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Brisbane, Qld, Au

Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia

Responsibilities include:- Managed contractor works in mining projects and developed project schedules, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project specifications.- Applied statistical analysis to interpret process data, resulting in actionable insights that improved process stability and efficiency by 15% in mining operations.- Utilized systems engineering techniques to develop and deploy predictive maintenance models, reducing equipment downtime and maintenance costs by proactively identifying potential issues before they impacted operations.- Developed and applied detailed budgets for mining projects, ensuring effective cost management and alignment with financial objectives.- Communicated project progress to stakeholders and management by the use of reports & presentations.- Provided step-up Process Superintendent coverage when required.

Collinsville, Queensland, Australia

Responsibilities include:- Commissioning support of hydrocyclone bank expansion - tuning operating parameters and performance verification.- Responsible for Horizontal belt filter commissioning & optimization project to reduce cake moisture. Developed test work plan, analysis of operating data, ran production trials. Project outcome achieved target cake moisture with only minor increase to cycle time.- Designed and integrated comprehensive data management systems that streamlined data collection, analysis, and reporting, enabling more informed decision-making and operational oversight.- Review historic operating data and provided targets for short term operating parameters to maintain/improve yield and product grade. Target production throughput was exceed by ~5%- Training & coaching of operations personnel to run the CHPP in a safe and efficientmanner.- Executing plant audits, metallurgical inspections, sampling, and work orders as prescribedand using SAP to prepare work orders & notifications.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

- Developed and executed comprehensive risk management plans to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks, enhancing overall safety and operational efficiency across mining projects.- Led regular (bowtie) risk assessments and audits, analyzing potential hazards and vulnerabilities within mining operations, and providing actionable recommendations to improve safety protocols and compliance.- Designed and delivered training sessions to educate employees on risk management practices and safety procedures, fostering a culture of risk awareness and proactive risk mitigation within the organization.- Engaged with key stakeholders in the Mining Leadership Team (Heads of Departments), General Managers, Superintendents, Engineers and Subject Matter Experts.- Promoted enterprise-level risk management practices and helped instill strong culture focused on protective policies and procedures.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Australia

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Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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Promoted to the final rank of Cadet Flight Sergeant (CFSGT) and was appointed the Cadet Executive Officer (CXO) role at a Squadron level. Managed large groups of cadets (40+ cadets), liaised between civilian staff, cadets and Australian Defence Force personnel and took leadership roles during field exercises. Had formal instruction in leadership, management and public speaking under officers from the Royal Australian Air Force.

Bachelor Of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical), Chemical & Process Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering (Maritime) (Honours), Engineering