Nicholas Cox Email & Phone Number

Maryland, Nsw, Au

Australia

Projects: - Cessnock Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade- Toronto Wastewater Treatment Works Upgrade- Seaham Weir Upgrade- Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade

Hunter Valley Nsw

Main Responsibilities• Development and review of process flowsheets.• Development of P&ID documentation.• Engineering consultancy services (remote and on-site).• Preparation of quotes for clients and submit proposal documentation.• Invoicing and management of accounting package.• Develop, design, construct and implement online monitoring equipment (Particle Density Meter, Residual Frothing Propensity Detector, Froth Depth Detector, etc).• Operate laboratory equipment… Show more Main Responsibilities• Development and review of process flowsheets.• Development of P&ID documentation.• Engineering consultancy services (remote and on-site).• Preparation of quotes for clients and submit proposal documentation.• Invoicing and management of accounting package.• Develop, design, construct and implement online monitoring equipment (Particle Density Meter, Residual Frothing Propensity Detector, Froth Depth Detector, etc).• Operate laboratory equipment according to relevant standards.• Assessment of laboratory results and preparation of client reports.• Training of laboratory operation staff.• Development of new laboratory analysis techniques/methods.• Co-Lectured and assessed Coal and Minerals Processing course (CHEE3920) at the University of Newcastle.Key Achievements• Installation of the Particle Density Meter at 7 sites throughout NSW and QLD.• Installation of the Froth Depth Detector at 6 sites throughout NSW and QLD.• Performed plant sampling review of all Rio Tinto Coal and Allied CHPPs within Australia (11 sites in total).• Assisted multiple sites to evaluate alternative flotation chemicals and optimise circuit operation to reduce consumption and/or increase overall yield.• Co-authored 9 peer-reviewed technical papers.• Project manager for the Veolia Coal Tailings Treatment (CTT) pilot plant. Show less

• Performed multiple pilot scale flotation plant trials in operating CHPPs to evaluate recoverable product in waste streams.• Conducted plant sampling audits.• Performed analysis of samples in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.• Development of new laboratory analysis techniques including solids concentration, particle density and ultra-fine sizing.• Research and development of novel plant processes and online monitoring equipment. (RioTUNRA Cell, frother stripper… Show more • Performed multiple pilot scale flotation plant trials in operating CHPPs to evaluate recoverable product in waste streams.• Conducted plant sampling audits.• Performed analysis of samples in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.• Development of new laboratory analysis techniques including solids concentration, particle density and ultra-fine sizing.• Research and development of novel plant processes and online monitoring equipment. (RioTUNRA Cell, frother stripper, FDD, RFPD, PDM, etc).• Completed formal risk assessments for all required tasks. Show less

Bachelor Of Engineering (Chemical)

Diploma Of Education, Project Management