Experience

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  African mining services

  Jan 2002 - Jun 2004

  Mining engineer
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  Anglogold ashanti

  Dec 2004 - Jun 2005

  Mining engineer
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  African mining services

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2005

  Mining engineer
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  Knight piesold

  Mar 2008 - Feb 2010

  Geotechnical engineer

  I was involved with all engineering design work and Construction Management of mining waste containment facilities (Tailings, Heap Leach Pads, Waste Rock Dumps, and Sediments Ponds). Projects included Proposal preparation, Pre -Feasibility Study, Feasibility Study, Conceptual Design, Detail Design, Construction Package, Bidding, Construction Management and As-built Construction Reports. Projects were in Europe, North America, Latin America, and Africa

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  Kghm international

  Feb 2010 - Jan 2011

  Geotechnical engineer

  Oversaw the successful implementation of geotechnical design changes at the Copper Mine and also managed the geotechnical engineering department at the site. Robinson Nevada is one of the most challenged geotechnical site in the world. I modified geotechnical policies which is based appropriate analysis to meet mining standards. I coordinated with mine operation department to implement practical measures on site to mitigate any possible failures. Implemented in-house technical capabilities of modeling slope stability issues in rock and soil. Site 500 employee’s safety related to Slopes, and Waste dumps was a priority. Had imputes on all geotechnical consulting work, mining planning, mine operation, hydro-geological work, project management and geological work. Reporting and documents of Show less

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  Cementos portland valderrivas

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2013

  Mine operation manager/quarry manager - aggregate & cement operation

  Provides leadership quality to manage employees to adhere to organizational culture and create a positive organizational climate. Oversaw the total operation of a hard rock open pit conventional trucks and shovel mining in Maine which production capacity is 1.5MM Tons of Limestone. This involved Safety, HR, Planning, Production, Maintenance, Cost and Quality. Oversaw the implementation of polices that reduces bottleneck and improving operational KPI's. Reducing operational cost, capital cost and improving operational efficiency. Show less

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  Holcim

  Jun 2013 - Apr 2018

  Oversee the total operation of one of the largest Dragline Quarry/Mine in Florida that meets or exceeds specifications required for the production of cement products in Alabama and aggregate for local market. I manage six unit functions which are Safety, Office Administration, Production, Maintenance, Dragline Operation, and Barge Shipment Logistics. I demonstrate a commitment to communication, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments. Adhere to meeting all government safety agencies including MSHA. Total production of limestone quarry and waste of 2MM Tons. In addition, I manage an aggregate operation of yearly production of about 1MM tons for sale. The limestone quarry which allows barge shipment on the Gulf Coast to Alabama cement plant consist of more than 5-miles of conveyor belt system, a primary crusher, secondary crusher with multiple deck screen system, reclaimer unit, stacker unit for dock staging stockpiles and barge loading unit. The second operation (second unit) which is an aggregate operation has multiple screening units for different products for sale to the local markets. Total budget of overall operation is more than $20 million which includes barge cost. Manage more than $5 million of Capex project for the site which required project evaluation and project management. Good working knowledge of material handling, budgeting, financial projections, financial statement analysis, P/L analysis, project valuation/completion, and operational KPI’s. Environmental compliance, mitigations, reclamation, ERP, NPDES, and Air Permits (Mining) all related to DEP and COE Show less Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and prioritize improvement opportunities with the management team. Manage activities with leaders across other sites and business functions to optimize overall operation CIP path and output. Manage the project portfolio, reporting status and benefits of projects in conjunction with the management team. Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation to strategic execution. Provide strategic insight and evaluation of the organizations progression. Provide coaching and counseling throughout the organization. Act as a mentor for the CI staff and organizations leadership, supervisory staff and front line personnel. I participate and influence operation strategy, planning, and execution depending on project or needs. Implement in-house technical capabilities of modeling slope stability issues in rock and soil. Site employee’s safety related to Slopes, and Waste dumps is a priority. Show less

  • Site Manager - Aggregate & Cement Operation

    Jun 2013 - Apr 2018

  • Part of corporate mining operational performance and geotechnical expert team

    Jun 2013 - Apr 2018
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  Florida mine safety & health training grant advisory board

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2018

  Board member

  The Board will be responsible for the following in the entire Florida:1. Create Statewide Training Plan2. Draft Rule Language for Surface Mine Rescue Contest in Florida3. Annual Program for Fallen Miners4. Plan Statewide Mining Conference

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  Searles valley minerals

  Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

  Operations manager - chemical plant

  As operational manager, I oversee the total operation of the Brine & Water Production Plant which covers 20,000 acres with over 1000 injection and production wells. The manufactured brine feeds three production plants at a pumping rate of 20,000 gpm. The operation runs on a DCS systems, pipelines network, pumps, heat exchangers and fully potable water treatment system. Have 6 direct reports which include engineers, geologist and operational superintendents. Indirect report of nearly 70 people. Turned around 40 years declining brine grade to meet required optimum facility grade. Provided direction and hold people accountable to help provide consistent production required grade through design and operations discipline. Improved drilling productivity over 200% through improved, processes, systems, behavior and reliability of rigs. Improved reliability of operational assets more than 60% through TPM program. Applied six sigma tools to improved operational and reduced variability. Oversaw more than $6 million capital projects from design phase to construction and commission. Show less

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  Heidelberg materials

  Apr 2019 - now

  As operation manager, I am responsible for overseeing all aspects of operational activities, ensuring the safe and efficient extraction and crushing of minerals by managing staff, equipment, and production targets, maintaining compliance with safety and environmental regulations, optimizing productivity, and minimizing costs within the mine. The total production of limestone was 3.5 million tons. In addition to my operation responsibilities, I have regional responsibilities across 3 sites in USA and Canada, a total of 4 million tons. My responsibilities are the following: 1. Manages all aspects of mining operations by working with exploration plans, mine resources, mine reserves, and mine planning teams to develop short and long-term mine plans for multiple sites2. Knowledge and experience with crushers, conveyor belts, transfer points and screens productivity, performance - optimization2. Participates in mining feasibility studies to define proper mining methods, equipment selection, mine site facilities, capital and operating costs, and manpower and production requirement3. Provides creative solutions to mine planning, overall site development, and cost-effective options for operations management4. Serves as a technical expert for onsite expansion or modification projects5. Support the preparation of capital justifications for new equipment purchases and major components6. Leads Regional Operational Excellence through the development and monitoring of KPIs7. Lead multiple site managers in multiple States to facilitate operational excellence of mining operations with a positive impact on financial goals8. Provide support to the corporate competent group with regard to implementing innovative technologies and green field projects9. Mentoring of managers to impact operational performance and solid Analytical skills10. Optimization of mine plan, drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, crushing, conveying, and screening using data-driven innovative systems Show less Managing teams, coaching and leadership in manufacturing industry. Managing and supporting all cement manufacturing processes. Optimization of the cement manufacturing processes using data to reduce cost and improve production. Adopting digitization, descriptive data analysis, Machine learning and AI to improve processes through team management and change management. Provides support for Quarry, Kiln Engineer and Mill Engineer to implement processes improvement changes. Heavily involve with Plant wide outage. Drives operational efficiency to reduce cost and increase bottom-line with team effort. Maintain high standard of performance based on KPI’s of operational processes and using innovative technologies. Process improvement involves mining, raw mill operation, kiln operation and finish mills operation. Work with maintenance to look at innovative technologies to increase reliability of operational assets. Data driven processes improve to increase productivity, efficiency and effectiveness with SAFETY and Human Development as a priority. Show less Strong leadership in change management. Develop teams to achieve set KPI goals. Use and Implement innovative technology in the mining, cement manufacturing and dataset analytics to improve operational processes to achieve KPI goals. Strong financial analysis and cost management with P&L's. Uses Six Sigma as a rigorous, data-driven, decision-making approach to analyze the root causes of problems and improving process capability.Strong leaderships in Digitization, AI and Data science in improving operations to drive optimization, efficiency, profitability and sustainability. To help reduce the environment and social impact of operations. Key interest in people development and training to meet 21st century challenges. Show less

  • Regional Mining Manager (Multiple Site Operations)

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Member of Expert Group

    Feb 2021 - Mar 2025

  • Cement Improvement Manager

    Apr 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Senior Manager - Mining

    Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

  • Plant Manager - Aggregate Operation

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2020
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  Colorado state university

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2024

  Research team member (sustainable construction materials)

  Working with the research team at the Colorado State University - Systems Engineering Department to develop CO2 analytic predictive modeling tool for the mining, aggregate, cement manufacturing process based on digitization data, Raw Material Optimization for improving mining, Kiln production performance and develop Cement-Based Sustainable Materials (green concrete) to help reduce Carbon Dioxide emissions

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  Incose

  Apr 2023 - now

  Deputy assistant director for ambassadors

  Assist the Assistant Director for Industry and Domain Outreach who supports the Outreach Director in coordinating INCOSE’s Outreach across the geographic sector and application domain boundaries. Helps in developing and training Outreach Ambassadors with the knowledge of INCOSE overall and the benefits of being an INCOSE member. Support the Assistant Director for Industry and Domain Outreach with any assigned alliances.

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  Skye space consulting

  Jan 2024 - now

  Principal consultant

  • Led financial services and consulting in mining, construction, and engineering sectors, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative solutions.• Collaborated with businesses to navigate complex challenges and achieve long-term success.• Developed and implemented strategies to drive growth and optimize operations for Skye Space Consulting.

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  Skye space enterprise ltd

  Jan 2024 - now

  Chief executive officer

  I oversee the overall strategy and direction of the organization, driving growth and innovation. My responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, developing and executing business plans, and fostering strategic partnerships contributing to the company's success.