Lucas Brandle
About Lucas Brandle
Lucas Brandle is a Maintenance Superintendent at Glencore's Coal Handling Preparation Plant in New South Wales, Australia. He has extensive experience in maintenance and business improvement, having previously held positions at Glencore, Rio Tinto Coal Australia, and the Royal Australian Air Force.
Current Role as Maintenance Superintendent
Lucas Brandle serves as the Maintenance Superintendent at the Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) at Glencore. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the operations in Upper Hunter Shire, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he focuses on safely maintaining the plant to ensure that operating hours align with the production plan. He coordinates a mixed team of full-time employees and contractors to facilitate effective plant maintenance.
Previous Experience at Glencore
Prior to his current position, Lucas Brandle worked at Glencore as the Field Shutdown Superintendent from 2017 to 2019. During his two years in this role, he was involved in operations at the Hunter Valley Operations. His experience at Glencore has contributed to his understanding of maintenance and operational efficiency within the coal industry.
Experience at Rio Tinto Coal Australia
Lucas Brandle was employed at Rio Tinto Coal Australia (RTCA) as a Business Improvement Specialist from 2011 to 2015. Over the course of four years, he focused on enhancing operational processes and driving improvements within the organization. This role provided him with valuable insights into business operations in the coal sector.
Military Background as Lean Specialist
Before entering the mining industry, Lucas Brandle served in the Royal Australian Air Force as a Lean Specialist from 1992 to 2011. His 19 years of service included implementing lean methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness within military operations. This experience laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in the mining sector.
Education and Professional Development
Lucas Brandle holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Newcastle, where he studied Change Management from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, he studied Process Improvement at the University of Technology, Sydney, achieving Lean/Six Sigma certification in 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in operational efficiency and change management.