Experience

Worley

• Brazil
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Regional Program Manager - Glencore | Africa - Vehicle Interaction Control Improvement

  • Aug 2022 - Present



William Adams Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Branch Manager

  • Oct 2021 - Mar 2022



Epiroc

• Sweden
• Civil Engineering
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager - Thiess | Lake Vermont - Surface Automation

  • Jul 2021 - Oct 2021

• AHS Operational Support Manager/ Site Superintendent - RHIO Mine Automation Project

  • Feb 2021 - Oct 2021

• Project Manager - RHIO Mine Automation Project

  • Nov 2019 - Feb 2021



Newcrest Mining

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Lead - Technology, Mining Operations

  • Feb 2018 - Nov 2019

  Project Lead for introduction of Teleremote and Autonomous surface blast hole drilling to PNG.Provide influential Group Technical Services support for the scoping and introduction of Fleet Management Systems, and Safety Systems such as Fatigue Management Technology and Proximity Detection Technology across NML sites in Australia, PNG and Canada.Carry out bench marking and identify operational requirements where available technologies may be utilised as a solution. Led improvement projects for both safety and production benefits, by removing personnel from hazardous work areas whilst enabling access to ore at an "even to" or increased production rate than was occurring prior.Manage the implementation of a number of Lihir's mining technologies through to operational business as usual.Work to ensure site Mining, Maintenance and OT teams, made up of professionals who are a combination of ExPat and PNG Nationals, align to deliver appropriate short, medium and long term technology projects identified, scoped, and approved for all open pit mining activities.Work with external experts and suppliers to develop and support technology solutions at Lihir Mine Site.Carry out Risk Management Assessments in operational implementation and strategic technology activity contexts.Stakeholder in the creation of a digital roadmap for Lihir Mine Site.Manage Technology and Automation OPEX and CAPEX spend, providing a mine technology schedule and cost inputs into the quarterly forecast process.



Caterpillar Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Application Specialist, Autonomous Mining Solutions

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2018

  Serve as site based consultant to help improve operations using MineStar, whilst ensuring customer has the optimal business model to support mining technology.Caterpillar representative with a focus to improve mining operations, process, and change management, whilst increasing customer loyalty, and improving sales force effectiveness. Lead and execute rapid optimization projects across a number of technologies, such as Autonomous Trucks, Autonomous Drills, Load Positioning, Material Handling and Fleet Management. Team member on the integration of MineStar to TyreSense tyre monitoring technology, and Flanders autonomous drilling technology.Benchmark site performance to facilitate continuous improvement. Develop and create training documentation, and best practices and processes. As recognised autonomous haulage and fleet management system SME, review site audits and provide recommendations.Lead, train and mentor engineers and technical specialists entering the field of AHS as either Caterpillar employees or customer acquired operators.

• Builder/Planner, Autonomous Haulage Systems

  • Mar 2014 - Sep 2016

  Develop MineStar system strategies and carry out continuous improvement projects, ensuring optimal use of the autonomous haulage fleet to satisfy production goals of the mine operation.Manage and maintain the MineStar mine model, design files, material blocks, and safety controls.Carry out AHS/manned comparative data analysis on segregated mixed fleet as part of Command R&D.Liaise with FMG to provide an efficient model to support both the life of mine, and mine planning targets for Solomon Mine Site, encompassing both pit and ROM operations.Maintain data integrity.

• Pit Operator, Autonomous Haulage Systems

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

  CAT Minestar Command Team Member (pre commercial release of the technology). Training as AHS controller/dispatcher, builder, and support engineer/troubleshooter.Daily interfacing with the FMG Operational Team and Westrac AHS Technicians to ensure maximum system availability.Field engineer, critical to autonomous system virtual mine model validation. Sitetech Perth - Trimble GPS and Mapping training.Besides Command, use of Minestar tools such as Fleet, Detect, Terrain, and Health on a shift to shift basis.



Coates

• Australia
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Heavy Diesel Mechanic

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2013

  Provide maintenance to various types of mobile equipment working on numerous civil projects within Melbourne Metro Area. Fast paced and on the front line, delivering maximum machine availability for customers whose works adhere to strict time frames. Provide maintenance to various types of mobile equipment working on numerous civil projects within Melbourne Metro Area. Fast paced and on the front line, delivering maximum machine availability for customers whose works adhere to strict time frames.



William Adams Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Heavy Diesel Mechanic

  • Sep 2008 - Feb 2011

  Maintenance support to numerous mining and quarrying operations across Victoria and Tasmania.Carry out mobile plant repair and planned maintenance at various state gov and civil projects. Maintenance support to numerous mining and quarrying operations across Victoria and Tasmania.Carry out mobile plant repair and planned maintenance at various state gov and civil projects.