Brent Mathew Loftus

Passionate about maintaining a healthy work-life balance, I enjoy engaging in outdoor activities and seeking adventure. Interests include competing in mountain bike multi-stage races, endurance road cycling tours, and Iron Man triathlons, as well as actively participating in ocean racing as a crew member on keel boats. Developed a personal passion for the wine trade while in Stellenbosch, South Africa, leading to venturing into importing South African wine for resale in the Australian market. With over 28 years of experience as an industrial process engineer, I excel in spearheading process improvements within the metals, mining, and materials handling sectors. Recognized for leadership and management skills, with a proven track record in director-level roles and specific expertise in Operational Readiness within the power generation sector. Technical proficiency spans various industrial sectors including steelmaking, mining processes, petrochemicals, manufacturing, and construction. Extensive international experience in sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Known for a client-centric approach and strong values of integrity, creativity, reputation, and adaptability.

• Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
• Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

• Accreditation: ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA (Australia) 02/2018
• Occupational Classification: Professional Engineer, ANZSCO Skill Level 1, Process Engineer (Industrial)
• ANZSCO Skill Level / Code: Skill Level 1 / 233511

• International Symposium of Complex Ores, Bulawayo Sun Hotel, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, March 1997. Presented a paper titled: “The Effect of Jet Reactors on the Leaching of Gold from Ores.” (80 Attendees).
• IQSA - the Institute of Quarry Engineers South Africa, Annual conference, The Summerstrand Hotel conference facility, Marine Drive, Port Elizabeth 6000, South Africa, 08 September 2010. Presented a paper, “Liners: The ‘Soft’ Alternative” , (100 Attendees).
• Advanced Engineering Group (AEG), Fulcom Street, Richlands, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 18-19 February 2015. Presented internal staff training, “The Selection and Application of Polyurethane Wear Linings in the Mining and Material Handling Sectors”, (10 Attendees).
• The Institute of Quarry Engineers, New Zealand, Otago Southlands Division, Wains Hotel, 310 Princess Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, 11 May 2016. Guest speaker and delivered educational material “Alternative Lining Materials and Lining Selection Criteria”, (40 Attendees).
• The Institute of Quarry Engineers, New Zealand, Christchurch Division, AEG Conference Room, 114-118 Bamford Street, Woolston, Christchurch, New Zealand, 28 May 2016. Guest speaker, and delivered educational material “Alternative Lining Materials and Lining Selection Criteria”, (30 Attendees).
• The Institute of Quarry Engineers, Australia, Victoria Division, Summer Technical Night, Caterpillar Conference Room, William Adams, 17-55 Nantilla Road, Clayton, Melbourne Australia, 23 February 2017. Guest speaker, and delivered educational material “Polyurethane Wear Linings and the Application in Dumper Trucks”, (50 Attendees).
• The Institute of Quarry Engineers, New Zealand, North Island Division, Dixons Quarry Conference Room, Whangarei, New Zealand, 18 February 2017. Guest speaker and delivered educational material “Alternative Lining Materials and Lining Selection Criteria”, (40 Attendees).