Commencing at Carbrough Downs Coal Mine in November 2012 for Longwall relocation as Longwall relocation and Install supervisor.Assisting and filling in as Longwall Mechanical Coordinator the main duties are to ensure production and maintenance targets are met on a daily basis.

Commencing as Acting Outbye Superintendent in February of 2012 as the acting out-bye superintendent I have focused on the main strategies of safety, continuous improvement and production. The safety journey is one of guiding a work force unfamiliar with interdependent culture. This has required the empowerment of the team to control risk taking behaviours on site and have ownership in the equipment and process. I believe in a short time I have instilled this work ethic in the workforce at NCG… Show more Commencing as Acting Outbye Superintendent in February of 2012 as the acting out-bye superintendent I have focused on the main strategies of safety, continuous improvement and production. The safety journey is one of guiding a work force unfamiliar with interdependent culture. This has required the empowerment of the team to control risk taking behaviours on site and have ownership in the equipment and process. I believe in a short time I have instilled this work ethic in the workforce at NCG personally through hard work and by the principle of walking the talk.Strong frontline leadership and team involvement in safety systems has allowed the workforce to have an injury free period since I was employed as the acting superintendent .Safety improvement schemes and the performance feedback process have the workforce aligned with the company values and goals.Continues improvement processes and the introduction of the L.E.A.N manufacturing process in the NGC out-bye department has led to some excellent results in both conveyor feed rates being increased. I pride myself on the ability to foster a good working culture at all levels of the organisation.With 25 years’ experience in maintenance and production roles has instilled in me strong project management and planning skills. I would bring a strong analytical approach to both maintenance and production planned processes. With a focus on good upfront planning, safety, excellent cost control and exceeding production targets are achievable Show less

Commencing as Outbye Coordinator and reporting to the Outbye Superintendent in 2009 I was responsible for managing the outbye process which included management of contractors for secondary support, roadworks, water management, and conveyor maintenance. Duties also included preparation for Longwall moves and upgrading of the undgerground water management system.In this time as outbye coordinator the outbye permanent workforce also reported to me on a shiftily basis with my focus being… Show more Commencing as Outbye Coordinator and reporting to the Outbye Superintendent in 2009 I was responsible for managing the outbye process which included management of contractors for secondary support, roadworks, water management, and conveyor maintenance. Duties also included preparation for Longwall moves and upgrading of the undgerground water management system.In this time as outbye coordinator the outbye permanent workforce also reported to me on a shiftily basis with my focus being safety, continuous improvement and production. Show less

The safety of the workforce is my main concern. I have seen people seriously injured over my working career and had to face their families and workforce. It is what I work at improving every day. I have been described as passionate, involved and driven. I describe myself as caring. I have achieved a high involvement from the workforce and I spend a large amount of my time honing this skill. Reporting to the Longwall Superintendent I was accountable for the maintenance planning and… Show more The safety of the workforce is my main concern. I have seen people seriously injured over my working career and had to face their families and workforce. It is what I work at improving every day. I have been described as passionate, involved and driven. I describe myself as caring. I have achieved a high involvement from the workforce and I spend a large amount of my time honing this skill. Reporting to the Longwall Superintendent I was accountable for the maintenance planning and delivery of all maintenance in the longwall. This incorporated all equipment and the conveyor system. I have a strong focus on preventative management systems and have always had a strong focus on budget controls.MORANBAH NORTH COAL MINE; Reporting to the Longwall Superintendent I was accountable for the maintenance planning and delivery of all maintenance in the longwall. This incorporated all equipment and the conveyor system. Show less

Having worked in mining for many years I have a very strong background in maintenance. I have extensive knowledge of longwall mining equipment and have instigated strong processes to achieve the current maintenance schedule compliance matrix used at NGC. The 10 years I was with NGC I have progressed through the Engineering department from working as Mechanical Longwall Tradesmen to Mechanical Shift Engineer and filling in as the Longwall Mechanical Engineer. This progression has given me… Show more Having worked in mining for many years I have a very strong background in maintenance. I have extensive knowledge of longwall mining equipment and have instigated strong processes to achieve the current maintenance schedule compliance matrix used at NGC. The 10 years I was with NGC I have progressed through the Engineering department from working as Mechanical Longwall Tradesmen to Mechanical Shift Engineer and filling in as the Longwall Mechanical Engineer. This progression has given me experience in all aspects of longwall mining and at engaging the workforce in a proactive approach to achieving production targets and reducing the defect backlog. The safety of the workforce is my main concern. I have seen people seriously injured over my working career and had to face their families and workforce. It is what I work at improving every day. I have been described as passionate, involved and driven. I describe myself as caring. I have achieved a high involvement from the workforce and I spend a large amount of my time honing this skill. Reporting to the Longwall Superintendent I was accountable for the maintenance planning and delivery of all maintenance in the longwall. This incorporated all equipment and the conveyor system. I have a strong focus on preventative management systems and have always had a strong focus on budget controls. Show less

Reporting to the Longwall Superintendent I was accountable for the maintenance planning and delivery of all maintenance in the longwall. This incorporated all equipment and the conveyor system.