After successfully completing the Digitally Optimised Value Chain project for Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) and seeing it materialise into the reality of the End-to-End Digital Transformation I am excited to be leading a core programme of work to replace RTIO's mission critical supply chain scheduling platform.This multi-year project involves digital transformation across People, Process and Technology dimensions working actively with the end user leadership and key business stakeholders to… Show more After successfully completing the Digitally Optimised Value Chain project for Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) and seeing it materialise into the reality of the End-to-End Digital Transformation I am excited to be leading a core programme of work to replace RTIO's mission critical supply chain scheduling platform.This multi-year project involves digital transformation across People, Process and Technology dimensions working actively with the end user leadership and key business stakeholders to 'replace the plane whilst we are flying it'. Show less

Project Lead for the Digitally Optimised Value Chain project. This strategic evaluation of Rio Tinto Iron Ore's Pilbara supply chain covered requirements from procurement activities through to delivery of project outcomes to senior leaders.From engaging an External Strategic Partner to conduct the review through to actively driving the shape of the outcome, this was an exceptional opportunity for RTIO to understand the size of the prize available with Digital Transformation. An… Show more Project Lead for the Digitally Optimised Value Chain project. This strategic evaluation of Rio Tinto Iron Ore's Pilbara supply chain covered requirements from procurement activities through to delivery of project outcomes to senior leaders.From engaging an External Strategic Partner to conduct the review through to actively driving the shape of the outcome, this was an exceptional opportunity for RTIO to understand the size of the prize available with Digital Transformation. An outcome of this strategic project work was the End-to-End Digital Transformation Project. Show less

Key activities for this role were varied with COVID management activities and Divisional Improvement. COVID response activities within Rio Tinto Iron Ore's Operations Centre were a heavy feature including the design and execution of mock events to expose opportunities to the OC COVID management plans to ensure this critical facility for Rio Tinto Iron Ore was Maintained. Outside of COVID focused work this role entailed building a 'coalition of the willing' to start the journey to… Show more Key activities for this role were varied with COVID management activities and Divisional Improvement. COVID response activities within Rio Tinto Iron Ore's Operations Centre were a heavy feature including the design and execution of mock events to expose opportunities to the OC COVID management plans to ensure this critical facility for Rio Tinto Iron Ore was Maintained. Outside of COVID focused work this role entailed building a 'coalition of the willing' to start the journey to replace the mission critical supply chain scheduling platform used by Rio Tinto Iron Ore. This included strategic and multi-level engagement across a number of Rio Tinto groups and led to the Digitally Optimised Value Chain project. Show less

The Dynamic Scheduling team provides world class scheduling services to RTIO’s Australian operations to optimise value across the supply chain. Considerations of quality, cost, tonnes, Joint Venture requirements, customer needs are enveloped in compliance with all safety, environmental and statutory requirements. This involves preparing and executing a schedule for transporting iron ore from our mines to our ports through an extensive rail network, building stockpiles to meet customer… Show more The Dynamic Scheduling team provides world class scheduling services to RTIO’s Australian operations to optimise value across the supply chain. Considerations of quality, cost, tonnes, Joint Venture requirements, customer needs are enveloped in compliance with all safety, environmental and statutory requirements. This involves preparing and executing a schedule for transporting iron ore from our mines to our ports through an extensive rail network, building stockpiles to meet customer requirements and loading ore onto vessels, all done real time at the operations centre. Dynamic Scheduling is at the forefront of making decisions. Show less

Responsible to lead the Logistics Scheduling team to optimise the inload and outload schedules for all RTIO WA products, mines and ports to ensure agreed system parameters, including quality, throughput, and cost requirements are achieved to meet the business and customer requirements. Shipipng Estimated time of arrival (ETA) and queue management is also a function of the Logistics Scheduling team. The Principal Logistics Scheduling, as part of the Dynamic Scheduling leadership team, ensures… Show more Responsible to lead the Logistics Scheduling team to optimise the inload and outload schedules for all RTIO WA products, mines and ports to ensure agreed system parameters, including quality, throughput, and cost requirements are achieved to meet the business and customer requirements. Shipipng Estimated time of arrival (ETA) and queue management is also a function of the Logistics Scheduling team. The Principal Logistics Scheduling, as part of the Dynamic Scheduling leadership team, ensures the schedule is integrated, optimised, and recovery plans are developed with a short term focus on recovery and long term awareness of business risk. Show less

Tasked with developing, implementing and sustaining the Change Management system at the Chichester Operations.

Process Operations Superintendent is responsible for the leadership of the processing plant's operational teams. This current role is heavily focused on returning the process operational section back to full capability after a significant decrease in crew skills.Key Accountabilities Provide leadership to the operating teams, ensuring the work plan is safely implemented on schedule and within budgetContribute to the successful creation and implementation of process plant… Show more Process Operations Superintendent is responsible for the leadership of the processing plant's operational teams. This current role is heavily focused on returning the process operational section back to full capability after a significant decrease in crew skills.Key Accountabilities Provide leadership to the operating teams, ensuring the work plan is safely implemented on schedule and within budgetContribute to the successful creation and implementation of process plant operational plans and budgetsEnsure the safe and economic construction of the Tailings Storage Facility including the management of the coarse tailings deposition contract and associated worksManage the performance of team leaders and operational training requirementsPromote a culture of business improvement within the team Show less

Medium to Long Term Planning. This role involved the creation of 12-week plans that bridged the gap between current face positions and required face positions to meet Plan. This role also involved significant work for the 2008 LOM Plan including initial high level scheduling to determine appropriate mining sequences and substantial option analysis to optimise the carat profile for the LOM Plan.Load & Haul Coordinator (Feb 2007 - Jun 2007)This role was a front line leadership… Show more Medium to Long Term Planning. This role involved the creation of 12-week plans that bridged the gap between current face positions and required face positions to meet Plan. This role also involved significant work for the 2008 LOM Plan including initial high level scheduling to determine appropriate mining sequences and substantial option analysis to optimise the carat profile for the LOM Plan.Load & Haul Coordinator (Feb 2007 - Jun 2007)This role was a front line leadership role within the Production Mining Department. Responsible for a section of the AK1 pit operations including tasking equipment operators to meet short term plans, safety of the area and of the operators. This was a shift work role working both day and nights. Show less

Analysis and planning role reporting to Manager Production Mining. Assisting in the preparation of department budgets, KPIs and plans. Monthly monitoring of costs and KPI achievements and determination of strategies to return to plan. Analysis of production 'roadblocks' and strategies to overcome them.

Medium Term Planner. This role involved the development and presentation of the 12 Week Medium Term Plan for the Production Mining Department to assist in meeting the Life of Mine Plan. This role involved communication with internal department stakeholders as well as external department stakeholders.

Establish and lead a business improvement team (8 members) to examine and change the inefficiencies with ore movement from the broken shot to the Primary Stockpile using Six Sigma and Lean Thinking methodologies. To determine the appropriate implementation strategy to establish project recommendations into the workplace. Develop appropriate KPIs that measure both Quality and Rate of the implemented system and drive sustainable behaviours that will support the project recommendations.

Analysis and planning role reporting to Manager Production Mining. Assisting in the preparation of department budgets, KPIs and plans. Monthly monitoring of costs and KPI achievements and determination of strategies to return to plan. Analysis of production 'roadblocks' and strategies to overcome them.Open Cut Transition Project Coordinator

Identification and examination of continuous improvement opportunities within the Production Mining section of the Mining Department, contingencies within the short- and medium-term schedules, weekly and daily production reporting and data analysis.

PhD in Mining Engineering (ongoing). Research focused on analysing extraction techniques and systems capable of mining Seafloor Massive Sulphide (SMS) deposits from depths greater than 1,600m below sea level.