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Moranbah, Queensland, Australia

Develop the Open Cut portfolio of Fitzroy

Hunter Valley

Assist Mining Operations improve the efficiency and productivity of their SME fleet

Hunter Valley, NSW

Hunter Valley, NSW

Emerald QLD

• Led up to 300 staff members across various disciplines to deliver budgeted production and financial returns for two mining operations.
• Prepare and present submissions to Sojitz Blue Board and also to separate joint venture partners for each operation. Prepare submissions for strategic review of operations in a declining market.
• Consistent focus on developing synergies and efficiencies between two operating mines to share resources and reduce costs.
• Develop projects to enhance project efficiency and prepare for a growing business.
• Developed Board submissions for strategic direction, capital requirements and major contract award submissions.
• Negotiate and implement key new supply and service contracts across both sites to meet strategic and financial goals.

Emerald QLD

• Led the Technical Services team to deliver mine designs, schedules and budgets
• Completed review and upgrade of the geological and geotechnical models for the mine
• Updated short and long term planning processes
• Built a planning review process with inclusion of the Mining Operations team
• Conducted a full mine feasibility study for the extension of the mine life. Prepared submission to the Board for the capital extension of the mine along with the revised Life of Mine strategy
• Internal Promotion to General Manager

Emerald QLD

• Led the Mining Operations team to deliver on production outcomes
• Implement revised mining systems- introduction of new mining equipment, rosters and crew numbers
• Internal Promotion to Technical Services Manager

• Worked with smaller industry contractors to cost activities and materials and equipment requirements for industry tenders
• Helped clients prepare tenders and developed costing models for client use
• Assisted clients to develop written policies and procedures for regulatory compliance and workplace health and safety and reviewed technical documentation
• Provided technical and management expertise on equipment selection and use to raise clients’ profiles in the resource industry

• Led team of direct employees and five separate contractors to implement mine plan and meet financial budgets.
• Managed contractors to deliver multiple service improvements and reduced unit production rates.
• Prepared Board submission to upgrade business model to for greater financial benefits and long-term business goals.
• Managed coal rail logistics contract to move raw coal between mine and preparation plant. Led process improvement team that achieved 12% improvement in coal railed in the following year.
• Worked within tight coal logistics and development consent conditions and upgraded key areas to improve operations.
• Developed physical and financial budgets and identified key delivery risks and constraints.

Mackay, Australia

Led a small team of operational support and training staff to deliver production improvement training and support. Developed a suite of minimum operating standards for the Leighton Mining businessWork alongside my Operations Manager to develop a contract estimate or bid as well as the proposed contract document for a new large mining contract

Poitrel Mine

Led a team of approx 220 personnel to deliver a full mining service contract at the BMC Poitrel mine

Mackay

Collinsville

Collinsville

Leigh Creek SA

Leigh Creek SA

Leigh Creek SA

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Mining, First Class Honours

Bachelor Of Engineering (B.Eng.), Civil / Mining

High School