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Russell Hobson is a seasoned Senior Chemical Engineer at Queensland Nickel, with extensive experience in process safety leadership, project management, and refinery operations. Since November 2016, Russell has spearheaded the investigation of options for restarting nickel refinery operations while previously serving as a Care & Maintenance Officer, overseeing safety and environmental compliance at the Yabulu Nickel & Cobalt Refinery. Past roles at Queensland Nickel include Manager - Projects and Business Improvement Superintendent, focusing on optimizing operations and driving cost reductions. Russell's career began at Oaky Creek Coal as a Graduate Metallurgist, and notable positions at BHP Billiton included Technical Superintendent and Senior Project Process Engineer, where expertise in hydrometallurgical processes was developed. Education includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from The University of Queensland and multiple diplomas in leadership, business, and human resources from TAFE Queensland.