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Tropicana Gold Mine, Western Australia

Western Australia, Australia

Minestar, Modular, Vulcan, Wenco, etc... with a bit of refresher training, I can confidently take on any mine planning or operational roles. I have hands-on experience from driving trucks, to project managing autonomous systems and ROC's. I have a Mech. Engineering background (inc. maintenance), and a Masters degree in Management. I am familiar with gold, nickel and iron ore operational processes. I am also Prince2 qualified in project management and a wizard with MS Project.

Tropicana Gold Mine, Western Australia

The role of Minestar Engineer (Builder) is responsible for both the day-to-day and also the strategic development of Minestar on site. Tropicana gold mine currently runs a fleet of excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, trucks and drills all connected to, and managed by the CAT Minestar system.Responsibilities include management of the Mine Model, maintenance of the technical systems, training delivery and change management, and the role requires a close relationship between geology… Show more The role of Minestar Engineer (Builder) is responsible for both the day-to-day and also the strategic development of Minestar on site. Tropicana gold mine currently runs a fleet of excavators, wheel loaders, dozers, trucks and drills all connected to, and managed by the CAT Minestar system.Responsibilities include management of the Mine Model, maintenance of the technical systems, training delivery and change management, and the role requires a close relationship between geology, engineering, maintenance and production.Reporting is delivered through SAP Business Objects, developed to include exception reports, forecasting, KPI analysis and real-time dashboards. Show less

Queensland

This new coal mine requires development of the CAT Minestar Fleet Management System and all its associated technology (wifi network, GPS, etc.) to enable realization of production objectives.This role is pivotal in providing a shared understanding of a complex mine management system and driving knowledge share, performance measurement and continuous improvement.

Perth, Australia

Barminco is the leader in providing underground mining services to mining companies both in Australia and overseas. I successfully completed a 3-month contract in developing maintenance processes for remote sites and leading the ongoing development of Pronto Xi as the preferred maintenance management tool.

Perth, Australia

Working as a consultant Program Manager for Caterpillar for the implementation of Caterpillar's MineStar FMS, the end-client being Fortesque Metals Group (FMG) at their greenfield Solomon Mine.This work included the first full implementation in the world of the MineStar Autonomous Haulage System (AHS), and required development of a program of projects covering all aspects of autonomous fleet management including wireless network, machine supply and fit-out, technical systems… Show more Working as a consultant Program Manager for Caterpillar for the implementation of Caterpillar's MineStar FMS, the end-client being Fortesque Metals Group (FMG) at their greenfield Solomon Mine.This work included the first full implementation in the world of the MineStar Autonomous Haulage System (AHS), and required development of a program of projects covering all aspects of autonomous fleet management including wireless network, machine supply and fit-out, technical systems implementation, test plans, training, safety processes, change management, etc. Show less

Managed the implementation of fleet management systems for the mining sector.

Perth, Australia

PM (Networks) in the team delivering BHPB's IROC Operations Centre focused on delivery of the WAN/LAN network implementation to support the remote operations of BHPB's Pilbara minesites, rail network and port facilities.

Bhpb Iron Ore - Mount Whaleback

Managed implementation of Modular Mining Fleet Management System at Mt. Whaleback (BHPBIO).

Lake Cowal (Nsw)

PM for the very first implementation of CAT Minestar in Australia.

Master Of Management, International Business

Activities and Societies: Debate Team on International Management. Successfully completed Master of Management degree with emphasis.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Sailing champion, long jump record, discus champion.