Michael Townsend
Beechboro
Summary
Accomplished and Skilled Fixed Plant Controller with a proven track record at Rio Tinto Iron Ore, specializing in process plant optimization and issue resolution. Demonstrated ability to enhance plant safety and performance, coupled with strong communication skills and a knack for mentoring. Expert in controller upskilling and mechanical operations, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Organised and dependable candidate successful with managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fixed Plant Controller
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
Operations Centre, Perth Airport
01.2011 - Current
- Controlled various Fixed Plants from Tom Price High grade and low grade plants, Hope downs 1 and Mesa A and Mesa J Plants.
- Train Load out remote loading at Mesa A and Brockman 4 and on site loading at hope downs 1.
- Complete delay counting and shift log accurately.
- Report to stakeholders including OC supervisor, site supervisors and Dynamic scheduling any issues.
Fixed Plant Operator Hope Downs 1
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
Newman, WA
04.2008 - 01.2011
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rule's and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Train Loading.
- Permit isolation officer during shutdown.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warragul Secondary College
Warragul, VIC01-1990
Skills
- Issue Resolution
- Controller Upskilling
- Process Plant Optimisation
- Time Management
- Strong Communication
- Mentoring ad Training
- Purchasing Techniques
- Interpretation Skills
- Mechanically Orientated
Relevant Skills, Knowledge and Experiance
- CITECT ( Plant Process Control)
- AMPLA ( Plant / Load-out Reporting)
- Prospect Portal ( Rio Tinto Portal)
- Microsoft Office
- Rio Tinto Intranet
- SAP
- Wonderware control systems
- Yokagowar control systems
Safety
- St John's Senior First Aid
- Mines Safety & Inspections Act
- Isolations ( including being a permit holder)
- Duty of Care
- Job Hazard Analysis Course
- IronSafe
- Safety Interactions
- Confined Space ( including permits and monitoring hazardous atmospheres)
- Take 5's
- Rail Safety competencey
Licence’s
- C class
- Heavy Rigid
Reference’s
- Jason Dale
- 0409 106 043
- Brett Kennedy
- 0467 720 776
Timeline
Fixed Plant Controller
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
01.2011 - Current
Fixed Plant Operator Hope Downs 1
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
04.2008 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Warragul Secondary College