Management
![]() As Executive Chairman he continues to provide valuable insight into the workings of our industry, which positions the company’s operations for the future. Asked to articulate the vision for the company, he is clear in his original beliefs which remain as strong today. He has said that he knew that he could not fail as he was better than his rivals. He could clearly see his goals right from the beginning and knew that with the vision clearly in place, if he was prepared to make sacrifices to achieve those goals then nothing was impossible.
Simon holds an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He is a Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers and a Chartered Fellow of Institution of Structural Engineers. He is an active member of the national engineering community and is a current council member of the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad and Tobago and the current Treasurer of the Caribbean Division of the Institution of Structural Engineers. Simon has over 25 years of engineering experience with both international Consultants and Contractors in Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA. Simon spent his earlier years at YSL managing projects in his capacity as Contracts Manager liaising closely with all stakeholders in the construction process. This extensive experience guides his leadership of all commercial operations within the company including project management, contract administration, cost control and financial performance.
![]() Herman Pereira saw the value of training early in his career and made it his business to learn more both about the operations of the company that he worked for and the professional aspects of his chosen career. Before Yorke Structures Limited had formalized its training programmes, Herman Pereira started to study for his ACCA with the support and assistance of the company. He clearly enjoys both the responsibilities and the challenges of his work. He recognizes that communication is a key aspect of his job and is keen to encourage a team spirit amongst the clerical staff. He likes the fact that his work gives him opportunities to improve his skills and to develop more as an individual. He says that the environment of the company is one where everyone is expected not only to carry out their work but also to contribute to the development of the business and ideas for the future. ![]() He has ensured that all our contractual obligations have been met on such projects as Trains 2 and 3 at Atlantic LNG – Point Fortin, M5000 Methanol Plant- Point Lisas, University of Trinidad & Tobago (UTT) Campuses and The Waterfront Project to name a few. In fact, his knowledge and experience has been instrumental in ensuring that we manage our project with a high degree of professionalism. As a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and an Associate of Cost and Production Surveyors now incorporated into the CIOB, his knowledge of the Construction Industry both locally and abroad has allowed us to expand our range and capacity and ensures that we are suitably poised to capitalize on all developments in Construction not just in Trinidad but in the global market place. ![]() In 1998, she became a Certified Lead Auditor in ISO Quality Management Systems and in 2003 expanded her expertise to Lead Auditor of OSHAS 18001 Systems, a Management System for Occupational Health and Safety. At Yorke Structures Limited, Elizabeth guided the organisation through the transition from the ISO 9002:1994 system under which it was initially certified, to its current ISO 9001:2008 certification and compliance. Her previous exposure to production processes gave her a unique perspective for the operationalization of quality management systems in YSL’s highly production oriented environment. This enables the organisation to produce the high quality products efficiently. ![]() Since Ramesh started work with the company he has seen many changes but the most profound with regard to the production of drawings has been the shift to computer aided drafting and design. Drawing Boards as such are no longer used and all drawings are now carried out on computer workstations giving the company both additional capacity and flexibility. Ramesh clearly relishes the challenges of his work. This work requires a clear head and the ability to work in a detailed and methodical way. The drawing office as the first stage in the production process is often under significant pressure and therefore requires individuals who can operate in this environment. Ramesh fits the bill superbly and evidently gets a lot of fulfillment from seeing projects completed to every one's satisfaction. ![]() This approach requires that somebody be available to filter and prioritise both the workload and the telephone calls and to be on hand to deal quickly and effectively with the output of an extremely active and busy man. She has a clear vision of why Yorke Structures Limited is the best in its field and clearly believes that it is largely down to working together as a team with honesty, initiative and hard work. She is of the opinion that the company is where it is for the simple reasons that its people do their best, work with integrity and vigour and most importantly keep their word. |