Morgan David
Summary
Highly experienced and motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Over 13 years experience in Autonomous Haulage, loading, and mining technology projects. Globally recognized, team collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager - Autonomous Technology Deployments
Caterpillar
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Worlds first contractor to deploy AHS & ADS
- Delivered project on time and under budget, led improvement project with annualized savings to the customer of $15M AUD
- Succeeded expectation on performance review
- 21 X AHS trucks
- 3 X Autonomous drills
- Direct leadership over 14 team members
- LTE Network 4G
- Delivered on business case timelines & budget
- Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs
- Coordinated workflow between departments to maximize productivity
- Directed site activities to drive smooth operations and achieve quality assurance metrics
- Maintained safe operating compliance and verified that operations met best practice standards
- Coordinated schedules of vendors and service providers to handle diverse operational and supply needs
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Autonomous Haulage Project Lead FMG
Fortescue Metals Group
Perth, WA
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Delivered $20M AUD annualized savings through technology implementation projects
- NLOS Dozing Semi - Autonomous dozing roadmap development & implementation
- TeleRemote / Remote control excavator rock Breaker
- Command Vision (remote obstacle clearing)
- Direct Leadership over 13 team members
- Coordinating 190 AHS trucks for software upgrades and 750 site aware assets
- Advisor to the company board for technology projects evaluation
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in safety benefits and increased profit gains
- CAPEX / OPEX management, forecasting
- Controlling & developing schedule, scope, RACI and close out reports
- People, process, and technology strategy
- Working with stakeholders, building, and maintaining rapport
- Writing and developing control room processes and procedures
- Increasing AHS efficiency from value add projects
- Undertaking CAMG for autonomy projects for board approval
- Ongoing development and alignment for reduction of in cycle delays
- Aligning technology deployments with 2-5 year business strategy
- Undertaking workshops to prioritize AHS expansion and future updates
- Assign actions and deliverables for AHS continuous improvements
- Undertaking technical operational studies, looking for technology to engineer out human risk whilst increasing productivity and reducing operating costs
- Working with key stakeholders and OEMs across numerous roles to develop robust business cases and successful project implementation plans based on business requirements
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Negotiated contracts between internal departments and external vendors as needed.
Field Builder Supervisor / NLOS Dozing Lead
Fortescue Metals group
Perth, WA
12.2017 - 11.2020
- Worlds fastest AHS Implementation and Go live for Christmas Creek’s AHS project with a world first AHS mixed fleet 52x 793s and 21x Komatsu 930e
- Accountable for the implementation of world first remote dozing in AHS environment
- Driving improvements in Effective Utilization for AHS fleet according to Operational and business Targets
- Provided visible leadership to safely achieve and exceed targets
- Driving measurable reduction in cycle interruptions due to AHS related events from data analysis and value add projects
- Ensuring compliance to FMG standards and statutory obligations
- Setting clear expectations, providing frequent feedback and leading by example
- Execution of Mining plans as per requirements fortnightly / 3- month plan
- Develop, monitor, and ensure all safe work instructions are up to date
- Interoperate data daily and look for any improvements, system or operational aspects
- Make changes to dump planning and management which provides higher throughput efficiencies
- Mentoring and training Field Builders, continuously monitoring and up skilling employees
- Providing field-based observations and input to Mine Star Command Builders and Mine Star controllers/ leadership based on AHS best practices
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
- Monitored daily activities in order to maximize performance, morale, and safety of personnel.
AHS Shift Lead
Rio Tinto Iron ore Yandicoogina AHS Pit
Perth, WA
12.2012 - 12.2017
- Shift Lead at the worlds first Pit to plant AHS site
- Highest operational efficiency of the system
- AHS Escorting
- AHS Survey-Roads/Locations & mapping
- AHS Obstacles & KOA
- AHS Restart AHT
- AHS Suspend & Release
- AHS Pass Area
- Dump surveys/road surveys
- World recognized Komatsu competency
- Fluent with CASE, and Modular, Frontrunner v2/v3 and terrain mining systems
- Worked with engineering leads to understand system design and process flows
- Hitachi 3600/ PC5500
- Loader 854k wheel dozer
- Letourneau lt2350 loader
- Komatsu from wa900 to wa1200 loader’s o Cat 777d watercart
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
Education
High School Diploma -
Woolgoolga High School
Woolgoolga, NSWDiploma of Project Management -
AIM
Perth, WAOffice Building, Controlling & Field building
Caterpillar Sim School
AHS Controller
Komatsu
Skills
- WIFI / LTE, 5G Networks
- Transferring operational requirements into engineering tasks
- Performance improvement across product lifecycle
- Project management
- LiDAR , Radar GPS - TPS Systems
- Customer support & satisfaction
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Health and safety regulations internal & regulatory
- Product support ownership
- Business unit strategy
- Change management
- Presentations and public speaking
- Project budget & timeline compliance
- Regulatory compliance & engagement
- Team leadership and succession planning
- Cross-Functional communication between departments & vendors
Additional Information
References
A full range of references will be supplied upon request.
Accomplishments
- Fortescue True Colours Award
Timeline
Site Manager - Autonomous Technology Deployments
Caterpillar
12.2022 - 01.2024
Autonomous Haulage Project Lead FMG
Fortescue Metals Group
11.2020 - 12.2022
Field Builder Supervisor / NLOS Dozing Lead
Fortescue Metals group
12.2017 - 11.2020
AHS Shift Lead
Rio Tinto Iron ore Yandicoogina AHS Pit
12.2012 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Woolgoolga High School
Diploma of Project Management -
AIM
Office Building, Controlling & Field building
Caterpillar Sim School
AHS Controller
Komatsu
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