Michelle Hodgson
Roxby Downs ,SA
Summary
Underground mechanical supervision, overseeing maintenance work orders and activities to enhance production efficiency. Responsible for ensuring adherence to safety protocols and fostering an inclusive team environment through effective communication and training initiatives. Engaged in planning and executing maintenance schedules while preparing necessary isolation and permit documentation for operational tasks. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve overall operational effectiveness.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Mechanical Fixed Plant Supervisor
BHP
Roxby Downs , SA
10.2023 - Current
- Underground Mechanical supervisor, Plans, schedules, executes and reviews maintenance work orders and activities to maximise efficient production to meet our customer demands, manage day to running of the Underground or handling system , ensure that our team has a safe & inclusive environment, Attended RRA meetings, one on one meetings with team members to set them up for success
Permit to work specialist
BHP
Olympic Dam, S.A
03.2019 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: BHP is a leading global
- Permit to work specialist for the fixed plant mechanical team on the Surface, ensure all safe work systems, procedures and standards are adhered, Prepare isolation and permit documentation (including tags and job scopes) for planned work.
- Determine permit requirements for the following day (or further in advance for major outages). Update Isolations methods & develop work instructions as required. Attend RRRA meeting & Weekly shutdown meetings.
- Train new starters in the permit to work process.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Reviewed documents for accuracy prior to submission or publication.
Operations Technician
BHP
Olympic Dam, S.A
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Operations technician for the mine end surface fixed plant operations, belt runner duties to keep the operations equipment in a safe and operable state for maximum efficiency of production and currently the area owner/permit issuer for surface fixed plant equipment breakdowns and shutdown maintenance.
Safety store leading hand
Spotless
Olympic Dam, S.A
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Supervised staff to ensure efficient performance of tasks, providing guidance and support when needed.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed and maintained a safe working environment for staff.
- Safety store duties at the process end including providing PPE to employees on site, managing safety stores stock levels, set up locker allocations for day to day and shutdown personnel, maintenance and refurbishment of safety equipment for cost incentive programs to reuse equipment where possible, daily data entry of locker registry and communicating the reports to BHP and supervising team members to ensure they are following SWP’s accordingly.
Day care worker
One Tree
Port Hedland, W.A
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Setting up of all the day care rooms ensuring that all rooms were up to standard and ready for the children when they started to arrive in the mornings, setting up outside activities for the children and preparing meals as required.
Ventilation Officer
BHP Billiton
Olympic Dam, S.A
12.2012 - 08.2013
- Preparing sites for the other Departments in line with the weekly schedule, using the Minecad system we had in place for the underground ventilation documenting, monitoring radiation and preventing high levels of exposure within mine working areas, assisting the Ventilation Supervisor with paper work for start of shifts, checking all the Surface Internal/external fans are running to full capacity via Citect.
General Service Miner
BHP Billiton
Olympic Dam, S.A
10.2010 - 12.2012
- Installing fans around the mine to ventilate work sites for all departments, installing ventilation ducting into development headings, installation of balloon barricades to control radiation in the mine working area, general service maintenance, driving of underground IT’s and light vehicles.
Underground Ore Handling System(belt Runner)
Monadelphous
Olympic Dam, S.A
06.2008 - 09.2010
- Operations Technician for the underground ore handling system, Whenan and Clark areas including Whenan crusher operator, Whenan belt runner and Rail belt runner duties to keep the operations equipment in a safe and operable state and implement the permit to work system for breakdowns and shutdown maintenance .
Bar Attendant/cleaner
Spotless
Hamilton, VIC
01.2007 - 05.2008
Livestock Handler
Southern Grampians livestock & Real estate
Hamilton, VIC
07.2006 - 01.2007
Farm Hand
L&L Watts
Hamilton, VIC
06.2006 - 10.2006
Livestock Handler
Landmark
Hamilton, VIC
05.2004 - 06.2006
Education
Trainer Assessor
Tafe SA
Skills
- Team leadership
- Training and development
- Effective communication
- Isolation procedures
- Operations management
- Team Training
- Permit to work
- Work scheduling
References
- Tina Mumford, BHP, Olympic Dam, S.A, Permit Coordinator, 0429 808 995
- Walter Rogers, BHP, Olympic Dam, S.A, Fixed Plant Mechanical Supervisor Surface, 0427 424 492
- Megan Younger, ESS, PPE Store Supervisor, 0437 295 334
- Andy Stirrat, 0417891606
Licenses Qualifications
- South Australian Drivers Licence C class
- LL loader (IT Ticket)
- Forklift ticket
- HR licence
- Trainer & Assessor
Timeline
Underground Mechanical Fixed Plant Supervisor
BHP
10.2023 - Current
Permit to work specialist
BHP
03.2019 - 10.2023
Operations Technician
BHP
10.2018 - 01.2019
Safety store leading hand
Spotless
01.2017 - 11.2017
Day care worker
One Tree
09.2013 - 04.2014
Ventilation Officer
BHP Billiton
12.2012 - 08.2013
General Service Miner
BHP Billiton
10.2010 - 12.2012
Underground Ore Handling System(belt Runner)
Monadelphous
06.2008 - 09.2010
Bar Attendant/cleaner
Spotless
01.2007 - 05.2008
Livestock Handler
Southern Grampians livestock & Real estate
07.2006 - 01.2007
Farm Hand
L&L Watts
06.2006 - 10.2006
Livestock Handler
Landmark
05.2004 - 06.2006
Trainer Assessor
Tafe SA