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Matthew Pradera

Busselton,Australia

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Rio Tinto, excelling in scope management and safety compliance. Proven track record in optimizing workflows and coordinating multi-contractor projects. Adept at coaching teams and conducting risk assessments, ensuring high standards in track maintenance and site safety oversight.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RNM Track Scoper

Rio Tinto
, Western Australia
03.2021 - Current
  • Conduct detailed Scopes of Work across a wide variety of track maintenance tasks.
  • Identifying correct Safeworking requirements for the execution of tasks in accordance with RTIO Railway Operating Rules.
  • Advising resources and materials required to complete tasks.
  • Attend Planning meetings to provide feedback on planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
  • Supporting Track Supervisors in execution of tasks by providing guidance on methodologies in Track Maintenance.
  • Workflow management of scopes utilising SAP.
  • Locating and marking up of components and rails for maintenance tasks.
  • Plan and execute flight plans for the RPAS to capture site photo’s to better planned works.
  • Identify personnel, machinery and resource requirements to safely execute planned works.

M8 Safeworking

Rio Tinto
, Western Australia
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Execution & co-ordination of multi-contractor track possessions on Rio Tinto Rail Network.
  • Conduct Safeworking Interactions / Audits with Rio Tinto personnel and contractor partners to ensure compliance with Railway Operating Rules.
  • Identifying nonconformance to ROR and providing coaching & mentoring to new or inexperienced Safeworkers.
  • Additional duties include supporting RNR/RNM schedulers in developing effective rail renewal and maintenance plans by attending Gantt meetings and Onsite evaluations.
  • Identification & Development of LPA Site Safety Management Plans in compliance with Rio Tinto Railway Operating Rules.
  • Secondment to Major Shuts as Safeworking Supervisor, providing advice on Safeworking methodology and overall co-ordination for large scale renewal projects.

Safeworking Specialist

Workpac
, Western Australia
05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Company Overview: Contracted to Rio Tinto
  • Position involves conducting Safeworking tasks for the execution of planned works on Rio Tinto Rail Network.
  • In addition, providing overall co-ordination of workgroups inside Work on Track Authorities and conducting Safeworking Worksite Interactions / Audits with Rio Tinto personnel and external contractors.
  • Responsibilities also include assistance in planning Track Possessions on Rio Tinto Rail Network via both Gantt meetings and Onsite evaluations.
  • Development of Site Management Plans and Site Safety Management Plan documents in compliance with Rio Tinto Railway Operating Rules.
  • Other duties include coaching and mentoring to Protection Officers and Supervisors to support track maintenance crews and contractors where required.

Operations/Safeworking Supervisor

Fluor
, Western Australia
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Contracted to Rio Tinto
  • Co-ordinate and execute programs of all aspects of track maintenance for the inland Pilbara rail operations contracted to Rio Tinto heavy haul network.
  • Organize and oversee daily operations which included the scheduling/planning of the daily tasks.
  • Rail Component requisitions and delivery to site.
  • Co-ordination of machinery transportation.
  • Management of personnel to complete set programs.
  • Training/VOC of Safeworking and track personnel.
  • Administration tasks (including accommodation, travel, sick leave, careers leave etc.).
  • Providing general assistance and leadership to the work group liaising with the client on all track maintenance requirements/issues.
  • Confirmation of work and capacities through the SAP systems.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to the team in aspects of rail maintenance.
  • Liaise with the client in workplace safety projects and actively achieve safety targets.
  • Actively participate in Safeworking incident investigations with the HSE team.
  • Plan and deliver performance assessments and performance improvement plans as required in accordance with HSE directions.
  • Ensure obstruction compliance within the Rio Tinto Railway operating rules and procedures.
  • Plan and co-ordinate Safeworkers to execute Local Possession Authorities.
  • Co-ordinate ‘break in’ works to remove track defects.
  • Plan and develop SSMP’s when required for Local Possession Authority shuts.

Scoping and Field Planning

Fluor
, Western Australia
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Company Overview: Contracted to Rio Tinto
  • Conduct detailed Scopes of Work across a wide variety of track maintenance tasks.
  • Identifying correct Safeworking requirements for the execution of tasks in accordance with RTIO Railway Operating Rules.
  • Advising resources and materials required to complete tasks.
  • Attend Gantt meetings to provide feedback on planning and scheduling of maintenance activities.
  • Supporting Track Supervisors in execution of tasks by providing guidance on methodologies in Track Maintenance.
  • Workflow management of scopes utilising SAP.
  • Locating and marking up of components and rails for maintenance tasks.

Education

High School -

Busselton Senior High School
Western Australia

Cert III - Rail Infrastructure

NARA Training

Cert III - Wood Machining

Balga TAFE

Skills

  • Scope management
  • Safety compliance
  • Workflow optimization
  • Resource allocation
  • SAP proficiency
  • Project coordination
  • Track maintenance
  • Multi-contractor management
  • Site safety oversight
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Risk assessment
  • Safeworking compliance
  • Strong communication

Certification

  • Heavy Rigid Driver’s License (open)
  • RTIO Safeworking-ROPO
  • RTIO Safeworking-TPO
  • RTIO Safeworking-LPA
  • Remote Pilot License RePL
  • RTIO OJT
  • RTIO Company Representative
  • RTIO Personal Isolation Officer
  • Cert III Rail Infrastructure
  • First Aid
  • Safety Critical Fatigue Management

References

  • Steven, Hagan, Track Specialist, 0448 480 840
  • Rodrigo, Jerez, RTIO RNM Supervisor, 0488 516 411
  • Steve, Yeomans, RTIO RNM Supervisor, 0417 185 989

Personal Information

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Excellent work ethic, well organised, approachable, strong leadership skills, punctual, able to work autonomously and as an effective team member, strong commitment to safety in the workplace and effective communication skills.

Timeline

RNM Track Scoper

Rio Tinto
03.2021 - Current

M8 Safeworking

Rio Tinto
01.2020 - 03.2021

Safeworking Specialist

Workpac
05.2018 - 12.2019

Operations/Safeworking Supervisor

Fluor
01.2016 - 01.2018

Scoping and Field Planning

Fluor
01.2014 - 01.2016

High School -

Busselton Senior High School

Cert III - Rail Infrastructure

NARA Training

Cert III - Wood Machining

Balga TAFE

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