Michael Fisher
Perth,Australia
Summary
A highly regarded mining General Manager (26+yrs) who consistently achieves operational & financial forecasts, is technically proficient, purposefully engages key stakeholders (client, corporate, company, contractor, community & gov’t) and drives a strong safety culture using key deliverables, with exemplary leadership. Results-driven General Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, team leadership, and operational management. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring effective team collaboration and customer satisfaction. Committed to driving business growth through innovative strategies and exemplary leadership qualities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Macmahon
Perth, Western Australia
11.2021 - Current
- Lead a team in starting up 4 mining projects & 3 civil projects over 3 years.
- Executed effective closure of 3 mining projects and 2 civil projects
- Responsible for an average of 6 – 8 project over the course of 3 years
- Managed a business unit that generated an average turnover of year 1 - $510m, Year 2 - $645m year 3 - $810m Aud and delivered an average earning 6 – 9%
- Average material total material movement year 1 – 55.5m Bcm, year 2 – 60.8m Bcm, year 3 – 66.3m Bcm
- Average workforce – year - 1200 people, year 2 – 1500 people, year 3 – 2000 people
- Exceptional safety record over the course of 3 years
- 18+% female employees over the course of 3 years
- Successful in leading a team to award of Talison Greenbushes Lithium project $1.3B rev 7-year contract
- Comply with company corporate governance for an ASX listed company
- Reduction in Staff turnover year 1 - 12MRA 32%, year 3 - 26% Wages 12MRA year 1 – 40%, year 3 – 31%
General Manager International/President Director
Macmahon
Jakarta, Indonesia
08.2015 - 12.2020
- 5 projects won & started up over 4 years. Business growth from one small project (employed 30) to 3,000 employees & 600 contractors, an annual turnover of $400m USD
- President Director of two companies. Macmahon Mining Services (Joint Venture with NKE) and Macmahon Indonesia
- Exceptional safety record - one LTI over the course of 4 years
- Exceeded most tons/hour & most volumes moved in a month since the commencement of the operation in 2001 in first year of operation.
- Annual volumes moved 240 million tons
- Completed transition of workforce from owner operator to contractor without any industrial delays or work stoppages
- Detailed engagement with local government & village leaders - 80+% local employees by year 2 of the contract (critical success factor)
- 30+% female employees within the first 2 years of contract
- Successful in winning Macmahon first international underground operation
- Exceed forecasted volumes by increased utilization and excavator and truck productivities to world’s best Benchmark 40ton ADTs & 90ton class excavators
- Reduce the primary digging fleet from 4 to 3 within the first 12 months by implementing a bonus system
- LTI free from January 2015 to December 2020 at Matarbe Gold mine, Tujuh Bukit underground mine, Alhasanie Coal mine & Mogalakwena platinum mine
- Comply with company corporate governance for an ASX listed company
- Helped Mogalakwena in achieving Golden Shovel Award in 2020 for the first time in history
Project Manager
Leighton Contractors
, Indonesia
01.2009 - 07.2015
- Managed various Indonesian projects - Wahana Coal Mine, Martabe Gold Mine, MSJ Coal Mine, AKT Coal Mine
- Managed team 1000 – 3000 trades and office staff
- Managed mine services contract to load & haul, Drill & Blast
- Set up & assist construction of all mine infrastructure, haul roads, tailings dam& commission all mining
- Sourced equipment to achieve an initial 1.6 MT of ore stockpiled in preparation of Mill start up.
- Managed Production, D&B, Coal Mining, Pit Services & dewatering Departments
- Implement plans to ensure target productivities for 10 production units & ancillary equipment
- Design, develop & implement changes to improve productivities & maintain performance
- Develop & implement safe operating standards for the national workforce
- Develop roles and responsibilities for national line management team
- Design planning process to achieve daily, weekly & quarterly targets
- Review & improve safety management plan
- Monitor and improve risk assessment procedures (Take 5 & Strive for life walks)
- Coach and Mentored direct reports in all aspects of mining
- Comply with Corporate Governance
- Coach and Mentored direct reports in all aspects of mining
Drill and Blast Contracts Supervisor / Acting Superintendent
BMA BHP Billiton
12.2006 - 12.2008
- Management of 4 Principles Contractors and 3 category B
- Implementation of KPI for Contractors
- Develop and implement system to monitor KPI
- Innovation of new ideas to reduce cost
- Coach and Mentor Drill & Blast Supervisor
- Auditing of Contracts management system
- Negation of contracts
- Implementation of safety systems
- Develop and Implement management systems and standards to ensure the assessment and management of risk
- Provide necessary organizational structure, resources, and infrastructure to manage induction, training, development of training material and assessments
- Giving technical guidance to both crews and clients
- Maintain a positive image of the organization with customers and the broader mining industry.
- Provide necessary organizational structure, resources and infrastructure to manage induction, training, development of training material and assessments.
- Manage own actions and the action of others to achieve conformance with Risk Management practices, compliance with the Acts, procedures and standards to safeguard the health and safety of all persons associated with operations of the mine
Technical Manager
Sandvik Driltech – Freeport
Freeport, Indonesia
09.2003 - 11.2006
- Managing of all aspects of Sandvik Drilltech current contracts
- Manning – 105 personnel
- Safety/Health and Environment
- Costs/Invoicing/Reconciliation of meters drilled
- Innovation of new ideas to improve revenue
- Consumables
- Maintenance
- Logistics
- Liaison with principle client
- 15 Drill contract – D90/DS1190/DM40/Gator/Titon 600, Rotary and down hole hammer drill rigs
- Managing of Drill & Blast Contract for Limestone Quarry
Site Manager, MMU
Orica Explosives – Century Zinc & Bowen Basin
Century Zinc & Bowen, Queensland
10.2000 - 09.2003
- Blast pattern design
- Priming, loading, stemming & tie up of blast patterns
- Blast controlling responsibilities
- Scheduling of all blast activities
- QC of pattern preparation
- Reconciliation of Blast accessories and bulk rawmaterials
- Training of blast crewmembers
- Scheduling of explosive truck maintenance
- Develop and implementation of Blasting procedures
- Scheduling of all blast activities
- Priming, loading, stemming & tie up of blast patterns
- Blast controlling responsibilities
- QC of pattern preparation
- Reconciliation of Blast accessories and bulk rawmaterials
- Training of blast crewmembers
- Develop and implementation of Blasting procedures
- Operate GD 5000 top hammer drill rig
Assistant Shot Firer/Blast Hole Drill Operator
Macmahon Holdings
, Northern Territory
09.1998 - 09.2000
- Scheduling of all blast activities
- Priming, loading, stemming & tie up of blast patterns
- Blast controlling responsibilities
- QC of pattern preparation
- Reconciliation of Blast accessories and bulk rawmaterials
- Training of blast crew members
- Develop and implementation of Blasting procedures
- Operate GD 5000 top hammer drill rig
- Training and Development
- Arbinger Institute – Outward Mindset
- POU – Registered Mine Manager Training – Certified in Indonesia
- Leighton Safety Leadership Training
- Macmahon Safety Leadership Training
- Orica Safety Leadership Training
- Orica Safe & Efficient Blasting Training
Education
Graduate Diploma - Mining Engineering
Federation University
Ballarat01.2013
Trade Certificate - Automotive repair
Charles Darwin
10-1997
High School -
Downlands Sacred Heart College
11-1993
Skills
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Collaboration
Strong Work Ethic
Time Management
Critical Thinking
Handling Pressure
Leadership
Languages
Indonesian
Full Professional
Certification
- RIIRIS601E Establish & Maintain Risk Management Systems, MSIA, Australia
- RIIWHS601D Establish & Maintain WHS System, Global Training Institute, Australia
Timeline
General Manager
Macmahon
11.2021 - Current
General Manager International/President Director
Macmahon
08.2015 - 12.2020
Project Manager
Leighton Contractors
01.2009 - 07.2015
Drill and Blast Contracts Supervisor / Acting Superintendent
BMA BHP Billiton
12.2006 - 12.2008
Technical Manager
Sandvik Driltech – Freeport
09.2003 - 11.2006
Site Manager, MMU
Orica Explosives – Century Zinc & Bowen Basin
10.2000 - 09.2003
Assistant Shot Firer/Blast Hole Drill Operator
Macmahon Holdings
09.1998 - 09.2000
Graduate Diploma - Mining Engineering
Federation University
Trade Certificate - Automotive repair
Charles Darwin
High School -
Downlands Sacred Heart College
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