Dylan Burgess
Perth,WA
Summary
Driven leader successful at motivating and building positive team dynamics to accomplish Fortescue's goals. Dedicated to a open and welcoming culture where people feel empowered to contribute and are happy to say they work within my team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor Autonomous Systems
Fortescue Metals Group
Perth, Western Australia
12.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the management of eight Fortescue AHS technicians and Westrac/Caterpillar contractors.
- Maintenance of all the Minestar, autonomy and fatality prevention technology on 450+ assets at Solomon Minesite.
- Providing guidance, coaching, training and managing annual leave of the team.
- Incident investigation and management of HR issues within the department.
- Providing technical knowledge for safety incidents when required.
- Determining work activities based on priority and understanding of technician’s skill levels within the team. Identifying technician’s strong and weak points and helping develop them through a buddy system with more experienced technicians.
- Compliance with Fortescue's work management system and ensuring weekly maintenance plans are adhered to.
- Ensuring the team is adhering to Fortescue’s approach to safety and being in the field supervising. Making sure that the Fortescue values are alive and well within the team, with a big focus on safety, enthusiasm and humility.
- Identifying members of the team with leadership qualities and training them on the roles and responsibilities of the department supervisor to fill in when required.
- Acting as AMS & Planning Superintendent when required.
- Acting as AMS Coordinator when required.
Autonomous Technician
FTP Solutions
Perth, Western Australia
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed troubleshooting and repair on Autonomy and Minestar systems on a range of surface mining machinery in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- These include D65 drills, 785, 789, 793 haulage trucks, D10T Dozers, 9250, 9400, 996 Liebherr excavators, CAT & Komatsu wheel loaders and dozers.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on machinery.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Participated in Westrac lead training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment.
- Completed planned work in a workshop environment and also in pit breakdowns in an active autonomous mining area.
Fiber Optic Technician
CASATEL
Melbourne, Victoria
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Performed troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
- Built and installed large fibre joints that provided major back bone to suburbs and towns.
- Conducted site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
- Inspected and tested fiber optics equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained documentation of all network changes and repairs.
- Ensured that safety standards were met during installation processes with regular high risk work being completed safely.
- Worked with other technicians as part of a team on large projects.
- Worked in both remote rural areas and in the Melbourne CBD.
Detachment Commander/Communication Systems Op.
Australian Army
Darwin, Northern Teritory
10.2010 - 01.2017
- Joined a highly mobile Army communications team (1st Combat Signals Regiment 2011-2014 & Defence Force School of Signals 2015-2017) and reported to the Communications Manager.
- Responsible for communications security, maintenance and efficient operation of all radio, communication and cryptographic equipment, conducting daily equipment and cryptographic stock takes, reporting deficiencies and maintaining inventory levels.
- Supervised a detachment of up to 9 staff, with oversight of work allocation, performance management and personnel administration.
- Responsible for radio operation, satellite systems, equipment maintenance, hazard management, compliance and communications planning.
- Utilised state-of-the-art satellite, VHF, HF and vehicle-mounted communications systems to provide command and control services to the senior management team.
- Provided technical advice on the best method of employing communications equipment to achieve business goals.
- Accounted for costly and complex technology, including ensuring the physical security of attractive items.
- Employed equity, conflict resolution, and stress management skills to ensure staff satisfaction was maintained despite working for extended periods, in close-knit team environments under challenging circumstances with limited resources, in extremes of weather with prolonged absences from friends and family
- Inspected equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.
- Established communication networks between command elements for information sharing purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dromana Secondary College
Dromana, VIC12.2008
Skills
- 8 Years Telecommunication Experience
- 6 Years Autonomous Mining Experience
- Great Work Management
- Strong People and Leadership Skills
Affiliations
- Playing golf and darts
- Physical fitness and staying in shape
- Reading and music
Certification
- The Frontline Leader - Australian Institute of Management
- Leadership Development - Australian Institute of Management
- Conflict Resolution - Australian Institute of Management
- S26 Qualified
- Command for Hauling Foundational and Intermediate
- Terrain for Loading Foundational and Intermediate
- CPR and First Aid
- HRWL - Confined Space Entry
- Full Drivers Licence
- NBN Fibre Optic Joint Building and Splicing Qualified
- White card
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor Autonomous Systems
Fortescue Metals Group
12.2019 - Current
Autonomous Technician
FTP Solutions
09.2018 - 12.2019
Fiber Optic Technician
CASATEL
09.2017 - 08.2018
Detachment Commander/Communication Systems Op.
Australian Army
10.2010 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Dromana Secondary College