OUR PEOPLE
Behind every successful project, is an effective team. That's why at GateWest Energy, we have cultivated a strong management and workforce capability, an excellent safety record, and a proven high quality of project delivery.
GATEWEST ENERGY
Founded by Craig Gatehouse and Mal Westaway, two industry veterans with over 60+ years worth of experience in electrical and civil infrastructure solutions, GateWest Energy has quickly become the 'go to', premier Energex and Ergon accredited electrical and civil infrastructure specialist contractor in SEQ for a wide range of engineers, design consultants, civil contractors, property developers, and government entities.
Our proven dedication to innovation and problem solving consistently results in successfully completed projects for every single one of our clients time and time again.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Director
Mal Westaway
Mal Westaway is the Co-Founder and Director of GateWest Energy. Mal is a veteran in the industry with nearly 40 years experience in the electrical and civil infrastructure space. Starting as an apprentice electrician, Mal's. journey prior to founding GateWest Energy involved a wide range of roles and projects , including: Underground supervisor for a large Queensland-based electrical contractor, oversaw 200 electricians in a South Australian mine, field supervisor then project and compliance manager for Qld infrastructure electrical contractor, and contract auditor for SEQ-based electrical engineering design firm.
Director
Craig Gatehouse
Craig Gatehouse is the Co-Founder and Director of GateWest Energy. Craig is a veteran in the industry with over 30 years experience in the electrical industry. Starting as an electrician with Energex, Craig's journey prior to founding GateWest Energy involved a wide range of roles and projects, including: Energex HV cable jointer doing maintenance/upgrades; One of the few accredited paper lead HV cable jointers in SEQ; Training the Energex crews on the Sunshine Coast; Conversion of OH mains to UG power within key Sunshine Coast townships; Subcontracted as a HV cable jointer focusing on new infrastructure projects.
OUR WORKFORCE
YOUR PROJECT IS IN THE HANDS OF QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
Working alongside the management team is a crew of experienced electrical and civil personnel that are highly competent, have completed their general safety induction training, maintain relevant plant and machinery tickets, and hold high-risk work licenses. All GateWest Energy team members perform works in alignment with the company’s commitment to workplace safe practices, environmental management and compliance.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the lives of our community, our partners, and our families by building Australia's electrical infrastructure network.
CORE VALUES
We operate in alignment with three core values that we believe are essential to the success of our client’s projects.
Solution Driven
Company-wide, it's our duty to be solution driven to overcome any challenge that we may face on your project.
Right The First Time
We pride ourselves on the high standard of our workmanship. This is our craft and we refuse to compromise quality.
Safety Over Profit
If work cannot be conducted safely, nothing continues until it can be. No one’s life will be put at risk from a lack of safe work practices.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Interested in our electrical and civil services? We’d love to work with you.
