Drew Hughes

Drew Hughes is an experienced Maintenance Superintendent with extensive expertise in mechanical and electrical maintenance within the mining sector. Currently serving at Rio Tinto as Maintenance Superintendent for Dampier Salt since January 2018, Drew previously held positions at South32, including Superintendent of Fixed Plant and Port Maintenance, and Maintenance Planning, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing maintenance activities and ensuring effective work management planning. Prior experience at BHP involved managing maintenance for heavy mobile equipment, driving business improvement initiatives, and coordinating training for technicians and apprentices. Drew possesses multiple qualifications, including a Diploma of Business Management and an Advanced Diploma of Management, alongside certifications in incident investigations, leadership, and occupational health and safety.