Manager Operational Readiness
Responsible for preparing Kestrel South Mine to be operationally ready by leading 8 key disciplines (including Development, Longwall, People and Training, Coal handling and Preparation Plant, Asset Handover) through a process of risk identification and mitigation. Successfully transitioned a workforce of 500 employees to a new operation to schedule and on cost. Achievements• Developed an OR schedule of tasks with engagement from key operational leaders and then resourced and tracked schedule through to completion. • Partnered with both Project and Operations management teams to coordinate transition activities and gain mutual agreement on timing and method for transition and OR activities.• Executed an extensive communication program for all levels within the operation which resulted in a timely understanding of the schedule and manner of transition.• Levered off the new technology and mining methods to develop and enhance a performance based culture at the new operation.• As reward for over 12 years of focus on safety improvement at Kestrel, the mine was awarded the Rio Tinto CEO Award for Most Improved operation.