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Kate Jeffries

Kate Jeffries

Victoria Park, WA

Summary

Demonstrated passion and expertise in the fields of both architecture and management. Highly committed with a hardworking mentality, a manager offering a history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments in highly dynamic environments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency. Qualified trainer well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams.

Overview

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Work History

Architecture Intern

Curtin University
07.2023 - Current
  • Associate for the concept and detailed design of a Super Sciences complex on campus
  • Associate for the redesign of the surrounding topography, services and high voltage grid
  • Involvement in the process and documentation of concept, schematic, and detailed design, consultant engagement, design team meetings, project procurement, business continuity, stakeholder engagement and communication, project programme and delivery plan, contractor EOI evaluation and short listing, early contractor involvement, cost planning, and planning surrounding project practical completion and operational readiness.
  • Design, deployment, and data analysis of user group surveys.

Senior Mine Controller

Rio Tinto
2014 - 2019
  • Fleet management of both Autonomous & Manned Pits throughout the Pilbara region.
  • Fleet management and dispatch toward maximum production, efficiency and plan adherence including, but not limited to: management of machine utilization and maintenance, managing the distribution of operators and skill sets for uninterrupted production, fueling, operator breaks, planned blasts, infrastructure projects, dig rates, cycle times and dump/stockpile availability, blend changes, crusher feed, ore quality management and compliance, inclement weather and emergency response management etc
  • Monitoring and controlling safety objectives up to and including coordination of emergency response
  • Building and maintenance of an accurate mine model within the dispatch software
  • Information management to result in accurate data for decision making purposes (i.e., the time usage model, loader and truck cycles etc.)
  • Liaising with a variety of departments to meet production and processing requirements (engineering, maintenance, geology, mine systems, ore processing and quality, production supervisors, coordinators and superintendents, de watering, drill and blast, mining manager, general manager etc.)
  • Submitting and implementing ideas for more efficient, cost-effective production such as changes to the fueling, prestart, and clean for service/breakdown procedures.

Mine Controller

Fortescue Metals Group
2013 - 2014
  • Fleet management and dispatch toward maximum production, efficiency and plan adherence including, but not limited to: management of machine utilization and maintenance, managing the distribution of operators and skill sets for uninterrupted production, fueling, operator breaks, planned blasts, infrastructure projects, dig rates, cycle times and dump/stockpile availability, blend changes, crusher feed, ore quality management and compliance, inclement weather and emergency response management etc
  • Monitoring and controlling safety objectives up to and including coordination of emergency response
  • Building and maintenance of an accurate mine model within the dispatch software
  • Information management to result in accurate data for decision making purposes (i.e., the time usage model, loader and truck cycles etc.)
  • Liaising with a variety of departments to meet production and processing requirements (engineering, maintenance, geology, mine systems, ore processing and quality, production supervisors, coordinators and superintendents, de watering, drill and blast, mining manager, general manager etc.)
  • Submitting and implementing ideas for more efficient, cost-effective production such as changes to the fueling, prestart, and clean for service/breakdown procedures.

All Round Operator

Fortescue Metals Group
2009 - 2013

Production Equipment Operation of:

  • Terex 340 & 120 Excavator
  • Caterpillar 6020, 6030, 6040 Excavator
  • Liebherr 994 & 996 Excavator
  • Caterpillar 854 Wheel Dozer
  • Caterpillar 16M, 24M, 16H, 24H Grader
  • Caterpillar 777 & 785 Watercart
  • Caterpillar 777F, 789 D&C, 793 C & F Dump Trucks
  • Terex 3700 & 4400 Dump Trucks

Consistent use of safety tools such as Take 5's, Take Time Talks, Hazard Reports, Safety Meetings, PPE use, Safe Work Instructions & Procedures, Task Hazard Analysis etc

Equipment prestart checks & sound mechanical awareness

Training other operators on machinery

Equipment refueling procedures

Use of MineStar and PitRam dispatch / APS systems

All Round Operator

BHP Billiton
2007 - 2009

Production Equipment Operation of:

  • Dump Truck Operator - 785C
  • 16H & 16M
  • Water Cart Operator - 773

Qualified trainer - Dump Trucks / Watercart

Consistent use of safety tools such as Take 5's, Take Time Talks, Hazard Reports, Safety Meetings, PPE use, Safe Work Instructions & Procedures, Task Hazard Analysis etc

Equipment prestart checks & sound mechanical awareness

Equipment refueling procedures

Use of Modular dispatch system

Operator

Skilled / Macmahon
2005 - 2007
  • Cat 793, 789 & 785 Dump Truck Operator & Trainer

Practice Manager

Skin Angels
2003 - 2005
  • Accounts
  • Sales & Advertising
  • HR Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Client Liaison

Education

Master of Architecture -

Curtin University
Bentley, WA
2024

Bachelor of Applied Science - Architecture -

Curtin University
Bentley, WA
2022

Bachelor of Business - Management -

Edith Cowan University
Joondalup, WA
2008

Skills

  • Architecture Project Proposals, Development and Documentation for both Simple and Complex Projects
  • Schematic and Detailed Design utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Lumion, Photoshop, and Other Design Software
  • Time, People, and Asset Management
  • Operational Oversight
  • Marketing, Sales, and Accounts Experience
  • Qualified Trainer & Assessor

Certification

Corelink Certificate IV Training & Assessing


Accomplishments

  • 2023 Student Internship Award: Curtin Properties, Curtin University
  • 2023 Head of School Letter of Commendation: School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University.
  • 2022 Student Showcase Exhibition Contributor: School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University.
  • 2021 Head of School Letter of Commendation: School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University.
  • 2019 Head of School Letter of Commendation: School of Design and the Built Environment, Curtin University.

Affiliations

Australian Institute of Architects Student Member

Curtin University Associate

Metronet Public Open Space Community Reference Group Member

Timeline

Architecture Intern

Curtin University
07.2023 - Current

Senior Mine Controller

Rio Tinto
2014 - 2019

Mine Controller

Fortescue Metals Group
2013 - 2014

All Round Operator

Fortescue Metals Group
2009 - 2013

All Round Operator

BHP Billiton
2007 - 2009

Operator

Skilled / Macmahon
2005 - 2007

Practice Manager

Skin Angels
2003 - 2005

Master of Architecture -

Curtin University

Bachelor of Applied Science - Architecture -

Curtin University

Bachelor of Business - Management -

Edith Cowan University
Kate Jeffries