Brett Shepherdson

Brett Shepherdson currently serves as the Operational Proficiency Coach at Sojitz Blue Pty Ltd, where he leverages over two decades of extensive underground mining experience to enhance operational excellence across the organization. In his role, Brett focuses on optimizing crew performance, safety standards, and operational efficiencies through targeted training, mentorship, and safety auditing. His deep expertise in coal face production, stone drivage, fault drivage, drill and blast, and longwall installations enables him to deliver comprehensive training programs tailored to the unique challenges of underground mining environments. Brett’s hands-on approach ensures that crews are not only proficient in technical skills such as secondary support, rocksil injection, cavity filling, and belt and drive head installations but also adhere to rigorous safety management systems.

Key projects under Brett’s leadership include implementing safety audits and incident investigations that identify operational risks and develop proactive solutions, thereby fostering a safety-first culture. His role as a crew trainer and assessor involves developing competency-based training modules that improve crew supervision, operational efficiency, and safety compliance. Brett’s expertise in panel moves, belt moves, and longwall recovery processes ensures that operational workflows are optimized, reducing downtime and increasing productivity. His ability to translate complex technical procedures into practical training sessions makes him a vital asset in maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational proficiency across all underground mining activities. Through his strategic guidance, Brett continuously drives improvements that align with industry best practices, ensuring Sojitz Blue Pty Ltd remains at the forefront of underground mining operations.