Alexander Opop
MECHANICAL ENGINEER / RELIABILITY & ASSET MANAGEMENT
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Summary
Experienced in Project Management, Maintenance Reliability, and Asset Management. Dedicated to promoting the mechanical function as a valuable addition to the triple bottom line. Advocates for maintenance as a reliability function and engineering management to contribute to the continuous improvement of everyday business processes. Challenges self and peers to create a learning environment through reflection. Expertise lies in supporting asset management processes with a strong focus on accuracy and organization. Possesses excellent analytical skills and a talent for streamlining workflows, allowing for handling multiple tasks in fast-paced environments. Brings extensive experience and proven success to the team, eager to enhance project outcomes and advance strategic goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Fleet Reliability and Asset Management (Surface Mobile and Underground Assets)
Barrick (Niugini) Limited/New Porgera Limited
03.2023 - Current
- Involve in all aspects of the efficient Maintain and Operate for Reliability (M4R & O4R) processes on large mining equipment at New Porgera Limited which includes; O&K RH200/ RH 120 Shovels, CAT 993 Loaders, Epiroc D65 Drills, Atlas Copco PV271 Drills, CAT D11/D10 Dozer fleet, CAT 789 and CAT 793 Mechanical Haul Trucks, CAT 777 Watercarts, CAT 730 Moxy, CAT 16H/ 16M Graders , CAT 336 Excavators, MF 335/TF420 Dewatering pumps and other ancillary fleets
- Developed and manage site reliability improvement plan that yields improved production efficiencies and reduced life cycle operation and maintenance cost
- Implementing systems and standards for maintenance, asset management, and condition performance monitoring
- Utilizing technology to monitor and analyze equipment condition to optimize maintenance strategies
- Condition monitoring techniques implemented and used across mining fleets includes Oil sampling/analysis, CAT VIMS/ET, Tracks/GET CTS, Magnetic plugs/Filter cut inspections, Ultrasonic thickness testing, Magnetic particle inspection
- Condition monitoring techniques implemented and used on the underground assets includes Ultrasonic thickness testing on pipes and tanks, Magnetic particle inspection
- Lead investigations, develop root cause analysis (RCA), and implement solution to enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) throughout the asset lifecycle
Production Supervisor and mill maintenances Engineer
Goodman Fielder International
10.2018 - 12.2021
- Created step-by-step procedures for day-to-day task to streamline workflow efficiency
- Efficiently executed shutdowns for plan maintenance
- Update maintenances records and logs to track the history and condition of equipment
- Condition based monitoring program - Coaching, mentoring and work planning & scheduling
- Implemented prevent maintenance schedules, reducing machinery breakdowns by 30%
Trainee Mechanical Engineer
Porgera Joint Venture - Fixed Plant Maintenance
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Managing reliability metrics and reports
- Ensure the safety, health and environmental procedures are adhered to within my work environment
- Optimized resource allocation and contractor coordination, consistently delivering on project timelines
- Conducted comprehensive pre-work planning and risk assessments to elevate operational efficiency
- Fostered collaboration with process engineers and mine operators, driving strategic planning for optimal outcomes
- ULTRASONIC TESTING
- Tank inspection as per API 650/653
- Conducted Ultrasonic Testing of undue ground pipeline using Olympus 38DLPLUS thickness tester and prepare Engineering reports for the task and inspections completed
- MAGNETIC PARTICLE INSPECTIONS
- Conducted Magnetic Particle Inspection on Truck Chassis, and normal structural components to detect surface and subsurface cracks on ferrous materials using magnetic yoke
Education
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Lae, Morobe ProvinceSkills
- Project Coordination
- Work Safety Culture
- 3D CAD Modeling
- Attention to Detail
- Material Sourcing
- Handling Pressure
- Troubleshooting
- Problem Solving
- SAP
- Oracle
Personal Information
Nationality: Papua New Guinean
Certification
[Hydrocarbon and Lubrications Management By VIVA Energy
Timeline
[Hydrocarbon and Lubrications Management By VIVA Energy
02-2025
Fleet Reliability and Asset Management (Surface Mobile and Underground Assets)
Barrick (Niugini) Limited/New Porgera Limited
03.2023 - Current
Production Supervisor and mill maintenances Engineer
Goodman Fielder International
10.2018 - 12.2021
Trainee Mechanical Engineer
Porgera Joint Venture - Fixed Plant Maintenance
10.2016 - 03.2017
BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
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