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Western Australia, Australia

Australia

Overseeing daily operations of the company including Commercial, Finance, Business Development, Project Management, Heavy Haulage, Operations, and full oversight of three subsidiary businesses owned by traditional Indigenous families. Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and high performance. Development of strategic plans that drive growth, expand market presence, and enhance profitability. Appling rigorous governance to ensure compliance with all regulations and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and sustainability.

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Executive oversight for the group's assets, maintenance, supply chain, manufacturing and procurement portfolios including their respective teams across Australia and Indonesia. Included strategic asset management, tender and contract negotiations, major project delivery, asset commissioning, manufacturing, supply and inventory optimisation, commercial tendering, and delivery of the business capital plan and maintenance budgets.

Perth, Australia

The primary goal was to formulate and execute an asset management strategy specifically tailored to the crushing and screening, civil construction, mining, and site services fleet. This strategy aimed to align with an internal plant hire model and achieve rental rates that were more than below the prevailing market rates. Furthermore, the position involved assuming operational management responsibilities for two significant mining services contracts in the Pilbara region, working alongside Tier 1 mining operators.Managing CAPEX, P&L accountability, Design & Specification, Procurement & Disposal, Deployment Strategy, Financial analysis and commercial modelling, Internal Hire Rates, Life Cycle Costs, Major Rebuild Programs, Developing Relationships, Influencing Key Stakeholders, Implementing Change, Contractor Management, Project Management, Working closely with Tier One mining customers to offer bespoke solutions for material handling.

Western Australia, Australia

Took on the responsibility of overseeing asset management, maintenance and engineering across the entire group, encompassing the Energy & Fuel businesses. This included assuming accountability for the group asset management plan, operating philosophy, as well as capital management and efficiency initiatives.Long Term Fleet Strategy, Capital Planning and Budgets, Safety Improvement Projects, Asset Procurement and Disposals, Asset Design and Specification, Reliability Centred Maintenance Program's, Development of 'whole of life' asset life cycle plans & cost models, Fleet Optimisation & Performance Improvement, Contractor Management, Risk Mitigation, Regulatory Compliance incl. DMP/WAHVA/NHVR/PBS, Cost Improvement Initiatives, Project Management, 60mtr Road Train PBS development, Off-Road Haulage Asset Design.

Perth Area, Australia

The primary focus of the role was to establish, implement, and uphold a National Maintenance Standard across all business units, including operations in Indonesia. This involved developing a systematic approach to managing assets throughout their entire life cycle, ensuring regulatory compliance, and striving for operational excellenceBuilding Life Cycle Management and Cost Plans for all asset classes, Creating and implementation of reliability centred asset maintenance programs, Asset rebuilds and overhauls, Creation of the Strategic Asset Management Plan, Management of the Maintenance Planning & Scheduling functions, CMMS Management, Asset Criticality Analysis, R&M & Capital forecasting, Implementing innovative fleet safety solutions & technology, KPI development & analysis, Compliance auditing,

Assumed accountability for the assets located in Australia and Papua New Guinea, focusing on ensuring business continuity through the implementation of strategic asset management techniques and adherence to regulatory compliance. Utilising best practice standards, a new strategy was developed, benchmarking all operations within DNAP. Tailored business plans were created to optimize asset availability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, while upholding the delivery of exceptional customer serviceDevelopment of Asset Management Strategy, Project Management of build programs and infrastructure works, CAPEX and R&M budgeting, RCA and FMEA Analysis, KPI Development, Managing Critical Risk and Regulatory Compliance, Internal Auditing and corrective actions, CMMS management, Long Term asset planning, Asset Procurement & Disposals, Life Cycle Modelling, Asset specification and design. Providing 'value add' and unique solutions to customers

Transitioned to Newman to assume the role of Pilbara Asset and Maintenance Manager following a successful tenure as Operations Manager for a large Underground and Surface Mining contract, where I spearheaded the commencement and operation of the newly awarded Underground contract at an adjacent minesite. Tasked with orchestrating a comprehensive maintenance management overhaul, strategic enhancements were imperative to ensure the success of an imminent re-tender. As the largest operation in Australia servicing multiple regional sites, the Newman Operation boasted the largest workforce and asset base, with this position serving as a crucial liaison between BHP Iron Ore and DNAP account management.Maintaining an LTI/MTI free workplace, P&L Management, Tendering, Assuming Operations Management, Overseeing Asset Rebuild Programs, Development of the Workshop Management and Maintenance Training system, Procurement, Planning and Scheduling, Asset Availability and Utilisation improvements, Compliance auditing, Development & implementation of asset specific maintenance program, Managing the maintenance of all mobile and fixed plant assets including bulk storage and handling facilities

Assumed operational oversight and management of a major supply and services contract encompassing underground operations, shaft sinking project, and the management of the open pit contract. Embraced the complexities of a diverse customer base and a distinctive operational setting, characterised by the concurrent operation of two active mines (Surface and UG) in tandem. Placed considerable emphasis on risk mitigation as well as pioneering innovative solutions to guarantee the safety of our people and the reliability of operational assets.Responsible for all personnel, assets and supply contracts, Critical Risk Mitigation, Managing P&L, Contractor Management, CAPEX & OPEX Budget Forecasting, Workshop and Asset Management, Procurement, Facilitating SQRA’s, ICAM's and RCA's, Key relationship focus, Equipment design & technology, Cost improvement initiatives, Multiple customer contracts.

Working in various roles in Underground Mining Operations across Australia

Frontline Management

Activities and Societies: RIICOM301A: Communicate Information RIIRIS301A: Apply Risk Management Processes RIIBEF402A: Supervise on-site.

Diploma, Bsb51413: Project Managment

Cert Iv Trainer And Assesor, Training, Cert Iv