This month, we’re celebrating proactive thinking and teamwork, with winners whose quick actions and innovative thinking helped prevent a potential major incident.
Luke Green and Clint Smith
Luke identified the potential for a crane boom to strike a structure supporting a plant airline due to poor visibility down at Worsley Alumina Refinery. Raising the concerns initially in pre-start, Luke and Clint worked quickly to resolve the issue by installing strip lighting around the surrounding structure and airline highlighting it for the crane driver. This reduced the risk of crane and structure contact that could have caused significant damage to the calciner equipment and posed a potential for serious injury. Their combined efforts prevented an incident that could have had major safety and operational impacts. Well done, guys!
We also had an impressive line-up of nominations this month, highlighting care, initiative, and reliability across the business.
Chris Mullinger – On his day off, Chris dedicated his time to helping a fellow employee who needed specialist appointments and errands completed. His willingness to step in, even outside of work hours, showed compassion and a genuine commitment to supporting others.
Colin Robison – Colin noticed a plate clamp beginning to slip from a steel plate during work. His quick observation and immediate action prevented what could have developed into a high-risk incident. By stepping in at the right moment, he helped protect his teammates and the worksite down at RTW.
James Smith – During a shutdown, James worked closely with less experienced employees to ensure they could safely and effectively carry out critical lifts. His leadership, patience, and technical knowledge helped build their confidence while ensuring the lifts were completed to a high standard down at Worsley.
Kieran Fisher – Known for consistently going above and beyond, Kieran provides day-to-day support to the team while also mentoring others. His commitment and integrity make him a trusted leader, and his dedication to both safety and people is felt across every job he takes on.
Mario Du Plessis – Mario has played an instrumental role in the SharePoint migration project, tackling unexpected challenges and ensuring progress continued despite setbacks. His persistence and problem-solving have helped the business move forward and created lasting value through his efforts.
Rob Duncan – Rob is a highly skilled franna operator who not only excels in his role but also regularly steps up to support others around the plant. His readiness to help where needed, combined with his technical skill, makes him a dependable and valued member of the team.
Rosalind Seclier & Timothy Hall – Both showed incredible generosity by volunteering their own personal time to transport a colleague to and from work for several weeks. Their selflessness and kindness prioritised the needs of others above their own, demonstrating care that extended far beyond the workplace.
Ross Cartledge – Ross is recognised for his approachable manner, reliability, and positive attitude. He consistently ensures that work is completed safely and to a high standard, making him someone his teammates can always count on.
Timothy Hall – With a 2nd nomination for Tim this month, Tim has also taken on additional responsibilities during a busy period, including payroll and broader team support. His flexibility and willingness to shoulder extra workload ensured smooth operations for his colleagues and the business.
Tim Senior – Tim continues to demonstrate strong leadership qualities, regularly showing initiative and building positive relationships across the team. His work ethic and attitude highlight his potential as a future leader in the South-West.
Tiarn Willems – With no prior experience, Tiarn stepped into the role of shutdown time-sheeting and quickly adapted. Her determination to learn, combined with her proactive approach, kept the process on track and ensured the team had the necessary support.
Xuebao Zhou (Paul) – Paul is known for his consistent performance during shutdowns, where his reliability, commitment, and strong work ethic shine. He continually delivers high-quality outcomes, setting a strong example for others to follow down at Worsley.
Another outstanding month of care, collaboration, and problem-solving. Congratulations to Luke, Clint, and all our August nominees!