COREY BARNSDALE
Cashmere
Summary
Experienced and safety-focused ERZ Controller with over 15 years in underground coal mining across Development, Board & pillar and Longwall operations in supervisory roles. Proven leader with a passion for safety, efficiency, and team development. Skilled in compliance, incident response, and statutory mine official responsibilities. Committed to achieving zero harm while exceeding production targets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undermanager / ERZ Controller
Mammoth
01.2025 - Current
- Statutory supervision of crews across multiple panels
- Coaching & assisting ERZ controllers on shift
- Managing compliance with safety legislation and site SHMS
- Conducting regular audits, inspections and corrective actions
- Leading production performance through structured planning
- Experience with Prodmate 24 hour and weekly planning (co-ordination)
ERZ Controller
Kestrel Coal
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Led production crews in both longwall and development units
- Conducted inspections and prepared statutory reports
- Assisted in implementation of continuous improvement strategies
- Incident reporting & Investigation
ERZ Controller
Fitzroy Resources
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised statutory inspections, gas monitoring, and workplace assessments
- Contributed to new standards for pillar design and ventilation
- Actively participated in planning sessions and operational briefings
- Ensured team compliance with daily plans and risk controls
Production Supervisor / ERZ Controller
Anglo American
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed daily operations in Development panel
- Led inspections, job step analyses (JSAs), and risk assessments
- Shotfirer duties, including charge-up, detonation, and post-blast inspections
- Key figure during ramp-up of tailgate 101 development (priority panel)
- Promoted to Longwall Deputy based on exceptional leadership without formal application
ERZ Controller
BHP Billiton
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed production and safety across panels
- Ensured compliance with SHMS and statutory requirements
- Performed workplace inspections, hazard reports, and incident investigations
- Recommended for Production Supervisor role due to high safety and production levels
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Leadership & Safety
- Compliance & Training
- ERZ Controller
- Underground Shotfiring
- Machine Operations (Miner, LHDs, etc)
- QMRS Team Member (Rescue & Fire Team)
- Longwall, Development and Board & pillar panels
- Crew Supervision & Coordination
- Experienced with mine planning tools and 24/ 7 planning meetings
- Visual Felt Leadership
- Coaching & Mentoring Crews
- Safety Culture Development
- Conflict Resolution
- QLD Mining Safety & Health Act
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Risk Management / JSAs
- Incident/Accident Investigation
- Trainer & Assessor (TAE)
Accomplishments
- Successfully led high-performing crews to safely deliver production targets as an ERZ Controller
- Have had experience as a Undermanager at Carborough Downs & Mammoth UG
- Integral member of mine rescue and fire team response programs
- Part of the start up team at both Grosvenor mine & Mammoth UG
Certification
- ERZ Controller / Deputy – Certificate of Competency (QLD)
- Shotfirer – Full underground ticket with current ASIO Police Clearance
- Underground Machinery – Miner driver & multiple machine tickets
- QMRS Team Member – Fire team operations and rescue readiness
- S1, S2, S3 & G2, Advanced First Aid, Pain Management
- Trainer & Assessor (TAE) – 2016
Timeline
Undermanager / ERZ Controller
Mammoth
01.2025 - Current
ERZ Controller
Kestrel Coal
01.2023 - 01.2025
ERZ Controller
Fitzroy Resources
01.2021 - 01.2022
Production Supervisor / ERZ Controller
Anglo American
01.2015 - 01.2020
ERZ Controller
BHP Billiton
01.2013 - 01.2015
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