Operator Training Specialist

• Feb 2023 - Present

Supervisor Training - Production (Mining)

• Oct 2021 - Jan 2023

Senior Trainer Assessor - Production (Mining)

• Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

Trainer Assessor - Production (Mining)

• Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

Production Supervisor

• Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

Production Coordinator

• Jun 2018 - Dec 2018

Trainer Assessor - Production (Mining)

• Feb 2017 - Jun 2018

Production Mining All Round Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator (short term contract)

• Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

- Operate heavy mobile equipment in the Nickel production mining environment. - Ensuring that production targets and KPI’s are achieved safely and efficiently. - Upholding the HSE (health, safety and environment) systems in the Production team in order to achieve an increased level of HSE performance throughout the team. - Operate heavy mobile equipment in the Nickel production mining environment. - Ensuring that production targets and KPI’s are achieved safely and efficiently. - Upholding the HSE (health, safety and environment) systems in the Production team in order to achieve an increased level of HSE performance throughout the team.

Surface Mining Equipment (SME) Trainer-Assessor (short term contract)

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

- Working within the training department to conduct initial training for new starters, and also VOC's (verification of competency) on the experienced operators, for the SME (surface mining equipment). - Working within the training department to conduct initial training for new starters, and also VOC's (verification of competency) on the experienced operators, for the SME (surface mining equipment).

Mining Operations - Equipment Trainer/Assessor

• Jul 2014 - Jan 2016

- Develop training programs and conduct practical on the job training for mobile equipment operators in all areas of the open pit, drill & blast, crushing & screening, road maintenance and the de-watering crew divisions, to ensure operators/technicians have the necessary knowledge, skill and ability to perform their assigned tasks in a safe, efficient, cost effective and environmentally sound manner - Handle a wide variety of administrative duties and project management tasks, whilst maintaining strong interpersonal communication skills, the ability to multitask and outstanding organizational skills - Conduct training sessions covering specified areas such as mobile equipment familiarisation (using both machines in the field & Immersive simulator modules), new employee orientation, on-the-job training, use of computers and software, apprenticeship programs, health and safety practices, and refresher training - Collaborating and liaising with management to conduct needs analysis studies to determine training needs, formulate training outlines and instructional methods and to select or develop appropriate procedures - Schedule and coordinate theory & practical training with Superintendents, Supervisors, Leading hands & On-shift Trainer/Assessors – e.g. date/time, location, materials, machinery and attendance requirements - Draft and amend any policies and procedures for specific work areas and submit to management team for approval, also maintain weekly/monthly reports, annual compliances, and records as required - Perform other duties as assigned such as assist at the port operations with the E-cranes & Transhipper

Technical Writer - Trainer/Assessor (short term contract)

• May 2013 - Jun 2014

- Developing and presenting training documents and assessment tools, designing and implementing handouts, booklets, information sessions, power point presentations, etc. to comply with each sites specific requirements. - Developing, reviewing and rewriting various site specific and company specific training packages and site specific operating procedures - Working within the training department to conduct initial training for new starters and also VOC's (verification of competency) on the experienced operators for the SME (surface mining equipment)

Training & Assessing Technician (short term contract)

• Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

- Working within the training department to conduct VOC's (verification of competency) on the experienced operators for the SME (surface mining equipment) during the initial start up phase of a new Iron Ore mine (ramped up from approximately 80 to 700 operators in under three months). - Developing, reviewing and rewriting various site specific and company specific open cut mining procedures, within collaborative group style discussions. - Working within the training department to conduct VOC's (verification of competency) on the experienced operators for the SME (surface mining equipment) during the initial start up phase of a new Iron Ore mine (ramped up from approximately 80 to 700 operators in under three months). - Developing, reviewing and rewriting various site specific and company specific open cut mining procedures, within collaborative group style discussions.

Mining Operations Technical Advisor

• Sep 2010 - Dec 2012

Mining Operations Technical Advisor / Training and Assessing-Productivity Improvement, both Australia wide and East Africa - Geita Gold Mine, Tanzania. - Identifying key areas of focus (via conducting a training gap analysis) to implement training/coaching/mentoring plans to achieve a higher standard of training and productivity throughout the Load & Haul fleet. - Working closely with the Mine Production - Manager, Superintendents, Supervisors, Leading Hands and Operators, to develop and implement documentation to coach, mentor and monitor the progress of each team member as required. - Research and relay information, demonstrate (both theoretically and practically) to the training department and operators the machine specific operations/techniques to increase production rates for Load & Haul fleets and achieve higher standards of training. - Developing and presenting of training/assessing documents, power point presentations, handouts, booklets, information sessions, etc. To comply with each company and mine site specific requirements.

2IC Production Supervisor / Production Mining All Round Operator & Trainer/Assessor

• Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

- First and foremost ensuring a safe working environment for myself and my colleagues, therefore maximising the safe effective utilisation and productivity of the Load and Haul fleet and ensuring the effective utilisation of the Auxiliary/Ancillary fleet. - Ensuring that production targets and KPI’s are achieved safely and efficiently. - Developing a close working relationship and assisting with the Drill and Blast/Development, Mobile Equipment Maintenance and Fixed Plant supervisors and team members and their operations when required. - Establishing and maintaining operating conditions of the highest standard. Including bench, road, dump and tip head maintenance to a safe standard. - Upholding the HSE (health, safety and environment) systems in the Production team in order to achieve an increased level of HSE performance throughout the team. - Ensuring that activities on shift are conducted in accordance with relevant statutory and site specific obligations and/or requirements.