Benjamin McEwen
Mandurah,WA
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor - Refinery (Secondment)
Glencore - Murrin Murrin Operations
Murrin Murrin , WA
05.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily production operations.
- Monitored safety and production compliance to meet established targets.
- Conduct QA/QC of final Nickel/Cobalt products to ensure compliance with ISO9001 standards.
- Reviewed and amended critical documentation, including SOP and isolation lists, to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Managed crew training requirements and deadlines to maintain workforce readiness and skill development.
- Conducted incident investigations and implemented controls to enhance safety protocols and prevent future occurrences.
- Work cooperatively with all operational departments to assist in creating a safe and efficient work environment.
Process Operator Leading Hand - Refinery
Glencore - Murrin Murrin Operations
Murrin Murrin, WA
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Collaborated with process operators to troubleshoot process disruptions, minimising downtime.
- Oversaw production activities to maintain workflow and team performance.
- Supported production supervisor in daily operations and crew leadership to enhance team coordination.
- Ensured work order compliance within work group to maintain operational standards.
Process Operator - Refinery
Glencore - Murrin Murrin Operations
Murrin Murrin, WA
06.2024 - 02.2026
- Operate Yokogawa DCS software to safely and efficiently control Sulphide precipitation and iron removal autoclave plants.
- Conducted field duties including sampling, equipment isolations, training new operators, and troubleshooting process issues to ensure operational efficiency.
- Operate and maintain LAROX filters
- Handled and tested gas levels of dangerous goods including H2S, Ammonia, compressed oxygen, and Nickel powder to maintain safety standards.
- Conduct large scale isolations and test for dead’s on plant for shut down works.
- Created work orders for necessary repairs or replacements to support ongoing operational reliability.
Refinery Technician - Leaching
Sun Metals Corporation
Townsville , QLD
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Operate CITECT SCADA software to control iron removal leaching autoclaves.
- Acted as supervisor during team shifts to ensure operational efficiency. when required as an acting supervisor.
- Trained and developed new operators to ensure thorough understanding of processes.
- Conducted field duties, including sampling and mechanical maintenance of pumps, valves, and conveyors, while adhering to SOPs.
- Isolate and prepare equipment for maintenance, including self isolations.
- Operation and maintenance of high pressure ishigaki filter presses.
Education
Implement And Monitor WHS Policies, Procedures And Programs - BSBWHS411
SM TAFE
Perth, WAContribute To WHS Risk Management - BSBWHS414
SM TAFE
Perth, WAWorksafe S26 Exam - To Be Taken 03/12/2026
LGIRS
Skills
- DCS operation
- SCADA operation
- Isolation and test for dead knowledge
- Crew leadership
- Process deviation troubleshooting
- Safe work practices
Certification
- WA C Class drivers license
- Forklift HRWL
- EWP HRWL
- Front end loader
- Working at heights
- Confined space entry
- Skid steer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Supervisor - Refinery (Secondment)
Glencore - Murrin Murrin Operations
05.2026 - Current
Process Operator Leading Hand - Refinery
Glencore - Murrin Murrin Operations
02.2026 - 05.2026
Process Operator - Refinery
Glencore - Murrin Murrin Operations
06.2024 - 02.2026
Refinery Technician - Leaching
Sun Metals Corporation
04.2021 - 06.2024
Implement And Monitor WHS Policies, Procedures And Programs - BSBWHS411
SM TAFE
Contribute To WHS Risk Management - BSBWHS414
SM TAFE
Worksafe S26 Exam - To Be Taken 03/12/2026
LGIRS