Steven has been at the RCOE since day one, activating the current facility.  He is now focused on further expansion of the RCOE’s vision by delivering and executing Stage 2, Future Industries Hub and Stage 3 in the Isaac Region.  Talk to Steven about how you can be part of the RCOE’s future success and journey to deliver world first solutions.  

Rainee works closely with CEO Steven Boxall to deliver RCOE projects including Stage 2 – Future Industries Hub and Stage 3 – Isaac Resources Excellence Precinct. Her role is crucial to the implementation of company strategy - driving innovation, acceleration and facilitating connections within the Queensland mining, resources and METS sector.

As RCOE’s chief collaboration officer, Tracey brings people together to solve problems, successfully execute training and showcase innovative products.  Ask Tracey about planning and catering for your next team building or induction day, or to find out how the underground mine simulator is the perfect venue for your next technology trials, product development or training. 

Kelly helps visitors feel at home at the RCOE, whether on your first visit, or your fiftieth.  Ready to anticipate your every need, Kelly coordinates RCOE’s administrative processes.  Ask Kelly about opportunities to showcase your products on display at the RCOE or about your next product demo day event.

Creating a great first impression of our facility is our priority. Jacque plays a critical role to ensure our facility is maintained to the highest standards so our visitors and clients walk away with the best possible experience; resulting in a number of return customers to the RCOE. No job is too big or small for Jacque to ensure we deliver quality results for your next event.

Darryl Sweet is Production Manager at BMA’s Hay Point Coal Terminal, having been appointed to the role early in 2017. Darryl has previously held several Improvement and operational roles within the Port, and leads a team that delivers on the safe loading of 50 million tonnes of metallurgical coal produced at the BMA mine sites located in the Bowen Basin. This includes a towage team responsible for the safe berthing and sailing of over 500 vessels per annum.

Darryl holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. Prior to joining BMA in 2012, Darryl spent 15 years operating and maintaining steam and power plants throughout the sugar industry in Africa, USA and Australia. Darryl and his wife, Nicole, have two sons aged 20 and 17 who love anything sporty and, including fishing, exploring the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

Suzanne is a Director and leading Commercial Solicitor at McKays Mackay office. She is Mackay’s only Queensland Law Society Business Law Accredited Specialist, and one of only 23 in Queensland. When Suzanne completed the course in 2014, she achieved the highest marks in the State and was honoured with a special award by the Chief Justice.

Suzanne is trusted by her diverse client base. Her experience and training enable her to be a one-stop-shop for her client’s commercial and business needs. Aside from private sector clients, Suzanne also acts as a key legal advisor to various local governments in the region.

Tony has held a number of senior management positions in contracting services over 30+ years, working across major underground mining projects in Queensland and New South Wales.

Always striving for better, he challenges those under his leadership to shake up industry norms, to deliver exceptional results. Commercially astute and highly strategic, Tony has ably led companies to make the best of the changeable cycles of the sector.  Authentic and humble, he’s developed a reputation within the industry as someone people want to partner with and work for. Tony’s given an enormous amount of his time back to others, for the prosperity of the regional resource sector and to guide the industry’s emerging leaders.

Shane is the General Manager/SSE at Anglo American Aquila Mine.

Shane’s professional career began at Aurecon, where he was employed during university as an Undergraduate Electrical Engineer. During this time, Shane received a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree from the University of Queensland. In 2010, he joined Anglo American as an Electrical Engineering Graduate and fast-tracked his way through various engineering and operational roles at the Moranbah North Mine before being appointed Engineering and Maintenance Manager in 2014. Shane was instrumental in leading the improvement journey for the mine, including the development and implementation of AFC Variable Speed Drive technology.