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Kurt Connolly
Yeppoon,Australia
Summary
Expert in open cut production management, delivering operational accountability for excavation and load & haul activities. Proven ability to optimize fleet utilization and enhance team performance, aligning closely with mine planning and technical services. Dedicated to achieving safety and production KPIs while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Overview
5
5
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Mining Superintendent
Curragh South Open Cut
QLD
08.2021 - Current
- Provide full operational accountability for excavation and load & haul activities within a large-scale open cut coal operation.
- Led diverse teams of up to 200 personnel across various production crews to ensure operational efficiency.
- Deliver weekly, monthly and quarterly production targets aligned to mine plan
- Lead operational ramp-up and structured fleet optimisation phases
- Oversaw 9-digger fleet, optimised to 6 units to enhance production alignment
- Collaborated with Technical Services to optimise sequencing and fleet utilisation
- Directed Supervisors and frontline leaders to strengthen team accountability and performance.
- Implement productivity and downtime reduction initiatives
- Report performance metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders
- Ensured compliance with SHMS and statutory obligations
Senior Civil & Production Supervisor
Mackellar Mining
QLD
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Led civil and production crews delivering mine infrastructure and load & haul outcomes
- Managed scraper circuits for construction of access roads, dams, pads, and go-lines, contributing to timely project completion
- Conducted pit inspections and ensured safe work compliance
- Coordinated machinery servicing and allocated workforce, enhancing operational efficiency
- Assisted Superintendent in production planning and achieving project milestones by tracking KPIs
Production Supervisor
Thiess - Peak Downs
QLD
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed pit sequencing and allocated equipment to streamline production flow
- Led frontline production crews to achieve safety and production KPIs
- Guided operators through development initiatives to improve skills and performance
- Maintained client reporting and liaised with stakeholders to align on production goals
Trainer / Assessor & Operator
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance - Caval Ridge
QLD
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Delivered competency-based training and assessments that improved skill development and workforce readiness
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment and reduce operational risks
- Operated electric rope shovels, excavators, dozers, and haul trucks for optimal task execution
Education
High School Diploma -
Blayney High School
Blayney, NSW12-2003
Skills
- Production oversight
- Production management
- Production delivery
- Operational efficiency
- KPI accountability
- Technical alignment
- Technical alignment
- SHMS compliance
- Process improvement
- Leadership development
- Workforce planning
- Resource allocation
- Performance management
- Conflict management
Certification
- All certifications are up to date.
Timeline
Mining Superintendent
Curragh South Open Cut
08.2021 - Current
Senior Civil & Production Supervisor
Mackellar Mining
02.2020 - 08.2021
Production Supervisor
Thiess - Peak Downs
01.2018 - 01.2020
Trainer / Assessor & Operator
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance - Caval Ridge
01.2015 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Blayney High School