Michael Chan
About Michael Chan
Michael Chan is a Planner and Scheduler with extensive experience in the mining and electrical sectors. He has worked for various companies, including Rio Tinto and Glencore, and has held positions as an electrician and supervisor since 2001.
Current Role at Glencore
Michael Chan has been serving as a Planner/Scheduler at Glencore since 2018. He works in Hail Creek, Queensland, Australia. In this role, he is responsible for planning and scheduling operations to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation. His extensive experience in the mining sector contributes to his effectiveness in this position.
Experience at Rio Tinto
Michael Chan has been employed at Rio Tinto since 2006, where he holds the position of Planner, relief supervisor, and HV electrician. His tenure of 18 years at the Hail Creek site in Queensland has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of operational processes and electrical systems within the mining industry.
Previous Employment in Mining
Prior to his current roles, Michael Chan worked at several companies in the mining sector. He was an Electrician at Terex Mining Equipment, Inc. and BROADSPECTRUM AUSTRALIA (QLD) PTY LTD for two months each in 2005, both in the Bowen Basin area. He also served as a Breakdown shift electrician at KOMATSU Australia Pty Limited from 2003 to 2005, gaining experience at Pasminco Century Zinc and Ernest Henry in North West Queensland.
Early Career in Electrical Maintenance
Michael Chan began his career as a Breakdown Maintenance Electrician at Queensland Rail from 2001 to 2003. He also worked as a Breakdown Electrician for Leighton Contractors in 2003 for two months. These early roles provided him with foundational skills in electrical maintenance, which he has built upon throughout his career.