Alex Wright
Perth,WA
Summary
Experienced asset management professional with 20 years in the mining industry, specializing in fixed plant maintenance. Proven track record in leadership, collaboration, coaching, and mentoring, with significant achievements in cost and productivity improvements. Excellent track record in delivering high Employee Engagement outcomes. Expertise in business improvement initiatives and project delivery. Seeking to leverage extensive experience and skills in a management role within the mining industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Fixed Plant Shutdown Productivity, Improvement Department
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
02.2020 - Current
- Managed a team of operational and professional personnel to identify, develop, and deliver high-value productivity initiatives across all Rio Tinto Iron Ore sites.
- Delivered over $130M AUD in cost benefits along with transformational productivity initiatives
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Superintendent
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed a large team of Asset Management Professionals delivering planning and scheduling activities for Parker Point and East Intercourse Island Ports fixed plant assets.
- Delivered strong cost management and asset reliability outcomes
Maintenance Superintendent, Parker Point Area Maintenance
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Led a large team of maintenance personnel, overseeing lubrication, asset health, condition monitoring, and managing shutdown maintenance.
- Delivered strong leadership outcomes including work & shutdown management, asset management, personal & critical risk management. Budget creation and reporting.
Cranes, Belts, and Light Vehicles Maintenance Superintendent
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed conveyor belt maintenance and replacement, crane operations, and light vehicle workshop maintenance.
- Delivered strong leadership outcomes including work & shutdown management, personal & critical risk management. Budget creation and reporting.
Education
Certificate IV - LEAN Six Sigma
Australian Institute of Management
Perth, WACertificate IV - Frontline Management
Australian Institute of Management
Perth, WACertificate IV - Project Management
Australian Institute of Management
Perth, WAYear 11 Education -
Ocean Reef Senior High School
Perth, Western Australia01.1997
Skills
- Asset Management
- Operational Leadership
- Fixed Plant Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cost and Productivity Improvements
- Business Improvement Initiatives
- Project Management
- Technical knowledge
- Decision-Making
- Shutdown Management
- Work Management
Accomplishments
- Delivered in excess of $130M AUD cost benefits and significant productivity improvements through leading the delivery of the Parts Management and Return to Inventory (RTIV) Project across the RTIO Pilbara Mining Operations (PMO)
- Project leader for the delivery of business transformational SAP integrated Maintenance Scheduling and progress tracking software Prometheus across all RTIO Operations
- Project Sponsor for the Dampier Ports Conveyor Navigation Project - Significantly reducing safety exposure associated with navigational errors in the Fixed Plant Operations
- Project Leader for the Dampier Ports Focussed Recall hazard removal project - Removing hazards posing risk to personnel in the fixed plant operations
Certification
- Certificate IV in Frontline Management
- Certificate IV in LEAN Six Sigma
- Certificate IV in Project Management
Affiliations
AIM Institute of Management
Languages
English
Projects
Project Lead, Prometheus Scheduling and Maintenance Management Project: Transforming the way Rio Tinto Iron Ore Schedules and tracks progress against planned maintenance work
Project Lead, Parts Consolidation Project: Delivering >$130M AUD in cost and significant productivity benefits through greatly improved parts management
Project Lead, Conveyor Navigation Project: Significantly reducing risks associated with navigational errors in the Fixed Plant
Project Leader/Sponsor, Focussed Recall Project: Identifying and removing safety hazards effecting maintenance personnel in the Fixed Plant
Timeline
Principal Fixed Plant Shutdown Productivity, Improvement Department
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
02.2020 - Current
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling Superintendent
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
11.2018 - 02.2020
Maintenance Superintendent, Parker Point Area Maintenance
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
03.2017 - 11.2018
Cranes, Belts, and Light Vehicles Maintenance Superintendent
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
11.2015 - 03.2017
Certificate IV - LEAN Six Sigma
Australian Institute of Management
Certificate IV - Frontline Management
Australian Institute of Management
Certificate IV - Project Management
Australian Institute of Management
Year 11 Education -
Ocean Reef Senior High School
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