Micaela Merrick
Singleton,NSW
Summary
With over seven years of open-cut mining experience, including a pivotal role at BHP, I excel in leadership and safety management. My background encompasses employee development, incident investigation, and technical blasting expertise, demonstrating a strong blend of operational proficiency and employee relations acumen.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
BHP
Mt Arthur Coal , NSW
02.2024 - Current
- Followed all regulations related to the site Safety Management System.
- Supervised employees and equipment to meet production targets.
- Communicate with other key business areas including Mining Supervisors, Disptach, Training department and Health and Safety team
- Deliver key safety messages to ensure compliance at prestart meetings.
- Inspection of active work areas, hazard identification and risk management
- Performance and development routines including 1:1's and quarterly reviews.
- Upskilled team members through development and feedback.
- Lead and document incident investigations. Implement disciplinary measures as necessary.
- Support recruitment and retention initiatives for trainees and employees.
- Supporting rollout of BOS - Leadership initiative to supervisors within the Production Execution 2 team, alongside superintendent.
Production Supervisor
Programmed Skilled Workforce/BHP
BHP Mt Arthur Coal , NSW
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Followed all regulations related to the site Safety Management System.
- Supervised employees and equipment to meet production targets.
- Communicate with other key business areas including Mining Supervisors, Disptach, Training department and Health and Safety team
- Deliver key safety messages to ensure compliance at prestart meetings.
- Inspection of active work areas, hazard identification and risk management
- Performance and development routines including 1:1's and quarterly reviews.
- Upskilled team members through development and feedback.
- Lead and document incident investigations. Implement disciplinary measures as necessary.
- Support recruitment and retention initiatives for trainees and employees.
Account Manager
Programmed
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Supervised a considerable workforce stationed across diverse locations including Glencore, Thiess, and Yancoal.
- Deliver toolbox talks, conduct safety conversations and in pit interactions with employees
- Oversaw rostering processes effectively.
- Provided consistent support to employees every day.
- Oversee employee disciplinary actions.
- Provided KPI and performance reports to clients.
- Managed trainees on site and assisted with recruitment through assessment centers and interviews.
- Facilitated inclusion and diversity by partnering with the Clontarf Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.
- Promoted female participation in mining careers.
Staff
Glencore, United Wambo Joint Venture
Singleton, NSW
11.2020 - 02.2022
- Part of the team conducting first blasting activities at new operation - UWJV.
- SOBA Culture Leadership Team Member
- All pre and post blasting activities including loading, tying in and firing designed shot patterns
- Excellent understanding of technical through-seam blasting using latest electronic blasting technology i.e.,
- Digishot plus, Intellishot and NONEL
- Confidence in successfully running and organising a shot in order to meet set time frames and targets set by supervisor
- Assist with maintaining accurate records of drill hole, blast pattern and ground conditions
- Complying with all Magazine Keeper requirements including the crucial completion of Magazine records (statutory documents) that must be always accurate
- Work with excellent attention to detail, under pressure and within a large team
- Be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, using Positive Communication as required on the mine site
- Meet all OHSE requirements including reporting of hazards & incidents, abiding by all safety, health and environmental rules
- Experience with conducting JSA's and risk assessments to ensure a safe work environment
- Daily report and data entry
- Demonstrate a high regard to safety of self and others
- Comply with all site policies and procedures
- Ensure all tasks are undertaken in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
Shot Firer Assistant / Shot Firer
Thiess, Mt
07.2018 - 11.2020
- All pre and post blasting activities including loading, tying in and firing designed shot patterns
- Excellent understanding of technical through-seam blasting using latest electronic blasting technology i.e.,
- Digishot plus and Intellishot
- Confidence in successfully running and organising a shot in order to meet set time frames and targets set by supervisor
- Operation of a Mobile Processing Unit (MPU) in order to safely and correctly load explosives into blast holes ensuring product amounts and type are to design
- Assist with maintaining accurate records of drill hole, blast pattern and ground conditions
- Complying with all Magazine Keeper requirements including the crucial completion of Magazine records (statutory documents) that must be always accurate
- Work with excellent attention to detail, under pressure and within a large team
- Be able to communicate effectively within the work environment, using Positive Communication as required on the mine site
- Meet all OHSE requirements including reporting of hazards & incidents, abiding by all safety, health and environmental rules
- Experience with conducting JSA's and risk assessments in order to ensure a safe work environment
- Demonstrate a high regard to safety of self and others
- Comply with all site policies and procedures
- Ensure all tasks are undertaken in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.
Production Operator
One Key Resources, Thiess
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Completion of 12-month traineeship undertaking a Certificate III in Surface Extraction
- Successfully passed out on Cat 785, 793 Hitachi EH4500
- Current first aid certificate
- Understanding and following all site OH&S procedures
- Safely operating machinery and driving light vehicles in pit using Hierarchy of Controls
- Confidence in performing all tasks and procedures associated with heavy vehicles (CAT and Hitachi) including safely completing pre-start inspections, identifying hazards, communicating with maintenance and completing all required paperwork
- Approved light vehicle license to use within the pit Confident in procedures and importance of Positive
- Communication in all areas of the pit
- Completion of HIT forms, Hazard report forms, JSA's, WAIT forms and other crucial site documentation
- Participation and understanding of shift pre start, toolbox and safety talks
- Confidence of being delegated role of Pit Duties including lighting plant operations, delineation within pit, moving cribs and accessing the workshop store for supplies
- Cleaning responsibilities within equipment and crib huts
- Successful fatigue management and complying with Fit For Work policy.
Pharmacy - Pharmacy Assistant
Chemmart
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customer’s daily and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions
- Ordering Stock and carrying out stock control procedures
- Provided administrative support including, filing, copying and faxing
- Delivery of medication to local customers
- Responsibility of opening and closing the store
- Providing a high standard of customer service
- Competency banking and following correct money handling procedures.
Crew Trainer Coordinator/Front Area Manager
McDonalds
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Assisting the Human Resources Manager with the processes of hiring staff including assisting in the conduction of interviews
- Organising and scheduling training for staff members
- Implementing training strategies and regularly evaluating training methods
- Providing customer service and setting service standards for staff
- Correct money handling procedures including counting tills and banking
- Coordinating staff on the floor and dealing with customer enquiries as a Manager
- Working within a team to successfully meet company targets and achieve customer satisfaction
- All general cleaning duties in both the kitchen and restaurant areas
- Understanding and following food safety and OH&S practices in the workplace.
Education
Licenses/Tickets
Higher School Certificate -
St Catherines Catholic College
Certificate II Business Services -
TAFE
01.2014
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Employee management / Client relations
- Qualified Shotfirer and Production Operator
- Strong understanding of safety and workplace regulations
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Seven years open cut mining knowledge and experience
References
References
Shane Pearce, BHP Mt Arthur Coal Superintendent Production
M: 0407250874
Joel Cribb, Programmed General Manager
M: 0417 981 620
Brad McNamara Drill and Blast Supervisor, Glencore
M: 0459 835 817
Shane Wallace Production OCE, Thiess Mt Owen
M: 0418 945 028
Timeline
Production Supervisor
BHP
02.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
Programmed Skilled Workforce/BHP
06.2023 - 02.2024
Account Manager
Programmed
02.2022 - 06.2023
Staff
Glencore, United Wambo Joint Venture
11.2020 - 02.2022
Shot Firer Assistant / Shot Firer
Thiess, Mt
07.2018 - 11.2020
Production Operator
One Key Resources, Thiess
07.2017 - 07.2018
Pharmacy - Pharmacy Assistant
Chemmart
01.2013 - 01.2016
Crew Trainer Coordinator/Front Area Manager
McDonalds
01.2010 - 01.2014
Licenses/Tickets
Higher School Certificate -
St Catherines Catholic College
Certificate II Business Services -
TAFE
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