CLEON HEI HEI
Edgewater,Australia
Summary
Safety-driven Production Supervisor with 15+ years of open pit mining experience, including Schedule 26 (S26) Statutory Supervisor responsibilities. Proven leader across load & haul operations, shift supervision, and high-risk activity management with strong WHS and MSMS compliance focus. Experienced coordinating daily activities with Mine Control, Geology, Drill & Blast and Maintenance to deliver production targets aligned to mine plans.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor (Open Pit)
King of the Hill, Leonora
01.2023 - Current
- Lead and motivate production crews, reinforcing safe behaviors and strong operational discipline.
- Supervise open pit activities including excavation, hauling dumping, and material handling in hard rock conditions.
- Coordinate with mine planning engineering to execute daily and weekly plans and optimize mining sequence.
- Conduct workplace inspections, hazard identification, incident reporting and shift reporting.
- Ensure compliance with MSMS, site procedures and statutory requirements.
- Mentor operators and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- S26 Statutory Supervisor Responsibilities
- Ensure all work complies with WHS legislation and the Mine Safety Management System.
- Verify worker competency and authorization for tasks.
- Lead risk assessments, JHAs and critical control checks; stop unsafe work and implement corrective actions.
Area Supervisor
Northern Star Resources (KCGM)
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinate load and haul activities in line with mine plans by prioritizing resources, machinery and people.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and practices; conduct daily safety reviews.
- Manage and coordinate pit team activities by setting performance objectives.
- Solve daily and weekly technical and resource logistical issues; take accountability for execution of production activities.
- Coach and support crews to safely achieve operational requirements; participate in pre-starts and toolbox feedback.
- Review weekly operational plans and cascade goals into daily performance targets.
Hauling Supervisor
Northern Star Resources (KCGM)
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Direct and monitor open pit hauling activities to achieve production targets in line with statutory requirements and site standards.
- Own haul road and intersection network: ensure compliance to delineation/signage standards and safe traffic interaction.
- Priority Rules, WA Road Rules
- Monitor operator performance and execute the daily plan using Short Interval Control with Dispatch.
- Report production variance and significant operational issues to management; maintain strong daily reporting.
Ancillary Operator
Northern Star Resources (KCGM)
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Support shovel and dump operations to maintain access and housekeeping across benches, dumps and pit floors.
- Maintain running surfaces to operating standards (fill dips, rip protrusions); leave areas ready for next shift or drill team.
Truck Operator
Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Operate mobile equipment to transport ore and waste safely and efficiently to meet production targets.
- Report hazards and incidents immediately; support investigations and ensure actions are completed and implemented.
Skills
- Open Pit Production Supervision Load & Haul Short Interval Control (SIC) Dispatch / Mine Control Interface
- Schedule 26 (S26) Statutory Supervision WHS (Mines) / WHS Compliance MSMS Critical Control Verification
- Lead risk assessments, JHAs and critical control checks; stop unsafe work and implement corrective actions
- Coach and develop operators and leading hands, supporting upskilling and performance improvement
Certification
- S26 Statutory Supervisor Competency (2026)
- Apply Risk Management Processes (RIIRIS301E)
- Conduct Safety & Health Investigations (RIIWHS301E)
- Communicate Information (RIICOM301E)
- First Aid / CPR
- Additional HRWLs and mobile plant competencies (if applicable)
EQUIPMENT & OPERATIONAL EXPOSURE
- Exposure to operation of Rigid Haul Truck, Water Cart, Track Dozer, Wheel Dozer, Loader.
- Strong exposure to workplace safety systems and continuous improvement culture.
Timeline
Production Supervisor (Open Pit)
King of the Hill, Leonora
01.2023 - Current
Area Supervisor
Northern Star Resources (KCGM)
05.2021 - 01.2023
Hauling Supervisor
Northern Star Resources (KCGM)
11.2018 - 05.2021
Ancillary Operator
Northern Star Resources (KCGM)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Truck Operator
Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines Pty Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2016