Chris Crosby

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Managing Director at Nexus Technical Group Pty Ltd @ Nexus Technical Group Pty Ltd
Chris Crosby's Location
Peregian Springs, Queensland, Australia, Australia
About Chris Crosby

I am a results-driven technical professional with 15+ years’ experience leading technical teams to achieve operational excellence across multiple mining and engineering disciplines with highly developed communication and inter disciplinary engagement with a proven track record to align key stakeholders to achieve business outcomes. I have strong strategic management capabilities, highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop and drive innovative solutions.I am well versed in leading implementation of current and emerging spatial technologies for unique business challenges though effective project management capability and critical thinking to manage risk and drive operational excellence. I always adopt an inclusive approach to leadership with a focus on empowerment, coaching and fostering cross functional teamwork to maintain positive cultural engagement. I promote and influence a holistic behavioural safety mindset by demonstrating safety leadership and challenging unsafe behaviours without prejudice in a constructive and respectful manner.I have also worked internationally as a technical professional in South Africa, Chile and Peru providing guidance on governance and assurance to manage fatal risk within various business units.Feel free to contact me for a conversation about how I can work with you to optimise business value, improve process efficiency and compliance within your business.

Chris Crosby's Current Company Details
Nexus Technical Group Pty Ltd

Nexus Technical Group Pty Ltd

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Managing Director at Nexus Technical Group Pty Ltd
Chris Crosby Work Experience Details
  • Nexus Technical Group Pty Ltd
    Managing Director
    Nexus Technical Group Pty Ltd Nov 2023 - Present
    Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
    I am results-driven technical professional with 15+ years’ experience leading technical teams to achieve operational excellence across multiple mining and engineering disciplines.I've developed highly engaging communication and inter disciplinary liaison with a proven track record to align key stakeholders to achieve business outcomes and strong strategic management capabilities with highly developed analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to develop and drive innovative solutions.I am well versed leading implementation of current and emerging spatial technologies for unique business challenges though effective project management capability to manage risk and drive operational excellence whilst always adopting an inclusive approach to leadership with a focus on empowerment, coaching and fostering cross functional teamwork to maintain positive cultural engagement. I am an experienced presenter and facilitator with an adaptable style and exhibits the ability to create and deliver compelling content and actively promote and influences a holistic behavioural safety mindset by demonstrating safety leadership and challenging unsafe behaviours without prejudice in a constructive and respectful manner.I have also worked international as a technical professional in South Africa, Chile and Peru providing guidance on governance and assurance to manage fatal risk within business units.
  • Anglo American
    Principal Surveyor
    Anglo American Sep 2019 - Nov 2023
    Brisbane, Australia
    Reporting to the Principal Geomatics in the Mine Modernisation Team, this global role is responsible for the Surveying Health of Discipline across the business portfolio of assets including, Steelmaking Coal, Platinum, Iron Ore, Copper, Nickel, Diamonds and Crop Nutrients.Key responsibilities include application of technical expertise to codify best practice, coordinate development and implementation of leading technologies that supports leading practice in mine surveying and risk mitigation within applicable regional legislation.Key Achievements:• Successfully implemented underground SLAM LiDAR data collection for 3D compliance to design analysis at all underground operations within the Steelmaking Coal business unit.• Project managed integration of 3D point cloud data supporting remote longwall operation to improve operational efficiency through auto gateroad entry, beam stage loader steering and positional control.• Facilitated quarterly surveying Community of Practice meetings to capture and share learnings, identify improvement opportunities and spatial value drivers for the Steelmaking Coal business unit. • Successfully developed and implemented a Group Technical Standard for Surveying to manage fatal risk with respect to unplanned intersections of hazards by mining at all operations globally.• Lead 2nd Line Assurance audits against the Surveying Standard to ensure fatal risk compliance at 6 operations in South Africa and Australia.• Effectively codified 5 Surveying Best Practice Guidelines in collaboration with Drill & Blast, Geotechnical, Mine Planning and Autonomous Drilling teams and piloted these at two operations within Australia.
  • Anglo American
    Surveying Superintendent (Appointed Mine Surveyor)
    Anglo American Aug 2017 - Sep 2019
    Grosvenor Underground Coal Mine
    Reporting to Technical Services Manager, the Surveying Superintendent was a Statutory appointed role with five direct report responsible for driving delivery of the mine’s performance targets through effective leadership of the surveying team to deliver best practice surveying services and technical support.Key responsibilities included compilation of the annual Statutory Mine Workings plan and monthly Statutory Plans required under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulation, compliance to Operational Management Systems, coordination of survey tasks within the mining value chain, contract negotiations and management, budgeting, review of technical procedures and evaluation of compliance, collaboration with mining disciplines and mentoring of junior team members. Key Achievements:• Successfully implemented high resolution laser scanning for deformation monitoring of underground roadways.• Selected as a top 10 finalist at the Mining Safety and Health Innovation Awards for use of laser scanners for deformation monitoring.• Effectively developed and implemented a real-time, autonomous subsidence monitoring systems to measure the extent and affect of surface subsidence and the potential impact on critical, third-party infrastructure.• Presented findings and recommendations from the deformation monitoring and real time subsidence monitoring at the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors annual conference in 2019.
  • Anglo American
    Technical Services Superintendent - Medium Term Planning, Surveying & Geotechnical
    Anglo American Aug 2015 - Aug 2017
    Capcoal Surface Operations
    Reporting to Operations Manager, the Technical Services Superintendent had eight direct reports across Medium Term Mine Planning, Surveying and Geotechnical disciplines Responsible for the delivery of the site’s business plan including options analysis for cost effectiveness based on financial drivers and sustainability in line with the mine’s life of mine plan whilst also providing technical expertise and support to the surveying and geotechnical disciplines at the operationKey responsibilities included stakeholder engagement with the Operations Manager and General Manager for business planning to optimise the mine plan.Key Achievements:• Successfully generated 42 business plan options in 2016 through a period of protected industrial action whilst the workforce were engaged in Enterprise Bargaining Agreement negotiations.• Key focal point for cost/revenue analysis of all options to generate an optimised mine plan and schedule to maximise operating profit.• Effectively turned a forecast $140M operating loss for 2017 into a forecast $40M operating profit through the options analysis process (actual operating profit exceeded $70M in 2017).• Streamlined processes for Mine Planning Designs, Mine Operating Plans, Exploration Planning and quarterly compliance to plan reports for key stakeholders.• Developed a system to ‘margin rank’ mine plans to include economic drivers as opposed to traditional ‘strip ratio’ analysis.
  • Anglo American
    Registered Mine Surveyor
    Anglo American Aug 2013 - Aug 2017
    Capcoal Surface Operations
  • Anglo American
    Technical Services Superintendent - Surveying, Drill & Blast And Geotechnical
    Anglo American Jun 2014 - Aug 2015
    Capcoal And Foxleigh Mines
    • Manage the Surveying, Drill and Blast and Geotechnical teams across both Capcoal and Foxleigh mine sites• Accountable for compliance to Surveying, Drill and Blast and Geotechnical Operational Management Systems (OMS)• Contractor negotiations for a consolidated cost reduction project with Orica and Coldwell Drilling across Capcoal and Foxleigh mine sites• Creation and facilitation of Principle Hazard Management Plans for Ground Control in accordance with the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act• Creation of Ground Control Hazard Plan• Review of critical controls for geotechnical hazards and compliance to the mine plan• Generation of Drill and Blast budgets for Capcoal and Foxleigh mine sites• Oversight and accountability with end of month survey volumes, including; calculations for prime movement for draglines, electric shovel, excavators and dozers across Capcoal and Foxleigh mine sites• Accountable for ensuring cost control is maintained against KPI’s for drill and blast budgets• Drafting and QA of Mines Working Plans to ensure compliance with Queensland Governments Recognised Standard 10, CMSHA and Regs• Ensure compliance with current legislative requirements as the Registered Mine Surveyor• Contractor risk management and authority to work permits• Relief coverage for the Technical Services Manager where applicable
  • Anglo American
    Technical Services Coordinator Surveying & Drill & Blast
    Anglo American Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
    Capcoal Surface Operations
    • • Supervise the Surveying and Drill and Blast teams within technical services• Accountable for compliance to Surveying and Drill and Blast Operational Management Systems (OMS) • Oversight and accountability with end of month survey volumes, including; calculations for prime movement for draglines, electric shovel, excavators and dozers• Weekly generation of volumes for draglines, shovel and dozer push processes for weekly reporting process• Client liaison and engagement for monthly coal stockpile surveys• Tracking of Drill and Blast compliance to plan for drilling metres and tonnes loaded• Reconciliation of drill and blast processes to identify opportunities and improvements for cost savings and best practice methods• Cost control for drill and blast processes and contractor management• Liaison with clients and contractors for project management to ensure compliance with the Recognised Standard 10 while on site• Contractor risk management and authority to work permits• Customer relations, including operations, drill and blast, geology and CHPP• Drafting and QA of Mines Working Plans to ensure compliance with Queensland Governments Recognised Standard 10• Ensure compliance with current legislative requirements as the Registered Mine Surveyor• Relief role for Technical Services Superintendent where applicable• Ensure compliance to Fatal Risk Standards and AAMC Surface Traffic Management Plans• Post processing and review of static GPS and RTK data by team• Review and refinement of survey and drill and blast practices and procedures to ensure operational efficiency within the team• Reconciliation of pit voids and total volume of coal mined in relation to the geological model • Accident investigation surveys and drafting for the mines inspectorate• Asset and service location of all above and underground services implemented on site• Working knowledge of work’s associated with boundary definition for current and future mining leases
  • Anglo American
    Technical Services Coordinator Surveying
    Anglo American Jan 2013 - Aug 2013
    Foxleigh Mine
    • • Coordinating and managing surveyors to ensure the needs of the customer are met in a timely and accurate manner• End of month reporting of overburden and coal volumes• Coal stockpile reconciliation for EOM reporting process• Drafting of Mines Working Plans to ensure compliance with Queensland Government’s Recognised Standard 10• Ensuring compliance with Coal Mining Safety and Health Act and Regulations• Static GPS control network analysis and RTK field work quality assurance checks• Budgets and accruals for survey department• Temporary relief work as the Technical Services Superintendent and Technical Services Engineering Superintendent where required• Daily surveys for coal pickup and 3d modelling to compare truck count data with survey• Road and ramp set out to ensure productions compliance with engineering designs• Reconciliation of pit voids and total volume of coal mined in relation to the geological model • Set out and monitoring of high walls and low walls to minimise failures• Coal stockpile surveys, data reduction and comparisons with aerial laser scanned data • Accident investigation surveys and drafting for the mines inspectorate• Monitoring water levels to minimise the effect of rain or flood events• Asset and service location of all above and underground services implemented on site• Analysis of results and QA for accuracy• Design analysis and reporting of changes in design to engineers• Client liaison and project management with contract surveyors on site to ensure they comply with the Recognised Standard 10 while on site• Working knowledge of work’s associated with boundary definition for current and future mining leases• Planning for survey works involved with new mining lease applications• Development of principles and procedures to streamline tasks
  • Anglo American
    Mine Surveyor
    Anglo American Apr 2011 - Jan 2013
    Foxleigh Mine
    • GPS Static and RTK planning and field work• Coordinating surveyors to ensure the needs of the customer are met in a timely and accurate manner• Drafting of Mines Working Plans to ensure compliance with Queensland Governments Recognised Standard 10• Budgets and accruals for survey department• Temporary relief work as the Technical Services Superintendent where required• Daily surveys for coal pickup and 3d modelling to compare truck count data with survey• Road and ramp set out to ensure productions compliance with engineering designs• Reconciliation of pit voids and total volume of coal mined in relation to the geological model • Set out and monitoring of high walls and low walls to minimise failures• Coal stockpile surveys, data reduction and comparisons with aerial laser scanned data • Accident investigation surveys and drafting for the mines inspectorate• Monitoring water levels to minimise the effect of rain or flood events• Asset and service location of all above and underground services implemented on site• Analysis of results and QA for accuracy• Design analysis and reporting of changes in design to engineers• Client liaison and project management with contract surveyors on site to ensure they comply with the Recognised Standard 10 while on site• Working knowledge of work’s associated with boundary definition for current and future mining leases• Planning for survey works involved with new mining lease applications• Development of principles and procedures to streamline tasks
  • Jones Flint And Pike Pty Ltd
    Surveyor
    Jones Flint And Pike Pty Ltd Mar 2004 - Mar 2011
    Sunshine Coast
    • GPS Static and RTK planning and field work• GPS control networks and post processing• Analysis of results and QA for accuracy• Cadastral surveys including large scale identification surveys and surround work for subdivisions• Reinstatement computations and reporting • Knowledge of land registration and reinstatement principles and practices• Engineering surveys for subdivsional work including setout of services, benchmarks, asconstructed surveys, etc• Detail surveys and volume calculations• Setout for high rise construction• Leases, Building Format Plans and Volumetric surveys• Plan drafting, checking and QA• Client liaison and project management• Prepare instructions and costing for various surveys• Development of principles and procedures to streamline tasks• Training staff with new equipment and software, including upgrades and 12d support• Workplace health and safety skills and preparation of work method statements • Knowledge of legislation and regulations in relation to cadastral surveys• Knowledge of current planning and land development issues including the preparation of development applications• Knowledge of work associated with boundary definition for mining leases, easements and ambulatory boundaries.

Chris Crosby Education Details

  • Surveyors Board Of Queensland
    Surveyors Board Of Queensland
    Mining Underground Coal Endorsement
  • University Of New South Wales
    University Of New South Wales
    Mining And Mineral Engineering
  • Surveyors Board Of Queensland
    Surveyors Board Of Queensland
    Surveying Technology/Surveying
  • Surveyors Board Of Queensland
    Surveyors Board Of Queensland
    Surveying
  • Queensland University Of Technology
    Queensland University Of Technology
    Bachelor Of Surveying
  • Tullawong State High School
    Tullawong State High School

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Chris Crosby works for Nexus Technical Group Pty Ltd

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Chris Crosby's current role is Managing Director at Nexus Technical Group Pty Ltd.

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Chris Crosby attended Surveyors Board Of Queensland, University Of New South Wales, Surveyors Board Of Queensland, Surveyors Board Of Queensland, Queensland University Of Technology, Tullawong State High School.

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