Illawarra Coal is owned by South32 and operates three underground metallurgical coal mines as well as two preparation plants. South32 demerged from BHP Billiton in late May 2015. Based at Dendrobium Mine 15km East of Wollongong, the role covered daily execution, team management (apprentices, tradespeople and contractors), budget management ($10 billion) and development of maintenance and lifecycle plans.Achievements• Successfully maintained diesel and surface infrastructure… Show more Illawarra Coal is owned by South32 and operates three underground metallurgical coal mines as well as two preparation plants. South32 demerged from BHP Billiton in late May 2015. Based at Dendrobium Mine 15km East of Wollongong, the role covered daily execution, team management (apprentices, tradespeople and contractors), budget management ($10 billion) and development of maintenance and lifecycle plans.Achievements• Successfully maintained diesel and surface infrastructure to comply with all legislative requirements and standards• Achieved a no lost time injury rate over 12 years• Achieved budget across 12 years in the role, including re-forecasted budgets during economic downturn periods • Developed the capabilities of company tradespeople and apprentices through ongoing training and development Show less

Commenced as an apprentice and moved into a leading hand role, with my promotion to Industrial Services Manager in 1984. In addition to being responsible for diesel mining equipment repair and maintenance, my role broadened and I played a critical role in the company’s expansion into the mining and steel industry through adding new services to the existing core speciality. The services created were also extended to non-mining & steel industries. My role was responsible for:• Labour support… Show more Commenced as an apprentice and moved into a leading hand role, with my promotion to Industrial Services Manager in 1984. In addition to being responsible for diesel mining equipment repair and maintenance, my role broadened and I played a critical role in the company’s expansion into the mining and steel industry through adding new services to the existing core speciality. The services created were also extended to non-mining & steel industries. My role was responsible for:• Labour support to the mining and steel industry• Creating a service exchange programme for Mining Diesel equipment components• Creating a service exchange programme for power transmission components for the steel industryAchievements• Researched industry needs and identified new areas of growth • Developed an action plan to target identified areas• Resourced trade/skill to peruse areas identified• Resourced technology and components support for the identified areas • Liaised with onsite representatives to build clientele and relationships Show less