Craig Mitchell
About Craig Mitchell
Craig Mitchell is a Rope Access Supervisor with extensive experience in the mining and energy sectors across Australia. He has held supervisory roles at various companies, including Applus+, Tasman Rope Access, and Geovert, and is skilled in safety compliance, rescue planning, and equipment inspections.
Work at Applus+
Craig Mitchell has been employed at Applus+ as a Rope Access Supervisor since 2019. In this role, he has worked on significant projects, including the Woodside Energy KLE Project at the Karratha Gas Plant in Karratha, Western Australia. His responsibilities include conducting client liaisons with operators to ensure smooth project execution and ensuring compliance with documentation related to rope access operations. Additionally, he has been involved in the Viva Energy Geelong Refinery project since 2020, where he continues to apply his expertise in rope access supervision.
Previous Experience in Rope Access Supervision
Prior to his current position at Applus+, Craig Mitchell held various roles as a Rope Access Supervisor. He worked at Tasman Rope Access from 2016 to 2018, where he was involved in operations at Rio Tinto and FMG mine sites in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. His experience also includes a brief tenure at Geovert in 2016, where he worked at the Newmont Boddington Gold Mine and in Mackay, Australia. Additionally, he worked for Absafe Pty Ltd. for two months in Melbourne in 2016 and at Cape plc for two months in 2018 at the Woodside Energy KLE Project.
Education and Expertise
Craig Mitchell has pursued education in relevant fields to enhance his professional skills. He studied at Holmesglen Institute, where he achieved a Certificate III in General Construction & Carpentry from 2002 to 2004, and a Certificate IIII in Building from 2012 to 2013. He also attended Swinburne University of Technology, completing a course on Dealing with Difficult People in 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in rope access operations and safety management.
Safety and Compliance Responsibilities
In his roles, Craig Mitchell has been responsible for developing rescue plans and conducting Job Safety Analyses (JSA) at Viva Energy Geelong Refinery. He performs inspections and documentation of rope access equipment to maintain safety standards. His commitment to safety is evident in his efforts to ensure compliance with documentation related to rope access operations, which is critical in high-risk environments.