Francis David
Port Moresby
Summary
With over eight years in plant operations and metallurgy, with expertise in commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimizing circuits. Actively seek ways to enhance unit process efficiency and drive continuous improvement while reducing costs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Metallurgist - Contract
Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Mentored junior metallurgists, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within team.
- Review production data and trends, utilizing findings to optimize processes for maximum efficiency and output quality.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and recommending cost-effective solutions.
- Participated in safety audits, implementing recommendations to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams on preventive maintenance schedules, minimizing equipment downtime while maximizing reliability levels.
- Utilized SPC charts to make decisions and provide sound technical support to operations and SAOC team.
Plant Metallurgist
St Barbara Limited - Simberi Operations
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Participated in continuous improvement projects, identifying opportunities for enhancing plant performance and driving process improvements.
- Optimized metal recovery with thorough analysis and monitoring of plant operations.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams on preventive maintenance schedules, minimizing equipment downtime while maximizing reliability levels.
- Analyzed production data and trends, utilizing findings to optimize processes for maximum efficiency and output quality.
- Supervised and co-ordination gold refinery including bullion productions, bullion shipment and metal reconciliation.
- Provide technical support to operation team.
- Perform inspections (schedule or non-schedule) on metallurgical plant equipment, communicate and assigned respective departments for corrective actions.
- Plan and conduct plant GIC surveys for week/month ending.
- Perform and report metallurgical accounting balance for week/month ending including month ending production reports to site/corporate teams.
- Participate/lead in commissioning of new plant equipment and circuit upgrades.
Infrastructure Technician
PNG Ports Corporation - Port Moresby
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Collaborated with external teams to plan and execute infrastructure upgrade projects successfully.
- Assisted in ports inspections and collaborated with external contractors in planning and ensuring preventive maintenance are carried out.
- Complied engineering documentation/standards and transfer to engineering team.
Vacation Work Student
Morobe Mining Joint Venture
11.2011 - 01.2012
- General process exposure and assisted processing technicians in daily operations of circuit.
- Assisted metallurgical technicians in carried out routine samplings (daily,weekly,monthly) and perform GIC surveys.
- Plan and carry out projects assigned by Plant Metallurgist.
- Plan and carry out research for undergraduate bachelor program while onsite.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mineral Processing Engineering
PNG University of Technology
Lae, Papua New Guinea04.2013
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Proficient in MS Office software and applications
Certification
- JKTech Pty Ltd Certificate of Attendee [2019] - Met skills training on Mineral Processing Foundation.
- Qudos Managment Pty Ltd Certificate of Attendee [2013] - Process Management and Improvement.
Accomplishments
- Lime slaking system capacity upgrade to 3.04 kg/t from 1.05 kg/t.
- Carbon regeneration klin burner train upgrade and improved discharge rate to 400kg/hr from 100 kg/hr.
- Optimizing settling and improved process liquor recovery on tailings dewatering circuit by 50%.
Achievement [Honor]
SBL 2019 Innovation Awards
- Awarded with merit for çontinuous improvement and innovative performance
Languages
Pidgin
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Reference
- Reference available upon request
Timeline
Plant Metallurgist - Contract
Newcrest Mining Limited, Lihir
06.2022 - 02.2024
Plant Metallurgist
St Barbara Limited - Simberi Operations
01.2013 - 01.2020
Infrastructure Technician
PNG Ports Corporation - Port Moresby
11.2012 - 01.2013
Vacation Work Student
Morobe Mining Joint Venture
11.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Mineral Processing Engineering
PNG University of Technology
- JKTech Pty Ltd Certificate of Attendee [2019] - Met skills training on Mineral Processing Foundation.
- Qudos Managment Pty Ltd Certificate of Attendee [2013] - Process Management and Improvement.
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