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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