Gregory Lloyd

Cert ElectEng, AdvDip ElectEng, Dip ProjMngt, Dip QualAudit, Dip OH&S, Dip HRMngt, Dip Mngt, Dip UG MineMngt, Cert III Electrotechnology

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Gregory is a highly experienced management professional with over 30 years of expertise across electrical engineering, high voltage power systems and distribution, asset management of electrical systems, risk management, project management and team leadership.

He has successfully delivered complex projects and led multidisciplinary teams across the resources and defence sectors, consistently driving safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.

He brings deep operational knowledge of the mining industry, with strong capability in developing, implementing, and reviewing standards and procedures. Gregory has extensive experience overseeing the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of electrical plant and equipment—ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and alignment with operational and safety objectives across all stages of mine operations.

Greg is known for his practical, solutions-focused leadership style and ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organisation. He is highly regarded for his focus on safety, risk mitigation, and operational excellence in complex, high-risk environments.

Expertise

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Compliance
  • Asset Management
  • Principal Hazards & Critical Controls
  • Safety & Risk Management

Track Record

  • Greg has been responsible for the design work, installation, overhaul, commissioning and asset management of numerous high voltage power distribution networks of switchyards and interconnecting transmission lines. This includes the navigation of the permitting process, involving local council approvals, regulatory agency permits, and environmental impact assessments.
  • At Hunter Valley Operations coal mine, Greg created a Budget Attainably Risk Assessment (BARA) to provide guidance for the development, implementation and revision of Equipment Strategies for the Life of Mine (LOM). This aligns operational and capital needs to business outcomes.
  • While at Liddell Coal Operations, he held statutory responsibility for developing, supervising, monitoring, and reviewing electrical engineering standards and procedures across mining operations. Greg drove improvements in asset performance metrics including MTTFFR, MTTF, and MTTR, significantly enhancing equipment availability and reducing rework through higher standards.
  • In preparation of local mine closures, he has proactively updated procedures to support contract labour continuity and instigated the Change Management process to safely decommission and dispose of unused plant and equipment ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant asset lifecycle management.
  • Greg holds a Certificate of Competence – Electrical Engineer (Coal mines other than underground coal), and a current Practicing Certificate as issued by the Chief Inspector (mines) regional NSW Government.