New State Mining Engineer of Western Australia Announced

Mr Chaplyn, who is also Mines Safety Director at the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP), will take over the role from DMP Resources Safety Executive Director Simon Ridge.

WA Mines and Petroleum Minister ,Bill Marmion, welcomed the appointment saying Mr Chaplyn had more 30 years’ experience in the mining industry and was highly suited to the position.

“The role of the State Mining Engineer is to administer the provisions under the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994,” he said.

“These responsibilities include managing the State’s mine safety inspectorate, approving key mining submissions and chairing the Board of Examiners and the Mines Survey Board.

“The State Mining Engineer has been a proud part of Western Australia’s mining history since 1902 and plays a vital role in maintaining high safety standards across industry.”

Mr Chaplyn’s new appointment will complement his current role as Mines Safety Director at DMP, a position he has held since 2012. Before this he held the positions of regional inspector and district inspector.

“Mr Chaplyn has been a key member of the management team responsible for the Reform and Development at Resources Safety program (RADARS) since 2010,” Mr Marmion said.

“He has a Bachelor of Engineering in mining from the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) and more than 25 years’ experience working in the mining industry prior to joining the State Government.”