Lucas Mitchell
Broken Hill,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Development/Mine Services Superintendent with extensive experience at Perilya, excelling in resource allocation and safety compliance. Proven track record in optimizing production efficiency and fostering team collaboration. Adept at implementing quality assurance measures and resolving conflicts, ensuring seamless operations and high-performance standards in challenging environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Development/Mine Services Superintendent
Perilya
Broken Hill, NSW
05.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed resource allocation to optimize production efficiency across teams.
- Coordinated project timelines and milestones with cross-functional teams.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operational workflows effectively.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff to address concerns promptly.
- Led team meetings to align goals and discuss project progress regularly.
- Maintained accurate records such as daily logs, time sheets, inspection reports, for each project.
- Maintained safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures while overseeing operations at the site.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Managed projects by coordinating materials, inspections and contractor tasks.
- Coordinated installation activities for projects to promote smooth workflow and achieve quality standards.
- Provided technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day operational problems.
- Recognized and enforced quality standards through daily inspection of active work areas.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Underground Adgie operator
McMahons Pty Ltd
Broken Hill
02.2011 - 06.2025
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily operational goals.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Achieved shift targets on a regular basis
Shift supervisor underground mine operations
Perilya
Broken Hill, NSW
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Initiated safety talks and value adding ideas with the crews during tool box meetings
- Managed both development activities and production targets
- Prioritized a high speed development heading whilst managing other mining activities
- Managed work crews to achieve a high work output
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our priorities and targets
- Contributed innovative ideas to upper management to improve our efficiency and safety
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Acted as the relief Superintendent when required. Which duties included managing annual leave and providing reports to upper management
Production Supervisor
Perilya
Broken Hill, NSW
07.2017 - 10.2021
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and production techniques.
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure proper functioning and maintenance.
- Conducted regular safety audits to maintain a safe workplace environment.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues swiftly.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences to achieve scheduled targets
UG Bogger operator
Perilya
Broken Hill
03.2013 - 10.2017
- Bogged development headings to site standard
- Bogged production stopes to dump holes and stack bays
- Bogged production stopes on Tele remotes to stack bays and dump holes
- Loaded the underground haulage fleet from development headings/ stack bays / dump holes and manual dirt from stopes
- Scraped back faces for development headings to be bored
- Clean up windrows in access drives
- Clean up areas for rehab to be done
- Dug out old drives and back filled areas to standard
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure safe and effective operation
Underground Dump Truck Operator
Perilya
Broken Hill
10.2013 - 10.2015
- Operated dump trucks to transport materials across mining sites.
- Conducted pre-operational checks on equipment for safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate logs of truck operations and material movements.
- Communicated regularly with supervisor regarding current projects or any issues that arose during operation of the dump truck.
- Assisted with service crew activities in running vent/air, water/trailing cables, and drain lines.
- Offside Jumbo when bolting, boring faces, and conducting rehab operations.
- Assisted chargers with charging development headings and production stopes.
Cabinetmaker
Silver City Cabinets
Broken Hill
02.2006 - 04.2011
- Completed a four year apprenticeship
- Fabricated custom cabinets using woodworking tools and machinery.
- Assembled cabinet components with attention to detail and quality standards.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure precise measurements and cuts.
- Installed hardware and finishing touches on completed cabinets.
- Built custom cabinets from raw materials based on customer specifications.
Education
High School Diploma -
Willyma High School
Broken Hill, NSW11-2005
Perilya Mine
Broken Hill, NSWSkills
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Resource allocation
- Production planning
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Performance monitoring
Timeline
Development/Mine Services Superintendent
Perilya
05.2023 - Current
Shift supervisor underground mine operations
Perilya
02.2021 - 03.2023
Production Supervisor
Perilya
07.2017 - 10.2021
Underground Dump Truck Operator
Perilya
10.2013 - 10.2015
UG Bogger operator
Perilya
03.2013 - 10.2017
Underground Adgie operator
McMahons Pty Ltd
02.2011 - 06.2025
Cabinetmaker
Silver City Cabinets
02.2006 - 04.2011
High School Diploma -
Willyma High School
Perilya Mine
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