Gerard Wood is a highly experienced mining industry professional with a passion for improving equipment reliability, reducing costs, and mitigating risk. With over 7 years of experience at Bluefield, a prominent equipment asset management firm, and a background in electrical engineering and maintenance, Gerard has extensive expertise in developing reliable and cost-effective maintenance systems that maximize equipment uptime and lifespan.
Gerard has held various leadership positions with top mining companies, including Anglo Coal and BHP Billiton, where he led global maintenance practices and oversaw engineering and maintenance operations across multiple mines. Gerard is also a Director at Relialytics, a data analytics company that specializes in optimizing maintenance practices for industrial equipment.
Gerard's educational background includes a Master's degree in Mining Engineering from UNSW, a Master's in Business Administration from Deakin University, and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from University of Southern Queensland. He also completed the Company Directors Course from the AICD.
Gerard's passion for helping companies boost their bottom line through equipment reliability improvement and cost reduction makes him a valuable asset to any organization in the mining, gas, and transport industries.