Tony Fitton
Bohput, Koh Samui,Surat Thani, Thailand
Summary
Competent Mechanical Supervisor proficient in overseeing contractors installing mechanical equipment and keeping all work in strict compliance with applicable codes and standards. Observant and detail-oriented in identifying and correcting work problems. Excellent time management and multitasking abilities useful in fast-paced environments with numerous safety hazards and dynamic project needs.
As I live in Thailand, commute would not be of any problem
and my work history in the mining industry and my enthusiasm and a safety culture which I mentor to national and expat alike. Focused Mechanical Technician with 20+ years of experience in mining and power generation. Adept at working in any situations and with heavy machinery and equipment. Dedicated to increasing effectiveness by streamlining workflows and maintenance procedures with knowledge of developing and enhancing best practices.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Specialist
Lihir Gold Mine, Newcrest Mining
Lihir Island, Papua, New Guinea
10.2021 - Current
- Papua New Guinea Supervising autoclave shut down
- Including Geho pump rebuilds, relining of main vessel, Replacement of agitators and gear boxes
- Using the latest High torque equipment and involving the NDT department And condition monitoring department for the safety and smooth start up.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects and determine appropriate repairs
Mechanical Supervisor
Copper Mine – Rio Tinto & Red Path Mining
Gobi Desert, , Mongolia
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Mongolia Underground Fixed Plant, Operation Readiness Responsible for all fixed plant equipment including Major dewatering, conveyancing ( personnel and ore ) Crushing ( gyratory and jaw ) Reporting to Superintendent and acting Superintendent when he is off site
- Responsible for statutory documentation and the safety and wellbeing of all workers.
Mechanical Fitter Supervisor
Argyle Diamond Mine
Kununurra, Western Australia
01.2013 - 05.2018
- RioTinto Underground Fixed Plant Maintenance
- Responsible for the safe and wellbeing of a team of Mechanical and welding tradespersons in the underground fixed plant department.
- Over seeing the maintenance of crushers, conveyances, major dewatering which includes large positive displacement Geho pumps and large centrifugal pumps (weir, warman).
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
Mechanical Supervisor
Karara Mining
Geraldton, Western Australia
01.2012 - 12.2012
- . Commissioning Supervisor on the new magnetite iron ore
- Project in Western Australia. Ensuring all statutory paper
- Work and work scope is complete to client satisfaction.
- The equipment involved Gyratory crushers, MP100 cone
- Crushers, apron feeders, conveyors, high energy magnetic
- Separators , large scale pumping systems and
- Rail load out.
Under Ground mechanical Fitter
Newcrest Mining
, Western Australia
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Telfer Gold Mine
- Maintenance on dewatering pumps (apexs,mono,warman,etc) Crushers,conveyors,winders,shaft kibbles.Air cooling plant
- Hydraulic units.Truck loaders.
Mechanical fitter. Leading hand
Navigator Resources
, Western Australia
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Navigator resources
- Bronzewing gold mine
- Supervising maintenance and tradesman on gold processing plant that was in start up mode after 2 years of care and maintainence. This included jaw crushers, MP1000 cone crushers, screening plants, conveyors and pumping systems.
Mechanical Fitter
John Holland Group
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Worsely construction E&F Project
Mechanical Fitter
FMG
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Cloudbreak
- Maintaining crushers
- Sizers, stackers, power generation plants, also commissioning of a new overburden project.
Operator /Maintainer
Crushing Services International
06.2009 - 12.2009
- Maintaining and operating crushers, screens ,conveyors and stackers, at Numalldi, Tom Price, Pilbara Iron inducted., Shutdown maintenance and ongoing maintenance
- Nifty Copper Mining Equipment Crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps,etc.
Mechanical Technician
Iluka Resources W.A
01.1987 - 01.2009
- Maintenance of all aspects of mineral sands mining and separation
- Condition monitoring and root cause analyses of equipment
- Maintenance of a waste heat recovered power generated turbine and boiler equipment
- Training Apprentices the safe and correct manner of their trade
- Organizing and supervising contractors during maintenance outages
- Supporting the reliability engineers in relaying information promptly
- Having a good knowledge of the company computer systems e.g
- Sap,vib Scan etc.
Education
Mechanical Technician Advanced Gas Fitter Dogman Forklift Senior First Aid -
Pilbara Iron Inducted
Trade Studies Certificate of Technology Studies -
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne , Australiaundefined
Bunbury Tafe
Skills
- This skill has been from many years of working in the mining industry and a acquired knowledge of autoclave high pressure oxygen seperation systems Supervising a Filipino contract work force in Papua New Guinea
- I was the mechanical Supervisor at the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in the South Gobi Desert in Mongolia In this role I would assume the Superintendent role while the he was on R&R I was area owner of all underground and surface mechanical areas and responsible for all statutory requirments
- I am skilled in the computer systems that are used across the industry such as SAP etc
- I am experienced with chairing meetings if not actively involved with pre start, inter department meetings as well as safety
Timeline
Mechanical Specialist
Lihir Gold Mine, Newcrest Mining
10.2021 - Current
Mechanical Supervisor
Copper Mine – Rio Tinto & Red Path Mining
02.2018 - 07.2021
Mechanical Fitter Supervisor
Argyle Diamond Mine
01.2013 - 05.2018
Mechanical Supervisor
Karara Mining
01.2012 - 12.2012
Under Ground mechanical Fitter
Newcrest Mining
01.2011 - 12.2012
Mechanical fitter. Leading hand
Navigator Resources
01.2010 - 12.2011
Mechanical Fitter
John Holland Group
01.2010 - 01.2010
Operator /Maintainer
Crushing Services International
06.2009 - 12.2009
Mechanical Fitter
FMG
01.2009 - 01.2010
Mechanical Technician
Iluka Resources W.A
01.1987 - 01.2009
Mechanical Technician Advanced Gas Fitter Dogman Forklift Senior First Aid -
Pilbara Iron Inducted
Trade Studies Certificate of Technology Studies -
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
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Bunbury Tafe
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