Experience

Drillcube

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principle & Director

  • Nov 2014 - Present

  Principle & Managing Director • Consultancy Services & Technical Review to global mine operations - specifically in the area of Underground Rapid Development Mining. • National Distributor of Rock Tools Australia - import and distribution of premium mining consumables, rock tools and ground support to the Australian mining industry. • Developer and Distributor of the Drillcube Laser Safety System Principle & Managing Director • Consultancy Services & Technical Review to global mine operations - specifically in the area of Underground Rapid Development Mining. • National Distributor of Rock Tools Australia - import and distribution of premium mining consumables, rock tools and ground support to the Australian mining industry. • Developer and Distributor of the Drillcube Laser Safety System



Newcrest Mining

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Mining Specialist / Mining Consultant

  • Aug 2016 - Nov 2017

  Senior Mining Specialist/ Mining Consultant Newcrest Mining Limited; Drillcube Pty Ltd, Telfer Gold Mine, WA September 2016 – November 2017 Key Achievements • Successful implementation of Drillcube Laser System. • Efficiently developed and implemented the MDX Ground Support System. • Successful development and implementation of New Geotechnical Support System at Telfer. • Led the development of the J Profile to The M Reef Ore body aligning with best practice mining principles. • Successfully identified multiple opportunities in the Technical Services and Mining Departments. • Effectively led the day-to-day underground operations and provision of training to the Frontline Workforce. • Achieved an annual total cost reduction of approximately $10m USD. Show less



Eldorado Gold Corporation

• Canada
• Mining
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Mining Superintendent / General Foreman

  • Aug 2013 - Oct 2016

  Key Achievements • Successfully led the operational transition to Rapid Development Mining Principles. • Achieved Chinese National Development Record of 1000 metres/month. • Efficiently lowered C1 cost of operation during the first 12 months. • Significantly lowered safety indicators, achieving 526 LTI free days record and reducing Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate from 13.6 to 3.68 over 3 years. • Well recognised in the field and head hunted for the position. • Successful implementation of multiple best practice mining systems resulting in White Mountain growing into most advanced mining operation inside of mainland China. • Successfully delivered Eldorado Gold training and business development to workforces at 4 Chinese Operations as well as Eldorado Gold Turkish Projects Show less



African Underground MIning Services

• Mining
• 300 - 400 Employee

• General Foreman / Frontline Jumbo Operator

  • May 2010 - Aug 2013

  As a Mine Foreman/Development Jumbo Operator/Shift Supervisor, I was responsible for the smooth running of team including supervision of miners to ensure completion of tasks within timeframes. In this role, I conducted toolbox safety meetings and report at daily production meetings, completing end of shift reporting and changeover. In addition, I championed safety management plans and procedures, supervising miners to ensure targets and safety procedures were adhered to. Moreover, I led the front line development drilling and conducted extensive training to African nationals on Australian standards and best practices. Key Achievements • Achieved world record for the safe operation of single Jumbo recording ground support installation of 603 metres/month. • Successfull drilled as frontline operator on twin Jumbo crew, recording development and ground support installation for 1107 metres/month. • Successfully recorded 710 days LTI free. Show less



Barminco

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Frontline Jumbo Operator

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 2005

  As a Frontline Jumbo Operator/Shift Supervisor/Rise Miner, I was responsible for managing the single heading decline development. In this role, I efficiently managed the cutting of portals and development of mine infrastructure whilst carrying out project supervision duties; ensuring assigned projects were completed within budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines. Additionally, I administered safe and efficient operation of handheld airleg rising and worked collaboratively with the team to ensure production schedules were maintained. Show less