Paul van der Westhuis

Paul Van Der Westhuis has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. Paul is currently working as a Senior EIC Project Engineer at Aeris Resources Limited since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Newcrest Mining from November 2019 to March 2023 as an EIC Project Engineer.

Before joining Newcrest Mining, Paul was the Business Owner of DecoGlaze Glass Splashbacks in the Central West Region from February 2018 to November 2019. Paul'sresponsibilities included measuring, quoting, and installing glass splashbacks within the region.

Paul also has extensive experience at Newcrest Mining, where they held various roles. From November 2016 to February 2018, they served as the Process Services and Mill Reline Co-ordinator, managing a team responsible for chemical mixing and lime stock management. Prior to this, they worked as a Safety Systems Co-ordinator from February 2015 to November 2016, facilitating safety improvements and implementing dedicated segregation measures within the process plant facility.

From December 2011 to February 2015, Paul worked as a Production Mining Systems Specialist, providing mining system services and participating in a standardization project at Newcrest sites. Paul also served as an Underground Fixed Plant Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor from May 2009 to December 2011, overseeing the planning and maintenance of underground fixed plant equipment, as well as new installations. Before that, they held the position of Underground E & I Technician from September 2007 to May 2009.

Paul's earlier work experience includes roles at Palabora Mining Company. From January 2005 to September 2007, they worked as an Underground Modular Mining Dispatch Specialist, responsible for the complete underground dispatch system. Prior to this, they were a Winder Electrician from March 2000 to January 2005, assisting in the commissioning and ramp up of production winders. Paul began their career at Palabora Mining Company, serving as an Electrical Apprenticeship from December 1997 to March 2000.

Paul Van Der Westhuis completed their education at UNSW Mining Engineering, where they obtained a Post Grad Diploma in Mining Engineering specializing in Mining and Mineral Engineering. Paul attended this institution until 2017. Prior to their enrollment at UNSW, they studied at Thom Naude Technical High School from 1992 to 1997, where they obtained an N3 degree in Electrotechnology.