Hi, I'm Carli Lafond - Reliability Engineer at MacKellar Group
I'm a Mechanical Engineer driven by a deep curiosity to understand how things work, especially within the demanding mining sector. I thrive on applying reliability and predictive maintenance principles to optimize operations and solve complex challenges.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led condition monitoring efforts at Matla Mine in South Africa, gaining deep operational experience.
Currently applies predictive maintenance expertise to optimize industrial operations in Europe.
Can help others by sharing insights on implementing effective condition monitoring programs.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering
Began career as a Mechanical Engineer in training, gaining exposure to various mining operations including collieries and hard rock environments.
✦ Mechanical Engineering
✦ Mining
✦ Engineer-in-Training
Specialized Roles
Developed expertise in specific areas like conveyor design and took on the role of Reliability Engineer and Head of Condition Monitoring.
✦ Reliability Engineering
✦ Condition Monitoring
✦ Mining Operations
International Application
Moved to Europe to apply predictive maintenance skills, broadening international experience in industrial settings.
✦ Predictive Maintenance
✦ International
✦ Industrial Engineering
Global Reliability Focus
Currently focusing on reliability engineering in Australia, continuing to leverage data and analysis for operational enhancement.
✦ Reliability Engineering
✦ Global Perspective
✦ Operational Efficiency
💪🏻 Superpowers
Reliability Engineering Acumen
Driving operational excellence through proactive maintenance strategies.
✦ Specializes in predictive maintenance techniques.
✦ Leverages condition monitoring for early fault detection.
✦ Expert in root cause analysis for equipment longevity.
Mining Industry Expertise
Navigating the complexities of diverse mining operations.
✦ Experience across coal, hard rock, and processing environments.
✦ Familiar with challenges in smaller and larger operations.
✦ Exposure to conveyor and chute design specifics.
Analytical Problem-Solving
Transforming data into actionable insights for strategic improvements.
✦ Proficient in interpreting complex technical data.
✦ Skilled in Python and Pandas for data analysis.
✦ Applies engineering principles to solve operational issues.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with forward-thinking professionals in reliability and data analytics.
✦ Exploring innovative solutions for asset management and predictive maintenance.
✦ Identifying opportunities for impactful collaborations in industrial optimization.
I can help with
✦ Sharing insights on implementing effective condition monitoring programs.
✦ Providing expertise on root cause analysis for equipment failures.
✦ Assisting with data interpretation for reliability improvements.
I would love your help on
✦ Learning about emerging technologies in AI for predictive maintenance.
✦ Connecting with experts in advanced industrial automation.
✦ Discovering best practices in international asset management.