Downer’s off-the-road tyre management business Otraco has been recognised by Evolution Mining for outstanding efforts in identifying cost savings at the Cowal mine site in NSW.

Evolution Mining’s Act Like an Owner (ALO) program recognises team achievements that have displayed the ALO supportive behaviours including: supporting each other; working together; and thinking ahead to consider what is best for Evolution Mining in the long term. The ALO program includes supplier nominations.

Otraco, Downer’s tyre management business, which forms part of our Mining division, was recently recognised with a prestigious customer award for its commitment to Zero Harm at the Swakop Uranium mine site in Namibia.

In presenting the 2017 Safety Award, Swakop Uranium recognised the team for its “commitment to safety, health, environment and work quality”.

With more than 45 years' experience delivering off-the-road (OTR) tyre solutions to customers worldwide, Otraco continues to reduce the total cost of tyre ownership by delivering new, cost-effective innovations.

Jamie Pickels, Site Supervisor in the Tyre Management business (Otraco), has been awarded the Best Individual, Workplace Health and Safety Achievement at the National Safety Awards of Excellence.

 Jamie was given the award after being recognised for a safety initiative he championed at the Meandu Mine in Queensland.

After identifying a task he deemed high risk to workers (fitting the tyre and rim assemblies), Jamie developed a set of tools to reduce the risk and improve efficiency. Called 'Spacer Plates', this device now allows his team to complete the Hitachi dump truck tyre and rim assembly fitment task in a safe, quick and efficient manner.