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Ferny Hills, Qld, Au

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

- Spearheaded major projects implementation, driving business readiness and operational excellence.- Cultivated robust stakeholder relationships as a key specialist in the integration process.- Directed a team of experts to deliver exceptional advice and technical support.- Efficiently managed resources, ensuring compliance, and superior safety outcomes.- Demonstrated advanced operational project, change, and risk management capabilities within a complex Rail Operations environment.- Excelled in leading multi-disciplinary teams through strategic vision and effective management.- Fostered productive relationships with stakeholders through exceptional interpersonal communication, consultation, and negotiation skills.- Employed strong problem-solving and analytical skills to address challenges effectively.- Possessed significant knowledge of the Queensland Rail network and its operations.- Committed to upholding and promoting Queensland Rail's Values and Behaviors in all interactions.

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

- Led the successful implementation and integration of Through Life Support (TLS) agreements, ensuring reliable and cost-effective operations and maintenance.- Ensured alignment between TLS agreements and major projects, focusing on supporting new systems/technologies within Queensland Rail.- Identified, consolidated, and integrated TLS-related business readiness activities to drive operational efficiency.- Managed and monitored key stakeholder interfaces, critical paths, and integration issues pertaining to TLS requirements.- Directed technical resources across Engineering, Maintenance, and consultants, ensuring activities progressed per the agreed schedule.- Developed and maintained processes and procedures for effective TLS agreement management, enhancing delivery efficiency.- Engaged key stakeholders from Engineering and Maintenance to facilitate the development and rollout of TLS agreements for new systems/technologies.- Anticipated and addressed safety, commercial, and operational risks associated with establishing TLS agreements for new systems/technologies.- Monitored and reported on key deliverables and business readiness milestones as part of regular management updates.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

- Collaborated with Central Maintenance Planner and site management to optimize maintenance planning processes, ensuring customer satisfaction and contractual compliance.- Implement robust preventative maintenance practices, prioritizing EHS to maintain a safe and healthy working environment.- Oversee service scheduling and inventory management, ensuring timely availability of resources and compliance with CMMS protocols.- Analyse defects and continuously review the maintenance envelope for enhancements and cost efficiencies.- Facilitate the development of mechanical maintenance plans aligned with contract requirements, maintaining a detailed equipment register within CMMS.- Leverage Sandvik product knowledge to support effective asset management, ensuring all components and maintenance activities are meticulously tracked.- Build strong relationships within the Sandvik Parts & Service organisation, promoting superior customer relations and operational effectiveness.- Demonstrate a proactive attitude and superior time management abilities, efficiently handling multiple tasks under deadline pressure.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

- Strategically planned project workflows, ensuring optimal resource allocation and task delegation to maximise team performance.- Demonstrated excellence in talent acquisition, aligning the right personnel with the right roles on-site, while effectively managing workforce changes.- Coordinated cross-site activities to achieve uniformity and consistency in project execution.- Ensured timely project completion to enhance client trust and mitigate potential penalties.- Managed project budgets with precision, estimating costs accurately, and eliminating unnecessary expenses.- Procured and allocated resources effectively, preventing shortages and minimizing management-related delays.- Proactively managed internal and external risks, addressing potential challenges such as design flaws and regulatory impacts.- Fostered a collaborative team environment, leveraging effective communication skills to lead and motivate project teams.- Maintained high organisational standards through meticulous daily job allocation and process planning.- Identified and mitigated potential risks, implementing proactive solutions to ensure project success.- Demonstrated budgeting excellence, ensuring optimal utilization of financial resources.- Welcomed and utilised feedback to enhance project outcomes and production quality.- Exhibited outstanding verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear dialogue among stakeholders.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

- Spearhead the development, execution, and management of a robust Predictive Maintenance Program utilising cutting-edge technologies such as Thermography, Oil Analysis, Vibration, and Ultrasonic testing.- Collaborate with maintenance staff to strategically apply predictive technologies, determining optimal sampling frequency and methods that enhance operational efficiency.- Proactively engage in continuous learning of predictive maintenance technologies to effectively troubleshoot equipment and provide actionable insights.- Deliver comprehensive monthly reports on equipment health, accompanied by tailored monitoring plans for potential issues, demonstrating leadership in problem resolution.- Champion the expansion of predictive maintenance technologies across the plant, fostering innovation and improved reliability.- Exhibit strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail, embodying a 'get it right the first time' ethos.- Dependable and flexible, consistently meeting business needs while demonstrating a positive, solution-oriented attitude.- Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and constructive feedback within teams.- Technical proficiency in machinery, maintenance techniques, and the interpretation of blueprints and schematics, with a focus on enhancing operational effectiveness.- Proven ability to lead projects from design through installation, delivering comprehensive operational and maintenance training to personnel.- Experienced in CMMS, capable of driving team collaboration in fast-paced environments while maintaining a strong work ethic and focus on root cause analysis.

Queensland, Australia

• Maintenance planning and schedule support managing work schedules, resourcing, asset availability, contractor support and general site safety policies and procedures. • Worked closely with IT to integrate Fiori (ERP) into the mine including individual and group coaching for staff• Managed and provided communication and support to mobile maintenance supervisors in training and adherence to schedule compliance • Data analysis of machinery to identify root cause of system failure or potential failure• Attended and communicated at management meetings with senior stakeholders to provide feedback and improvements to the week including presentation of one- two mobile maintenance forecast plans• Monitored and maintained computer systems and networks within the mobile maintenance contract • Acting cover of supervisor’s role in mobile maintenance during absence of manager• Liaised with BMA planning and management teams to execute maintenance plan • Coordinated daily work schedules throughout mechanical team including presentation at daily pre shift meetings• Provided positive leadership to the crew, mentor and develop the team

Queensland, Australia

- Over a ten-year period, I took several contracts in mines across Australia working in a range of roles including: Machinery operation both above and underground – dump trucks, loaders, production drills, development drills, IT carriers•Explosive deployment – loading and shot firing, face preparation•Ground support – jacking cables, installing services (water, air, ventilation)