- Strength and endurance training (gym, running, cycling, rowing)
- Outdoor and movement based challenges
- Health and fitness
- Quality time with family
Johnathan Taitt
Herne Hill,WA
Summary
Results driven operations leader with extensive experience in exploration drilling, safety management, and business systems development. Proven ability to optimise workflows, enhance operational efficiencies, and lead teams in remote high-pressure environments. Skilled in resource planning, cost control, asset management, and compliance with industry safety and environmental standards.
Adept at problem solving and risk management to drive productivity and operational success.
Currently seeking to transition into a mining superintendent role, to apply my leadership, operational expertise, and risk management skills in a production focused environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Precision Exploration Drilling
08.2024 - Current
- Oversee equipment and personnel logistics for multiple remote drilling operations.
- Liaise with clients to ensure project requirements are met.
- Review and improve operational efficiencies to reduce downtime and costs.
- Continuously assess and enhance safe systems of work and risk controls.
- Manage cost control and procurement strategies to optimise resources allocation.
- Conduct performance reviews, identify areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Empower employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Analyse and report on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Develop and implemented process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
Director
Red Rock Drilling
02.2018 - 08.2024
- Manage full business operations, including budgeting, recruitment, and procurement.
- Executed drilling operations.
- Led maintenance and refurbishment programs to ensure equipment reliability.
- Identified and secured new work opportunities, expanding company operations.
- Provided strategic oversight on drilling program planning and execution.
- Liaised with clients to ensure programme outcomes met expectations.
Corporate Services Manager
McKay Drilling
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Ensured regulatory compliance in operational areas, providing guidance to senior leadership on potential risks or gaps in adherence protocols.
- Developed, implemented, certified, and maintained business management systems (ISO14001, ISO 45001, ISO 55001, ISO9001).
- Led initiatives to improve safety, environmental compliance, and asset management.
- Increased efficiency in document management systems through implementation of digital storage solutions that streamlined workflows.
- Established a strong safety culture within the organisation, including developing robust emergency preparedness plans.
- Facilitated ICAM investigations, established and implemented controls to mitigate the probability of a recurrence.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
- Conducted regular site inspections to maintain compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
WHS&T Manager
McKay Drilling
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Developed and implemented safe systems of work.
- Develop, implement training framework (TNA) to enhance workforce competencies.
- Conduct and facilitate risk assessments for equipment and operational processes.
- Establish and implement injury management framework.
- Develop and implement equipment inspection regimes (pre-starts, and inspection on all assets and facilities).
- Develop and implement Management of Change (MOC) processes to manage risks associated with modifications to equipment, people, and procedures.
- Liaise with personnel on risk management principles (hierarchy of controls).
- Liaise with clients (FMG, BHP, Rio) on safety initiatives, safety reporting and safety performance outcomes.
- Facilitate ICAM investigations and implement controls to mitigate recurrences.
Safety Advisor
Boart Longyear
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Inspect worksites, practices, and equipment for compliance with established safety standards (Codes of Practice, Australian Standards, Legislation).
- Implement safety initiatives
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns related to health and safety issues.
- Enforced safety behaviours in field by delivering mandatory trainings and implementing new procedures.
- Led safety meetings and training classes to educate workers on safe practices and important policies.
- Created reports on safety performance and managed injury cases.
- Conducted equipment and process risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
Driller
Boart Longyear
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Led drilling teams in the safe operation of drilling rig, and ancillary equipment.
- Managed remote drilling camps, logistics, and maintenance schedules.
- Coordinated with clients to ensure project objectives were met.
Drillers Offsider
McKay Drilling
03.2004 - 01.2007
- Assisted with drilling operations, sampling, cleaning, and equipment maintenance.
- Performed pre-start checks and equipment inspections.
- Executed work activities in line with safety procedures.
- Assisted with remote camp logistics, and maintenance.
Education
RII50620 Diploma of Drilling Operations
ACA Training
Perth11-2021
Skills
- Problem-solving and decision making under pressure
- Risk management and operational efficiencies
- Leadership and team development
- Logistics and resource planning
- Cost control and procurement
- Safety and compliance (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 55001)
Interests
Timeline
Operations Manager
Precision Exploration Drilling
08.2024 - Current
Director
Red Rock Drilling
02.2018 - 08.2024
Corporate Services Manager
McKay Drilling
01.2015 - 02.2018
WHS&T Manager
McKay Drilling
01.2010 - 01.2015
Safety Advisor
Boart Longyear
01.2009 - 01.2010
Driller
Boart Longyear
01.2007 - 01.2009
Drillers Offsider
McKay Drilling
03.2004 - 01.2007
RII50620 Diploma of Drilling Operations
ACA Training
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