Ellie Hawkins, Scheduling Engineer at CMOC-Northparkes Mines (Northparkes), is a finalist in the 'NSW Mining Young Achiever of the Year' category at the upcoming NSW Mining Industry and Suppliers Awards.
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Ellie started her career at Northparkes in 2017 as a Graduate Mining Engineer.
Within her first 12 months at Northparkes, Ellie transitioned from being a Graduate Mining Engineer to a Drill and Blast Engineer with a concurrent role as Project Team Leader for the Wireless Detonation Trial.
"In my first year, I completed time working underground on crew, as the only female member. This practical learning component of my program provided me with the confidence to commence a business case into wireless blasting technology and the practical component for the NSW Mining Engineering Manager competency," Ellie said.
In mid-2019, Ellie was promoted to Scheduling Engineer.
"Whilst working full time at Northparkes, I am also completing a Master of Research at the University Wollongong on the blast optimisation of the drill and blast practices of the E26 Sub Level Cave at Northparkes," she added.
The awards were due to be held in April at NSW Parliament in Sydney, however due to the COVID19 health pandemic, the event was cancelled.
In order to still recognise and celebrate the people and companies powering the mining industry, the awards will be live streamed this Thursday, June 18 at 3.30pm on social media.
This 30-minute live event will include messages of support for the finalists from the NSW Government, a Q&A with industry representatives on adapting to new ways of working as a result of COVID-19 and of course, the announcement of the award winners.
To register for the event to ensure you don't miss it, please visit: https://www.nswmining.com.au/events/2020/6/nsw-mining-industry-suppliers-awards-2020
Hubert Lehman, Northparkes Managing Director, said, "Congratulations Ellie on your nomination - we are extremely proud of you and we wish you all the best. We're looking forward to cheering you on during the streaming of the awards on Thursday".
