Philip Bishop
Hamilton,New Zealand
Summary
I am an honest and reliable employee with a keen eye for detail and excellent time management skills. I enjoy a team environment and am constantly pushing myself to learn new skills. I enjoy the challenge of solving difficult problems and finding an outcome which is a win/win for everyone. Working in different roles and jobs has taught me valuable lessons around getting the best out of people by respecting them and providing strong leadership. I have a strong Health and Safety focus and want my people to go home safely each day. I also understand the importance of mental health in these challenging times.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mining Operations Superintendent
Bathurst Resources Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2024
- To lead, develop and manage the team members and operational activities of Operations
- Ensure all operational areas are managed and comply with BT Mining Health Safety and Environmental Policies and standards
- A key responsibility of the Mining Operations Superintendent is to identify and execute improvement initiatives across all areas of the operations.
Quarry/General Manager
Lee Processors Ltd
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Manage quarry extraction
- Manage site Health and Safety Management Plan
- Ensure site complies with legislation and regulations
- Manage the process of Serpentine Rock for its magnesium qualities
- Manage naturally occurring asbestos levels on site to ensure staff safety.
Aggregate and Transport Manager
Concrete & Metals Motueka
03.2016 - 12.2017
- Coordinating transport and miscellaneous plant fleet
- Organising preventative maintenance as required
- Manage aggregate blends, stocks and supply chain
- Manage landscaping blends, stocks and supply chain
- Proactive market analysis and customer development for aggregate sales
- Daily actions associated with various alluvial quarries and crushing plant associated with Quarry A Grade ticket
- Prepare estimates and quotes for aggregate, landscaping and bulk haulage operations
- Prepare and deliver regular reports
- Participate in regular management meetings
- Assist with coordinating drivers and resources between the various operations
- Coordinate purchase orders for maintenance and other operations.
Tutoring B Grade mining/quarrying managers
Mines Rescue Trust
10.2015 - 06.2017
- To achieve their unit standards in 8805, 8809, 21154, 21156, 21153 and 21155.
Mine Superintendent
Oceanagold
07.2013 - 10.2015
- Work in conjunction with engineering, geology and milling functions, ensuring tonnes and grade targets are met
- Drive the Continuous Improvement Program
- Ensure that the Company resources are optimised to achieve the material movement schedules
- Ensure all incidents and hazards are adequately reported and undertake investigations as required in a timely and objective manner
- Control employee scheduling, training, leave, rosters, payroll requirements and deal with employment issues
- Organise Drill and Blast Crew to optimise resources and provide blasted stocks as per the mine plan
- Coach and mentor Supervisors and 2ICs
- Provide input into mine planning to take account and advantage of operational realities
- Ensure mine activities are aligned with the mining plan, report variances as required and complete a daily report on the previous 24 hours’ activities
- Communicate the mining plan effectively to shift supervisors and leading hands (where necessary) so that priorities and contingencies are understood
- Maintain knowledge of current statutory requirements and industry best practise and ensure compliance at all times
- Encourage teamwork and the company values between work teams and team members
- Conduct performance appraisals and ensure human and industrial relations issues are handled in a timely and effective manner.
Coal Production Superintendent
Stockton Alliance
10.2009 - 12.2012
- Lead initiatives to ensure that all activities undertaken by the mining coal team and contractors are carried out in accordance with Alliance safety policies
- Promote a positive OHSE culture
- Ensure compliance with environmental management practices
- Identify safety issues and problems and ensure that corrective action is taken
- Support the Mining Manager by ensuring Alliance principles are upheld
- Provide leadership to teams
- Recruit, develop, maintain and motivate a dynamic coal operations team
- Ensure delivery of coal on time and on spec.
Coal Quality Planner
Solid Energy
09.2008 - 10.2009
- Health & safety – ensure own H & S and that of others by following all rules and procedures, reporting and managing all hazards in the work area
- Contractor instruction – provide advice and work instructions
- Reporting – provide management with regular reports on coal quality
- Planning and blending coal for international customers
- Ensuring coal arrived at port on time and on spec.
Coal Spotter
Solid Energy
05.2007 - 08.2008
- Identifying coal types and areas to mine
- Mentoring excavator operators
- Managing coal stockpile inventory.
Machine Operator
Doug Hood Mining
04.2005 - 01.2007
- Operating haul trucks, diggers and dozers.
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Business Planning
- Contract Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Training Oversight
- Staff Management
- Financial Administration
- Leadership Development
Certification
- SSE, 05/05/26
- A Grade Quarry, 07/26/23
- A Grade Coal, 08/01/24
Accomplishments
- Leading teams that meet and often exceed production targets.
- Setting up on site mental health coaching.
- Bedding in new systems and procedures to produce seamless coal delivery.
- Helping others through a changing work environment.
- Increasing sales turnover by decreasing aggregate pricing through an innovative understanding of item production costs.
Key Skills And Qualities
- Working with statistics to track progress and find ways to improve.
- Supervising and leading individuals or groups of people.
- Helping others to learn new skills or partake of a new experience.
References
Referees and references provided on request.
Timeline
Mining Operations Superintendent
Bathurst Resources Ltd
01.2019 - 01.2024
Quarry/General Manager
Lee Processors Ltd
01.2018 - 07.2018
Aggregate and Transport Manager
Concrete & Metals Motueka
03.2016 - 12.2017
Tutoring B Grade mining/quarrying managers
Mines Rescue Trust
10.2015 - 06.2017
Mine Superintendent
Oceanagold
07.2013 - 10.2015
Coal Production Superintendent
Stockton Alliance
10.2009 - 12.2012
Coal Quality Planner
Solid Energy
09.2008 - 10.2009
Coal Spotter
Solid Energy
05.2007 - 08.2008
Machine Operator
Doug Hood Mining
04.2005 - 01.2007
- SSE, 05/05/26
- A Grade Quarry, 07/26/23
- A Grade Coal, 08/01/24
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