Philip Sharam
About Philip Sharam
Philip Sharam is an Engineering Manager with over 20 years of experience in mining maintenance and asset management. He specializes in optimizing assets through maintenance and reliability systems and currently works at DP World in Brisbane, Australia.
Work at DP World
Philip Sharam has been serving as the Engineering Manager at DP World since 2019. His role is based in Brisbane, Australia, where he focuses on enhancing engineering practices within the organization. Sharam is responsible for providing strategic maintenance and reporting systems that improve asset availability and reliability. His work aims to optimize cash flow and drive continuous improvement across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Philip Sharam studied Mechanical Engineering at La Trobe University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) from 1992 to 1994. He furthered his education at Swinburne University of Technology, also in Mechanical Engineering, from 1995 to 1997. With over 20 years of experience in mining maintenance, asset management, and operational line management roles, Sharam specializes in optimizing assets through the development of maintenance and asset reliability systems across various equipment classes.
Background in Mining and Asset Management
Sharam has held significant roles in the mining sector, including a position as Manager - Asset Management at Newcrest Mining from 2011 to 2016 in Orange, NSW. He also worked as a Senior Advisor Maintenance & Reliability at Sedgman Pty Limited in NW Queensland from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he served as Fixed Plant Superintendent at Mount Isa Mines, acquired by Glencore, from 2004 to 2006. His extensive background in these roles has equipped him with a deep understanding of maintenance practices and asset management.
Achievements in Maintenance and Reliability
Philip Sharam identifies three main problem areas in organizations: enabling maintenance and reliability to deliver improved cash flow, reporting and monitoring for data-driven improvement, and adapting maintenance practices to embrace technological advancements. He focuses on influencing operational and maintenance teams by challenging existing paradigms and methods. Sharam derives satisfaction from witnessing teams achieve asset management improvements while fostering an inclusive work culture.