Behind the Scenes with Bryan

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Behind the Scenes with Bryan Podcast

This is generally an engineering podcast that often pertains to the world of mining, and especially mining waste management, or whatever else captures my imagination. The episodes, thankfully, will be fairly brief.

  1. 12 SEPT

    Episode 162: A conversation with Omar Smith

    Omar is with WSP where he is an Assistant Vice President -Civil Engineer. He is also Vice Chair of the SME Environmental Division Board as well as Vice Chair, SME Tucson Section. Omar and I discuss the role of civil engineering in the design of mine waste management systems and the value of being active in a professional society.

    31 min

  2. 29 AUG

    Episode 161: A conversation with Assheton Carter

    Assheton is the CEO of TDi Sustainability. TDi Sustainability is a global consulting firm that enables business to thrive while living in harmony with people and planet. From responsible sourcing, auditing, and impact investments at the heart of the mining industry, to risk management, ESG standards, compliance, management systems and bespoke digital tools… their global team is at the coal face (literally) to help turn ideas into solutions.

    32 min

  3. 15 AUG

    Episode 160: A conversation with Marco Arrieta

    Marco is the Head of the Geotechnical Department at Line Creek Operation of Elk Valley Resource. He is a geotechnical engineer with over 15 years of experience in open pit mining. He is passionate about nurturing the next wave of geotechnical talent and delights in the playful intricacies of granular materials.

    35 min

  4. 8 AUG

    Episode 159: A conversation with Ryan Sistad

    Ryan is the Executive Director at Better In Our Back Yard. We discuss the many challenges regarding permitting a mine in the US.

    30 min

  5. 31 JUL

    Episode 158: A conversation with Terry Braun

    Terry is President (North America) at SRK Consulting. Terry and I discuss his impressive career and provide advice to the next generation of engineers and scientists.

    39 min

  6. 25 JUL

    Episode 157: A conversation with Marcelo Llano

    Marcelo is a geotechnical engineer with Red Earth Engineering Pty Ltd, now a part of Geosyntec. In this episode Marcelo discusses a recent paper on compaction.

    35 min

  7. 18 JUL

    Episode 156: a conversation with Benjamin Neville

    Benjamin Neville is the Managing Director of the Saligna Management Group. He is Australian based, and a standout in project management and leadership. With engineering credentials from Queensland University of Technology and a commitment to continuous improvement, he's led pivotal projects like the CIMIC One HSE Culture Program at UGL/Gryphon Psychology (2023) and the Mental Health for Leaders initiative at Hitachi (2021-2022). His global talent development efforts were acknowledged in a partnership with Hitachi/Lloyd’s Register (2021), and he maintained rigorous standards in management commitment to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 at Rio Tinto. Benjamin's leadership earned him the Rio Tinto MaD Award (2020) and WHS Excellence recognition from BHP (2019-2020). Beyond his professional achievements, Benjamin enriches his community through volunteer work with Rosies and the Australian Red Cross, highlighting his dedication to societal contributions and personal growth.

    33 min

  8. 11 JUL

    Episode 155: A conversation with Catherine Lalut

    Catherine is an experienced mining engineer with 12+ years in the mining industry, specializing in both underground and open pit operations, and a proven track record of demonstrating strong, effective leadership and team development. Amongst other things, we discuss Catherine's book, " The mine that fell asleep in the Goldfields".

    31 min
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This is generally an engineering podcast that often pertains to the world of mining, and especially mining waste management, or whatever else captures my imagination. The episodes, thankfully, will be fairly brief.

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