Our People

Meet some of the people behind our projects and business, from storepersons and engineers, to mining managers and the many roles in between. Discover what working for Macmahon is really like.

Thellie Tatow – RTO Advisor, Telfer

To other Indigenous women who are interested in mining, I say give it a go. I’m an Indigenous/South Sea Islander woman, who could not read, spell or do maths – and look at what I've achieved!

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Barry Davis – Project Manager, Warrawoona

“The biggest challenge I see at Warrawoona will be sourcing and retaining personnel. We’ll need to focus on upskilling operators and building a positive culture where people will want to come to work.”

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Jade Passmore - Project Manager, Julius Gold Mine

“Just because I have a manager title doesn’t mean I’m any more important than anyone else on site. Everyone has an important role to play and should be valued equally.”

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Mal Cowcill - Project Manager, King of the Hills

“My job is to ensure our staff are trained, developed and encouraged to challenge their own boundaries. The operators need to be treated with respect, receive ongoing training and be well informed of what we are doing on-site and within the business as a whole.”

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Richard Kerrison - Project Manager, Mt Morgans

“I want to meet everyone in the team and outline my vision for the site and get going! I believe everyone wants to make a contribution and my job is to help the team be the best they can be.”

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Shelley Dimer - DTO Trainee, Telfer Gold Mine

Shelley is a Yamatji Wongi woman from Kalgoorlie and the Pilbara. She is one of 20 in the latest cohort of trainees in the Macmahon Dump Truck Trainee program.

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Zac Lewis - Graduate Mining Engineer, Peak Downs

"My favourite part of the program so far is being able to open up to my mentors and set goals which are regularly reviewed to ensure that I am on track to achieve what I would like in the future."

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Joel Cucel - Operator, Telfer Gold Mine

"I would thoroughly recommend the DTO training program to anyone who is wanting to start in the mining industry. I’m on a 2:2 roster and have a great work-life balance, I'm able to pick my children up from school every day when I’m home. I haven’t looked back since I started."

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Meghan Williams - Manager, Business Systems

“It might sound cliché but working in a male dominated profession (IT) in a male dominated industry like mining can be daunting at times. We have been lucky to have many truly talented women in the organisation over the years that I have worked for the company, and they have helped motivate me to where I am today.”

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Jayden Cody - Boilermaker, Macmahon Maintenance Masters

“I'm really proud of getting this role straight out of my apprenticeship, it's a huge achievement. Joining the Macmahon Maintenance Masters team has been driven by wanting job security, good rates and an employer who looks after their staff.”

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Aaron Vitor - HD Mechanic, Mt Morgans

“The people around me are always so supportive, we all support each other and work as a team. Even though my family live in the Philippines, I don’t feel like I’m ever alone.”

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Nadine Linnartz - Project Engineer

"Take advantage of the opportunities that are presented, work hard and be confident in your ability and you will be successful."

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Brad Morrison - Specialist, Labour Support

"I’ve been in the industry, and with Macmahon, long enough to be efficient and understand what is required for the company to achieve the best outcome from the new labour division. I’m laser focussed on my goals to source and look after the best people for the jobs available."

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Janice Pandian - Graduate Mine Engineer

"Macmahon focusses on retaining their graduates and this has been demonstrated in the training opportunities I have been afforded thus far. There are countless opportunities for me to add value and improve how I contribute to the business."

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Lauren Ruffo - Human Resources Graduate, Perth, WAC

"The most valuable lesson I have learned from Victoria is to never be afraid to put yourself out there to try new things. To always be open for a challenge and the importance of building strong relationships. Most importantly, I have fun at work and really enjoy my job as no one day at work is ever the same."

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Lathifah Hasna Lubis - Drill QC Helper, Indonesia

"We all socialise and interact well through supporting each other. I have learnt so much through my colleagues and I draw on their knowledge to help develop my drilling skills."

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Graeme Smith - Operator, Telfer

"Mining has shown me how to work more closely with fellow employees and has exposed me to learning more about the many different personalities of others. I’m really enjoying the opportunity to work for Macmahon and getting to know the team of people in my crew."

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Rahmayani Fitra Siregar - Drill QC Helper, Indonesia

"Many of my family and friends felt I was too young to be working in a mine – I changed their feelings on this through how I've grown and progressed. I enjoy working in the operational section that directly impacts productivity."

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Bianca Riley (Nee Giovinazzo) - Maintenance Planner, WAC

“Going home at the end of the day and knowing I rebuilt a 793 final drive by myself was so fulfilling,”

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Yona Amelia Siregar - Drill QC Helper, Martabe

"Since I began working at Macmahon, I have learned to value money and time, and to not be afraid to try something new".

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Anna McVey - Asset Manager, Perth Office - Plant Division

Anna plays a key role in the estimating team when tendering for new projects as well as managing plant costs and critical financial forecasting for the company’s extensive and growing international plant fleet.

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Davin Beukes - Commercial Analyst, Tropicana

“There is also a great team culture developed between Macmahon and our alliance partners, Anglo Gold. Everyone on site is friendly and supportive and it makes being away from family and friends a lot easier."

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Eva Gusnir - Operator, Martabe

If you are looking to work in a fun environment, I would recommend mining and in particular Macmahon. Women who are confident, willing to learn and have a ‘can-do’ attitude would do well in this industry and I would encourage them to consider mining as an option available to them. It’s no longer a job just for men.”

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Loui Marevic - HD Fitter, WAC

“The best thing about my job is the exposure I get across lots of equipment and the work I’m able to achieve in rebuilding big components of the company’s plant fleet.”

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Theresia Nainggolan – Plant Commercial Superintendent, Martabe

“By working hard and working together we can solve any problem that arises and I am confident there is always help available.”

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Joseph Mandala – Mining Manager, Martabe

“The Company really appreciates their employees and provides a vast array of opportunities to further your career.”

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Tim Brown – Senior Mining Engineer, WAC

“Being in a senior role within just four years of any career is generally unlikely, but due to the help of a few well-intentioned mentors sharing their experience and my willingness to learn, this is exactly what I achieved.”

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Danielle Kearney - Inventory Controller, Perth

“Macmahon has provided me with an opportunity to grow and develop. I was particularly fortunate to be given an opportunity to work in a Technical Advisor role as an expatriate at our copper/gold project, Batu Hijau, in Indonesia in 2019 which to date, is the highlight of my career.”

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