Sean Hayes
Perth
Summary
Experienced Geoscientist and leader, passionate about building capability and collaborating with stakeholders throughout the mining value chain to maximise the safe and sustainable extraction of BHP's world class assets
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent Mine Geology
BHP WAIO Geoscience
03.2020 - Current
- Overriding commitment to the health and safety of the Mine Geology team and our stakeholders via the WAIO HSE Management System (including as Control Owner for Airborne Carcinogens)
- Accountable for leading and enabling a team of Geoscientists to deliver accurate geological information to stakeholders throughout the WAIO Supply Chain (via execution of drilling and sampling, pit mapping, geological estimation and modelling and reconciliation)
- Delivery and review of key inputs into the Mine Planning cycles to mitigate risks associated with grade variability and material handling while maximising the recovery of our ore bodies
- Utilising and role modelling the BOS practices, tools and behaviours to support continuous improvement with a focus on identifying and executing improvements that drive cost reduction and higher price realisation for our products
Senior Project Geologist
BHP WAIO Geoscience
02.2017 - 03.2020
- Technical leadership, coaching and training for WAIO's Mine Geology team
- Governance and improvement of WAIO's production critical grade control databases, applications and processes
- Valuation, development and implementation of key Geoscience technology projects
- Stakeholder engagement and alignment across WAIO's Supply Chain and knowledge sharing throughout Minerals Australia and Minerals America
Exploration and Mine Geologist Roles
BHP
02.2013 - 03.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Western Australia
Perth, WABachelor of Commerce - Corporate & Investment Finance, Accounting
University of Western Australia
Perth, WASkills
- Deep technical understanding of the Iron Ore value stream (Resource Models through to steel mill customers) and ability to communicate and resolve geological risk
- Ability to correctly frame problem and opportunity statements and lead groups of technical experts to identify and execute improvement projects
- Building technical and professional capability of Geoscientists, and collaborate with key stakeholders to influence and lead change
- Leverage global best practice and encourage creativity to drive new ways of working
Timeline
Superintendent Mine Geology
BHP WAIO Geoscience
03.2020 - Current
Senior Project Geologist
BHP WAIO Geoscience
02.2017 - 03.2020
Exploration and Mine Geologist Roles
BHP
02.2013 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Commerce - Corporate & Investment Finance, Accounting
University of Western Australia
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