About Us

Safety Lift Solutions forms part of FMS Group and operates at mine sites, fixed plant operations, and port infrastructure across Australia.

The Safety Lift Solutions Division is supported by a skilled team of:

  • Project Managers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Diesel Fitters

With an unwavering dedication to safety and quality, our purpose built positive locking hydraulic jacking system is designed in house and all lifts are planned and analysed by our engineers to minimise risk and find efficiencies.

The Safety Lift Solutions lifting system has enabled FMS Group to be the first to market as a fully integrated service provider with their own jacks.

Our Team

The team behind Safety Lift Solutions serves as the driving force at the heart of our success. Our expert team has a wealth of experience and plays a pivotal role in allowing us to deliver exceptional results to our clients time and time again.

Working hand-in-hand with the broader FMS Group team, we collaborate seamlessly to ensure the delivery of safe and reliable end-to-end projects across Australia. It’s this collective effort of our people that sets Safety Lift Solutions apart, making a real difference in the quality and success of our endeavours.

Meet Our Management Team

Scott McDermott

Chief Operating Officer - CQ

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As a Director of FMS Group, Scott oversees the operations of the business including Safety Lift Solutions and often travels between Western Australia and Queensland.

Mick Adams

WA Area Manager

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Mick oversees both the WAFMS and SLS divisions on the West Coast. He is a Plant Mechanic by trade and has had over 30 years in the mining industry in a range of different roles including planning, supervisor, and superintendent across Australia, Asia, and PNG.

James Darlington

SLS Coordinator

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Leading the SLS team on the ground, James has a wealth of experience after working in the offshore oil and gas industry across the world before becoming involved in mining production and HME. Since joining the team in 2021, James has spent his time jacking diggers and shovels in WA, QLD, and NSW.

An experienced team of trades for end-to-end projects

The Safety Lift Solutions division is also supported by the entire FMS Group team, including qualified diesel fitters, boilermakers, machinists and engineers. Our staff travel across the country to meet the needs of our clients during major shutdowns in the Bowen Basin and WA (Pilbara, Goldfields etc.).