Kenneth Tan

Lead Safety Improvement& Cost Optimization, & Indigenous Partnerships

14 years Mining & Project Management in Mining & Resourcing, Civil & Building Construction. Provide coaching to PMs with creation of QRG, project guides, lesson learnt, project & safety improvement.

Cost saving champions with track records of value optimization, strategic contracting & execution plan with close coordination with mining operation.

Diversity & culture advocator for universal design of mine site unobstructed access.

BHP Iron Ore
 Senior Specialist Project Management (Jimblebar) | 2023–Present
• Delivered surface water & mine operation projects;
• Standardized cost estimation templates; led monthly mining coordination
• Uplifted Indigenous contractor capability & safety
 Lead Project Manager (Mining Area C) | 2023
• Oversaw critical infrastructure projects, mentored PMs & graduates
 Project Manager | 2014–2022
• Delivered award-winning Transformation projects incl. $562K cost-saving initiative
• Fast-tracked wet weather mitigation project in 4 months
 Mining Engineer (Mt Whaleback) | 2012–2014
• Mine Production Planning & Scheduling, Drill & Blast Planning & Design
Leighton Contractors / HWE Mining – BHP Billiton Iron Ore
 Mining Engineer (Yandi) | 2011–2012
• Performance Award for production planning & teamwork
Ho Lee Construction (Tier 1 Contractor)
 Project Manager | 2009–2010
• Delivered award-winning multi storey building projects; led green energy initiatives
• Managed off-site precast factory production & quality
Sanchoon Builders (Tier 2 Contractor)
 Project Engineer / Safety Auditor | 1999–2006
• Delivered marine & civil projects; proposed cost-saving construction met

 BEng Civil (Majored in Construction Management) – UNSW, Australia
 Diploma in Civil Engineering – Singapore Polytechnic
 WA Quarry Manager & Shot Firer Certificates | PMI & AIM PM Courses