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Tim Sullivan

BA MSc DIC CPEng FIEAust FAusIMM CPMin MMICA
Mining

Country of Citizenship

Australia

Educational Qualifications

BA (Geol), Macquarie University, Sydney 1973
Diploma of the Imperial College of Science and Technology (UK), 1980
Master of Science (with Distinction), University of London, 1980

Professional Affiliations

Fellow, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Fellow, Institution of Engineers, Australia
Chartered Professional Engineer
Chartered Professional (Mining)
Member, Mineral Industry Consultants Association
Member, Geological Society of Australia
Member, Australian Geomechanics Society

Professional Activities

1987 SA Engineering Excellence Awards, Project Director, Lochiel Trial Pit
2007 Keynote Lecture, Slope Stability 2007, Perth
2007 Mitsubishi Lecture
2008 Victorian Government Mining Warden, Yallourn Inquiry
2009 Chairman Victorian Government Technical Review Board

Mr. Sullivan graduated from Macquarie University in 1973 with a degree majoring in geology. He joined Coffey’s in 1974 and was employed with them till 1993. While at Coffey’s Mr Sullivan was a Director of the firm and established the Mining Geotechnics Group. In 1979-80 Mr Sullivan undertook postgraduate studies in London and was awarded an MSc from the University of London and a DIC from the Imperial College of Science and Technology. From 1992-1993, he was a Visiting Professor at the School of Mines, University of New South Wales. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Geotechnical Engineering, University of New South Wales. From 1997 to 2000 Mr Sullivan was also the NSW Coroner’s adviser on the Thredbo Landslide. Mr Sullivan has worked on over 400 mining projects at all stages from planning to operating.

In 1993, Tim established his own firm Pells Sullivan Meynink.

Mr Sullivan is currently geotechnical consultant on slope stability for some of the world’s largest mining operations and companies; including BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, Xstrata, Newmont, Anglo Gold, Pilbara Iron, Newcrest, and many others. In addition to all the states and mainland territories of Australia, Mr Sullivan has lived and worked extensively overseas. Major projects have been located in India, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Thailand, Africa, Philippines, Mexico, New Zealand and Fiji. Currently, a Director and Principal of Pells Sullivan Meynink.

FIELDS OF SPECIAL COMPETENCE

• open pit rock mechanics
• slope stability and stabilisation
• mine dewatering and drainage
• material excavation and handling characteristics
• underground rock mechanics

EXPERIENCE

2009 - Present Chairman Victorian Government Technical Review Board
2008 Mining Warden – Victorian Government. Yallourn Mine Collapse Inquiry
1993 - Present Director and Principal, Pells Sullivan Meynink, Sydney
2002 - Present Adjunct Professor of Civil Engineering, University of NSW
1997- 2000 Coroner’s Adviser on Thredbo Landslide
1992 - 1993 Visiting Professor, University of NSW
1983 - 1993 Director, Coffey Partners International Pty. Ltd., Sydney
1979 - 1980 Post Graduate Studies in United Kingdom
1974 - 1993 Coffey & Partners Pty. Ltd., Sydney

Project Sites

Current Projects

Brisbane Airport Link

Brisbane’s $4.8 billion Airport Link, Northern Busway (Windsor... READ MORE

Kapit Pit Geotechnical Investigation

PSM is involved with Lihir Gold’s Kapit Pit, providing geotechnical... READ MORE