Leandro Maia Email & Phone Number

Perth, Wa, Au

Perth, Wa, Au

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

· Scheduling of CHF and Paste Fill activities.· Creation of Fill Notes, Reticulation & Barricade Plans.· Daily assessment of filling data to ensure plant and operation performance meets target.· Ensuring QA/QC procedures and reviewing data to identify potential issues.· Problem solve issues with plant and tailings.· Implementation on curing assessments during plug pours to optimize filling rates.· Tailings harvesting management and assessment.· Production and costs tracking.· Contractor management including liaising with operators, EOM claims & safety statistics.· Review of Management Plans, Paste Fill Note Templates, Procedures and Checklists. · Creation of maintenance plans for UG reticulation systems.· Training Engineering Team on Backfill Engineer Duties.

I have overseen operations of diverse plants, managing a team of 20 professionals. My portfolio included the management of a Paste Fill Plant, Aggregates Crushing and Screening Plant, Underground Fibercrete Plant, Surface and Underground Cooling Plant, and a Reverse Osmosis Plant.My achievements in this role include:• Developing and optimizing operational controls, including production reports and KPIs, resulting in increased efficiency.• Spearheading a safety-focused culture among the crew, leading to a number of zero incidents in workplace.• Creating and executing action plans to address safety, operational, maintenance, and performance issues at each plant.• Analyzing control philosophies to identify strengths and weaknesses and implementing necessary equipment, sensors, and operational improvements.• Collaborating closely with the QA/QC team to enhance plant performance and ensure compliance with production specifications.• Building strong relationships with parts and consumables suppliers, resulting in improved plant performance and cost savings.• Contributing to the operational readiness of plant expansion projects by providing strategic advice, design expertise, and effective control solutions.

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As a dedicated Geotechnical Engineer, I have progressively advanced through various roles within the field, gaining expertise in underground mining routines, quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) of ground support systems, and providing technical support for expansion projects.My responsibilities in this capacity encompassed:• Conducting short-term and mid-term stope risk analyses to ensure the safety and efficiency of mining operations.• Designing cable bolting support, creating plans, and overseeing QAQC processes to enhance ground stability.• Performing geotechnical mapping to assess rock mass classification.• Developing comprehensive ground support designs and plans, conducting inspections, and overseeing QAQC procedures to ensure integrity.• Utilizing numerical simulation, including Examine3D, to model underground excavations.• Overseeing QAQC processes for Paste Fill and Shotcrete, contributing to the reliability of these critical components.• Planning short-term scheduling for Paste Fill, Waste Fill, and Cable Bolting operations to maintain production efficiency.• Conducting routine underground inspections to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety standards.• Performing blasting seismography to assess the impact of blasting activities on the surrounding geology.

Post Graduate In Project Management, Project Management

Masters In Mineral Engineering, Backfill

Study on Improving the Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Paste Fill in Ero Brasil Caraíba Mine.

Bachelor Of Mining Engineering, Mining And Mineral Engineering, 7.4

Activities and Societies: Student mentor for Structural Geology Managing Director of Junior Mining Consultancy

Mining Engineering Exchange Student, Mining And Mineral Engineering

Science Without Borders Scholarship Units: Underground Mining I, Underground Mining II, Rock Mechanics, Surface Mining, Mine Design.

Mining And Geology Technician, Mineral Prospecting

High School / Mining and Geology Technician