Dennis Cooley
Lower Chittering,WA
Summary
I am a highly ambitious and dedicated front line leader who is results-driven and thrives at achieving and exceeding company goals and objectives. I have extensive experience in maintenance management of fixed plant asset within the mining industry and continuously deliver a high level of strategic strategies at BHP. I am attentive to detail and effectively work toward completing projects within demanding deadlines and budgets. Due to my personal approach, I have also established successful relationships with key stakeholders. My exceptional communication and interpersonal skills enable me to excel in a team environment and build positive internal and external client relationships. I am an inspirational leader who looks to motivate and empower my team to reach and exceed individual and team KPIs. I also demonstrate strong safety leadership, actively always promoting a safe working culture. I am always looking to engage in new projects and ideas in which I can utilise my existing expertise and continue professional development, ideally by leading teams. I enjoy stimulating work environments and professional challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Technical Specialist BOS Execution
BHP
Newman
03.2025 - Current
- Support the Operational Improvement Engine to drive tangible performance outcomes.
- Assist Leaders and Frontline to identify, prioritise, problem solve, implement and evaluate success of L1 and L2 improvements.
- As required, assist with prioritised improvements at L3 and L4 (departmental and interdepartmental level).
- Build problem solving capability within operational teams, through teaching, coaching and practical application.
- Support leaders in motivating a continuous improvement mindset in teams, to create new and standard process; aspiring to set, share and replicate best practices making Frontline work safer, easier, better.
- Ensure Standardised Work principles and practices are understood and reinforced through consistent application and improvement.
- Create and continuously improve instructions (as per Standardised Work), procedures and standards aligned with Operational priorities.
- Verify improvement engine effectiveness and cascade from L3 to L1.
- Support Leaders and Frontline to access, use and manage systems associated with the improvement engine (i.e., WAVE, CoreWork, BrightSpot, MyBOS, Standardised Work Digital Tools, and KaiNexus).
Newman West Repairable Supervisor
BHP
Newman
08.2020 - Current
- I transitioned from a residential role to a FIFO role at Mt Whaleback after 9 years living in Newman as my two girls and wife wanted to be closer to our extended family.
- I am employed as a Maintenance Rebuild Supervisor responsible for the daily management and supervision of a team of 10 Tradesmen.
- My role within the Newman rebuild center is to ensure safety policies and procedures are followed and continuous improvement culture is sustained within the teams.
- Since moving into the role many changes have taken place regarding the quality assurance processes that are in place to ensure a reliable quality product is delivered to supply and our customer.
- These changes have been supported by the integration of BOS and Standardised Work.
Newman West Workshop & Modular Superintendent (Secondment)
BHP
Newman
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Oversee a multidisciplinary team of tradespeople in executing daily maintenance activities for Fixed plant assets at Newman West.
- Lead preventive maintenance schedules in close coordination with Processing stake holders to minimise production downtime.
- Ensure full compliance with Health, safety and environmental regulations through regular team engagement and safety interactions.
- Prioritize critical maintenance tasks in alignment with operational goals and core values.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives through structured daily routines (Level 1, 2 and 3 meetings, MOP & MIP processes).
- Promote a high-performance culture by monitoring and enhancing work management practices via control and planning meetings.
Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor
BHP
Newman
06.2016 - 08.2020
- Effectively communicate with the infrastructure team: accomplishments, short term plans, issues, and training, via safe start daily meetings.
- Provide feedback and develop team.
- Participate in job walk throughs to identify complete job scope, and assist in identifying methods for performing work, hazards, and associated hazard controls.
- Provide support to staff for effective and compliant work execution and ensuring the quality of work and documentation.
- Communicate and engage with relevant stakeholders across all levels of the business to achieve desired outcomes.
Mechanical Laboratory Maintenance Supervisor
BHP
Newman
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor responsible for the daily management and supervision of a team of 4 Laboratory Technicians.
- My role within the maintenance team is to ensure safety policies, standards and procedures are adhered to and carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
- Communication effectiveness.
- Engagement with stakeholders.
- Other responsibilities include are attending planning meetings and coordinating with the planning team regarding materials and costs, executing planned work safely and on time with zero injuries or incidents.
- Data entry of all information into 1SAP and raise notifications.
Mechanical Maintenance Execution Supervisor (Residential)
BHP
Newman
10.2012 - 06.2014
- I transferred to a residential role at Mt Whaleback after 7 years fly in fly out.
- I am employed as a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor responsible for the daily management and supervision of a base load team of 10 Tradesmen.
- I relocated to the residential role to primarily be home with my family and secondly to have ownership of a single plant.
- My role within the maintenance Execution team is to ensure safety policies and procedures are adhered to by various contracting companies that come to site.
- Other responsibilities include are attending planning meetings and coordinating with the planning team in regard to preparations of gant charts and labour requirements, executing planned work safely and on time with zero injuries or incidents.
- Data entry of all information into 1SAP and raise notifications.
Shutdown Maintenance Execution Supervisor (FIFO)
BHP Billiton Iron Ore
Pilbara
05.2005 - 09.2012
- BHP Billiton Iron Ore Run 4 Mine sites Mt Whaleback, Yandi, Area c, and Eastern Ridge; I was employed as Shutdown Maintenance Supervisor across all 4 sites.
- This role has seen several employers through the process of acquisition.
- Portside Fabrication the initial employer was acquired by HWE Mining who in turn was then acquired by BHPBIO.
- Although ownership has changed, the roles and responsibilities have remained consistent throughout, these being daily management and supervision of a shutdown team of roughly 25 trades and trade assistants.
- Other duties include assisting site planners with shutdown preparations.
- A 2/2 roster services site shutdown needs, and I have been involved since the inception of this service.
Workshop Manager
Weldlok Fabrication
Belmont, Perth
03.2004 - 05.2005
- Supervision and accountability for 40 workshop employees; ranging from Trades-to-Trades Assistants.
- Manage all aspects of daily operations to ensure customer requirements are met safely and efficiently according to priority.
- Manage all aspects of safety in the work environment as I filled the safety representative role also.
- Daily responsibilities included but not limited to: Develop and communicate schedule to team.
- Manage inventory holdings for workshop.
- Manage deadlines according to client requirements.
- Managed the fabrication process for 5 independent areas.
- Approved drawings prior to manufacture.
- Carry out area inductions for workshop and individual areas for new starters and re-induction requirements.
- Liaise daily with operations manager regarding all aspects of the business.
Education
Certificate III - Heavy Fabrication
Engineering Fabrication Trade
03.2004
Skills
- Quality control and asset management
- Standard operations management
- Infrastructure system maintenance
- Potable water testing compliance
- Operation of conveyor systems
- Welding skills (MMAW, TIG, MIG)
- Team leadership and dynamics
- Health and safety practices
- Emergency response protocols
- Expertise in Microsoft Project and Visio
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of 1SAP applications
- Excellence in customer service and contractor coordination
- Development of training programs
- Standardized work methodologies
- Improvements in operations processes
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Leadership of teams effectively
- Preventive maintenance practices
- Compliance with safety regulations
- Problem-solving expertise
- Data entry of all information into 1SAP
Certification
- BHP Safety Foundation Program
- BHP Supervisors Fatigue Management Course
- BHP Billiton HSEC Supervisor (Leadership) Course
- Various In-House Training (31 certificates) (BHP, HWE Mining, Aims W.A.)
- Confined Space Access AS/NZS 2865:2001 (Fall right International Training Academy, Perth, W.A.)
- Working Safely at Heights VMNMG237A (Safe right Training Academy, Perth, W.A.)
- License To Perform High Risk Work (EWP) WL 2526398 (Work Safe, Perth, W.A.)
- Australian Institute of Management OH&S for Managers, Supervisors & Team Leaders (AIMS, Perth, WA)
- Appointed Persons Training (Section 44) (Thrivability Training & Coaching Perth, WA)
- Conduct Safety & Health ICAM Investigations (Safety Wise Solutions, Perth, WA)
- ICAM Incident Lead Investigator Training (Safety Wise Solutions, Perth, WA)
- Senior First Aid (St John, Perth, WA)
- BHPBIO Hot work Permit Issuer (Safe right Training Academy, Perth, W.A.)
- BHPBIO Working at Heights Permit Issuer (Safe right Training Academy, Perth, W.A.)
- BHPBIO Confined Space Permit Issuer (Safe right Training Academy, Perth, W.A.)
Hobbies and Interests
- Football (AFL)
- Golf
- Camping
- Fishing
- Cricket
Timeline
Line Technical Specialist BOS Execution
BHP
03.2025 - Current
Newman West Workshop & Modular Superintendent (Secondment)
BHP
01.2024 - 02.2025
Newman West Repairable Supervisor
BHP
08.2020 - Current
Infrastructure Maintenance Supervisor
BHP
06.2016 - 08.2020
Mechanical Laboratory Maintenance Supervisor
BHP
06.2014 - 06.2016
Mechanical Maintenance Execution Supervisor (Residential)
BHP
10.2012 - 06.2014
Shutdown Maintenance Execution Supervisor (FIFO)
BHP Billiton Iron Ore
05.2005 - 09.2012
Workshop Manager
Weldlok Fabrication
03.2004 - 05.2005
Certificate III - Heavy Fabrication
Engineering Fabrication Trade
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