Director Of Technical Operations

• Jul 2022 - Present

Director of Engineering & Design

• Aug 2020 - Jul 2022

Head of Engineering and Design

• Jul 2019 - Aug 2020

R&D Project Group Manager

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2019

Accountable for the execution of R&D project in Schenck Process Australia through the project lifecycle from concept to launch

Engineering Manager BMH, Weighing and Automation

• Jun 2013 - Apr 2017

The focus of this role is to the customer and ensuring Shcenck Process are able to understand and identify what the customer needs are and offer solutions that provide a benefit to the customer that he can attribute a value to. These needs are then developed and managed through a stage gate process to ensure the Client’s needs are met throughout the development of new products. As a result I have developed key relationships with BHPBIO, RTIO and FMG, major Iron Ore Clients and maintained key relationships with the Schenck Process global locations.Achievements in this role• Through intensive customer research, I managed the development of a new tooling system to improve the safety and reduce lead time of chute change outs. This has reduced the Client’s costs by up to 50,000 AUD per shut and has reduced the shut time by up to 20%. This system has been put forward for a number of safety and innovation awards by the Client.• Provided technical support for all areas of the business, domestic and globally for the Train Loading product• I successfully implemented lean design philosophies to the TLO product, which has led to the standardisation of the product range from over 20 variants to 4 variants.• In coordination with the major locations, I developed a new TLO product range for a global market. To complete this I undertook a market and competition analysis to identify a new potential market arena for Schenck Process.• I provide global support for the product in all the major mining regions including Australia, China, India, South America and Europe.

Engineering Manager - Train Loading Systems

• Oct 2010 - Jun 2013

Manage cross functional teams in the design, engineering and execution of projects to deliver Train Load Out systems to the Iron Ore and Coal markets both on domestic and international fronts. including but not limited to:- Managing a team of over 18 engineers and designers constituting multi disciplines across the mechanical, electrical, controls and hydraulics spheres to successfully deliver train load out systems domestically and internationally.- Continual improvement of the quality of internal systems and client deliverables- Focusing on innovation and development of the systems with key stakeholders- Providing engineering leadership to the team and ensuring the efficient and effective management of projects from tender stage to delivery.- Providing strategic direction of my team in line with the company objectives and direction.- Provide engineering expertise as the centre of competence to international branches of the business in locations including Brazil, South Africa, China and Europe.- Drive accountability within the team to meet budget and delivery in Full on time

Head Of Engineering

• Aug 2009 - Oct 2010

I was a member of the executive leadership team and was responsible for the direction of the engineering teams in all aspects of engineering including project delivery, Innovation and Safety. I took on this role with an engineering department that was performing poorly with large amounts of rework, late deliveries and consistently ran over budget. I introduced concepts such as lean design, better commercial awareness, process controls and inter-company relationships to produce a high performing department that operated within budget and achieved an 80% on time delivery.

Internal Key Accounts Manager

• Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

I was responsible for growing the business of Redler products within the Schenck Process group, this role was primarily focused on the European market locations such as Germany, France, Poland and the Czech Republic.

Project & Engineering Manager

• Jan 2006 - Aug 2008

I managed all aspects of Turnkey projects supplying Stock Gravimetric Coal Feed systems into major UK and European Energy Providers such as RWE, Npower and Scottish Power.