Damien Franks

Damien Franks is an experienced health and safety professional currently serving as Superintendent of Health & Safety at Atlas Iron Pty Ltd since May 2023. Prior to this role, Damien held various positions including Superintendent of Health & Safety at Fortescue Metals Group and Safety Manager for Yilgarn Operations at Mineral Resources Limited. Other notable roles include Health, Safety & Environment Lead at Monadelphous, HSE Manager at Hall Contracting Pty Ltd, and Safety, Health, Environment & Community Manager at SIMS METAL MANAGEMENT. Damien's comprehensive background also includes roles at BHP, focusing on health and safety in Port and Rail Operations. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety from Edith Cowan University, supplemented by multiple educational qualifications from institutions such as Combined Team Services, Aurenda, SAI Global, and Pilbara Tafe.