Meet Alaster
With 15 years’ experience in underground coal mining gained from a diverse range of senior operational, management and project roles, Alaster’s experience has embedded a thorough understanding and practical application of Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) legislation, Mines Safety Management Systems and compliance requirements.
Alaster has also assisted international customers in establishing Emergency Management Systems in the metalliferous sector.
Alaster currently chairs the Mines Rescue Working Group, a forum comprising representatives from across the NSW coal industry to achieve best practise emergency response.
Alaster is a member of the Mine Managers Association of Australia and he has been a mines rescue brigade member for 12 years.
Qualifications
- Mining Engineering Managers Certificate of Competency
- Global Minerals Industry Risk Management (G-MIRM) Program (G3) and (G4) University of Queensland
- Blasting Licence and Competency
- Statutory Ventilation Officer
- Occupational Health & Safety Internal Auditor (ISO 19011)
- SAI Global Lead Auditor
- State Operations Manager
- Certificate in Executive Management and Development and an Advanced Diploma in Underground Coal Mine Management
Contact Alaster Wylie Consultant - General Manager, Mines Rescue / Regulation and Compliance

Biographies

Scott’s expertise extends to the application of material risk management, safety management systems, legal compliance and emergency management; areas in which Scott has worked for Tier one mining companies.

John has a passion for safety and ensuring safety management systems meet the legislative requirements, are well understood and are implemented throughout all levels of an operation.

Wayne’s expertise extends to the areas of mine design, leadership, legal compliance and the development of safety management systems.

Read more about Lachlan Grant
Consultant – State Operations Manager
Follow Lachlan Grant on LinkedInLachlan’s experience spans multiple regions with varying hazard profiles where he has fulfilled statutory functions including Deputy, Undermanager, Ventilation Officer and Mining Engineering Manager.

Dave McLean is a renowned industry leader, with 32 years’ experience in managing businesses and leading people in the mining industry.

Read more about Rhys James
Consultant - South Western Operations Manager
Follow Rhys James on LinkedInRhys is a dedicated professional with a fervent passion for the mining industry. His profound interest in mining extends beyond the extraction of resources; it encompasses a holistic approach to problem-solving and team collaboration.