April Scott
Paddington ,QLD
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Autonomous Operations Manager
Thiess
Brisbane , QLD
03.2024 - Current
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Implementation of Autonomous Projects Globally, utilising multiple OEM's and solutions.
- Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and coaching for team development.
- Enhanced team morale and retention through recognition programs and career development opportunities.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to foster collaboration and share best practices.
- Ensured all Autonomous Projects inclusive of SATS, ADS and AHS were performing optimally at a range of projects.
Autonomous Mine Control Superintendent
Thiess
Olive Downs Complex
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to Managers/Head of Autonomy
- Kept production team moving forward for progress in daily site operations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of Autonomy utilising the Command for Minestar System.
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
- Recruited and hired workers for a green field project.
- Assisted in the integration of Command for Hauling requirements into existing business processes.
- Constructed Reporting requirements to ensure visibility to on-site leadership team.
- Built strong rapport with site operational departments to ensure maximum efficiencies were achieved with the Autonomous roll-out.
- Successfully completed a Command for Hauling Project Implementation at Olive Downs Complex.
- Successfully setup the Minestar system to ensure operational performance.
Autonomous Mining Improvement Superintendent
Fortescue Metals Group
Solomon
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Effectively managed a team of 52 people, working in two different departments, including the site Mining Systems Project Team, and Operational Field Builders.
- Effectively execute a portfolio of projects that has assisted site in safety, performance, new technologies and cost, including driving Solomon to be the first to install Multi-Constellation, reduce bubble delays by 40%, and decrease proximity events by 20%.
- Increase employee engagement through the development and implementation of training programs and upskilling in existing roles.
- Provide leadership coaching to existing Supervisor group to ensure a strong culture performance within the team, that cultivates safety, collaboration and performance.
- Drive the team to operational excellence through key metrics and initiatives through effective communication of expectations.
- Ensure clear roadmaps for testing and implementation for any new technology on-site, ie rut detection, multi-constellation and DSS are effective and in place.
- Ensure safety obligations are completed including change management, risk assessments (where applicable), hazard, action close-out and safety investigations.
- Autonomous Champion for Critical Control Monitoring, ensuring key audits are conducted to ensure safe systems are in proper working order at all times. Any risks are identified and rectified.
- Provide feedback to the Mine Manager on project timelines and results. Along with areas for focus going forward amongst the Mining Superintendent group.
- Maintain budget compliance that is in line with the mine plan, identify areas for savings.
- Project/Sprint schedules for the Mining Systems Team, ensuring adherence to site priorities.
- Conferred with other managers, technical personnel and team leaders to coordinate improvement and support projects, ensuring tight schedules and site priorities were maintained.
- Reported to Autonomy Manager and Mining Managers with project updates and estimated completion dates, noting any key issues.
- Liaised with OEM to ensure support and improvements regarding Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) were actioned within required timeframe.
- Provide system governance, including recommendations about setup and configuration.
- Execute the business strategy to develop capability internally and provide career progression for Mining Systems team members and Autonomy operational team on-site.
Autonomous Mining Systems Superintendent
Fortescue Metals Group
Christmas Creek, Cloudbreak, Iron Bridge, Eliwana And Cloudbreak
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for all Autonomous Mining Systems for improvements and support across five active sites within the Fortescue portfolio, including Solomon, Christmas Creek, Cloudbreak, Eliwana and Iron Bridge.
- Project/Sprint schedules for the Mining Systems Team, ensuring adherence to site priorities across all FMG operations to employees.
- Conferred with other managers, technical personnel and team leaders to coordinate improvement and support projects, ensuring tight schedules and site priorities were maintained.
- Delegated duties to each employee based upon his or her skills set and monitored progress daily/weekly.
- Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.
- Reported to Autonomy Manager and Mining Managers with project updates and estimated completion dates, noting any key issues.
- Liaised with OEM to ensure support and improvements regarding Autonomous Drilling System (ADS) and Autonomous Haulage System (AHS) were actioned within required timeframe.
- Manage a team of ADS/AHS Specialists, Continuous Improvement Engineers along with a Development Team responsible for creating Business Application Programs that support control room operations across all sites (Haul NRT and the Mining Systems Portal).
- Identifying opportunities, analysing and implementing continuous improvement projects across all mining systems.
- Creating and maintaining mining systems best practices.
- Provide system governance, including recommendations about setup and configuration.
- Develop a corporate standard for operating Autonomous Haulage System and Autonomous Drilling System.
- Execute the business strategy to develop capability internally and provide career progression for Mining Systems team members.
- Execute a wide variety of projects in conjunction with key stakeholders.
- Ensure all Mining Systems inclusive of the Caterpillar Command for Hauling (Minestar) and Flanders Advarc System are performing optimally for end users.
Integrated Operations Superintendent
Fortescue Metals Group
Solomon
04.2018 - 11.2020
- Management of 140 employees from a range of Control Room departments including Mine Control, Autonomous Drill Control and Fixed Plant Control.
- Actively champion for diversity in the workforce (36% female and 9% aboriginal employees. Leadership at 57% female).
- Ensure optimization of the fleet management system to achieve maximum efficiency, productivity and safety.
- Efficiently coordinate control room personnel, contractors and other resources within the integrated operations centre budget to achieve the mine plan.
- Achieve the plan through effective utilization of assets located at Solomon, consisting of 110 Haul Trucks and 6x Autonomous Drills.
- Assist in solving daily/weekly technical and resource logistical problems.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and practices and conduct daily safety reviews.
- Analyze production data and make recommendations on projects to improve operations.
- Provide essential service communication link between production, maintenance, planning, OPF and the operations employees.
- Ensure consistent instruction in mining procedures/equipment and the operation of fleet management system.
- Ensure accurate statistical information is captured and recorded by the system.
- Actively apply coaching and feedback to improve performance, safety and increase employee engagement.
- Ensure AHS training plans are implemented appropriately and all personnel are trained to a high standard.
- Optimize performance by ensuring all direct reports understand their position purpose, key accountabilities and performance requirements, and that these align with individual skill and capability to produce quality outcomes through applied coaching and feedback.
- Drive achievement of key performance indicators across the team.
- Ensure achievement of grade conformance, productivity and compliance to all plans (12hr, 2 week, 3 month, and 2 year).
- Adhere to all site safety requirements ensuring requirements are understood and communicated to all personnel.
- Ensure all accidents/ near miss incidents within area of responsibility are reported as per fortescue's policy, including entry into BMS.
- Remove restrictions/boundaries that may restrict AHS fleet from performing at it's best.
- Maintain the title of Fortescue's top performing fleet.
AHS Mine Control Supervisor
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
Christmas Creek
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Assist with planning and implementation of the Autonomous Haul Fleet at CCK.
- Execution of the 24hr mine plan utilizing priorities to achieve spatial compliance blend and tonnes.
- Best practice documents are adhered to at all times.
- Ensure at all times system is run in an unlocked state unless approved by superintendent.
- Ensure consistent instruction in mining procedures/equipment and the operation of the fleet management system.
- Advocate and lead personnel to act in accordance with fortescue values.
- Effective mentoring and coaching of team, to ensure engagement and correct application of Command Minestar.
- Optimize the fleet management system operation to minimize disruption and maximise productivity, efficiency and safety.
- Actively manage team of 7 personnel.
- Liaise with engineers to minimize production and maintenance delays.
- Analyze production data and make recommendations to the team to improve productivity.
- Liaise with other department personnel superintendents on operational and improvement capabilities.
- Ensure system is running at optimal efficiency.
- Data is of the highest integrity nil errors on reported data.
Autonomous Controller/Builder/Relief Shift Supervisor
Fortescue Metals Group
Solomon
09.2016 - 10.2017
Autonomous Controller
Caterpillar Global
Solomon
04.2014 - 09.2016
Haul Truck Operator/ In-Cab Trainer
Skilled Group
Whaleback, Newman
04.2012 - 04.2014
Haul Truck Operator
BHP Biliton Worsley Alumina
Boddington
03.2011 - 04.2012
Home Loan Specialist
Bankwest
Perth/Rockingham
10.2008 - 03.2011
Education
Certificate II Information Technology
South Metropolitan TAFE Rockingham Campus
2007
Year 12 Certification
Rockingham Senior High School
Summary
Highly skilled Autonomous Operations Manager with a proven track record of over 7 years in various leadership positions focused on Autonomy across diverse areas, such as Operations, Business Improvement, Data and Analytics, Support, and Software Training and Development. Demonstrated expertise in building and leading large, cohesive teams of 140+ professionals from various disciplines, fostering a productive and positive workplace culture that consistently delivers exceptional results.
Recognized for innovative problem-solving abilities, particularly in high-pressure situations, where tangible outcomes are paramount. Adept at navigating complex challenges inherent in the Mining industry, with a deep understanding of Autonomy within Mining Operations. Proficient in steering teams to achieve efficient and secure tonnage delivery, adhering to mine plan parameters while optimizing budgets and seeking opportunities for cost reduction and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Boasting a well-rounded skill set, encompassing over a decade of experience in Autonomous Operations and Fleet Management, with a background in managing Operational Projects and Business Improvement for over 3 years. Notably, responsible for overseeing operations at 5 mine sites within Fortescue Metals Group, featuring an impressive fleet of 194 Autonomous Haul Trucks and 12 Autonomous Drills.
Additionally, I have been integral to two greenfield implementations for Command for Hauling, one for Command for Drilling, and have overseen Autonomous Projects globally for Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS), Autonomous Drilling Systems (ADS), and (SATS).
Awards
Outstanding Young Woman in Resources (Finalist) 2019 - The Chamber of Minerals and Energy Western Australia
True Colours Nomination - Fortescue Metals Group
True Colours Winner - Fortescue Metals Group
Mortgages Rising Star - Bankwest
References
Marcel Stoelman
Caterpillar - Operations Manager
0437 015 472
Stephen Gee
Fortescue Metals Group - Mine Manager Solomon
0400 750 475
Richard Kerrison
Fortescue - Previous Mining Manager Solomon
0437 614 858
Timeline
Autonomous Operations Manager
Thiess
03.2024 - Current
Autonomous Mine Control Superintendent
Thiess
05.2023 - 02.2024
Autonomous Mining Improvement Superintendent
Fortescue Metals Group
09.2021 - 04.2023
Autonomous Mining Systems Superintendent
Fortescue Metals Group
11.2020 - 09.2021
Integrated Operations Superintendent
Fortescue Metals Group
04.2018 - 11.2020
AHS Mine Control Supervisor
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd
10.2017 - 04.2018
Autonomous Controller/Builder/Relief Shift Supervisor
Fortescue Metals Group
09.2016 - 10.2017
Autonomous Controller
Caterpillar Global
04.2014 - 09.2016
Haul Truck Operator/ In-Cab Trainer
Skilled Group
04.2012 - 04.2014
Haul Truck Operator
BHP Biliton Worsley Alumina
03.2011 - 04.2012
Home Loan Specialist
Bankwest
10.2008 - 03.2011
Certificate II Information Technology
South Metropolitan TAFE Rockingham Campus
Year 12 Certification
Rockingham Senior High School
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