Education
Experience
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2023 - Present
BHP Billiton Nickel West Pty Ltd
Lead Geotechnical Engineer
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2018 - Present
Australian Centre for Geomechanics
Doctoral Student
Ongoing research project focused on quantifying how reliable numerical modelling is for seismicity forecasting in deep, high stress mines.
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2012 - 2023
Mining One Consultants
Several roles
Involved in a numerous open pit and underground mining operations throughout Australia, Africa and Asia. I held several positions, from engineer level through to General Manager, where I provided both operational support to several operations, and completed numerous technical studies from scoping, through to implementation.
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2011 - 2012
Parsons Brinckerhoff
Geotechnical Engineer
Involved in the geotechnical design and investigation of mining, land development and transportation projects throughout Western Australia.
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2007 - 2008
Douglas Partners Pty Ltd
Geotechnical Engineer
Involved in geotechnical investigations and construction consulting for infrastructure and transportation projects in Queensland and Papua New Guinea; including multi-storey buildings, bridges, pipe-lines, wharfs and roads.
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2006 - 2007
Bowler Geotechnical
Geotechnician
Conducted soil and concrete testing to Australian Standards. Tests include Gradings, Standard and Modified Compactions, Plasticity Index (PI), California Bearing Ratio and Concrete Compaction Testing;
Conducted field tests to confirm compaction, insitu bearing pressure and materials suitability. Tests performed were Dynamic Cone Penetration Testing (DCP), Sand Replacement Testing and Nuclear Densometer Testing.