Experience

Windsor Salt Ltd.

• Canada
• Mining
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Jul 2019 - 4 years 6 months

  Windsor Responsible for an experienced professional team of Evaporation process and coordinating with the Safety, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Powerhouse, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure the safe and efficient production and shipment of required product(s) utilizing company assets. Responsible for all efficiencies and budget in production cost centres. Responsible for planning and executing all maintenance activities during shutdowns, safety of employees and product quality as well… Show more Responsible for an experienced professional team of Evaporation process and coordinating with the Safety, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Powerhouse, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure the safe and efficient production and shipment of required product(s) utilizing company assets. Responsible for all efficiencies and budget in production cost centres. Responsible for planning and executing all maintenance activities during shutdowns, safety of employees and product quality as well as recruitment and performance management. Manage receiving and production personnel to review inventory levels and determine shifts in production areas that would limit materials and supplies held on hand. Managed logistics, receiving, delivery, and distribution including process improvement and problem resolution. Managed new product development and integration Manage and collaborated CAPEX and OPEX, new product development and implementation of new process equipment. As integral part of the site leadership team, oversees and influences the Plant development strategy with the senior management team. Ensured all safety policies are adhered to and participate in JHSC meetings.

• Project Manager

  • May 2016 - Oct 2019

  Windsor Managing and mentoring an experienced and professional engineering team. Managed, mentored, direct engineering reports to achieve individual and company goals. Managed and executed of projects, on time and on budget. Managed annual CAPEX and OPEX. Lead and support new product design and manufacturing, testing programs, and marketing campaigns and product launches. Managed Green and Brown Filed projects from design to commissioning. Utilize Lean Manufacturing strategies to… Show more Managing and mentoring an experienced and professional engineering team. Managed, mentored, direct engineering reports to achieve individual and company goals. Managed and executed of projects, on time and on budget. Managed annual CAPEX and OPEX. Lead and support new product design and manufacturing, testing programs, and marketing campaigns and product launches. Managed Green and Brown Filed projects from design to commissioning. Utilize Lean Manufacturing strategies to improve manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and achieve company targets. Set and maintain a high standard in the areas of safety, community relations and the environment. Act as department head as required.



Vale

• Brazil
• Mining
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Engineer

  • Feb 2010 - Dec 2015

  Copper Cliff Nickel Refinery Managed and led cross‐functional team Provided technical support for process areas to improve efficiencies and performance KPI’s. Coordinated with Plant Manager to ensure production requirements are achieved to meet customer expectation and quality standards. Lead Research and Development, proposals, budgeting, scheduling, for pilot and plant test works. Monitoring plant performance, identifying sources of variability and making recommendations for improvements. Managing… Show more Managed and led cross‐functional team Provided technical support for process areas to improve efficiencies and performance KPI’s. Coordinated with Plant Manager to ensure production requirements are achieved to meet customer expectation and quality standards. Lead Research and Development, proposals, budgeting, scheduling, for pilot and plant test works. Monitoring plant performance, identifying sources of variability and making recommendations for improvements. Managing investigations, test work and technical projects to maintain performance or to identify opportunities to exceed targets. Responsible for implementing and ongoing monitoring of performance and development review plans for all stack holders. Directed the formulation of milling production strategies, policies, and plans. Ensured efficient and timely completion of projects and led SR&ED tax credit programs.

• Lead Pilot Plant Process Engineer

  • Feb 2009 - Feb 2010

  Vale Technical Excellence Center Managed plant scale operations, and dry and wet commissioning, and operation. Scheduled shifts and assigned tasks, conducted periodical performance evaluations, task site reviews, safety audits, and provided coaching and mentoring. Ensure staff resources are maximized and staff members undertake appropriate training and development, so they are sufficiently skilled to perform allocated duties. Accountable for the initiation of any disciplinary action or reward recognition for staff… Show more Managed plant scale operations, and dry and wet commissioning, and operation. Scheduled shifts and assigned tasks, conducted periodical performance evaluations, task site reviews, safety audits, and provided coaching and mentoring. Ensure staff resources are maximized and staff members undertake appropriate training and development, so they are sufficiently skilled to perform allocated duties. Accountable for the initiation of any disciplinary action or reward recognition for staff under direct supervision within the work unit. Established KPI and ensured that final product met quality standards. Performed maintenance planning, material, and manpower requirements. Managed, reported, planned, and executed production targets and provided project updates. Prioritize and plan testing schedules, labour, and material input requirements to meet output quantity and quality. Managed the Planning and execution of plant and laboratory trials and test work. Reported conclusions developed from plant and laboratory data. Monitoring such improvements and reporting on actual performance.

• Process Metallurgist

  • Jul 2007 - Feb 2009

  Copper Cliff Matte Processing and Smelter Provided on‐site plant support for operations, environmental and waste management, raising throughput capacity, impurity tolerance levels and improving product/quality, audits, bench-marking, and de‐bottle-necking. Conducted energy, and mass balances, process modelling, and environmental emissions monitoring and modelling. Performed Laboratory and/or pilot scale test work associated unit operations, to maximize recovery. Developed flow sheet and process design criteria development for… Show more Provided on‐site plant support for operations, environmental and waste management, raising throughput capacity, impurity tolerance levels and improving product/quality, audits, bench-marking, and de‐bottle-necking. Conducted energy, and mass balances, process modelling, and environmental emissions monitoring and modelling. Performed Laboratory and/or pilot scale test work associated unit operations, to maximize recovery. Developed flow sheet and process design criteria development for new projects or plant expansions. Provided technical assistance and support to the production supervisors, and Chief Metallurgist.



North American Palladium Ltd.

• Canada
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Metallurgist

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2007

  Thunder Bay



Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher

  • Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

  Research and Development of Abrasive Blasting Media Research and Development of Flocculants



Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher

  • Oct 2004 - Mar 2005

  Research and Development of Acid Resistance Polymer Concrete