over the forty […]
Steve wrapped up his time at WesCEF this week, retiring after 41 years with CSBP Fertilisers. Back in 1983 when Fertilisers was offering fixed term, seasonal work within its Despatch Operations, Steve took advantage of the contract work, before joining as a fulltime employee in 1985. Initially Steve cleaned rail trucks preparing them for loading […]
This summer CSBP Fertilisers is providing the agricultural leaders of tomorrow with an unparalleled learning opportunity as part of its 2024-25 Vacation Program. Now in its second year, the program dovetails into a broader initiative delivered by Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF), which provides students with paid workplace experience. Students involved in the program […]
CSBP Fertilisers Senior Account Manager Miles Ellery has been recognised with a major academic honour by Curtin University, winning the Most Outstanding Full Time Honours Student in Agriculture award from Curtin University. Miles received the award from the Curtin University School of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS) at its annual MLS School Students Awards, held […]
There was no ‘WesCEF’ 35 years ago when Luigi Moreschi started working with CSBP Fertilisers on 3 October 1989. Luigi opted for a job interview with CSBP over The Ag Department (now DPIRD) based on many Friday afternoons at the UWA Tav listening to a friend “go on” about how good his job was with […]
Congratulations to Julie Watson, WesCEF’s General Manager of Safety & Engineering Services, for being recently elected President of the Kwinana Industries Council (KIC). The appointment further strengthens WesCEF’s commitment to, and connections within, the Kwinana community and the industrial operators working in the area. The KIC is the peak industry association for the Kwinana Industrial […]
On the work front, there have been many highlights for David over the past 30 years, including being a part of commissioning two key production sites.
After more than 35 years, CSBP’s Operations Supervisor, Steve Whittingstall, is hanging up his boots in September to enjoy retirement.
UWA students were invited to use Generative AI to help solve six different business problems from Wesfarmers' businesses Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers and Covalent.