Colin Sypher
Flagstone,QLD
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in opertional roles. Proficient in training and safe HME operation. Skilled in problem-solving and optimizing performance. Capable of managing projects and collaborating effectively with teams. Committed to continuous learning and staying current with industry trends to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Autonomous Training Specialist
Thiess Olive Downs Complex
Moranbah, QLD
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained training materials, including job aids, handouts, and presentations.
- Conducted train-the-trainer sessions to ensure trainers are prepared to deliver training effectively.
- Created assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs.
- Facilitated classroom instruction for groups up to 30 students.
- On-machine training with new-to-autonomous candidates.
- Onboarding of new-to-site and autonomous haulage candidates.
- Presentation of Autonomous haulage SHMS for onboarding to site
- Presentation of Command for loading and dozing for onboarding
- Proficiency training with candidates to better utilize the Cat for Command system with excavator, dozer, and grader.
Autonomous Training Specialist
BMA Daunia Mine
Moranbah, QLD
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Presentation of Autonomous haulage SHMS for onboarding to site
- Presentation of Command for loading and dozing for onboarding
- Presentation of AHX to site employees
- Proficiency training of excavator/dozers operators to optimize the cat command system better.
Rope Shovel Operator, Trainer, Step-Up Supervisor
BMA Daunia Mine
Moranbah, QLD
05.2014 - 07.2022
- Training of trainee shovel operators in all aspects of the shovel
- Training of truck operators for correct spotting procedures to achieve zero spot time around the shovel.
- Training of operators in correct cable handling procedures and practices with cable truck, cable tractor, cable towers and highwall cable gantry.
- Involved in a SHMS WRAC cross section for the implementation of autonomous haulage.
- Loading autonomous haul trucks with electric rope shovel and excavators
- Pushing dumps of autonomous haul trucks
- Conduct supervisor duties in leading with safety and meeting KPIs.
- Operation of various equipment onsite
- Maintained constant communication with bulldozer operators to ensure efficient coordination of activities.
- Performed daily safety inspections on all equipment prior to use.
- Monitored operations to identify any potential hazards and take corrective action as necessary.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding workload expectations and site deadlines.
Rope Shovel Operator
Peabody Energy Millenium Coal
Moranbah, QLD
12.2012 - 04.2014
- Train and mentor of shovel trainees in all aspects of the shovel.
- Mentoring and training of truck operators for correct spotting and working around electric shovel
- Cable management, pit setup for electric shovel
- Coordinate with supervisors and mining superintendent for optimum pit design and setup for best shovel performance
- Monitored operations to identify any potential hazards and take corrective action as necessary.
- Maintained constant communication with bulldozer operators to ensure efficient coordination of activities.
- Reported any issues or malfunctions with equipment to the supervisor immediately.
- Followed instructions from supervisors regarding workload expectations and site deadlines.
- Operate various equipment onsite
Rope Shovel Operator
Peabody Energy North Antelope Rochelle Mine
Gillette, Wyoming, United States Of America
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Comply with site procedures at North Antelope Rochelle Mine (NARM), Caballo Mine and Rawhide Mine.
- Complete MSHA 5000.23 federal compliance documentation
- Complete PPRS electric shovel task training documentation
- Run for reliability concept (RFR)
- RFR operator machine health metrics
- Three phases of RFR
- Simulator training of machine and correct digging methods
- Shovel oiler field training.
- On board field training
- Correct truck self-spotting techniques
- Operation of P&H 4100XPC DC Drive, 4100XPB, 4100A, 4100A-LR, 2800XPA, 2800XPA-LR electric rope shovels
Rope Shovel/Excavator Operator
Glencore Rolleston Coal
Springsure, QLD
07.2010 - 06.2012
Multi-Skilled Operator
Leighton Mining Peak Downs
Moranbah, QLD
04.2010 - 07.2010
Multi-Skilled Operator
Sojitz Corporation
Springsure, QLD
12.2005 - 04.2010
Education
High School Diploma -
St Brendan's College
QLD12-1999
Skills
- Rope Shovels- P&H 4100XPC AC/DC Drive, 4100XPB, 4100A, 4100A-LR, 2800XPA, 2800XPA-LR, CAT 7495
- Dozers- CAT D6C, D7G, D9L, D9R, D10N, D10R, D10T, D10T-2, Next Gen D10, D11R, D11R Carry Dozer, D11T, Next Gen D11, Komatsu 475
- Excavators- Leibherr 9800, 9600, 9400, 9150, Hitachi 5600, 5500, 3600, 2600, 1200, 890, Cat 6060, 6040, 6030, 336, 330, Komatsu 850
- Graders- Cat 140, 150, 14H, 16H, 16M, 18M, 24M, 24
- Loaders- 960, 980, 988,992
- Trainer Assessor
- Step-Up Supervisor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Autonomous Training Specialist
Thiess Olive Downs Complex
05.2023 - Current
Autonomous Training Specialist
BMA Daunia Mine
08.2022 - 04.2023
Rope Shovel Operator, Trainer, Step-Up Supervisor
BMA Daunia Mine
05.2014 - 07.2022
Rope Shovel Operator
Peabody Energy Millenium Coal
12.2012 - 04.2014
Rope Shovel Operator
Peabody Energy North Antelope Rochelle Mine
06.2012 - 12.2012
Rope Shovel/Excavator Operator
Glencore Rolleston Coal
07.2010 - 06.2012
Multi-Skilled Operator
Leighton Mining Peak Downs
04.2010 - 07.2010
Multi-Skilled Operator
Sojitz Corporation
12.2005 - 04.2010
High School Diploma -
St Brendan's College
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