Jake Bailey
About Jake Bailey
Jake Bailey is a CHPP Operator/Maintainer with extensive experience in the coal processing industry, having worked in various roles since 2008. He has transitioned from trades assistant to mechanical trade planner and supervisor, currently responsible for equipment operation and environmental inspections at Glencore.
Work at Glencore
Jake Bailey has been employed at Glencore as a CHPP Operator/Maintainer since 2019. His responsibilities include setting up Stackers and Reclaimers, removing ejected rock from the Rotary Breaker using a Front End Loader, and conducting both Operating Equipment and Environmental Inspections. He works on a 4 panel shift work roster to ensure the continuous and safe operation of the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant (CHPP). Prior to his current role, he served as an Assistant Mechanical Supervisor at Glencore from 2018 to 2019.
Experience in the Coal Processing Industry
Jake Bailey has extensive experience in the coal processing industry, transitioning from a Trades Assistant to various roles including Mechanical Trade, Planner, Supervisor, and currently a Production Operator. His career spans over nine years, with significant positions held at companies such as Yancoal Australia Ltd and Rio Tinto, where he worked as a CHPP Equipment Inspector. He has also been involved in cleaning coal spillages as part of his current duties.
Education and Expertise
Jake Bailey has pursued multiple educational qualifications related to mechanical engineering and welding. He studied at Glendale Tafe, achieving a Certificate 3 in Mechanical Engineering from 2013 to 2014, and another Certificate 3 in the same field at Tighes Hill Tafe from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he completed a Manual Metal Arc Welding course at Cessnock Tafe from 2010 to 2011. His educational background supports his technical expertise in the coal processing sector.
Previous Employment History
Before his tenure at Glencore, Jake Bailey worked in various roles that contributed to his skill set. He was an Apprentice Fitter at Programmed from 2013 to 2015 and held multiple positions there, including CHPP Equipment Inspector from 2016 to 2017. He also worked as a Grape Harvester at Tyrrell's Wines in 2008 and as a CHPP Equipment Inspector at Yancoal Australia Ltd from 2017 to 2018. His diverse work history reflects a broad understanding of operational roles within the industry.