Amjad Mubashar
Process Engineer
Perth
Summary
Currently working as a second year Graduate Process Engineer with Fortescue: gaining strong understanding of operational principles and troubleshooting of Iron ore beneficiation circuit.
Experienced with process optimization, having implemented strategies that improve production efficiency and reduce waste. Utilizes analytical skills and technical knowledge to identify and solve complex issues. Strong understanding of industry best practices and regulatory standards, ensuring high-quality outcomes in all projects.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Graduate Process Engineer
Fortescue Projects
04.2023 - Current
- Standardisation of Metallurgical Lab Standard Work Instructions between CC and CB sites.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by promoting open communication channels among team members.
- Resolved operational issues through troubleshooting activities, enhancing overall reliability of processing systems.
- Monitored equipment performance, recommending upgrades or modifications as necessary to maintain optimal productivity.
- Developed and maintained technical documentation, including standard operating procedures and safety guidelines.
- CB Process water survey 2023
- Quantification of Moulded rake panels effect on moisture and fines reduction for Product screens at Solomon.
- Validation of Crushing Improvement using cavity sensor air cleaning system at Solomon fines crushing.
- CBSS and FTSS Blending test work and analysis.
- Investigation of the impact of ore PSD on the Transportable Moisture Limit of product to be shipped.
Graduate Process Engineer (Year 2)
Fortescue
04.2023 - Current
- Managed gravity upgrades for iron ore processing, optimising efficiency, and overall production quality.
- Oversaw and monitored the iron ore process involving scrub screens, ensuring consistent performance, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Daily and weekly Metallurgical Accounting report generation.
- Regular wet/dry screen QA/QC Inspections during Mod shuts, prepared Inspection reports for the stakeholders.
- Conducted Process water survey to Investigate the impact of water conductivity on the Iron upgrade.
- Reviewed, updated, and standardised Metallurgy lab SWI's between Cloudbreak and Christmas creek sites.
- Quantification of benefits for Moulded Rake panels on Wet fines screen through processing composite samples, analysing and presenting results to stakeholders.
- Pulling the Data through P2 and Seeq, Validating the improvement of Crushing Process using Cavity sensor cleaning system.
- Maintaining safe moisture Levels in Product through regular screen product inspections as well as monitoring the daily lab results for any moisture breach.
- Raising ANCI and ATI for the new equipment to maintain stocks and mitigate depletion.
- Conducted test work to establish the optimum blend between CBSS and FTSS to obtain minimum ultra fines (-150um) content.
- Investigated the impact of surface area (PSD) of the shipped product on the Transportable Moisture Limit (TML)
- Conducted off spec ship Investigation utilising Non-Conformance Report, stockpile data and reported to the stakeholders.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex process challenges.
- Trained junior engineers on best practices in process engineering, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth.
- Improved production efficiency through the implementation of process control strategies.
- Designed experiments to validate theoretical models, facilitating data-driven decision-making in process optimization efforts.
Graduate Metallurgist
Northern Star Resources
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Crushing – Sustain continuous throughput to grinding circuit
- Grinding - Continuous monitoring of mill power draw to prevent mill overload events and downtime.
- Classification- Monitoring feed density and pressure to avoid Hydro cyclone roping
- Calcine and CIL leaching- Maintaining stable operations by monitoring leach tank density, PH levels and cyanide consumption
- Calibrated and verified accuracy of density meters and cyanide analysers.
- Mentored junior metallurgists in refining their technical skills and knowledge base, fostering a strong team environment.
- Presented research findings and technical recommendations to stakeholders through comprehensive reports, fostering informed decision making.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Metallurgy
Western Australia School of Mines
Kalgoorlie, Australia11.2021
Bachelor - Chemical Engineering
Curtin University
Perth, Australia01.2019
Skills
- SAP
- Seeq trending
- Data Analysis
- Tableau and Snowflake
- SCADA Trending
- Microsoft Suite
- MDO
Certification
White Card
Accomplishments
Winner of Hatch Prize in 2018 for the Design project of Alumina Precipitation train.
Design project Included process design and optimization, Financial feasibility, HAZOP,HAZID and FMEA studies and Transport and logistics of an Alumina plant.
Timeline
Graduate Process Engineer
Fortescue Projects
04.2023 - Current
Graduate Process Engineer (Year 2)
Fortescue
04.2023 - Current
Graduate Metallurgist
Northern Star Resources
12.2021 - 03.2023
Graduate Diploma - Metallurgy
Western Australia School of Mines
Bachelor - Chemical Engineering
Curtin University
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