Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Membership
Licence
References
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Andro Tomas

Chemical And Metallurgical Engineer
Sydney,NSW

Summary

Highly adaptable chemical and metallurgical engineer with more than 3 years of combined experience in the industry. Well-versed in testwork, process simulation and design calibration. Resourceful in combining the knowledge of mathematical and scientific principles. Strong report writing and team coordination abilities. Proficient in Microsoft 365, SysCAD, MATLAB and Simulink,

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Metallurgist

Fremantle Metallurgy
Kardiniya , WA
05.2021 - 05.2022

Company biography: Metallurgical processing laboratory that specialises in flowsheet development and troubleshooting process problems.


  • Plan and execute new client engagement strategies and ensure strong client relationship management for existing clientele.
  • Conducted testwork programs on settling and thickening, filtration, flotation, grinding and particle sizing, rheology, gold leaching and impurity removal.
  • Supervise the delivery of concise technical reports to our clients, focusing on results and findings of testwork programs.
  • Performed bulk filtration pilot on red alumina mud.
  • Performed bulk grinding and screening pilot on magnetite.

Metallurgical Technician

Nagrom
Kelmscott , WA
02.2021 - 04.2021

Company biography: Offers a diverse range of services including analytical and metallurgical laboratory services, steel fabrication and Line-X protective coatings.


  • Conduct processing testwork.
  • Liaise with metallurgists regarding ongoing job progress.
  • Conduct wet screening, flotation and wettable testwork.
  • Product handling, riffle splitting, cone quartering and RSD splitting.
  • Photography of mineral samples, prioritising clarity and consistency.

Electrolytic Gold and Silver Operator

Perth Mint
Perth , WA
02.2020 - 02.2021

Company biography: The Perth Mint is Australia's official bullion mint and wholly owned by the Government of Western Australia.


  • Inform and update management as necessary.
  • Harvest gold and silver from electrolytic cells.
  • Washi gold and silver and recycling electrolyte.
  • Dry and weighing of gold and silver.
  • Swap consumed anodes with new anodes.
  • Wash anode bags and removing residue.
  • Gold and silver precipitation of waste streams.
  • Aqua regia digestion of gold anode bags with excessive gold deposited.
  • Forklift operations, loading and unloading dryer, transporting acid.
  • Maintenance of plates, hooks, and contact points.

Pilot Plant Operator

Strategic Metallurgy
Belmont , WA
07.2019 - 12.2019

Company biography: Provides metallurgical testing and consulting services for mineral processing and management, flowsheet development and optimisation.


  • Maintain steady operations of the leach circuit and the impurity removal circuit.
  • Operate the filtration units.
  • Set control parameters manually using P&ID software Flocculant for use in thickener.
  • Sample collection and preparations for assay.
  • Unblock pumps and pipelines in a safe and timely manner.
  • Communicate and collaborate with other team members to address production issues.

Lab Assistant

Nutrien Landmark
02.2019 - 05.2019

Company biography: Nutrien is the world's largest provider of crop nutrients, feed, crop protection and services.


  • Routine sample preparation including weighing, dispensing, and mixing.
  • Routine testwork including pH, conductivity, and titrations.
  • Preparing solutions for relevant tests.
  • Logging and recording pertinent data.
  • Assisting others to complete their designated testwork.
  • General housekeeping and cleaning.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Honours in Chemical And Metallurgical Engineering

Murdoch University
01.2015 - 12.2020

Skills

    Project oversight

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Software

SysCAD: Plant Simulation Software

Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet Software

Microsoft Word Software

Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Presentation Software

MATLAB and Simulink

Ausimm

Membership

Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy

Licence

Manual (Class C) licence

Forklift (Class LF) licence

References

Gamini Senanayake
Murdoch University, Murdoch WA
Professor and Supervisor
P: 0403 577 653
E: G.senanayake@murdoch.edu.au


Alex Madden
Strategic Metallurgy, Belmont
Senior Metallurgist
P: +61 426 006 380

Timeline

Metallurgist

Fremantle Metallurgy
05.2021 - 05.2022

Metallurgical Technician

Nagrom
02.2021 - 04.2021

Electrolytic Gold and Silver Operator

Perth Mint
02.2020 - 02.2021

Pilot Plant Operator

Strategic Metallurgy
07.2019 - 12.2019

Lab Assistant

Nutrien Landmark
02.2019 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Honours in Chemical And Metallurgical Engineering

Murdoch University
01.2015 - 12.2020
Andro TomasChemical And Metallurgical Engineer