Experience

Woodgrove Technologies Inc.

• Canada
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Jul 2020 - Present

• Global Director of Advanced Systems

  • Jan 2017 - Present

• Global Manager of Integration

  • Jan 2016 - Jan 2017



Portage Technologies Inc.

• Canada
• Mining

• Global Manager of Integration

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2016

• Project Engineer

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Project management and execution of several exciting Advanced Process Controls projects across Canada.



Barrick Gold Corporation

• Canada
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Engineer, Capital Projects

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

  Produced Pre-Feasibility Studies, Feasibility Studies and Technical Reports by contributing to process design and engineering of several Barrick Capital Projects. Projects include: Pascua Lama Concentrate Treatment (POX), Donlin Gold Mercury Controls, Capital Projects Cyanide Destruction Review, and Fedorovo Feasibility Study Update.Championed Xeras budgeting software within the Capital Projects department by reconciling, updating, and maintaining operating cost models for Barrick Capital Projects (Donlin Gold and Pascua Lama).Accountable for researching and gathering operational data and recommending “best available technologies” for leaching, adsorption and elution at future Barrick projects. Show less

• Commissioning Engineer

  • Feb 2012 - Jun 2013

  Directed start-up of the copper recovery plant by implementing and managing a commissioning plan which consisted of daily supervision of the commissioning team, EPCM and vendor coordination, equipment testing, operator training, and process integration. Plant will produce 45 tonnes per day of copper sulphide at full ramp-up, adding $50 Million/year to the revenue. Facilitated plant handover from EPCM to Owners by attending walk downs, ensuring consistency between P&IDs and as built conditions and verifying completion of all punch list items. Developed commissioning guidelines by reviewing flow sheets (PFDs, P&IDs), equipment specifications and control narratives. Guidelines were used to prove equipment integrity and performance. Delivered timely start-up of sulphur burners for cyanide destruction (INCO SO2/Air process).Achieved hands-on plant experience through active involvement in commissioning of crushing, grinding, thickeners, counter-current decantation, and process water treatment circuits.Created key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational readiness, plant uptime, throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness.Efficiently worked on a 72+ hour workweek rotation. Show less



Aurel Systems Inc.

• Canada
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Simulations Engineer

  • May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Developed the simulation technology for predicting azeotropes and modeling vapour-liquid equilibrium in CADSIM Plus, a dynamic process simulator used by the pulp and paper, biofuels, mining, and food processing industries Built plant-wide simulations to analyze production capacity, develop mass and energy balances, study water and energy usage, and determine operating costs Mentored students on simulation and provided training in module development Undertook additional responsibilities such as marketing, sales, and client relations Show less



Aurel Systems Inc.

• Canada
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Module Engineer

  • May 2008 - May 2009

  Successfully edited source-code of the simulator to resolve bugs, improve physical properties modeling, and developed dynamic modules of complex unit operations Applied key engineering principles to conceptualize and design modules used to calculate mass and energy balances for CADSIM Plus Successfully edited source-code of the simulator to resolve bugs, improve physical properties modeling, and developed dynamic modules of complex unit operations Applied key engineering principles to conceptualize and design modules used to calculate mass and energy balances for CADSIM Plus



Barrick Gold Corporation

• Canada
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Junior Metallurgist

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

  Commissioned and operated pilot plants for basic zinc sulfide precipitation, acid rock drainage, and carbon-in-leach Led a bench top study to investigate the effects of the "Lime Boil" process on silver recovery from ore through research, experiments, and data analysis Researched the effects of particle size distribution, carbon activity, attrition, and abrasion on gold and silver yield in carbon-in-leach operations Recognized for a strong work ethic and for excelling in both independent and group settings Show less



Shell

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laboratory/Field Technician

  • May 2007 - Sep 2007

  Collaborated with operators and engineers to gain first-hand knowledge on plant operational issues while working at the non-segregated tailings pilot plant at the Muskeg River Mine Collected samples, performed testwork (moisture content, methylene blue index, sands to fines ratio, rheology), and delivered results on time to support continuous operation of the plant Collaborated with operators and engineers to gain first-hand knowledge on plant operational issues while working at the non-segregated tailings pilot plant at the Muskeg River Mine Collected samples, performed testwork (moisture content, methylene blue index, sands to fines ratio, rheology), and delivered results on time to support continuous operation of the plant



The University of British Columbia

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Ambassador

  • Nov 2005 - Apr 2007

  Communicated with alumni to inform them about on-going campus initiatives and to raise funds for UBC student scholarships and bursaries Raised over $70,000 for student related initiatives, bringing on board over 500 donors Communicated with alumni to inform them about on-going campus initiatives and to raise funds for UBC student scholarships and bursaries Raised over $70,000 for student related initiatives, bringing on board over 500 donors