Highly analytical and technically proficient Metallurgical Engineer with extensive experience in mineral processing, laboratory operations, and safety focused within growth-oriented organizations. Proven ability to optimize technical processes, conduct precise analytical tests, and enhance operational efficiency while fostering positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Seeking a challenging role to leverage strong technical acumen, problem-solving capabilities, and commitment to increasing productivity.
Project Metallurgical Technician
Lihir, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea
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Summary
Conduct field sampling on autoclave #3 discharge. Carrying out laboratory test on autoclave discharge sample. Utilising 3 test per sample, test #1 focused on the ORP change in autoclave discharge slurry as the temperature was increased, test #2 was to see the change in ORP value as temperature was increased in the filtrate of the autoclavedischarge and test #3 was conducted to observe any changes in ORP values in autoclave discharge filtrate with out heat over time. Focusing on the change of Oxidation Reduction Potential output as a result of temperature change. Objective is to verify the accuracy of the online ORP instrument installation at the Autoclave 3 in Lihir Process Plant.
Lihir, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea
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Summary
Performed metallurgical laboratory operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and executing precise testing procedures for mineral processing.
Highlights
Ensured strict adherence to all health and safety procedures, including Zero 3 Tasol (Z3T) and Job Safety Environmental Analysis (JSEA), maintaining a secure working environment.
Performed daily, weekly, and monthly metallurgical tests, including Leaching, Flotation, and size analysis, in strict accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Executed precise sampling at designated points for test work, ensuring the integrity and representativeness of samples for analysis.
Proactively identified and reported equipment defects and operational hazards to supervisors, facilitating timely resolution and minimizing downtime.
Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
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Summary
Supervised and executed advanced laboratory procedures, specializing in sample preparation, fire assaying, and wet chemical analysis, while coordinating team activities.
Highlights
Executed Standard Operating Procedures across Sample Preparation, Fire Assaying, and Wet Chemical Laboratory departments, ensuring high analytical precision.
Supervised and coordinated analytical tasks for a team of 2 co-workers across various lab sections, including balance room, Fire Assay, Wet Laboratory, and Atomic Adsorption Spectrometry (AAS) room, optimizing workflow efficiency.
Performed daily and monthly calibrations and maintenance on critical laboratory equipment, including electronic balances, fusion and cupellation furnaces, AAS, hotplates, fume hoods, and acid dispensers, ensuring operational accuracy and longevity.
Maintained meticulous records of processes and procedures for all minerals tested, ensuring data integrity and compliance with quality standards.
Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
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Summary
Oversaw flight operations, managed aircraft load distribution, and supervised staff to ensure safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Highlights
Led daily shift briefings for all staff, assigning tasks and responsibilities while verifying adherence to proper work and safety PPE, enhancing operational readiness and safety.
Monitored and supervised passenger and baggage check-in processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency for all flights.
Developed and executed precise aircraft load distribution plans, optimizing weight and balance for safe and efficient flight operations.
Supervised flight boarding and the loading of cargo/baggage, strictly adhering to load distribution plans to maintain safety standards and prevent delays.
Authorized flight dispatches upon verification of all pre-flight requirements, ensuring regulatory compliance and on-time departures.
Managed daily financial reconciliations, producing accurate summary balance sheets for accounting, ensuring financial transparency and accountability.
Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
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Summary
Conducted comprehensive mineral sample preparation and analysis, utilizing various analytical methods to support quality control and client reporting.
Highlights
Executed comprehensive sample preparation, including drying, crushing, and grinding, to obtain qualitative and quantitative representative samples for analysis.
Performed fire assay procedures, ensuring accurate determination of precious metal concentrations in mineral samples.
Carried out various acid digestion methods tailored to specific sample types, facilitating complete dissolution for subsequent analysis.
Operated Atomic Adsorption Spectrometry (AAS) equipment for precise elemental analysis, ensuring data accuracy for various mineral samples.
Compiled and organized critical analytical data for Sinor Geo-Chemists, supporting Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) and client reporting.
Chemist - Lab Supervisor Newmont Mining Limited
Specalist - Project Metallurgist Newmont Mining Limited Email: dindo.mercado@newmont.com
Project Metallurgist Newmont Mining Limited Lihir Email: Aaron.Sitautau@newmont..com
Issued By
Newmont lihir
Mineral Processing Engineering, Leaching, Flotation, Size Analysis, Hydrometallurgy, Pyrometallurgy, Surface to Chemical Processing, Sampling, Fire Assaying, Wet Chemical Analysis, Atomic Adsorption Spectrometry (AAS), Instrumental Analysis, Equipment Calibration, Preventive Maintenance, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA).
Hazard Management (HM), Job Safety Environmental Analysis (JSEA), Safe Work at Heights, Permit User (PU), Zero 3 Tasol (Z3T), Safety Protocols, Regulatory Compliance.
Sample Preparation, Acid Digestion Methods, Electronic Balances, Fusion Furnaces, Cupellation Furnaces, Hotplates, Fume Hoods, Acid Dispensers, Data Compilation, Analytical Testing.
Microsoft Office Suite, Data Analysis Tools.
Team Leadership, Teamwork, Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Work Delegation.
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Summary
•sampling of AC3 discharge slurry to measure Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP) across a range of temperatures, both in the field and in the laboratory. The objective is to generate ORP vs Temperature data to establish a correlation that can be used to validate the accuracy of the online ORP instrument.