Mark Backman
About Mark Backman
Mark Backman is a Senior Asset Management & Optimisation professional currently working at Glencore's George Fisher Mine since 2017. He has extensive experience in reliability engineering and asset management, with a strong educational background in engineering and finance.
Work at Glencore
Mark Backman has been employed at Glencore as a Senior Asset Management & Optimisation professional since 2017. He works at the George Fisher Mine located in Mount Isa. In this role, he leads a team of Reliability & Master Data professionals, focusing on optimising asset utilisation and availability. His responsibilities include enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring the reliability of mining assets.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Asset Management
Prior to his current position at Glencore, Mark Backman held various roles in engineering and asset management. He worked as a Reliability Engineer at Santos Ltd from 2013 to 2016, where he focused on downstream operations in Gladstone, Queensland. He also served as a Reliability Engineer at Rio Tinto Alcan for two years, from 2011 to 2013. His earlier roles include positions at Silcar, KCGM, and Prizm Engineering, where he gained experience in condition monitoring and mechanical engineering.
Education and Expertise
Mark Backman holds a Master's degree in Maintenance and Reliability Engineering from Monash University, which he completed between 2011 and 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering from Deakin University, studying from 2003 to 2010. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, complemented by expertise in Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement within the mining and metals industry.
Background in Maintenance and Reliability
Mark has a diverse background in maintenance and reliability roles across various industries. He worked at Carter Holt Harvey in multiple capacities, including Maintenance/Reliability Manager and Preventative Maintenance Coordinator. His experience also includes roles as a Maintenance Scheduler at Australian Paper and as a Rotables Coordinator at Silcar. This extensive experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of asset management and reliability engineering.
Achievements in the Mining Sector
Throughout his career, Mark Backman has contributed to various initiatives aimed at optimising asset performance in the mining sector. His leadership at George Fisher Mine involves implementing strategies that enhance asset availability and utilisation. His technical skills, combined with a strong background in finance, enable him to effectively manage and optimise resources within the mining and metals industry.