• Executed a review of Mine Operating Philosophy at South32’s Cannington operation to achieve alignment to South32 Operating System, develop clarity on the Cannington value chain, produce a definition of constraints, identify key value drivers and determine buffers required to maximise throughput• Leading Operational Readiness planning for Lake Cowal Feasibility Study (Evolution Mining) – consolidating data from a broad group of operational stakeholders, drafting Ops Readiness chapter of… Show more • Executed a review of Mine Operating Philosophy at South32’s Cannington operation to achieve alignment to South32 Operating System, develop clarity on the Cannington value chain, produce a definition of constraints, identify key value drivers and determine buffers required to maximise throughput• Leading Operational Readiness planning for Lake Cowal Feasibility Study (Evolution Mining) – consolidating data from a broad group of operational stakeholders, drafting Ops Readiness chapter of study• Accomplished the above in a part-time capacity while owner-building a home, contributing to a fifth-generation family sheep and cattle operation and managing a feed milling business Show less

• Mentored and lead 28 professionals in the disciplines of Mining Engineering, Surveying, Planning Logistics and Geology; accountable for development, monitoring and communication of the (~A$450M) Operations Budget, and all plans for the (~50Mt) strip mining and processing operations. • Drove accountability, facilitated engagement, demonstrated integrity and realigned behaviours as a member of the GEMCO Lead Team and Planning & Development Lead Team.• Promoted mutual respect and care… Show more • Mentored and lead 28 professionals in the disciplines of Mining Engineering, Surveying, Planning Logistics and Geology; accountable for development, monitoring and communication of the (~A$450M) Operations Budget, and all plans for the (~50Mt) strip mining and processing operations. • Drove accountability, facilitated engagement, demonstrated integrity and realigned behaviours as a member of the GEMCO Lead Team and Planning & Development Lead Team.• Promoted mutual respect and care through active negotiation with the Anindilyakwa Land Council in addition to developing the Mine Management Plan for the operation. • Managed regulatory approval pathways including the execution of Notice of Intents, Environmental Impact Assessments and support of Mine Management Plan (MMP) submissions, always pursuing this work in a manner that championed responsible environmental stewardship, and responsible approaches to heritage management and land access.• Managed and lead continuous business improvement and innovation across the value chain, with a ~A$6M contribution of executed improvements from Planning. • Promoted commitment to safety and lead by example through directing the investigation into two significant (PL4) events and two other operational ‘health checks’ with associated reporting and discussion.• Contributed to Mining and Concentrator production records, as well as 3 consecutive rehabilitation records from a 52-year history of operation through leadership of full departmental restructure and implementation of a Management Operating System (MOS). Show less

• Undertook strategy and vision workshops for the consultancy in its development stages, in order to build a business that was then ranked in the top 35 ‘BRW Fast Starters’ list.• Worked with industry leading organisations in Australia and South Africa to assess and execute value improvement by aligning strategy, operating model, structure and management processes. • Managed the phased implementation of business improvement at GEMCO across four distinct workstreams (HR – Culture… Show more • Undertook strategy and vision workshops for the consultancy in its development stages, in order to build a business that was then ranked in the top 35 ‘BRW Fast Starters’ list.• Worked with industry leading organisations in Australia and South Africa to assess and execute value improvement by aligning strategy, operating model, structure and management processes. • Managed the phased implementation of business improvement at GEMCO across four distinct workstreams (HR – Culture, Management Operating System (MOS), Warehouse and Logistics, Concentrator Productivity), delivering successful outcomes for the client. Show less

• Managed 45 engineering and science professionals across the disciplines of Mining Engineering, Geomechanics, Surveying and Geology; undertaking all planning requirements for the Perseverance Sub Level Cave and Rocky’s Reward open pit operations.• Led team members to solve very complex technical problems in a safe and efficient manner, whilst promoting an open and accountable workplace. • Led the crisis management, emergency response, and recovery planning following major seismic… Show more • Managed 45 engineering and science professionals across the disciplines of Mining Engineering, Geomechanics, Surveying and Geology; undertaking all planning requirements for the Perseverance Sub Level Cave and Rocky’s Reward open pit operations.• Led team members to solve very complex technical problems in a safe and efficient manner, whilst promoting an open and accountable workplace. • Led the crisis management, emergency response, and recovery planning following major seismic episodes at Perseverance SLC in collaboration with the company hierarchy.• Created the departmental budget in alignment with production targets and projects.• Facilitated clear communication between all stakeholder departments with a particular focus on business risk to ensure safe and reliable production.• Collaborated with McKinsey personnel providing advice on technical and project viability for the ongoing Business Transformation Project, including an operational restructure.• Provided experiential engineering advice to team as required.• Acted in the position of General Manager Leinster 4-5 days every second roster. Show less

• Supervised 12 Geomechanics Engineers at Progress and Perseverance Sub Level Caves, and Cliffs Sub Level Stoping mine, completing world-class surface and underground modelling, design, monitoring and risk mitigation in BHP Billiton’s most complex and seismically active underground operations.• Oversaw the upgrade of ground support and introduction of alternative development practices to alleviate the risk from high-magnitude seismicity and deformation, in addition to being Material Risk… Show more • Supervised 12 Geomechanics Engineers at Progress and Perseverance Sub Level Caves, and Cliffs Sub Level Stoping mine, completing world-class surface and underground modelling, design, monitoring and risk mitigation in BHP Billiton’s most complex and seismically active underground operations.• Oversaw the upgrade of ground support and introduction of alternative development practices to alleviate the risk from high-magnitude seismicity and deformation, in addition to being Material Risk Owner for Regional and Local Ground Control.• Mentored team members such that exceptional quality and quantity of output was achieved, whilst promoting an open, yet accountable and focused work environment. • Engaged relevant stakeholders to ensure seismic hazard was understood and the strategy endorsed, and led the crisis management of major seismic episodes at the operation.• Advised on geomechanics, geology and mine engineering problems.• Assessed and prioritised site requirements for project work, and allocated consultant/internal resources. Show less

• Supervised and mentored six engineers and one technician undertaking geotechnical risk assessment and design work for Australia’s largest underground stoping mine, backfill quarry, and associated infrastructure.• Managed QA/QC and contract owner for concrete batch plant and underground sprayed fibrecrete. Included production batching of ~4500m3/mth. • Undertook scope of work and financial analysis on potential cost-saving projects.• Updated and delivered Ground Awareness Training… Show more • Supervised and mentored six engineers and one technician undertaking geotechnical risk assessment and design work for Australia’s largest underground stoping mine, backfill quarry, and associated infrastructure.• Managed QA/QC and contract owner for concrete batch plant and underground sprayed fibrecrete. Included production batching of ~4500m3/mth. • Undertook scope of work and financial analysis on potential cost-saving projects.• Updated and delivered Ground Awareness Training to underground and quarry crews.• Facilitated open communication between departments to ensure compliance to MOP (Mine Operating Plan). • Conducted general mine engineering and project work including: mine design, stope sequencing, excavation stability assessments and support design, ground support trials, seismic system monitoring and reporting, quarry and mine inspections, geotechnical risk assessments and audits, numerical stress modelling (Map3D), and rehabilitation design.• Acted as Superintendent Geotechnical and Manager Technical Services as required. Show less

• Supervised four engineers undertaking geotechnical design and review work for six open pits (two operating), and three underground sub level caves (two operating) mines in accordance with the Ground Control Standard and relevant regulatory requirements.• Monitored and communicated Koala SLC undercut progression through pit floor using geotechnical instrumentation, and recommended exclusion zones.• Responsible for month-end financial reporting, cost reallocations and… Show more • Supervised four engineers undertaking geotechnical design and review work for six open pits (two operating), and three underground sub level caves (two operating) mines in accordance with the Ground Control Standard and relevant regulatory requirements.• Monitored and communicated Koala SLC undercut progression through pit floor using geotechnical instrumentation, and recommended exclusion zones.• Responsible for month-end financial reporting, cost reallocations and budgeting.• Developed mine-level closure and abandonment plans according to the numerical model (ABAQUS) and damage mapping.• Recruited direct reports, implemented change to organisational structure and conducted performance and salary reviews.• Achieved success in small projects such as: Kimberlite surface support; creating Signage Standard; radar for slope stability monitoring; use of synthetic fibres for Dry Shotcrete; Reduction of steel through the process plant; Poly-mesh and heavy gauge screen trial; Optimised ground support; Optimised pre-split and UG development firing; Ore pass head-cover design; Created rockfall database; Installation of alternative geotechnical instruments.• Undertook major project: Study into using wet shotcrete in the underground operations.• Acted as Superintendent Technical Services for weekend coverage each roster. Show less

• Executed geotechnical risk assessments of ground conditions and behaviour due to mining extraction, through the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of rock mass data. • Carried out stope stability assessments using the Modified Mathew Method in conjunction with Map3D stress modelling, and subsequent design of support and reinforcement.• Responsible for Geotechnical Projects including ground control reviews, trials and optimisation of ground support, dilution and… Show more • Executed geotechnical risk assessments of ground conditions and behaviour due to mining extraction, through the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of rock mass data. • Carried out stope stability assessments using the Modified Mathew Method in conjunction with Map3D stress modelling, and subsequent design of support and reinforcement.• Responsible for Geotechnical Projects including ground control reviews, trials and optimisation of ground support, dilution and reconciliation of stope and support designs, assisting with installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation, raisebore shaft feasibility, contract tender deliverables and selection, and Concrete Batch Plant upgrade.• Realised business improvement through use of Six Sigma methodologies and project leadership with team and direct reports.• Operated underground mining equipment and worked with mining crews. Show less

• Assisted Geological & Mining Departments with overseeing two open pits and one underground operation with duties including pit wall stability analysis, prism array design/installation, surveying, drill and blast design, charging and grade control. • Operated wheel loaders, dozers, haul trucks and road-trains.