CIRILO CARLOS JR.
Hopetoun,WA
Summary
With more than fifteen (15) years of operational experience in the mineral processing industry. Accomplished Process Technician, with significant experience in the plant operation, from commissioning up to stabilization of operation, of Hydrometallurgical Processing Plants (Mixed Sulfide Precipitation Section) and of a Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Plant.Skilled in controlling plant operations using Distributed Control System (DCS). Knowledgeable in the preparation of Process Flow Diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation Diagram, safety design, and other process-related documentation. With good technical aptitude, hardworking, result-oriented, capable of producing results under minimum supervision, with proven ability in supervising and coordinating plant operations. A creative, team-oriented, safety-conscious, analytical and organized individual who adopts a motivated and proactive approach to all endeavors, in solving problems and in identifying appropriate and workable solutions in a pressurized environment. Willing to relocate and free to travel.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Shift Technician-Operator
FQM Australia Nickel – Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation
03.2022 - 06.2024
- Duties and Responsibilities: Work safely and in compliance with the company objectives, policies, procedures, safe work practices, and regulations
- Support the company’s compliance with statutory acts and regulations by following environmental and community safety laws and regulations
- Inspect and audit work areas and practices in compliance with site standards, procedures, policies and consent conditions
- Actively participate in the company continuous improvement program by identifying and implementing projects that improve the plant operation
- Adopt and implement the discussed plans, schedules and work orders in order to meet the set goals
- Provide support and communication to supervisors to attain optimized plant operation and to maximize the availability of plant equipment
- Perform and coordinate plant inspections as per the schedules and make adjustments according to set operating parameters and procedures
- Communicate to the supervisor, in a timely manner, situations where operations must be conducted outside of standard operating parameters and housekeeping issues which present significant safety or environmental hazard
- Write hazard reports
- Start, operate, shut down, and isolate equipment in safe manner during shutdowns, breakdowns, start-ups
- Perform regular housekeeping
- Perform sampling following the set schedules
- Measure the samples’ pH, ORP and turbidity
- Carry out administrative functions (write reports, attend meetings and disseminate information) commensurate with my role
- Continue to develop personal skills by participating in hands-on training’s and finishing training modules
- Participate in drills such as firefighting and emergency shutdown drills.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through diligent adherence to company policies and procedures relating to quality control, health, and safety.
- Played a key role in minimizing production disruptions by consistently addressing issues promptly and effectively during shifts.
- Contributed to the achievement of production targets through consistent monitoring of equipment performance and timely intervention when necessary.
- Built a reputation for reliability and professionalism by consistently arriving punctually for shifts, maintaining a strong work ethic, and demonstrating unwavering commitment to the success of the team.
- Established positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, fostering open lines of communication for effective collaboration during busy shifts.
- Reduced downtime through prompt troubleshooting and repair of technical problems in a fast-paced environment.
Field Autoclave Operator
Anagold Sulphide Expansion Plant
01.2018 - 04.2020
- Duties and Responsibilities: Commissioning: Supervised process startup, operation, and shutdown via DCS to achieved commissioning goals
- Perform tasks as required by the IPMT Commissioning Team to successfully commission and start-up the Sulphide Plant
- Normal operation: Responsible for the routine operation in the following areas of the plant - Acidulation, Pressure Oxidation (POX), Iron Arsenic and Precipitation, CCD, and Tailing Pumping Areas
- Performed regular housekeeping
- Performed sampling following the set schedules
- Carried out administrative functions (wrote reports, attended meetings and disseminated information) commensurate with my role
- Follow safety procedures and support safety initiatives
- Train the Turkish Plant Operators regarding control room operation and plant field operation
- Develop and deliver process training materials for the operators
- Work in a multicultural team.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes, improving overall efficiency within the facility.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness through active participation in safety meetings, trainings, and hazard assessments.
- Increased autoclave operator skill levels through consistent mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by identifying areas for improvement in energy consumption and resource management.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular equipment inspections and troubleshooting issues promptly.
- Enhanced productivity by optimizing autoclave operational procedures and maintenance schedules.
Control Room Operator
Ma’aden Phosphate Plant
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for performing all day-to-day routine operation in the Material Handling / Warehouse area of operation
- Responsible for the preparation, staging, loading and unloading, receiving and shipping of products and materials, samples, and miscellaneous materials via trucks and rail
- Responsible for moving all kinds of material between production area, storage area and the warehouse
- Responsible for safely and accurately aligning complex pumping systems to unload, transfer, and load hazardous chemicals such as molten Sulphur, sulphuric acid, and phosphoric acid
- Responsible for maintaining proper certifications, managing inventories, receiving all forms of raw materials, and the preparation and accurate completion of all required paperwork
- Liaison to Shift Supervisors, temporary employees and other support groups as needed
- Effectively communicates with on-coming and off-going shifts; with employees on their shift of immediate responsibility; with the production manager; technical support personnel; logistics and planning; etc
- Ensures system performance reviews are done on each shift
- Ensures Process Orders (POs) are maintained in an accurate manner, including issues, receipts, scrap and rework generation, productivity, accounting for 100% of work force hours, and modification as needed
- Provide explanation of any variance at conclusion of each shift
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives and activities and ensure KPIs are met including (but not limited to) OSHA, quality, productivity and all project activities
- Meets compliance requirements of all regulatory authorities
- All quality control functions will be processed as defined in the Standard Operating Procedures
- Responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of work area and other areas assigned to
- Assists in security of the warehouse
- Report’s equipment problems
- Inspects and performs simple repairs and preventive maintenance on all related equipment
- Performs or assists in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned
- Mentors and trains new and existing Material and Handling Operators and Trainees on current Standard Operating Procedures, and safety procedures, plant processes, equipment troubleshooting, and start-up / shut-down procedures.
- Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
- Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
- Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining clear communication lines with colleagues and providing comprehensive briefings on relevant issues.
- Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
Process Shift Technician-Operator
FQM Australia Nickel – Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation
03.2012 - 02.2015
- Duties and Responsibilities: Worked safely and in compliance with the company objectives, policies, procedures, safe work practices, and regulations
- Supported the company’s compliance with statutory acts and regulations by following environmental and community safety laws and regulations
- Inspected and audited work areas and practices in compliance with site standards, procedures, policies and consent conditions
- Actively participated in the company continuous improvement program by identifying and implementing projects that improve the plant operation
- Adopted and implemented the discussed plans, schedules and work orders in order to meet the set goals
- Provided support and communication to supervisors to attain optimized plant operation and to maximize the availability of plant equipment
- Performed and coordinated plant inspections as per the schedules and made adjustments according to set operating parameters and procedures
- Communicated to the supervisor, in a timely manner, situations where operations must be conducted outside of standard operating parameters and housekeeping issues which present significant safety or environmental hazard
- Wrote hazard reports
- Started, operated, shut down, and isolated equipment in safe manner during shutdowns, breakdowns, start-ups
- Performed regular housekeeping
- Performed sampling following the set schedules
- Measured the samples’ pH, ORP and turbidity
- Carried out administrative functions (wrote reports, attended meetings and disseminated information) commensurate with my role
- Continued to develop personal skills by participating in hands-on training’s and finishing training modules
- Participated in drills such as firefighting and emergency shutdown drills.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through diligent adherence to company policies and procedures relating to quality control, health, and safety.
- Played a key role in minimizing production disruptions by consistently addressing issues promptly and effectively during shifts.
- Contributed to the achievement of production targets through consistent monitoring of equipment performance and timely intervention when necessary.
- Built a reputation for reliability and professionalism by consistently arriving punctually for shifts, maintaining a strong work ethic, and demonstrating unwavering commitment to the success of the team.
- Established positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, fostering open lines of communication for effective collaboration during busy shifts.
- Supported facility safety initiatives by adhering to established protocols and conducting regular inspections of work areas.
- Reduced downtime through prompt troubleshooting and repair of technical problems in a fast-paced environment.
Control Room Operator
Sherritt – Ambatovy Nickel Project
05.2010 - 03.2012
- Duties and Responsibilities: Executed all operational activities within the Control Room as directed by the Operations Shift Supervisor
- Directed and coordinated the activities with all Operations Field Operators to ensure that they perform their assignments satisfactorily
- Ensured communication of information to and from the Control Room to personnel in the field is maintained
- Maintained normal and safe operation by giving clear instructions to the Field Operators
- Monitored and adjusted process parameters displayed in the Control Room monitors to achieve production target while maintaining a safe operation
- Read and analyzed the results of the laboratory analysis done on the samples
- Made decisions and DCS actions in order to achieve and maintain a stable operation
- Reported to the Operations Shift Supervisor real or perceived deviations from normal operating conditions
- Implemented departmental/section procedures and work instructions in accordance with the requirements of the site quality system
- Liaised with other departments’ personnel, support staff, suppliers, and contractors to jointly achieve the company operational objectives
- Prepared system or part of system for maintenance work when required
- Recorded accurately all events and occurrences in the Control Room Log Book
- Participated in drills such as firefighting, emergency shutdown, Hydrogen Sulfide gas leak evacuation, and rescue drills.
- Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
- Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
- Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining clear communication lines with colleagues and providing comprehensive briefings on relevant issues.
- Demonstrated adaptability during periods of change, embracing new technologies or methodologies to improve overall control room functionality.
- Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
- Helped to maintain a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among control room staff.
- Maintained high levels of safety in the workplace through diligent observation and strict adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated across departments to address interrelated issues affecting productivity or safety at the facility.
Control Room Operator
Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
01.2004 - 04.2010
- Duties and Responsibilities: Over-all in-charge of all control room activities during all operational conditions
- Facilitated the start-up and shutdown procedures using control room sequences and procedures with field coordination
- Monitored and controlled process parameters in the Neutralization, Zinc Removal, Mixed Sulfide Precipitation, Final Neutralization, and Chemicals Preparation Sections through Distributed Control System (DCS)
- Monitored and verified process data, interpreted DCS data trends, and analyzed laboratory results in order to make accurate decisions on adjusting the process parameters
- Decided with the Shift Process Supervisor on troubleshooting procedures or operational changes during upset conditions
- Responsible for the safe operation of the sections under my control and for achieving the target Ni tonnage
- Communicated and coordinated with other departments and with contractors that are part of the operation for the successful and safe operation
- Wrote reports accurately and in detail
- Properly logged all relevant information the Control Room Log Book
- Performed proper turn over to succeeding shift personnel.
- Managed crisis situations calmly under pressure, collaborating with team members to resolve problems quickly while minimizing potential impacts on operations.
- Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
- Ensured smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining clear communication lines with colleagues and providing comprehensive briefings on relevant issues.
- Demonstrated adaptability during periods of change, embracing new technologies or methodologies to improve overall control room functionality.
- Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
- Helped to maintain a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among control room staff.
- Maintained high levels of safety in the workplace through diligent observation and strict adherence to protocols.
- Assisted in the successful completion of major projects by providing accurate, up-to-date information to management and stakeholders.
- Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.
- Minimized downtime during equipment upgrades by effectively coordinating shutdowns, installations, and restarts.
Process Technician
Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
01.2004 - 03.2007
- Duties and Responsibilities: Monitored and operated various plant equipment in the Neutralization, Zinc Removal, Mixed Sulfide Precipitation, Final Neutralization, and Chemical Preparation Sections and in the Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Plant
- Routine field sampling and analysis using ORP, pH and Turbidity meters
- Performed equipment isolation and de-isolation
- Responsible for the start-up and shut down operations in the assigned areas
- Housekeeping of the assigned areas
- Wrote maintenance requests, hazard reports, and punch lists
- Properly logged activities in the shift handover log books
- Worked with contractors and other departments for relevant plant activities
- Participated in drills such as firefighting, emergency shutdown, Hydrogen Sulfide gas leak evacuation, and rescue drills.
- Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
- Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
- Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by performing regular equipment inspections and preventative measures.
- Coordinated with engineering teams during equipment upgrades or installation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production activities.
- Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
- Provided hands-on assistance during emergency situations such as equipment malfunctions or shutdowns while maintaining composure under pressure.
Education
Associate of Science - Navigation And Operation
Palompon Institute of Technology
Palompon, Leyte03.2000
Skills
Mineral processing, team communication, forklift operation, DCS operation, Work safely at heights, Enter and work in confined spaces, Permit to work system, Product sampling, Troubleshooting, Teamwork, Processing equipment, mobile equipment, commissioning, PH probe calibration, mineral crushing , Mineral milling, Filtration Operation, Gas processing, Preventative maintenance, Easily adaptable, Working in multi cultural environments, Working at high pressure and high temperature environments, Manual handling, Storage tanks, Chemical handling, Safety auditing, Hazard recognition, Gas testing atmospheres, perform rescue from a live LV panel, provide cardiopulmonary rescue,
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Operational testing
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Instrumentation Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Trained and experienced in Hydrometallurgical Unit Operation, operation of Mixed Sulfide Precipitation and Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Plant, Process Control Management, Safety and Environment Management, periodic maintenance and repair work of plant equipment.
- Involved in the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and continuous operation of Coral Bay Nickel Corporation and Sherritt-Ambatovy Nickel Project Hydrometallurgical Processing Plants (in the Mixed Sulfide Precipitation Section and Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Plant); and of Anagold’s Çöpler Sulfide Expansion Project.
- Worked with the commissioning teams of Japan Gas Corporation (JGC) and SNC-Lavalin on these projects.
- Involved in the successful achievement of Coral Bay Nickel Corporation’s 10,000-ton Nickel nameplate capacity in 2007.
- Experienced in using Yamatake DCS, Siemens' SIMATIC DCS, and Yokogawa DCS.
- Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Sherritt-Ambatovy Nickel Project such as Plant Start-Up and Shutdown SOPs.
- Trained local Malagasy nationals (Madagascar citizens) on DCS operation, production processes, and various plant equipment operations.
Major Equipment Operated
- Larox Polishing Filter
- Larox Pressure Filter
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Tower, Sag and Ball Mill
- Limestone Crusher
- Belt Conveyors
- GEHO Pump
- Blower
- Recycled Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Compressor
- Hydrogen Production Unit / PSA
- Classification cyclones
- Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Compressor
- Nitrogen PSA Generator
- Autoclave
- Vacuum Filter
- Flash Vessels
- Heaters
- Scrubbers
- Thickeners
- Stripping Column
Position Applied For
PROCESS TECHNICIAN
References
- Andrew Jose, FQM Australia Nickel Shift Supervisor / Process Department, +61477653469
- Felix Valle Jr., FQM Australia Nickel Senior Process Engineer / Process Department, +61417674789
- Antonio Sanone, Coral Bay Nickel Corporation Shift Supervisor/Production Department, +639178064639, a.o.sanone@smm.com.ph / asanone@yahoo.com
Training
- Operation and Maintenance Training of GEHO Pumps - Coral Bay Nickel Corporation, Bataraza, Palawan, Philippines (June 5-8, 2007)
- First Aid Training: Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support - CPR Training for Health Care Provider - Philippine National Red Cross - Coral Bay Nickel Corporation, Bataraza, Palawan, Philippines (October 16-21, 2007)
- Health and Safety Trainings - FQM Australia Nickel Mine Site, Ravensthorpe, WA, Australia - Permit to Work System Level 1 - Job Safety and Environment Analysis - Working at Heights - Confine Space Entry and Gas Testing - D494-AHC32810 Certificate III in Rural Operations - 6449-91422NSW Certificate II in Spoken and Written English
- Siemens - SIMATIC Process Control System PCS7 V7.0 SP1 - ITmatic Pty (Ltd), South Africa - Ambatovy Nickel Plant, Toamasina, Madagascar (November 22- December 3, 2010)
Timeline
Process Shift Technician-Operator
FQM Australia Nickel – Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation
03.2022 - 06.2024
Field Autoclave Operator
Anagold Sulphide Expansion Plant
01.2018 - 04.2020
Control Room Operator
Ma’aden Phosphate Plant
07.2016 - 10.2017
Process Shift Technician-Operator
FQM Australia Nickel – Ravensthorpe Nickel Operation
03.2012 - 02.2015
Control Room Operator
Sherritt – Ambatovy Nickel Project
05.2010 - 03.2012
Control Room Operator
Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
01.2004 - 04.2010
Process Technician
Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
01.2004 - 03.2007
Associate of Science - Navigation And Operation
Palompon Institute of Technology
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