Commissioning Beneficiation Operator
Ma'aden Phosphate Company
Total years of experience :13 years, 6 Months
• Conducts Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Task of Primary Crushing, Grinding and Classification, Flotation, Concentrate Washing, Tailings Dewatering, Water Treatment and Reagent Area.
• Review the history of operational parameters around the clock and take appropriate action to meet the operational standards.
• Control the operation of the plant and equipment to comply with all EHS standards.
• Ensure all actions are taken for the safe shutdown and start up in specific areas of the plant in line with standard operating procedures.
• Take necessary actions to facilitate the authorization of work permits to work in the field specifying conditions to work safely and ensure compliance
• Provide on- the-job training for Field Operator Trainees to ensure they are performing to minimum performance standards.
• Educated on all operational HSE Management System to ensure all MWSPC Operators in his specific areas observes standard HSE processes and operating procedures.
• Writes and submits reports to Shift Supervisor regarding operational, plant equipment, and maintenance requirements, etc.
• Act as Permit Authorizer
• Prepares work and manpower plans, schedules and activities according to production plans in order to achieve the department objectives and targets
• Directs personnel/associates in accomplishing corporate, division and department level targets, goal, objectives, programs and activities
• Supervises personnel/associates in the operation and maintenance of the operations to ensure safe, efficient and standard production and operation of plant equipment’s
• Coordinates with all Refinery operations, maintenance and support groups/departments in the implementation of work/manpower plans and in the scheduling of maintenance works of plant equipment and facilities to ensure continued plant operation/production
• Monitors operations performance against production plans and parameters in order to control operations and costs
• Conducts corrective and preventive actions to mitigate, resolve and/or address potential and actual problems
• Performs research and studies to support process improvement projects and initiatives such as cost reduction, operations efficiency, improve work procedures and other continues improvements goals and objectives
• Manages the budgets and resource requirements to ensure that theses are available and optimized in the operations of the department and area of assignment
African Minerals Ltd. (Sierra Leone, Africa)
Industry: Mine and Processing
➢ Control Room Operator (August 2012 - Present) -SCADA
• Responsible for the maintaining and monitoring process conditions and the advantage to optimize when the opportunities arise
• Analyze and interpret test results that are in completion through the unit operators
• Ensure all operations repair and maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with standards, procedures and permit to work requirements
• Act as Area Authority
• Report any defects or anomalies in a timely manner
• Respond to process trips and unplanned equipment stoppages in a timely manner
• Ensure comprehensive records and logs are maintained and effective handovers are carried out at shift and crew change
• Use core trade skills to support operations and maintenance teams where required
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis activities to improve process reliability
• Indentify and propose ideas and solutions that will increase efficiency in production, cost or time without loss if integrity and present to management
• Support and improve team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices
Coral Bay Nickel Corporation (Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan, Philippines)
Industry: Mixed Nickel and Cobalt Sulfide -HPAL Section
➢ Shift/Team Leader- Senior Supervisor (January 2012- August 2012)
• Responsible for the efficient and safe operation at the Ore Preparation, High Pressure Acid Leach, Pre-Neutralization, Counter Current Decantation and Neutralization Sections through Distributed Control System, monitoring, field equipment operation, follow-up of regular sampling and results of the analysis for proper recording and appropriate action or necessary adjustment to stabilize process conditions
• Exercises functions demonstrating capabilities to supervise, lead, control, organize and plan regular activities
• Leads the Ore Preparation, High Pressure Acid Leach, Pre-Neutralization, Counter Current Decantation and Neutralization Sections operators for the conduct of daily routine activities
• Coordinates with field operators for proper control and adjustment required in the course of operation
• Gathers process data and monitors process equipment status
• Prepares required standard operating procedures for shutdown activities and prepares monthly production reports
• Conducts certain experiments for the operation and modifications in the Distributed Control System
• Implements environmental protection and control measures at all times by consistent monitoring of pH on plant discharges and scrubber operations for air pollution, gas detection and dust control on working areas
• Manages manpower availability and work assignments
• Supervises various field and DCS activities
• Gives assistance to the Technical Staff in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
• Has the ability to interpret P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram)
• Substitute for Foreman during its absence.
➢ Control Room/ DCS Operator -Acting Senior Supervisor (August 2010 - January 2012) - YOKOGAWA
• Over-all in charge (Control Room Main Operator) of Distributed Control System (DCS) operation during all operational and shutdown/ start-up conditions
• Monitors and controls all operating parameters for the efficient reaction, maximum recovery rates and reagents optimization
• Confirms and checks operation parameters and regular sampling analysis results for proper recording and conducts action to maintain stable operation parameters conditions
• Submits work requests for sub-standard conditions of equipment and/ or improvement of facilities
• Coordinates with field operators in proper control and adjustments required in the course of operation
• Evaluates process data gathered and perform corrective measures to maintain and improve process operations
• Communicates and coordinates with other departments on issues concerning the operations
➢ Research and Development Senior Supervisor (November 2008 - August 2010) (Nickel Hydroxide-Cobalt Solvent Extraction Pilot Plant)
• Participated in both field and control room activities involved in the pre-commissioning, commissioning and operation of Nickel Hydroxide production.
• Supervise both field and control room activities involved in the pre-commissioning, commissioning and operation of Chromite Recovery process with Hydrocyclone.
• Lead both field and control room activities involved Final Neutralization section modification
• Has complete understanding of the pilot plant's processes and operations and ensures safe and successful test runs
• Responsible for writing and proper implementation of Standard Operating Procedures
• Takes the lead in implementing emergency response to any untoward operational, safety and environmental incident
• Makes necessary coordination with the Japanese Technical Staff assigned to R & D on what tests and/or activities to be performed
• Oversees the correct and safe implementation of the R & D's operations and gives directions to operators in the implementation of activities to meet objectives
• Responsible for the proper operations of process equipments and controls
Alaska Milk Corporation (San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines)
Industry: Milk and Dairy Products
➢ Quality Systems Analyst (March 2008 - May 2008)
• Conducts audits on the following areas: production lines, laboratories, warehouses, offices and general environment
• Ensures that the plant follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) as directed by the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD)
• Prepares reports regarding audit and quality concerns
Pure Essence, Inc. (Pasig City, Philippines)
Industry: Biodiesel
➢ Refinery Supervisor (February 2008 - March 2008)
• Monitors and inspects the different production processes and parameters, in order to achieve and maintain the quality of products that will satisfy specified requirements
• Checks machine and equipment conditions
• Conducts laboratory analyses of the product and raw material preparation
• Prepares daily production reports
• Conduct s equipment calibration
• Directs and guides line personnel and operators in their respective tasks
• Conducts waste water treatment tests and inspections
Victorias Milling Company (Victorias City, Philippines)
Industry: Sugar Manufacturing
➢ On-the-job Trainee (Apr 2005 - June 2005)
• Conducts necessary laboratory analyses for quality assurance of the product (sugar)
• Assists the Chemical Engineers in supervising the operations in five departments, namely: Mills, Boilers, Boiling House, Refinery and QA/ QC
• Has gained experience in conducting different laboratory analyses of molasses and sugar
• Has gained knowledge and experience in using different laboratory equipments (saccharimeter, pH meter, refractometer, turbidimeter, etc.)
• Experience in dealing with different kinds of people
Tertiary Field of Study: B.S. Chemical Engineering Institute/University: University of St. La Salle-Bacolod, Philippines