Experience

Ace Mining Group

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technology, Planning, and Governance

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Lead the technical aspects of a business that provides workforce management, recruitment, project management, and consultation solutions. Lead the technical aspects of a business that provides workforce management, recruitment, project management, and consultation solutions.



Newcrest Mining

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Systems Development – Green Fleet (contract)

  • Dec 2022 - Mar 2023

  Prepared documents and papers for the Net Zero Emissions Program - Fleet Electrification, which included: A project charter and framework, operational readiness & ITP, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) opportunity identification, BEV light vehicle comparisons, battery chemistry comparisons, and a training matrix for BEV operations and maintenance. Prepared documents and papers for the Net Zero Emissions Program - Fleet Electrification, which included: A project charter and framework, operational readiness & ITP, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) opportunity identification, BEV light vehicle comparisons, battery chemistry comparisons, and a training matrix for BEV operations and maintenance.



Face Mining Services

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tender Compilation and Report

  • Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Assisted the team in the tender compilation and drilling trials report regarding underground drilling consumables supply and support services. Assisted the team in the tender compilation and drilling trials report regarding underground drilling consumables supply and support services.



ZERO Automotive

• Australia
• Automotive
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Manager

  • May 2021 - Jun 2022

  Oversee trading, operations, and support in the provision of battery electric LandCruiser's to the Australian mining industry. Oversee trading, operations, and support in the provision of battery electric LandCruiser's to the Australian mining industry.



Wiluna Mining

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Surveyor | Coach

  • Jun 2021 - May 2022

  Developing the survey team and systems to encompass Geomatics and to ensure survey work is planned, managed, and carried out effectively to support production and development works. Coaching of personnel in aspects of underground mining and its supervision and management. Developing the survey team and systems to encompass Geomatics and to ensure survey work is planned, managed, and carried out effectively to support production and development works. Coaching of personnel in aspects of underground mining and its supervision and management.



OZ Minerals

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• MVP Projects and Site Builds - Agile Project Management (contract)

  • Sep 2019 - Mar 2021

  Successful Product Owner and award-winning implementation of innovative solutions, MVP Projects, and site builds for the mine expansion studies team, to enable a sustained increase from 4.3Mtpa to 12Mtpa. The projects include;* Hybrid Energy Hub - 2020 Premier's Awards in Energy and Mining - Winner - Resources Sector: Innovation and Collaboration* Battery Electric Light Vehicle - Developing the ZED70 Ti electric LandCruiser with Zero Automotive* 360 degree VR videos - As Producer for Underground Loader Awareness video, Li-Ion Battery Fire Testing* Modern Core Shed design and build as a new Green Building using a skillion roof and Askin sandwich panel construction* Scantech Belt Scanner - Ore Sorting Trials Show less

• Mine Projects Consultant (contract)

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

  Successful underground and surface water management as the Mine Projects Superintendent during the rapid decline development of the mine. I was the Lead on the $27M vertical development package during the mine construction. The safe, under-budget, and ahead of schedule provision of the ventilation shafts enabled the timely ramp up of mine production.A highlight of this role was in helping PYBAR develop a safer and more efficient way of removing raise bore reamers.



GEMS Mining

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mining Consultant and Contractor

  • Jul 2018 - Mar 2021



HandeBook Publishing

• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Publisher

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2018

  In December 2013 the "General Induction Safety Information in Australian Mining" was published by HandeBook Publishing, an interactive hybrid between a magazine and a periodical book, available as both printed versions and electronic eBook formats. It is an interactive reference book on safety information that is relevant to everyone ... The digital versions include multimedia links to videos, other web sites and documents relating to the book subject matter. Printed versions maintain their interactivity by QR Codes so that readers can still readily access the online content with the use of a smart phone, or tablet computer such as an iPad. Show less



GEMS (Glockner Engineering & Mining Services)

• Based from Perth WA

• CEO

  • Jan 1991 - Jun 2018

  As founder and principal of a reputable Australian Mining Engineering, Planning, and Surveying firm. The business evolved into not only a team of professionals, but also as a professional team. As founder and principal of a reputable Australian Mining Engineering, Planning, and Surveying firm. The business evolved into not only a team of professionals, but also as a professional team.



EMR Capital

• Hong Kong
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior - Mining Technical Support (contract)

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  Co-ordinate the underground mining technical services team to develop strategies to enable the new mine owners realise the 1.3Mtpa target. Co-ordinate the underground mining technical services team to develop strategies to enable the new mine owners realise the 1.3Mtpa target.



MMG Limited

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Support (contract)

  • Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

  Encouraged and empowered the team to bring about improvements from 'persons' based, to a more systems based technical services team. The significant improvements in the quality and operational ownership of 13 Week and Weekly Plans (schedules) were implemented. The improvements supported greater operational efficiencies and enabling the operational teams to focus on the safe delivery of priority activities. In less than 3 months, the improved planning resulted in a lift in compliance from within the 70% range to the 80% range. The team focus and working together values enabled the operation to meet its end of year copper, zinc and HMP shipment targets. Show less

• Implementation Planner - Upper Levels Inrush Controls (contract)

  • Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

  Development of an implementation plan regarding controls for an inrush hazard in the upper levels of the Roseberry underground mine. The works included a risk bowtie, water balance documentation, and fit for purpose barricade designs suited to static and dynamic loading.



Westauz Mining Pty Ltd

• Mine Planner (contract)

  • Oct 2014 - Apr 2016

  Compiled underground mining tender responses and documentation of mining procedures. Compiled underground mining tender responses and documentation of mining procedures.



Bullseye Mining Limited

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mine Planner (contract)

  • Sep 2014 - Apr 2016

  Compiled a Scoping (Concept) Study for open pit mining at the North Laverton Gold Project – Bungarra deposit. Study inputs were obtained from mining contractors from an Expression of Interest (EOI), and then several scenarios were investigated with the use of Whittle Optimisation software. Compiled a Scoping (Concept) Study for open pit mining at the North Laverton Gold Project – Bungarra deposit. Study inputs were obtained from mining contractors from an Expression of Interest (EOI), and then several scenarios were investigated with the use of Whittle Optimisation software.



MMG Limited

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mining Technical Services Superintendent (contract)

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

  Rosebery in 2015 was one of the deepest mines in Australia and commenced experiencing significant geotechnical and productivity challenges, including seismicity in several areas, and squeezing ground conditions. The role focus was on the improvement and implementation of several project deliverables to enable operational improvements for achieving a 25% increase in production to 1.1Mtpa Rosebery in 2015 was one of the deepest mines in Australia and commenced experiencing significant geotechnical and productivity challenges, including seismicity in several areas, and squeezing ground conditions. The role focus was on the improvement and implementation of several project deliverables to enable operational improvements for achieving a 25% increase in production to 1.1Mtpa



Pit N Portal

• Australia
• Mining
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mine Planner (contract)

  • Mar 2014 - Nov 2014

  Compiled Scoping (Concept) Studies for underground mines, including one with very narrow, steep, and splaying ore body, utilising a Vertical T-Bone longhole stoping method. The study involved running with several scenarios, including an economic comparison of the Top-Down Longitudinal Retreat Longhole mining method, with a footwall drive access and Vertical T-Bone mining method. Surpac and Mineshed software were used for the concept underground mine design and life of mine schedule. Compiled Scoping (Concept) Studies for underground mines, including one with very narrow, steep, and splaying ore body, utilising a Vertical T-Bone longhole stoping method. The study involved running with several scenarios, including an economic comparison of the Top-Down Longitudinal Retreat Longhole mining method, with a footwall drive access and Vertical T-Bone mining method. Surpac and Mineshed software were used for the concept underground mine design and life of mine schedule.



Central Norseman Gold Corporation Ltd

• Mine Planner (contract)

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

  Establishment of mine planning systems to assist in the development of the Resource and Reserve Statements in line with JORC2012. Establishment of mine planning systems to assist in the development of the Resource and Reserve Statements in line with JORC2012.



Kimberley Diamonds Ltd

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mining - Planner - Surveyor (contract)

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

  I was asked to carry out a brief study and review of the Ellendale mine stocks. The works resulted in successfully balanced figure to account for the various stock movements. I was asked to carry out a brief study and review of the Ellendale mine stocks. The works resulted in successfully balanced figure to account for the various stock movements.



JENNMAR

• United States
• Mining
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Jennmar Western Australia - Branch Manager (contract)

  • Oct 2011 - Feb 2013

  Successful establishment of West Australian office and factory providing strata (ground) support systems. Successful establishment of West Australian office and factory providing strata (ground) support systems.



L2 Project Management - Norseman Pty Ltd

• Norseman WA

• Technical Services (contract)

  • May 2012 - Oct 2012

  Development and management of the technical services at the Harlequin underground mine, including the analysis of mining methods, costs, and productivity for improved mining solutions. Development and management of the technical services at the Harlequin underground mine, including the analysis of mining methods, costs, and productivity for improved mining solutions.



Newcrest Mining

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Underground Operational Readiness (contract)

  • May 2010 - Jul 2011

  Development of systems and management tools in preparation for the operation of the 25Mtpa underground cave panel mine. Aspects included supervising the QAQC team and bringing about a more pro-active assurance process. Development of systems and management tools in preparation for the operation of the 25Mtpa underground cave panel mine. Aspects included supervising the QAQC team and bringing about a more pro-active assurance process.



BHP

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Engineer - Clark Shaft Recovery Team (contract)

  • Nov 2009 - May 2010

  The automated haulage system in the Clarke shaft was damaged to the extent of halting underground production in an incident on 6 October 2009. I was part of the successful Clarke Shaft Recovery Team, were I coordinated the survey, QAQC, and methodology depictions of the six month salvage, re-design, and re-construction of the materials hoisting system. The automated haulage system in the Clarke shaft was damaged to the extent of halting underground production in an incident on 6 October 2009. I was part of the successful Clarke Shaft Recovery Team, were I coordinated the survey, QAQC, and methodology depictions of the six month salvage, re-design, and re-construction of the materials hoisting system.



St Barbara Limited

• Australia
• Mining
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Chief Mine Surveyor (contract)

  • 2007 - 2009

  Supervision of the survey team at the numerous mine site which made up the Southern Cross Operations. The works included the successful implementation of survey practices and training to enable Mine Plans to be kept up to date by all surveyors on a fortnightly (underground workings) and monthly (open pit and surface mining) basis. Supervision of the survey team at the numerous mine site which made up the Southern Cross Operations. The works included the successful implementation of survey practices and training to enable Mine Plans to be kept up to date by all surveyors on a fortnightly (underground workings) and monthly (open pit and surface mining) basis.



Newcrest Mining

• Australia
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mining - Project Engineering & Infrastructure Development (contract)

  • Mar 2004 - Sep 2007

  Development of safe work system and procedures with trainers on underground mining aspects such as: electronic tagging, truck chute operations, egress, pumping, and dewatering systems. Co-ordinated the excavation of the underground crusher chamber, pumping, and loading stations. Development of safe work system and procedures with trainers on underground mining aspects such as: electronic tagging, truck chute operations, egress, pumping, and dewatering systems. Co-ordinated the excavation of the underground crusher chamber, pumping, and loading stations.