Ray Palmer is an experienced rail engineering professional with a career spanning several decades, currently serving as a Rail Reliability Engineer at BHP since October 2018. In this role, Ray has led root cause analysis (RCA) investigations to address significant track faults, contributing to long-term defect reduction and improvements. Previously, as an Area Track Engineer at BHP, Ray provided oversight for track maintenance on the Southern BHP rail network and implemented sustainable solutions for chronic safety issues. Ray's experience also includes tenure as a Senior Project Engineer at FRS Australia Pty Ltd/Rio Tinto, where management of maintenance and project works on a 1,700 km rail network led to substantial efficiencies. Earlier positions included engineering roles at Palmer Consulting, John Holland, and the Western Australian Government Railways, showcasing a robust background in rail maintenance, project management, and engineering consultancy. Ray holds a Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Engineering, and Management from Deacon University.
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