Experience

Russell Mineral Equipment

• Australia
• Mining
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Global Manager - Engineering Systems

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  The role of Global Manager, Engineering Systems provides expertise for the organization on implementing and obtaining adoption of the best engineering software tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the Manufacturing team. A thorough understanding of the NPD process, Windchill PLM system, and CAD programs are necessary for leading the creation of best practices and interfacing with project teams during this implementation program and beyond.My team is responsible for evaluating current and new technology, obtaining input and buy-in regarding these technologies from the engineering departments, and managing its implementation and training to enhance – and improve - how the engineering departments complete their work and deliverables.

• Group Engineering Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Sep 2020

  Russell Mineral Equipment (RME) is a unique engineering design, technology and manufacturing company providing machine systems and service-based solutions to the world’s mining and mineral processing industries. With a history spanning more than 30 years, RME has grown from being a very small company with just one employee to one which today operates in 57 countries, has four international Regional Service Centres and employs more than 400 personnel worldwide. RME is a multiple award-winning Australian exporter, attaining induction into the Australian Exporters Hall of Fame in 2009 and is a global employer of choice.In my current role is Group Engineering Manager - Engineering Systems and Staff Professional Development, I am tasked with the implementation of an integrated PLM system as part of a larger digital transformation project. I am also developing and implementing a Professional Development Framework and program for whole engineering group which incorporates 9 engineering teams and more than 90 staff.

• Engineering Manager

  • Jul 2012 - Jun 2018

  I manage a team of 50 people involved in the design of a range of innovative products and services that is now referred to collectively as the RME Mill Relining System. They include Mechanical, Mechatronic and Electrical Engineers, draftsman and technical document writers.

• Senior Engineer

  • Mar 2005 - Jun 2012



Austoft Industries

• Project Engineer

  • Jan 1987 - Mar 2004

  Austoft Industries was Australia's largest manufacturer and exporter of agricultural machinery. It produced cane harvesters, infield transporters, planters, implements, and equipment such as hydraulic loaders and crate holders.