MAL LILLY
Proserpine,QLD
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
MINING OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT (EXPAT)
BISHA MINING
08.2014 - 01.2021
- Continually driving a positive safety culture with national employees, leading by example
- Planning, implementing, writing, and reviewing safe operating procedures across the operation
- Overseeing operational planning of weekly, monthly and 3 monthly horizons
- Adhering to and implementing the strategic long term and short-term mining plans
- Scheduling of mine projects with load and haul operations
- Managing mining crews’ structure, systems and scheduling
- Collaborating with Mining Engineers to agree on the 36 hour plan and reviewing production actuals against plan
- Contributing to the 24-hour production meetings with Managers and Superintendents
- Drafting and implementing standard operating procedures for the Load and Haul section
- Ensuring ongoing optimisation of the mining operation through benchmarking activities
- Providing effective leadership and guidance to all crew members and driving high performances
- Overseeing the maintenance of pit floors ensuring high safety standards
- Monitoring the pit dewatering system to enable mining to be carried out
- Managing the mining operations of the pit ensuring alignment with the mine design
- Ensuring high wall controls are in place, with Geo technical issues
- Training graduate mining engineers and National Mining Supervisors
- Overseeing all dump locations are aligning to the design with the correct floors and levels
- Delivering and exceeding production targets on a daily basis
- Supporting the engineering department in carrying out its maintenance plan
- Acting as a substitute for the Mine Manager when colleague is on leave
- Providing contributions and advice in investigations and incident reports
- Conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions
- Writing reports and maintaining data control
- Analysing daily production data to identify issues and improve productivity outcomes.
- Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining strict deadlines and adhering to budget constraints.
- Established successful procedures for day-to-day operations and long-term planning.
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Mentored junior staff, leading to increased productivity and improved teamwork throughout the organization.
- Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
OPEN PIT SUPERINTENDENT
BARRICK GOLD
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Provided leadership and guidance to a national workforce of 300 operators and supervisors and senior supervisors
- Educating the senior supervisors on management strategies to improve performance
- Utilised short-term interval controls and efficient mining strategies to ensure operations complied with procedures
- Mentored and coached the national senior supervisors on planning and compliance activities
- Provided education and training to the crew on safety and hazards awareness in the work areas
- Assisted managers understand their leadership obligations
- Contributed to the short term planning, scheduling, cost control and mining strategies
- Ensured compliance to the mining plan, drill and blast regulations and water management controls.
MINING SUPERINTENDENT
THIESS MINING
02.2011 - 06.2013
- Managed the operation of eight fleets of mining equipment
- Led and supported a workforce of up to 360 operators and support staff along with 16 supervisors/coordinators
- Oversaw safe removal of over burden and coal whilst ensuring that all the work was in line with the weekly plan
- Collaborated with all levels of the business daily to successfully and safely meet the scheduled targets and KPIs
- Monitored the safety of the worksite and work practices as a priority
- Solving escalated issues in relation to production, safety or equipment maintenance.
CONTRACTS AND MINING SUPERINTENDENT
RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINE
03.2010 - 02.2011
- Managed the mining team on a precarious geographical site in all earthmoving facets
- Oversaw the operation of up to six fleets of mining equipment to deliver the mine plan
- Ensured company priorities and plans were on target and to design
- Oversaw the tailings dam lifts and water management strategies across the mining lease
- Provided expertise into all mining techniques needed for desired outcomes with the contractors
- Constantly promoted Australian standard operating procedures
- Implemented training and mentoring of national supervisors and operators.
MINING OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT
FIRST QUANTUM LIMITED
10.2008 - 03.2010
- Managed operational divisions and departments in all mining activities
- Oversaw the Drill and Blast, Maintenance, Tech Services and Load and Haul functions of the mine
- Provided hands on supervision to the onsite operational management team
- Promoted a strong safety culture with a target of zero harm across site
- Facilitated daily consultations with all department Superintendents in regard to planning and scheduling
- Investigated and resolved drilling, blasting, workshop, engineering, and mill processing issues that arose
- Contributed to the weekly and monthly mining plans aligning production targets with strategic KPIs
- Cultivated and maintained positive relationships with all stakeholders.
PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
JOHN HOLLAND MINING
02.2005 - 09.2008
- Providing leadership and guidance to mining supervisors and crew at the BMA Blackwater Site
- Oversaw optimal mining performance meeting safety and production targets
- Coordinated mining activities including uncovering of coal, move spoil for draglines, constructing ramps and excavation
- Managed and resolved issues in regard to human resources, training, engineering, and maintenance
- Monitored and reviewed the mining work areas providing hands on supervision
- Ensured the senior supervisors’ scope of work and objectives were progressing in line with plan.
SENIOR MINING SUPERVISOR
GOLD RIDGE MINE
01.2003 - 02.2005
MINING/CIVIL SUPERVISOR
GOLDFIELDS CONTRACTORS
01.2000 - 01.2003
Education
Skills
- A natural leader and motivator who is extremely approachable
- High safety aptitude and meticulous at ensuring safety measures are being adhered to by the team
- Ability to make difficult decision to ensure the best outcome for the business
- Highly developed communication skills and comfortable dealing with people at all levels
- Skilled at empowering staff and providing support and encouragement
- Advanced problem-solving skills with sound judgement
- Excellent planning and scheduling abilities with the ability to forecast and anticipate changing needs
- Displays a collaborative approach to decision making ensuring all parties have input
- Creative and innovative thinker, consistently seeking to improve performance
- Highly skilled at prioritising issues in a complex work environment
- Project Management
- Relationship building and management
- Project Coordination
Key Highlights
Extensive management experience in mining sector
High safety aptitude
Skilled leader committed to coaching and mentoring staff
Expat background
High technical competency
References
Available upon request
Timeline
MINING OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT (EXPAT)
BISHA MINING
08.2014 - 01.2021
OPEN PIT SUPERINTENDENT
BARRICK GOLD
07.2013 - 04.2014
MINING SUPERINTENDENT
THIESS MINING
02.2011 - 06.2013
CONTRACTS AND MINING SUPERINTENDENT
RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINE
03.2010 - 02.2011
MINING OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT
FIRST QUANTUM LIMITED
10.2008 - 03.2010
PRODUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
JOHN HOLLAND MINING
02.2005 - 09.2008
SENIOR MINING SUPERVISOR
GOLD RIDGE MINE
01.2003 - 02.2005
MINING/CIVIL SUPERVISOR
GOLDFIELDS CONTRACTORS
01.2000 - 01.2003
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