Simon McLernon has a wealth of external experience from his work as an engineer from a variety of different industries over the past decade, including shipbuilding and subsea engineering. He manages a team of subsea engineers at GE. For more than 3 years, he has been volunteering his engineering skills in designing and manufacturing the Bluewater Safety Float which is designed to help increase safety for divers and other boat users. Being an avid diver and fisherman throughout his life, Mr McLernon has a strong interest in marine life behaviour and the sustainability of WA fisheries. Mr McLernon was the events coordinator for Bluewater Freedivers of Western Australia for 2.5 years and is the vice president of the dive club.