Open To Work
ASHLEY GRANTHAM
Nhulunbuy
Summary
A highly experienced Mechanical Superintendent and Maintenance Leader with over 15 years’ experience across mining, power generation, and heavy industrial processing environments. Currently serving as Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor and Acting Superintendent at Rio Tinto Gove Operations, leading the safe and effective delivery of fixed plant maintenance strategies critical to production continuity in a remote operational setting. Demonstrated success in planning, coordinating, and executing complex maintenance activities, major shutdowns, and plant upgrades, balancing safety, cost, risk, and operational performance. Proven ability to lead and develop multi-disciplinary teams and large contractor workforces, fostering strong safety culture, accountability, and continuous improvement while meeting demanding production and schedule targets. Extensive experience managing high-value outages and projects, including coordination of a $75 million double unit outage with supervision of 80+ contractors, and senior supervisory roles on major furnace, boiler, casting, and hot metals projects at Olympic Dam and Bayswater Power Station. Strong background in scope development, work pack preparation, procurement, tendering, and contract management, from early planning through execution and close-out. Technically grounded with a dual-trade background (Boilermaker/Coded Welder/Mechanical Fitter), enabling strong decision-making, quality assurance, and practical problem-solving at the asset level. Highly skilled in pressure equipment, welding QA/QC, mechanical installations, asset integrity, and preventative maintenance strategies. Recognised for effective stakeholder engagement, clear communication with senior leadership and clients, and the ability to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant outcomes in high-risk operational environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor & Acting Superintendent
Rio Tinto Gove Operations
12.2022 - Current
- Supervised the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance and repair activities for fixed plant equipment.
- Ensured compliance with Rio Tinto’s safety standards, policies, and procedures, fostering a strong safety culture among team members.
- Managed daily operations, including resource allocation, scheduling, and adherence to production targets.
- Led, mentored, and developed a team of tradespeople, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Monitored and optimized equipment performance through proactive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including operations and engineering, to achieve site goals and improve equipment reliability.
- Ensured timely procurement and management of critical spare parts and consumables to maintain uninterrupted operations.
- Sponsored and managed tendering and contract processes for major maintenance and upgrade works, from scope definition through to evaluation, award, and contractor mobilisation.
- Balanced cost, risk, and operational complexity when making decisions on asset strategies, project scopes, and maintenance schedules.
- Chaired and participated in high-level stakeholder meetings to communicate project status, risks, and mitigations, providing clear updates to site leadership, corporate teams, and external stakeholders.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams and contractors to execute large-scale shutdowns and upgrades, overseeing planning, resourcing, and execution phases.
- Led maintenance teams to ensure optimal plant operations and equipment reliability.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
- Analyzed equipment performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provided technical expertise during the installation, commissioning, and testing of new machinery or upgrades to existing systems.
Maintenance Boilermaker
Rio Tinto Gove Operations
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted routine and preventive maintenance on fixed plant equipment, including conveyors, crushers, chutes, and structural components.
- Fabricated, repaired, and installed steel structures and components to ensure optimal plant operations and reliability.
- Performed welding and cutting tasks using various techniques, including MIG, TIG, and arc welding, in compliance with industry standards.
- Diagnosed and resolved mechanical faults, ensuring timely restoration of equipment to minimize downtime.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to fabricate and install components to precise standards.
- Ensured compliance with Rio Tinto’s safety policies and procedures, promoting a zero-harm work environment.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to complete shutdowns and major repair projects efficiently.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve fabrication processes and reduce waste.
Shutdown And Project Supervisor
Northtech Solutions
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinated Waste Water Neutralisation plant refurbishment at Rio Tinto Gove Operations.
- Supervised maintenance work orders at Crusher and Export Shutdowns at Rio Tinto Gove Operations.
- Identify and capture issues throughout the shutdowns and develop and implement new designs, methods or new tooling needed to overcome them in future.
- Develop rosters, schedules, materials handling spreadsheets.
- Supervise all construction and maintenance activities to ensure compliance to all engineering installations and budgets while maintaining effective relationships with the client and suppliers.
- Responsible for the quality aspects of the work within assigned areas and for ensuring employees complete their work in accordance with the project schedule.
- Develop scopes and work packs associated with chem clean shutdown with client.
- Procure materials and raise service orders to successfully execute work orders to strict QA/QC requirements.
- To allocate work and completion in accordance with the monitoring system.
- Estimated project cost, managed workload, interacted with vendors, developed specifications, tested enhancements and drove changes.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation for optimal efficiency.
- Improved team collaboration with regular meetings, clear communication, and shared goals.
- Managed budgets, resources, and timelines for multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring maximum efficiency.
Furnace/Main Steam Superintendent/Supervisor
PPW, Chemical Clean Minor Outage, Bayswater Power Station
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Developed project schedule with client and scheduler.
- Supervise all construction and maintenance activities to ensure compliance to all engineering installations and budgets while maintaining effective relationships with the client and suppliers.
- Responsible for the quality aspects of the work within assigned areas and for ensuring employees complete their work in accordance with the project schedule.
- Develop scopes and work packs associated with chem clean shutdown with client.
- Procure materials and raise service orders to successfully execute work orders to strict QA/QC requirements.
- Create and develop work permits before mobilizing resources to site.
- Coordinate Furnace works within boiler, economizers, penthouse, and various other pressure parts of plant.
- Responsible for quality control of all pressure parts consumables, equipment, and varied processes applied for welding on a diverse range of different materials.
- Administer all activities on site and maintain knowledge on all project progress.
- Maintain daily log (written) of activities on the jobsite.
- Led coordination efforts for minor outage projects, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication and improve project outcomes.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Streamlined administrative processes, introducing digital solutions that reduced paperwork and increased efficiency.
Casting/Electric Furnace & Projects Supervisor
Monadelphous, SCM 17 Hot Metals Project, Roxby Downs Olympic Dam
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinated the Removal and Installation of the Electric Furnace and all associated components.
- Coordinated the removal, installation, repairs and modification to various Casting equipment and machinery. including Control Room, Ductwork, Hoods, Bosh Tanks Reject Devices, Mould Wash, Casting Wheels, Pipework and Platforms.
- Perform quality control duties and responsibilities regarding the work being performed.
- Identify non-compliance with safety, health, and environmental quality standards.
- Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to project team for resolution.
- Maintain daily log (written) of activities on the jobsite.
- Walk all units on projects daily to monitor activities and assist in future planning.
- Ensure that the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner.
- Perform job progress and completion punch list identification and completion.
- Supervise all construction activities and ensure compliance to all engineering installations and budgets while maintaining effective relationships with the client and suppliers.
- Administer all activities on site and maintain knowledge on all project progress.
- Attend and represent organization on various onsite meetings and maintain documentation for all construction schedules and maintain logs of all processes.
- Evaluate all construction drawings and ensure accuracy in implementation of same and maintain an effective construction schedule for both engineering and construction department.
- Execute safety audits such as hazard identification, dropped objects, TTTC and THAS within our company and other contractors within our area.
- Collaborate with client to ensure satisfaction for all construction processes and monitor all business results.
- Worked in conjunction with the clients engineer for on the spot modifications for construction clashes.
- Responsible for the quality aspects of the work within assigned areas and for ensuring employees complete their work in accordance with the project schedule.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among team members, optimizing resource allocation for project efficiency.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance team productivity.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring availability of materials while minimizing excess stock.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Dual Trade (Boilermaker/Coded Welder/Mechanical Fitter)
WorkPac, Asset Integrity, Roxby Downs Olympic Dam
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Site inducted to every Workgroup Specific Area processing end.
- Developing, testing and make modifications to mechanical equipment.
- Assisting with Mechanical Installations.
- Completing all duties according to applicable safety measures and published procedures.
- Assisting field technicians with diagnostic checks and symptom analysis.
- Explaining technical issues to non-technical people.
- Identifying malfunctions and then carrying out repairs.
- Repairing or replacing defective equipment parts.
- Carrying out preventative maintenance.
- Interpreting test plans and procedures.
- Keeping the workplace in an organised and clean condition.
- Cleaning and lubricating gears, shafts, bearings and other machinery parts.
- Repairing and replacing parts on mechanical equipment.
- Inspecting and testing completed mechanical products.
- Obtaining relevant information from all diagnostic sources.
- Ensuring that any spares or materials needed are compiled in good time for any assigned work.
- Implementing design changes.
- Making recommendations for improvements on plant, equipment and processes.
- Completing service schedules.
- Carrying out general workshop duties.
- Conducted inspections and tests on welds and components for quality assurance.
Dual Trade (Boilermaker/Coded Welder/Mechanical Fitter)
Monadelphous, Roxby Downs underground Olympic Dam
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Pipe fitting and welding on 200NB pipe and fittings down to 100NB pipe and fittings.
- Interpret technical drawings.
- Fabrication on chutes.
- Pressure welding repairs on wall tubes of a smelter.
- Digger teeth and bucket repairs.
- Boom repairs on diggers.
- Wear plate repairs in dump trucks/ chutes.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues effectively.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
Dual Trade (Boilermaker/Coded Welder/Fitter & Turner)
Alinta Energy, Augusta Power Stations & Leigh Creek Coalfields
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Fitting
- Pipe fitting.
- Repairs and maintenance on CW screens.
- Valve inspection/repairs.
- Pumps repairs/overalls.
- Gearbox repairs/overalls.
- Conveyor maintenance.
- Mills and feeder maintenance.
- Fault finding.
- Changing oils.
- Gland packing.
- Coupling alignments.
- Bearing replacement.
- Isolation and Redlock Procedure.
- Boilermaker/Pressure Welder
- Relief team leader on shift maintenance and northern power station boiler makers.
- Position, align, and secure structural parts and related assemblies of pressure vessels, using plumb bobs, levels, wedge and turn buckles.
- Bolt or arc-weld pressure vessel structures and parts together, using wrenches and welding equipment.
- Straighten or reshape bent pressure vessel plates and structure parts, using hammer, jacks.
- Locate and mark reference points for columns or plates on foundation, using master straightedge, square, transit and measuring instruments.
- Positioning boiler tubes as specified in boiler drums and headers.
- 6 years of Pressure Welding experience, on a range of material, i.e. x20, 1 ¼ cro & 2 ¼ cro carbon steel, 15mo3 and stainless steel to x-ray standard including mirror welding to AS1796.
- Experience in replacing tubes in many parts of the boiler including wall tubes, superheaters, reheat, penthouse, economizers.
- Pipe fabrication.
- Fabricated and installed oil pipeline approx. 3km to AS1796.
- Chute maintenance.
- Conveyor maintenance.
- Air Heaters Repairs.
- Digger teeth and bucket repairs.
- Mills & feeder repairs.
- Valve and high pressure pipe repairs.
- Duct repairs.
- Crusher repairs.
- Boom repairs on diggers.
- Wear plate repairs in dump trucks/chutes.
- Pas isolation training.
- Interpret technical drawings.
- Shift work.
Boilermaker, Coded Welder
Alinta Energy, Augusta Power Stations & Leigh Creek Coalfields mine
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Relief team leader on shift maintenance and northern power station boiler makers.
- 6 years of Pressure Welding experience, on a range of material, i.e. x20, 1 ¼ cro & 2 ¼ cro carbon steel, 15mo3 stainless steel to x-ray standard including mirror welding to AS1796.
- Pipe fabrication.
- Fabricated and installed oil pipeline approx. 3km to AS1796.
- Chute maintenance.
- Conveyor maintenance.
- Digger teeth and bucket repairs.
- Mills & feeder repairs.
- Valve and high-pressure pipe repairs.
- Duct repairs.
- Crusher repairs.
- Boom repairs on diggers.
- Wear plate repairs in dump trucks/chutes.
- Pas isolation training.
Outage Coordinator
Alinta Energy, Augusta Power Stations
01.2011 - 09.2014
- Coordinator of $75m Major Double Unit Outage, supervising 80+ contractors in achieving outage work scope within the boiler, economizers, penthouse, values and various other parts of plant.
- Established and maintained schedule requirements of production machinery.
- Trained associates on machinery and safety regulations.
- Assigned job duties and developed associates for advancement.
- Responsible for quality control of all pressure parts consumables, equipment, and varied processes applied for welding on a diverse range of different materials.
- Implemented procedures, station instructions and information needed to form work packs for upcoming shutdowns.
- Oversee project procurement management.
- Performed Boilermaker, Pressure Welding and Fitting duties including constructing, assembling and maintaining/repairing of plant and machinery at Augusta Power Stations.
- Identify and capture issues throughout the shutdown and develop and implement new designs, methods or new tooling needed to overcome them in future.
- Develop rosters, schedules, materials handling spreadsheets.
- Oversaw compliance audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and enhancing overall operational integrity.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
Skills
- Team leadership
- Welding and fabrication
- Contractor supervision
- Preventive maintenance planning
Certification
- Certified Boilermaker
- Certified Mechanical Fitter
- Advanced Pressure Welder cert 7 (GTAW)
- Nationally Accredited Confined Space BA
- Construction White Card
- Nationally Accredited Working Safely At Heights
- Elevated Work Platform licence
- Forklift licence
- Dogging
- Emergency Response Team Member
- Attaining frontline maintenance Cert IV (currently completing)
- Bridge and Gantry crane
- IRATA Rope Access Level 1
- Drivers licence
- Applied First Aid
- CPR Training
- Fire Extinguisher Use
- Risk Assessment, Job Hazard Analysis
- Safety Intervention
- Pressure Vessel compliance
- HR Licence
- Emergency Response Team Member
Timeline
Fixed Plant Maintenance Supervisor & Acting Superintendent
Rio Tinto Gove Operations
12.2022 - Current
Maintenance Boilermaker
Rio Tinto Gove Operations
08.2021 - 12.2022
Shutdown And Project Supervisor
Northtech Solutions
08.2019 - 08.2021
Furnace/Main Steam Superintendent/Supervisor
PPW, Chemical Clean Minor Outage, Bayswater Power Station
01.2019 - 06.2019
Casting/Electric Furnace & Projects Supervisor
Monadelphous, SCM 17 Hot Metals Project, Roxby Downs Olympic Dam
01.2017 - 01.2019
Dual Trade (Boilermaker/Coded Welder/Mechanical Fitter)
WorkPac, Asset Integrity, Roxby Downs Olympic Dam
09.2016 - 01.2017
Dual Trade (Boilermaker/Coded Welder/Mechanical Fitter)
Monadelphous, Roxby Downs underground Olympic Dam
06.2016 - 09.2016
Dual Trade (Boilermaker/Coded Welder/Fitter & Turner)
Alinta Energy, Augusta Power Stations & Leigh Creek Coalfields
01.2015 - 05.2016
Boilermaker, Coded Welder
Alinta Energy, Augusta Power Stations & Leigh Creek Coalfields mine
09.2014 - 01.2015
Outage Coordinator
Alinta Energy, Augusta Power Stations
01.2011 - 09.2014
Certificates Licences
- Certified Boilermaker
- Certified Mechanical Fitter
- Advanced Pressure Welder cert 7 (GTAW)
- Nationally Accredited Confined Space BA
- Construction White Card
- Nationally Accredited Working Safely At Heights
- Elevated Work Platform licence
- Forklift licence
- Dogging
- Emergency Response Team Member
- Attaining frontline maintenance Cert IV (currently completing)
- Bridge and Gantry crane
- IRATA Rope Access Level 1
- Drivers licence
- Applied First Aid
- CPR Training
- Fire Extinguisher Use
- Risk Assessment, Job Hazard Analysis
- Safety Intervention
- Pressure Vessel compliance
- HR Licence
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workSalary Range
$199000/yr - $0/yrPersonal Information
Date of Birth: 10/01/90