Phillip Whittle
About Phillip Whittle
Phillip Whittle is a Laboratory Leader with extensive experience in laboratory management and chemical analysis, currently working at Tronox in Chandala, Western Australia. His career includes roles at major companies such as Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton, and Iluka Resources, where he has developed expertise in analytical equipment and quality management systems.
Current Role at Tronox
Phillip Whittle has been serving as the Laboratory Leader at Tronox since 2019. In this role, he oversees laboratory operations in Chandala, Western Australia. His responsibilities include managing laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and implementing laboratory synergies projects that aim to optimize production and quality. He also supervises the calibration and maintenance of various analytical equipment.
Previous Experience in Laboratory Management
Phillip Whittle has extensive experience in laboratory management across various organizations. He worked as a Laboratory Supervisor at Rio Tinto in both Parabardoo and Tom Price, where he managed laboratory operations and supervised ship loading operations. He also held positions as Chief Chemist at BHP Billiton and Laboratory Manager at Bureau Veritas, where he was involved in achieving NATA accreditation and implementing quality management systems.
Education and Expertise
Phillip Whittle studied at The University of Western Australia, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Organic and Physical and Inorganic Chemistry from 1983 to 1986. He has developed expertise in calibration and maintenance of analytical equipment, including XRF, XRD, ICP-OES, AAS, and HPLC. His educational background supports his extensive experience in laboratory operations and management.
Achievements in Laboratory Projects
Throughout his career, Phillip Whittle has managed significant projects, including the construction and commissioning of a multimillion-dollar site laboratory facility. He has also implemented a laboratory synergies project that simulated the centralization of services, assessing its impact on production and quality. His involvement in writing capital expenditure applications for major projects demonstrates his capability in strategic planning.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Phillip Whittle has held various key positions in the mining and laboratory sectors. His career began at BHP Billiton as a Mine Chemist and progressed through roles at WMC Resources, ALS Laboratory Group, and hrltesting Pty Ltd. He has worked in multiple locations, including Koolan Island, Cloncurry, and Mount Isa, accumulating over three decades of experience in laboratory and chemical analysis.