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
13
13
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 AHS technicians and the maintenance of all the Minestar and autonomy technology on 450+ assets on site. Providing guidance, coaching, training and managing annual leave of the team.
- 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.
- Ensuring our weekly maintenance plan’s work management requirements are met in SAP, this includes closing out work orders, rescheduling jobs, parts return and making sure technicians have recorded their hours and comments on these jobs.
- Ensuring the team is adhering to Fortescues approach to safety, regularly signing JHA's and being in the field. 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.
- Created consumable system within AMS department which now gives technicians access to items regularly required for their work. Identifying any issues with inventory/stock levels and raising ATI's to meet demand for repairs, usage or the alignment with other sites.
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
- Installed, terminated, spliced and tested fiber optic cables.
- Troubleshot and repaired fiber optic systems.
- Performed maintenance on fiber optic networks.
- Inspected and tested fiber optics equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained documentation of all network changes and repairs.
- Conducted fusion splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fibers.
- Identified issues with existing cable plants using OTDRs.
- Ensured that safety standards were met during installation processes.
- Worked with other technicians as part of a team on large projects.
- Installed outside plant fiber optics in manhole and telco boxes.
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
- 5 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
- 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
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