Stephen J Straw FIMMM
Mechanical Engineering Consultant
About Stephen
Stephen Straw is a highly experienced mining professional with over 40 years in the industry, beginning his career as an apprentice fitter in 1977 and progressing through senior mechanical and management roles at Maltby, Silverwood, Kilnhurst, Welbeck and Thoresby collieries.
He combines deep mechanical engineering expertise with extensive health and safety knowledge, team leadership skills and a proven track record in compliance, training and operational improvement. Stephen has managed large mechanical departments, overseen statutory compliance, commissioned major capital projects and delivered training programmes across multiple UK mines.
Key points to note include:
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Deputy Mechanical Engineer at Thoresby Colliery, jointly responsible for day-to-day running of the mechanical department, safety compliance and commissioning of equipment.
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Asset Manager / Maintenance Engineer at Thoresby, managing assets, maintenance schedules and long-term performance.
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Project Engineer and Mechanical Engineer at Welbeck Colliery, overseeing infrastructure, development and maintenance projects.
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Mechanical Shift Manager at Maltby Colliery, ensuring safe and reliable operations.
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Designer and trainer of lifting modules, locomotive driver re-assessments and hydraulic drill rig training.
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Strong background in audits, risk assessment and compliance with statutory safety standards.
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Winner of multiple company Risk Assessment competitions, both individually and as part of a team.