Melissa Robbins

Experience

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  Stanwell Corporation Limited

  Nov 2003 - Feb 2004

  Graduate Process Engineer

  Manage analytical laboratory with compliance to ISO Quality Standards.• Audit• Health, Safety & Environment• Process Improvement

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  Caltex

  Jan 2005 - Jul 2006

  Anaytical Chemist

  Quality assurance, fuel and gas testing and certification, waste water treatment and testing. Time management and deadline requirements, NATA signatory, Internal/External audits, Research and Development Projects and experience with EPA license requirements.• Research and Development• Science & Technology• Education and Training

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  New Hope Group

  Jul 2006 - Oct 2009

  CHPP Metallurgist

  Ensure all quality specifications and recovery targets are achieved and liase with external parties to ensure transport requirements are met through management of haulage contactor.• Customer Service• Quality Assurance • Business Operations

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  Yancoal Australia Ltd

  Feb 2010 - Jan 2012

  Senior Process Engineer/Coal Quality

  Manage team to achieve annual targets in safety, environment, production and costs through optimised plant performance and efficiency. Coordinate the Logistics chain from Pit to Port. Commissioning of new CHPP and associated infrastructure.

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  BHP

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Senior Process Engineer

  Ensure budget targets are met through optimisation and innovations strategies. Manage process evaluations (trouble-shooting and assistance, inspections, investigations and research and development). Review Feasibility and Detailed design of CHPP and associated assets. Provide procedures and commissioning plans, including management philosophy, stockpile management and tailings management strategies.- Drive mining best practice operations to secure record performance. - Demonstrate team coaching and development aligned to achieving business objectives and key performance indicators.- Develop implementation strategies for the application of operational effectiveness measures, fostering efficiencies.- The development of strong, sustained relationships with staff, owners, contractors and the community Show less

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  MR Process Consulting Pty Ltd

  Jul 2012 - now

  Director

  Development of small business enterprise to provide technical consulting to primary and transport industries including labour hire. Provision and management of Rail Protection Officers, Rail design managers, construction and commissioning support engineers/planners/storemen for new CHPP operations.• Customer Service• Accounting• Business Operations

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  Asciano

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2015

  Accountable for the effective, efficient and timely delivery of the Pacific National safety and environmental systems. Provide active engagement with onsite operations with focus on achieving safe work practices to rail operations throughout NSW. Technical interface for operations Northern region of Pacific National Coal. Customer and operational support role with key interactions including Interface Coordination Plan development, safety facilitation and customer management.

  • HSE Specialist

    Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Load Point Coordinator/Engineer

    Nov 2013 - Jan 2015
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  Yancoal Australia Ltd

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2019

  CHPP Superintendent Process/ CHPP Manager(acting) MTW/Production Superintendent (acting)

  • Manage CHPP team to achieve annual targets in safety, environment, production and costs• Manage CHPP operations, maintenance, contractors and optimize plant performance and efficiency• Fulfill the statutory obligations of CHPP Manager and Rail Infrastructure Manager (RIM)• Develop collaborative relationships with the local community, government, internal and external stakeholders• Ensure CHPP operations comply with all government approvals and guidelines• Develop an outward-looking, customer focused, competitor-aware performance culture• Implement highly effective operations management systems, contractor management systems and logistics management systems• Lead the CHPP Process team to develop, manage and implement process improvement programs and also take the lead in developing an overall business improvement program for the CHPP department taking into account the global business context.• Demonstrate a high concern for the health and safety of self and others • Assist with hazard identification in the workplace.• Interpersonal style that demonstrates a commitment to team work, leadership and collaboration• Self-motivated Professional and Committed approach• People management skills• Superior written, verbal communication skills• Strong analytical and problem solving skills• Lead the Process Engineering team to provide process improvement recommendations, initiatives and implementation plans to support the business.• Develop the team to be autonomous and flexible to deliver value across the two sites.• Managing the development and implementation of capital improvement projects;• Provide technical expertise for the optimisation and continuous improvement of the CHPP’s• Support the CHPP Manager to ensure the safe operation of the CHPP and coal handling facilities.• Effective project management through leadership of contractors and process team Show less

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  BHP

  Nov 2019 - now

  Principal Product Governance

  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems related to quality management and governance.• Lead improvement and standardisation of quality management systems • Comprehensive quality understanding of operations. • Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to drive positive productivity and financial outcomes.Engage with multiple stakeholders and lead collaboration across a wide range of site and functional teams in order to deliver quality products to customers.Responsible for the improvement of the quality management system through the development and governance of systems and processes.Lead product quality value creating opportunities from pit to port.. Deliver improved Asset value through the coordination of multiple site outputs to realise higher value than isolated single site outputs Show less

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  Sunshine Coast Independent Living Service

  Nov 2020 - now

  Non Executive Director (Treasurer)

  Govern and monitor strategic direction, performance, risk and compliance and oversee SCILS Management as NED. SCILS provide tailored access to accommodation and community programs for people with a disability.

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  Volunteering Sunshine Coast

  Nov 2022 - now

  Non Executive Director

  The Vision of VSC is to be the pre-eminent volunteering organisation in Australia by 2032. VSC add value to the community through a range of support programs and fostering excellence in volunteering.