Mark Cherry Email & Phone Number

Perth, Australia

Mandurah, Western Australia

Perth, Australia

Completed studies for Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Subjects studied: OHS6132 - OHS Safety Management Systems Distinction OHS6131 - Risk Management Distinction OHS6130 - Workplace Health and Safety Law High Distinction

Boddington, Western Australia

Key Responsibilities:  Analysis of incident data, goal setting and mentoring of Process management group Advised and assisted Registered Mine Manager on statutory reporting Coordinated site wide Dangerous Goods license reviews and reporting Coordinated site wide Risk Register reviews OHS management responsibility for transport, storage and loading of product through the Bunbury Port facilities, and Responsibility for neighbouring forestry operations, formerly Wesfarmers southern plantationsKey Achievements:  Role out and establishment of behavioural observation tool including placing Supervisor KPI’s into contract of employment. Conducted gap analysis for confined space entry including review of procedures and of site wide practises  Conducted gap analysis on safety management system for recently purchased plantation operations (Worksafe verses Mining Act legislation)

Boddington, Western Australia

Responsible for all aspects of safety, emergency response, security, occupational health & hygiene, workers compensation and specialist projects throughout entire operation (+1600 personnel)Member site Senior Management/Leadership Team (SLT)Key Responsibilities:  Providing OH&S leadership and guidance to site senior management team. Analysing incident data and establishing OH&S targets and goals.  Responsible for site injury management, workers compensation, health and hygiene, security and emergency response programs. Management of 34 safety professionals including KPI development, measurement & mentoring programs. Development, forecasting and management of departmental budget (Value $3.5m) Review of all high level accidents and incidents, audits, policy and procedural reviews.Key Achievements:  Safety initiative / improvement – Instigated Contractor management auditing, including communication at contractor management level.  Introduction and Implementation of behavioural change program “Vital Behaviours” Establishment of Behavioural observation program by mentoring of supervisory staff and above.

Boddington, Western Australia

Key Responsibilities:  Management of OH&S function within the Mining production group including goals and targets, training programs, incident reporting and investigations. Organised and developed a team of safety coordinators within the mining operations  Coordinating mining departments - Injury Management, Workers Compensation, Health and Hygiene programs Advised and assisted Registered Mine Manager on statutory reportingKey Achievements:  Developed strong relationships via communication with DMP Inspectors (Legislators) and Newmont APAC (Regional) groups Improved standard of investigations conducted onsite via training and mentoring programs. Developed information feedback to personnel regarding outcomes of accident incident investigations and hazard reporting.

Boddington

Designed and managed major diamond drilling resource definition program for the start of the Boddington Gold Mine basement/sulphide project.Key Responsibilities:  Tasked with defining the resource base into orebody size, shape and value during facility construction phase of mine ramp up. Coordinated a team of Geologists (14), labourers and drilling contractors (up to 100) Organised and directed a highly successful major diamond drilling resource / reserve delineation program (>100,000 m/year). Management of core processing facilityKey Achievements:  Added 10 million ounces (Au & Cu) to reserve while maintaining the resource base Developed and managed substantial yearly budgets (>$AUD30million)  Redesigned core processing facility to safely and efficiently manage high volume drill core.

Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

Near mine explorationKey Responsibilities:  Management of site based exploration function aimed at identification and delineation of orebodies to extend mine life and aid mine plan flexibility Maintenance of tenement holdings in good standing including yearly statutory reporting, forecasting and budget preparation.  Contract negotiations and management of major drilling, down hole survey and analytical contracts Involved in negotiations with native title claimant groups to gain access to tenement holdingsKey Achievements:  Changed focus to near mine underground targets and developed ongoing strategies for exploration. Established detailed structural model of the Fimiston area (Superpit) Introduced automated core saws, roller racking, photographic and specific gravity automated machinery, core and pulp storage handling systems to the core processing facility.

Kalgorrlie, Western Australia

Various Geological positions in narrow vein and bulk underground mining, and large scale open cut operations. Graduate geologist progressing through to senior geologist positions.

Graduate Certificate Of Ohs, Health And Safety, Distinction

Subjects studied:  OHS6132 - OHS Safety Management Systems Distinction  OHS6131 - Risk Management Distinction  OHS6130 - Workplace.

Diploma, Frontline Management

Certificate Iv, Frontline Mangement

Bachelor'S Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General