Dianne Ceniza
Goldrush Senior Engineer - Long-Range Planning at Nevada Gold Mines- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Nevada Gold Mines
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United States
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Goldrush Senior Engineer - Long-Range Planning
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Carlin Open Pit Engineer - Long-Range Planning
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Feb 2022 - Mar 2023
- Completed several pit redesigns that satisfy new geotech requirements and optimized pit shells by collaborating with geotechnical engineers, operations, and managers- Completed economic analyses of pit redesigns and presented to key stakeholders for approval- Created a standardized open pit model on Xeras that transitioned four open pits from two companies into one cost center to streamline processes in a joint venture- Submitted quarterly forecasts and yearly budget by ensuring operating and capital costs are accurate- Identified variances between forecasts by creating and utilizing Onestream reports- Presented monthly capital expenditure variances to upper management by collaborating with accounting, operations, and maintenance- Completed block model checks and interrogations of reserve and resource solids using Vulcan- Created optimized pit shells at varying gold prices to determine sensitivities- Assisted in updating QP report that highlights key variances in reserves and resources for NI 43-101 reporting- Completed several training courses such as Minemax, Deswik Pseudoflow, and SAP Show less
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Carlin Open Pit Engineer - Midrange Planning
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May 2021 - Jan 2022
- Completed end-of-month and quarterly reporting timely and accurately by verifying production KPIs, accounting allocations, and explaining variances- Created dumps, leach pad, and tailings dam designs that satisfied environmental and geotechnical requirements through collaboration with technical services teams, capital projects, consultants, and operations- Ensured business plan was safely achieved through daily/weekly tours and interactions with operations- Optimized capital expenditures by working with technical services and maintenance teams to remove repetitive and obsolete items- Assisted in Reserves and Resource reporting by creating final LOM surfaces, solids, and haul strings for model verification- Trained new team members through coaching and creating instruction manuals for easy reference- Completed several training courses such as Deswik training, Finance for Business Leaders, and Advanced Excel Show less
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Caterpillar Inc.
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Mining Rotational Representative
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May 2018 - Apr 2021
- Product Support rotational program - Coordinated multiple autonomous technology field validation projects to improve site safety and productivity - Facilitated continuous improvement projects focused on safety and productivity for mining customers globally - Captured and tracked project completion and product quality by creating Power BI reports that efficiently identify areas for improvement - Delivered project management and project tracking training in conferences globally - Identified loading and hauling improvement opportunities in various mine sites by conducting production studies and reporting key findings to site personnel - Developed comprehensive knowledge of mining products, services, and efficient equipment management through onsite visits, self-directed, and formal training programs - Improved company-industry relations by coordinating an annual Canadian Mining Games sponsorship with Caterpillar and our Canadian Dealers Show less
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Suncor
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Short-Range Mine Planning Technical Student
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2017
- Created daily mine plans based on quarterly forecast, yearly budget and 12-week restrictions - Designed and effectively communicated haul road, drainage, and waste dump plans to mine technical teams, contractors, and management - Analyzed survey as-built checks by creating isopach and cross-sectional drawings to ensure that structures are built to design and are confirmed by QA - Tracked and evaluated tailings pond elevation data to determine volume and ensure freeboard requirements are met - Determined production trends and verified dispatch accuracy by creating regular production reports and volume reconciliation - Issued Ground Disturbance Authorizations to notify workers of hazards in their work area - Conducted daily stewardship meetings to ensure operations and technical priorities are aligned Show less
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Syncrude Canada Ltd.
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Canada
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Heavy Equipment Operator
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
- Operated heavy equipment and gained experience in various short-range mine planning roles - Operated Caterpillar 797 and Liebherr T282 haul trucks to safely and efficiently haul native material to their respective destinations - Corrected equipment miscodes on the fleet management system database to ensure records are accurate - Cross-checked shovel GPS dig coordinates to planned shovel dig areas ensuring correct execution of the mine plan - Compiled and confirmed contact information and accommodations of over 300 employees returning to work in an Excel spreadsheet following the Fort McMurray wildfire Show less
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Thurber Engineering Ltd.
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Canada
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Civil Engineering
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300 - 400 Employee
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Construction Inspector
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May 2015 - Dec 2015
- Tested and calculated proctors for sand, gravel, and clay to obtain optimal dry density and moisture content as a basis of compaction for majority of projects - Communicated test results to clients, contractors, foremen, supervisors and engineers ensuring standards are met or exceeded - Organized and filed previous compaction and concrete test results for improved referencing - Certified to safely operate and transport nuclear densometers ensuring optimal materials compaction and moisture content are achieved - Obtained a CCIL Category 1B Certification for concrete and grout testing Show less
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DiscoverE
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Canada
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
- Instructed campers across Alberta ranging from grades 1-9 on topics that promoted science, technology, engineering, and math principles - Designed and performed a variety of science demonstrations for campers and parents - Validated and updated inventory records to optimize efficiency - Reached over 150 youth across Alberta within 4 months - Instructed campers across Alberta ranging from grades 1-9 on topics that promoted science, technology, engineering, and math principles - Designed and performed a variety of science demonstrations for campers and parents - Validated and updated inventory records to optimize efficiency - Reached over 150 youth across Alberta within 4 months
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Starbucks
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Barista
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2014
- Created meaningful connections with customers to ensure satisfaction - Addressed equipment and customer issues with effective troubleshooting options - Guided trainees at their stations to ensure productivity amongst all partners - Organized and recorded over $1500 worth of stock - Scored a minimum of 3/4 in all categories of the biannual performance reviews - Created meaningful connections with customers to ensure satisfaction - Addressed equipment and customer issues with effective troubleshooting options - Guided trainees at their stations to ensure productivity amongst all partners - Organized and recorded over $1500 worth of stock - Scored a minimum of 3/4 in all categories of the biannual performance reviews
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Kumon North America, Inc.
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Instructor
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Sep 2010 - Aug 2013
- Guided students in answering worksheets that helped clarify and enforce a variety of math and reading concepts - Validated and prepared daily worksheets for students to ensure effectiveness - Organized and maintained the workplace to enhance efficiency - Guided students in answering worksheets that helped clarify and enforce a variety of math and reading concepts - Validated and prepared daily worksheets for students to ensure effectiveness - Organized and maintained the workplace to enhance efficiency
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Education
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University of Alberta
Engineer's Degree, Mining and Mineral Engineering