Experience

Ashton Coal Operations Pty Ltd Part Of The Yancoal Australia Group

• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mine Projects Engineer

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Glencore CSA Mine

• Australia
• Mining
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mine Ventilation Engineer

  • Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

  The CSA copper mine is a Glencore owned operation and is Australia’s deepest underground mine. My role as Ventilation Engineer is to oversee all aspects of the ventilation system to provide adequate fresh air to workplaces. The mine has experienced significant ventilation safety issues in recent times therefore the key focus of the role is on providing technical expertise for the delivery of various projects to enhance the ventilation system for long term safe production. The CSA copper mine is a Glencore owned operation and is Australia’s deepest underground mine. My role as Ventilation Engineer is to oversee all aspects of the ventilation system to provide adequate fresh air to workplaces. The mine has experienced significant ventilation safety issues in recent times therefore the key focus of the role is on providing technical expertise for the delivery of various projects to enhance the ventilation system for long term safe production.



Mt Arthur Coal Pty Limited

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Contract Mining Engineer/Drill and Blast Engineer

  • Nov 2019 - Jul 2021

  BHP’s Mt Arthur coal operation is the largest thermal coal mine in NSW. A Mining Service Provider was awarded a multi-billion dollar contract to undertake mining activities in a large section of the mine. My role was to assist with contractor management to ensure that BHP were maximizing value with the Mining Service Provider. While at Mt Arthur I performed to role of Drill and Blast Engineer BHP’s Mt Arthur coal operation is the largest thermal coal mine in NSW. A Mining Service Provider was awarded a multi-billion dollar contract to undertake mining activities in a large section of the mine. My role was to assist with contractor management to ensure that BHP were maximizing value with the Mining Service Provider. While at Mt Arthur I performed to role of Drill and Blast Engineer



Sydney Metro

• Australia
• Rail Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager - Ventilation & Tunnel Services

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

  Project manage the design of the Sydney Metro Chatswood to Sydenham tunnels. Provide advise and guidance to the design of the ventilation system, tunnel services and fire life safety strategy from the contract Scope of Works and Technical Criteria (SWTC) requirements, industry practise and standards. Critically review technical design plans, schematics and reports as submitted by design teams and provide feedback within set timeframes. Provided design guidance to the tunnel design and construct contractor for the design of the tunnel and trackway ventilation systems, drainage, tunnel to station interface including power loads, major equipment removal and relocation and other key aspects of the contract. Have key input into hazard analysis workshops and risk assessments to review the risks and hazards associated with the project. Show less



Ashton Coal Operations Pty Ltd Part Of The Yancoal Australia Group

• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Gas Drainage Engineer/Ventilation Officer

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Maintained the ventilation and methane gas system in accordance with NSW Work Health & Safety Regulations (Mines) and site Principle Hazard Management Plans. Maintained a current ventilation model in Ventsim as per legislative requirements. Conducted gas analysis and trending of the mine atmosphere to ensure a safe environment was present for underground personnel. Provided reports of the results to senior management, Mines Inspector and workforce. Conducted short and long term ventilation, gas and goaf drainage planning for mine production cycles. Calculated vent quantities for mine production cycles given variable gas composition results and other mining activities. Being a three-seam operation there were significant vent and gas management issues to consider. Managed the goaf gas drainage program for the mine, including gas composition analysis and adjustments to the plant operation to maximise gas capture. Being a three-seam operation, this demanded considerable analysis post change to assess the effectiveness of any adjustments. Managed various surface projects including the nitrogen inert gas generator, tube bundle gas analysis systems and the gas chromatograph system. Lead and manage the installation and commissioning of a ventilation fan and ducting onto new shaft. Show less



Subsidence Advisory NSW

• Newcastle, Australia

• Operations and Business Improvement Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Jun 2017



Ravensworth Underground Mine - Glencore

• Hunter Valley, NSW

• Ventilation Officer/Senior Mining Engineer

  • Feb 2012 - Apr 2016

  Maintained the ventilation and methane gas system in accordance with Coal Mine legislation. Planned and implemented an industry first goaf drainage system to reduce longwall production delays due to excessive tailgate gas levels. I was involved in the strategic planning process for the mine going into the care and maintenance phase and final sealing. Reviewed systems and procedures to maintain relevance to the changed work conditions under care and maintenance. Applied change management principles and communicated outcomes to key stakeholders including workforce, senior management and Mines Inspector. Management of various projects, including sealing (closure) of the mine. This involved extensive preparation work, facilitation of risk assessments involving consultation with stakeholders, budgeting, communications to key stakeholders, resolution of stakeholder queries with facts supported by data, conducted monitoring and measurements, prepared status reports for senior management and Mines Inspector. Post implementation feedback I received from key stakeholders was positive as to the way the mine closure project was conducted and completed. Show less



MORANBAH NORTH COAL PTY LTD

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Gas Drainage Engineer/Ventilation Officer

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2012

  Maintained the ventilation and methane gas system in accordance with Qld Mining Regulations and site Principle Hazard Management Plans. Managed an extensive gas and goaf drainage program that included surface to inseam holes, underground inseam holes and goaf drainage holes. I was involved in the implementation of an ammonia based mine cooling system. Conducted temperature measurements and analysis to determine its effectiveness for reducing heat related incidents. Maintained the ventilation and methane gas system in accordance with Qld Mining Regulations and site Principle Hazard Management Plans. Managed an extensive gas and goaf drainage program that included surface to inseam holes, underground inseam holes and goaf drainage holes. I was involved in the implementation of an ammonia based mine cooling system. Conducted temperature measurements and analysis to determine its effectiveness for reducing heat related incidents.



Cobar Management Pty Ltd

• Ventilation Officer/Drill and Blast Engineer

  • Jan 2005 - Oct 2007

  Ventilation Officer and Drill and Blast Engineer at Cobar Management Pty Ltd CSA Underground copper mine.

• Mine Accountant

  • Jun 2003 - Jan 2005

  Mine Accountant at Cobar Management Pty Ltd, CSA underground copper mine.



Evans Edwards & Associates Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduate Accountant/Accountant

  • Nov 1999 - Jun 2003

  Accountant. Accountant.



SLB

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wireline Operator

  • Jun 1996 - Feb 1998

  Wireline logging and perforating of oil and gas wells. Wireline logging and perforating of oil and gas wells.