Doug Welch
Perth,WA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Controller
Roy Hill
Perth, Western Australia
01.2021 - Current
- Ensure the safe and efficient processing of iron ore through the fixed plant equipment, including crushers, conveyors, screens, pumps, and other associated equipment
- Coordinate with the operations and maintenance teams regarding the scheduling of routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs
- Analyse plant performance data and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, safety, and performance
- Prepare for tasks as issued on the daily execution task sheets (DETS)
- Accurately monitor the status of the fixed plant infrastructure to optimise the capability of the Roy Hill demand chain
- Partner with site maintenance and maintenance planning regarding equipment faults, breakdowns, and shutdown planning
Daycrew Supervisor
Roy Hill
Perth, Western Australia
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Apply, plan and execute water schedule completion progress on a daily and weekly basis, collaborating with key department stakeholders to achieve efficient water management.
- Ensure deviations to water schedule are managed to minimise impact on weekly compliance.
- Supervise dewatering operations, including the installation, operation, and maintenance of dewatering, distribution, and reinjection equipment. Providing technical guidance and support to dewatering operators.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and procedures and promote a strong safety culture within the team spending time on the job coaching and mentoring, demonstrating Field Leadership.
- Monitor and optimize processes to achieve desired water levels and quality.
- Be proactive and agile to lead cost and waste reduction, including across departments.
Process Supervisor
Roy Hill
Perth, Western Australia
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Apply, plan and execute water schedule completion progress on a daily and weekly basis, collaborating with key department stakeholders to achieve efficient water management.
- Ensure deviations to water schedule are managed to minimise impact on weekly compliance.
- Supervise dewatering operations, including the installation, operation, and maintenance of dewatering, distribution, and reinjection equipment. Providing technical guidance and support to dewatering operators.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and procedures and promote a strong safety culture within the team spending time on the job coaching and mentoring, demonstrating Field Leadership.
- Monitor and optimize processes to achieve desired water levels and quality.
- Be proactive and agile to lead cost and waste reduction, including across departments.
Wet Plant Co-ordinator
Roy Hill
Perth, Western Australia
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Worked closely with other departments to ensure smooth execution of projects.
- Provided guidance and training to new employees on safety protocols, plant operations.
- Identified potential problems before they arose by monitoring key metrics such as downtime, output rate.
- Developed and maintained production schedules for the plant.
- Researched new technologies that could improve production processes within the facility.
- Set schedules and allocated resources for current and backlog production requirements.
- Conducted training in equipment operations and safety procedures, briefing employees of hazards associated with work.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment and machinery in the plant.
- Observed and monitored utilization of equipment.
- Created and implemented inventory control systems to ensure that all materials were tracked accurately.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
Wet Plant Operator
Roy Hill
Perth, Western Australia
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Maintained accurate records of process readings on a daily basis.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Followed EPA and OSHA regulations to maintain safety of water and personnel.
- Completed maintenance tasks and made adjustments as part of regular upkeep of equipment and safety.
- Trained new employees on operating procedures and safety guidelines.
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements related to plant operations.
Skills
- Business process improvement
- Cost reduction
- Operational efficiency
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Strategic planning
- Management reporting
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- Certificate in Leadershp Level 4.
Timeline
Plant Controller
Roy Hill
01.2021 - Current
Daycrew Supervisor
Roy Hill
08.2020 - 01.2021
Process Supervisor
Roy Hill
01.2019 - 08.2020
Wet Plant Co-ordinator
Roy Hill
02.2018 - 01.2019
Wet Plant Operator
Roy Hill
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Certificate in Leadershp Level 4.
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