Graham Oakley is a well-experienced Civil Engineer who has dedicated more than four decades of his life mastering his craft in project management and technical roles in mining and steel operations around the world. Specialized in designing Hcl pickling lines through his role as General Manager of the Nelson Steel Technology Group, a division of the 5th largest processor and distributor of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.

Oakley's rich educational background includes Distinction in H.N.D in Civil Engineering at Wigan College of Technology, a Construction O.N.C also from the same institute, and a Certificate in Metallurgy of Iron and Steel from McMaster University.

With a professional history too long to ignore, his previous roles can speak volume to the kind of expert that he is in the industry. Previously worked as a Senior Civil Engineer at Aluminium Bahrain, a Section Leader at Roan Consolidated Copper Mines Limited, where he led the Engineering Office, and a Project Manager at the Design Office of Nelson Steel. He has also worked as a Design Draughtsman at Acres Consulting Services and held the position of a Detailed Draughtsman at various firms such as Halliwell & Hanson, L. H. Shwindt & Co Ltd, and G.K.N. Reinforcements Ltd.