Ben O'Brien

Principal Advisor - Business Improvement at Rio Tinto

Ben O'Brien is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in process engineering and operations management within the mining and distilling industries. Currently serving as Principal Advisor - Business Improvement at Rio Tinto since November 2015, Ben has led significant initiatives focused on technological innovation and operational effectiveness. Prior roles include Superintendent - Operations Productivity and Control Room Superintendent, where Ben emphasized team capability and safety in operations. Additionally, as Partner & Chief Distiller at Pechey Distilling Co., Ben contributes to a micro-distillery startup. Earlier experiences include various engineering roles at Rio Tinto Alcan and Pacific Aluminium, specializing in process optimization and capital projects. Ben holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Minerals Processing from The University of Queensland.

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