Working for a small process consultancy my role focused on meeting the test work requirements of clients as well as aiding in process flow sheet development/process optimisation by undertaking pilot trails. My responsibilities to date:- Developed training material for process equipment.- Trained clients in the use of process equipment including supervision of practical exercises. - Planned and completed various metallurgical test work, including settling tests and grind determinations. - Prepared detailed reports for clients based on test work or site audits. - Diagnosed and corrected faults during the wet commissioning of an Allflux Up Flow Classifier as well as understanding the operation of the attached PLC.

This was a temporary role as part of a campaign to optimise the OPF wet area. The role required that I, as part a team of other Metallurgical Technicians, collect samples from various process streams across the OPF, including Belts, Screens, Cyclones and Thickeners. Key role requirements included:A working knowledge of OPF layout/PFD - Understanding where Process Units were located, and the process streams to which they were connected.A strong commitment to safety - Working in a plant environment and performing manual handling tasks required constant vigilance from all team members to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Collection of representative samples - letting the sample run through, "cutting" the stream and use of appropriate containers. Co-ordination of sampling with Process Operators/Metallurgist and site management - To safely complete the campaign some samples had to be taken whilst the plant was shut down. To minimise the impact on production all efforts were made to co-ordinate these events with maintenance shutdowns.

As a contract Metallurgical Technician my primary role was to carry out day to day test work and sample prep, in a safe an efficient manner. This included: - Gold Cyanide leach- Zinc Chlorine leach and recovery by SX- Assembly and operation of 1 m pilot scale Ball Mill- Use of Pulveriser, Rotap, Bond Mill, Riffle Splitter etc. in sample prep. - Modification and completion of log sheets.

Acted in a process support function, both for internal purposes and in the support of sales and projects. This role saw me travel to numerous mine sites across Australia and the world. Responsibilities included- Process commissioning of new or retrofitted Thickeners- Planning, supervision and operation of on site Pilot trials, across a variety of mineral applications. This was primarily for the purpose of understanding the effect of process/ore changes or identifying process bottle necks.- Building strong working relationships with site Operators, Engineers and Management whilst on site.- Analysing data pulled from plant DCS/SCADA, and from test work, to evaluate process performance. - Assisted in the development of new Thickener technologiesA role highlight would be the successful process commissioning of a retrofitted Paste Thickener in Neves Corvo, Portugal.

Assisted in the operation and planning of an extensive pilot plant campaign at BHP Olympic dam as well as working with other Outotec personnel to help develop a novel rake design. Roles included: - Writing analytical reports- Supervision of a two man team during a pilot trial at BHP Olympic dam.- Performing test work for Thickener sizing- liasing with clients and sales team