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Kyra Galm

from delivering flyers to Asset Health Supervisor
I proactively prevent component failures in mining equipment
Industry
Mining and Resources
Company
Rio Tinto
Job Level
Entry

Ask me about

  • How racecars gave me practical engineering experience
  • My first leadership position
  • The first job I had after leaving high school

About me

When I was in high school, I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do. I enjoyed graphics and physics, which naturally pointed me toward engineering. While I found engineering interesting, I struggled with the theory-heavy side of university, and maths was never my strongest area. To make sense of it all, I looked for hands-on, practical ways to apply what I was learning. I didn’t set out to work in mining, but I kept following the things I enjoyed and was curious about. That mindset led me to opportunities I hadn’t expected, and eventually to where I am today.

About my role

  • Optimistic
  • Passionate
  • Reliable
  • Trusting

The Asset Health team monitors real-time data from our heavy mobile equipment—such as haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and graders—to assess their condition and performance. By analysing this live information, we can quickly identify when a machine is operating outside of its normal parameters. When that happens, we can take proactive steps to remove the asset from service before a breakdown occurs. This approach helps prevent costly failures, reduces unplanned downtime, and ensures that equipment is available when it’s needed most. It also plays a key role in keeping our people safe by addressing issues before they become hazards. Ultimately, Asset Health supports both operational efficiency and workplace safety by making sure our fleet is running reliably and responsibly.

Education

  • High School Certificate
  • Cert II in Engineering
  • Bachelor of Engineering

Subjects

  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
  • Dance
  • Design
  • English
  • Mathematical Methods (Maths B)
  • Physics

Awards

  • Valedictorian at UQ (2022)

Hobbies

  • Camping
  • Cooking
  • Guitar
  • Reading
  • Seeing family and friends

Pets

  • 1 Dog
  • 3 Cat

15 year old me!!

“Keep following the things you enjoy and have fun doing it. If you're not having fun, change what you're doing!”

My career journey

Curious to know how I got here? Here’s a snapshot of my career pathway.
  1. Joined Formula Student in high school
  2. Started building radiators for F1 cars
  3. Worked as a Team Principal at UQ Racing
  4. Worked in Forensic Engineering (failure investigations)
  5. Became an Asset Health Supervisor

My typical day

My employer

Rio Tinto operates in 35 countries where its 60,000 employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Rio’s portfolio includes iron ore, copper, aluminium and a range of other minerals and materials needed for people, communities and nations to grow and prosper, and for the world to cut carbon emissions to net zero. Continuously searching for new projects that can support the energy transition, Rio Tinto is currently exploring for 8 commodities in 17 countries. The organisation has more than 150 years of mining and processing experience guiding its work and, today, the business relies on technology such as automation and artificial intelligence to help it run more safely, more efficiently and leave a lighter footprint.