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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Schneider Electric’s Industry Business
Unit provides systems and services
that focus on gathering real-time
intelligence from the field into the control
room, and then re-sorts this information
and puts it into context for operational
decision-making for management.
Advanced planning, optimisation
and forecasting systems assist mining
operations to manage their end-to-end
demand chain with the ability to
execute optimised plans, taking into
account the impacts of existing and
future constraints such as workforce
variability, weather, asset availability and
market conditions. Such decision support
systems help optimise production,
storage, logistics and distribution
activities by running predictive
analysis and ‘what-if’ simulations.
The unique value of Schneider’s
Industry Business Unit is in
assisting mining operations make
smart decisions in managing their
entire enterprise more efficiently.
The Industry Business Unit in
Western Australia provides automation
and control solutions with associated
engineering services through
60
+ core engineering staff, backed
by their Australian operations of
250
+ engineers. Also supported by
alliance partners, Schneider brings
new mining operations into production
quicker, with critical operational
intelligence on day one of operations.
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smarter operations through real-life information
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Schneider Electric has a strong culture of innovation and market leadership through strategic
acquisitions and programs promoting organic growth. Such a culture is imperative for shareholder value.
As Regional Sales Manager at Schneider Electric’s Industry Business Unit, Steve Meintjes leads a corporate
account management team; supported by solution architects, design engineers and partner relationship
managers. Responsible for all sales in the unit, he oversees the mining, metals and minerals sector.
After 30 years of leadership experience across diverse industries, Steve enjoys his portfolio at Schneider
immensely. The company provides leading edge solutions and services, and Steve finds a real affinity with
the firm’s collaborative culture and innovative leadership. “With the fair degree of autonomy, I have their
full support to deliver on Schneider’s strategies for our customers. It’s a win/win,” describes Steve.
A career highlight for Steve has been developing a formidable, tightly knit team of passionate sales
and engineering professionals who care about their customers as much as he does. “We have delivered
on our growth ambitions and successfully leveraged our acquisitions to provide pioneering solutions to
our customers”, he says.
Steve reflects that life has taught him to “Enjoy the journey, reflect on failings with a sense of learning and celebrate success with a
cocktail of humility, perspective and respect”. He believes in not taking oneself too seriously, and being empathetic to others.
Steve joined the WA Mining Club in 2012 and became active through regular monthly attendance, activities and event sponsorships.
He finds the networking and information sharing very insightful, and marvels at the attendee numbers at the monthly lunches.
Most admired business leader:
Steve Jobs
Likes doing away from work:
Fishing, travelling, enjoying clean mountain air while skiing
Future goals:
To lead an innovative division and embark on further studies
Preferred dinner guest:
Albert Einstein
Meet WAMC Member – Steve Meintjes
Contact:
Schneider Electric
T: 0417 646 406
E:
steve.meintjes@schneider-electric.com
www.schneider-electric.com