Riley Norris
Indooroopilly,QLD
Summary
Forward-thinking and innovative engineer in the Autonomy discipline of the mining industry with a demonstrated history of delivering meaningful outcomes to projects.
My career has offered a breadth of experience across Autonomous Haulage (AHS), Autonomous Drilling (ADS) and Semi-Autonomous Dozing (SATS) from various OEMs, I have the knowledge and problem solving ability to unlock real value through the implementation, operation and maintenance aspects of autonomous mining projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Autonomy Engineer
Thiess
07.2022 - Current
On-Site Role - ODC Autonomy and Technology Team (10-Months)
- Provided support to the asset and configuration management of AHS including improvements to servicing regimes
- Developed reporting suite for AHS operations based upon MineStar data with SQL and Power BI
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives for AHS in both the maintenance and operations spaces
- Designed custom mechanical and electrical system for motorized antenna alignment bracket to improve LTE network
Corporate Role - Autonomous Services Team (12-Months)
- Project Engineer for the Epiroc ADS and Caterpillar SATS programs for Lake Vermont - driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinated and facilitated regular performance and improvement meetings with internal stakeholders and OEMs
- Provided support to new work opportunities through feasibility assessments and development of business cases for potential autonomy projects
Undergraduate Autonomy Engineer
Thiess
11.2020 - 07.2022
- Development of reporting suites for autonomy projects with SQL, Python, VBA and Power BI
- Supported the development and improvement of autonomy governance systems and change management
Undergraduate Elec / Control Systems Engineer
Rio Tinto
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided support to the high-voltage (HV) electrical maintenance team
- Auditing of HV relay settings against latest power study
- Phase-balancing of domestic distribution network within Weipa
- Setup of emergency generator plan for remote mine site across the Embley river
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Electrical And Computer
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD07.2022
Bachelor of Mathematics -
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD07.2022
Skills
- Project Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Creative Approach to Problem Solving
- Procedure and Governance Development
- Engineering Design and Implementation
- Process Improvement
- Asset Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Data Analytics and Reporting Development in Power BI
- Programming Proficiency in SQL, Python, C, VBA and DAX
- MineStar Command and Terrain Experience with AHS and SATS
Certification
11/2023
S123, G2 - Supervisor Training
04/2023
Standard 11 - Surface Mining Coal Induction
Accomplishments
Thiess 2023 Rising Star - Graduate of the Year
Referees
Taylor Bullock
Thiess - Autonomy and Technology Superintendent (Previous)
Ph: 0455 512 644
Email: taylor@bullockams.com
Matt Beevers
Caterpillar - AHS Application Specialist
Ph: 0431 479 432
Email: beevers_matthew_s@cat.com
Timeline
Graduate Autonomy Engineer
Thiess
07.2022 - Current
Undergraduate Autonomy Engineer
Thiess
11.2020 - 07.2022
Undergraduate Elec / Control Systems Engineer
Rio Tinto
12.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Electrical And Computer
The University of Queensland
Bachelor of Mathematics -
The University of Queensland
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