Mark Horner

Outline:

As the Founder and Director of A-Line Technology Solutions, I have been instrumental in establishing an innovative electrical subcontracting company from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directed strategic vision, focusing on customer-centricity, standardized work, and safety.
• Prioritized innovation, implementing cutting-edge technology and smart systems.
• Developed and maintained strong collaborations with builders and wholesalers.
• Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
• Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
• Defined company roles and responsibilities to establish and enhance processes.
• Strategic leadership and vision planning.
• Financial management and budgeting.
• Technological integration and innovation.
• Stakeholder engagement and collaboration.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully launched and grew A-Line Technology Solutions.
• Built reputable partnerships, solidifying A-Line's industry reputation.
• Implemented growth strategies, navigated challenges, and achieved excellence in service delivery.
• Successfully delivered over $12 million in projects across Victoria (Schools & Hospitals)
• Established strong collaborations with builders and wholesalers.
• Employed 27 people and developed 8 apprentices, paying over $3 million in wages.
• Managed and led construction business through COVID

Outline:

As a Principal Analyst & Improvement at BHP, I supported business improvement activities, process improvements, systems implementations, and organizational change surrounding Safety, productivity and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducted 3 top-down and bottom-up analysis on maintenance costs over 3 years.
• Developed maintenance diagnostic tools replicated across BHP Minerals Australia using Spotfire
• Led team of developers whilst building maintenance tools
• Created balanced scorecards for data normalization and benchmarking across sites and business units.
• Established value driver trees to identify and prioritize improvement projects.
• Coached and developed frontline managers in effective use of developed maintenance tools.
• Engaged stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and effective communication surrounding business data and improvement opportunities.

Key Achievements:

• Identified key areas for cost optimization at WAIO and Olympic Dam through Top Down Bottom Up.
• Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
• Aided frontline teams in identifying step changes in cost and productivity.
• Standardised use of operational tools across multiple sites through training videos and quick reference guides.

Outline:

Reported to the Analysis and Improvement Superintendent, providing key support to both maintenance management and SAP transformation leads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisted in rolling-out of SAP work management systems, including interfaces with Master Data, Finance, Supply, and HR.
• Conducted detailed audits of system strategies and work management processes.
• Ensured SAP processes adhered to ARIS framework, in line with BHP's SAP Transformation.
• Coach managers and maintenance personnel on correct business processes

Key Achievements:

• Delivered optimization recommendations to maintenance management.
• Coached graduate engineers on data-driven decision-making using Excel and source data.
• Leveraged SAP source data to drive strategic decision-making and process efficiencies by benchmarking key metrics across multiple mine sites.
• Implementation of business process KPI reporting framework for maintenance teams

Outline:

Focused on driving efficiency and productivity through detailed analysis and strategic implementation. Managed continuous improvement projects to optimize operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implemented data-driven methodologies to identify improvement opportunities.
• Facilitated root cause analyses of major plant failures.
• Developed and implemented robust reporting systems, including dashboards and forecast models.
• Supported budget expenditure analysis and provided accurate monthly forecasts.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully led and completed multiple projects within Six Sigma framework.
• Enhanced management visibility on compliance to SAP processes and maintenance performance during SAP Transformation
• Contributed to informed financial decision-making by assisting in compiling 2-Year and 5-Year fixed plant maintenance budgets using maintenance and downtime data

Outline:

As a Business Improvement Analyst contracted by BHP Billiton, my core role was to maximize business efficiency in the Pilbara mining operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Extracted and analyzed data to uncover opportunities for improving business processes.
• Conceptualized and executed cross-departmental business improvement strategies.
• Developed transparent reporting systems for accountability and visibility.
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Key Achievements:

• Led the Fixed Plant Leadership Study & Development project, highlighting gaps in leadership work patterns.
• Played a critical role in identifying business growth opportunities through the OHP Lost Opportunities & Visibility Project.

Outline:

As the Electrical Nominee for the site, I was responsible for statutory and mandatory compliance, along with safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Development, training, and mentoring of team members.
• Plant troubleshooting and maintenance.
• HR Management
• Dedicated to safety compliance.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective planning and scheduling of tasks.
• Commissioned and reviewed handover of new equipment from external contractors.
• Maintained functionality in multiple systems, including PLCs and Citect SCADA systems.

Outline:

Completed a 4-year electrical mechanic apprenticeship and worked as a qualified electrician on the installation of elevators ranging from 3 to 26 stops.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation of data cables, LV, HV, and trailing cables.
• Fault finding in control circuits.
• Programming ABB VSD Drives.
• Gained extensive experience in multi-discipline teamwork.
• Developed expertise in fault-finding and control circuits.