DAVID LINDSAYMobile: 0438 898 364Email: davlin1967@yahoo.com.auhttps://au.linkedin.com/in/david-lindsay-767170102

OperationsManager

Experience

With over 20 years’ experience working in the transport, civil and mining industry, I am a competent professional with a proven track record in managing a highly commercial operation in a fast-paced environment.

With experience of effectively running successful transport functions in high pressure environments that meet the needs of the business while also meeting the client’s expectations in quality, serviceability and reliability.

Having worked as an employee, sub-contractor, manager and business owner, it has given me the skills and a greater understanding of effective communication on all levels to coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various personnel within a team to maximize output.

.Qualifications within the following areas; MC & F Class Licence Marcsta Card FMG Rail Safety and Awareness Conduct Haul Truck Operations FMG Site Inductions Mine Site Medical Rio Tinto HSE Site Inductions Bechtel Wheatstone Inductions Rio Tinto Lockout and Isolation Regulations White Construction Card Blue Transport Card

Equipment Operator Competency Front End Loaders Dump Truck Water Cart Side Tippers Semi Water Cart Triple Road Train & Rollers

March 2013 - till PresentJMG Transport - General ManagerPart of the VCS Group of companies JMG Transport provide line haul from Perth to various locations throughout Western Australia and wet and/or dry hire to various companies on significant projects within the Pilbara region.

Primary RoleMy primary role was to ensure the smooth operation of the organisation with an efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of clients and business.

Key Responsibilities Logistics Management

- Ensure the machinery and equipment used has the ability to produce goods and services for the client at an acceptable standard.

- Coordinate with quality assurance that the goods meet an acceptable standard and generate positive feedback from clients.

- Prepare reports on the current condition of logistics and decide on the next course of action- Always striving to meet client’s expectations in quality, serviceability and reliability

Finance & Budget Management

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- Obtain the requirements for logistics and coordinate with the finance department to obtain the necessary approval for the budget.

- Review financial statements and data. Utilize financial data to improve profitability.- Prepare and control operational budgets. Control inventory.- Prepare costs and operating reports for Board.- Work closely with clients to provide transport and haulage cost effective solutions

Operational strategizing- Determined the types of equipment needed to fulfil the business projects- Offer suggestions on how to make optimum use of resources within the organization to meet

current and upcoming project requirements.- Liaison with top management, assist in the development of strategic plans for operational activity.- Implement and manage operational plans- Plan effective strategies for the financial wellbeing of the company

Manage Support Services- Organize FIFO personnel rosters for projects- Manage maintenance and servicing of fleet- Coordinate, manage and monitor the workings of various departments in the organization.

Managing Third Party Relations- When third parties are hired ensure that standard procedures are followed, necessary

administrative and legal formalities are completed- Ensures that the third party properly executes the agreed terms and conditions- Management of side tippers permanently placed in the North West Quarries Port Hedland

Operation.- Establishing long term relationships with Clients

Best Practices- Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals.- Formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize

output.- Monitor adherence to rules, regulations and procedures.- Sound knowledge of fatigue laws and restrained regulations.

Human Resources- Plan the use of human resources.- Organize recruitment and placement of required staff.- Establish organizational structure.- Delegate tasks and accountabilities.- Establish work schedules. Supervise staff. Monitor and evaluate performance.

Past Projects and Clients- Dry & Wet Hire- Viento Kimberley Pipelines - Northstar Slurry Line Project- KVG Contracting Services - Nammuldi Below Water Table Project- Mineworks - Roy Hill Project- Viento Contracting Services - Minjar Gold TSF Cell A- Northwest Quarries - Port Hedland- Atlas Iron - Abydos- BHP Billiton - Henderson Point- FMG - Rail Yards

- Line Haul Clients- VCS Mining and Civil Group- Pilbara Access- Castles Equipment

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- Titan Plant Hire

Key Competencies- Critical thinking and problem solving skills- Planning and organizing- Decision-making- Communication skills- Persuasiveness- Influencing and leading- Delegation- Team work- Negotiation- Conflict management- Adaptability- Stress tolerance

2011 – 2013 Contracting to NRW Civil & Mining – Plant Operator

2012 –2013 Earthex Logistics Project: Bechtel Wheatstone Project

Key Responsibilities- Operating Triple Road trains- Driving 22 seater bus- Maintain and service road train- Attend safety meeting on behalf of company and drivers

2011 – 2012 Vince Smith Transport Project: FMG Rail Duplication and Rio Tinto Syncline Project.

Key Responsibilities- Responsibility of VST plant- 966 & 972 Loaders- 980 & 988 Loaders- WA 500 & 600 loaders- Flat Drum Rollers- 525 Cat Compactor- 734 Water cart- Semi water cart- Side Tippers- L110 It- Moxie dump trucks- Safety rep- Manage operating costs- Weekly reporting to Company owner

2001 – 2011DKL Contracting (NSW & WA) - Operations Manager (Owner Operator)

Key Responsibilities- Providing Transport Solutions- Contracted to Raw material companies such as, Holcim, Hanson, Boral, BGC, WA Limestone, and

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- Provide consulting services ( Civil and Earthworks projects )- Quote and manage civil projects for companies such as, Brierty, DM Civil, All Earth Group, Thiess,

Leighton’s and Southern Gateway Alliance.- Managing Crushing Plant- Assisting clients to meet there targets- Safety Advisor- Provide Truck & dog combinations and Loaders- Operating Triple Road Trains, Truck Combinations & Loaders- Managing employees and sub-contractors- Manage operating costs- Establishing long term relationships with clients- Meeting clients deadlines and requirements- Implement safety programmes- Provide training and support

1996 – 2001Atlas Building Services NSW - Operations Manager (Mechanical Services)

Key Responsibilities- Tendering on Contracts- Control of operating expenses- Meeting forecasts- Monthly reporting to management- Establishing customer relationships- Managing service personal (85 technicians, 18 Apprentices & 4 site supervisors)- Overseeing completion of large scale projects- Managing maintenance base (4 million dollars base)- Implement training and safety programmes- Environmental Services manager

Education Business Management Diploma Human Resources Certificate IV OH&S Procedures Employee Management Certificate IV Fatigue Management (NSW) Deca Training WA Main Roads Fatigue Management Computer Skills (Microsoft Office package) Several Site Inductions

Personal and Business references are available on request.

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