Mining engineer with 20 years’ experience in mining operations, involving load and haul, drill and blast, mine planning, survey, geology, dewatering and mine development work. A self-starter with strong interpersonal, communication and safety leadership skills. Operational experience in mine start-ups and ramp up to full production. Long, medium and short-term mine planning skills. Mining software proficiency covering a range of applications including Surpac, Vulcan, MineSight, Talpac, Haulage Infinity, Whittle, Alastri Tactical Scheduler, Alastri Production Scheduler, MS Office and Minestar fleet management systems. Skills in devising and implementing new systems and processes. Experience working in a fast-paced environment, in remote locations and with people from diverse backgrounds. Experience working on greenfield and brownfield projects from conceptual stage, through pre-feasibility and feasibility, to implementation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Evans Atorkui
Perth,Australia
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine
Senior Mining Engineer
07.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Led a team of mining engineers and blend coordinators to achieve Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) of less that 2.0% five years in a row.
- Supervised preparation of weekly and daily mine production plans.
- Managed the implementation of daily mine plan to meet weekly production targets.
- Organised and led daily production planning meetings.
- Tracked mine development jobs and ensured these were completed ahead of or on schedule.
- Oversaw and guided pit development and mining progression.
- Provided technical support to the mining crew.
- Engaged with and supported mining superintendents and supervisors to ensure compliance to the mine plan.
- Prepared month-end production reconciliation reports.
- Supervised blend coordinators in the preparation of weekly and daily blending plans.
- Ensured iron ore products met required quality levels and were delivered on schedule to meet shipping requirements.
- Acted as Short-Term Planning Superintendent when required.
- Reviewed and approved pit and dump designs, road designs, stockpile designs and mining block designs.
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine
Mine Planning Engineer
11.2019 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Developed and compiled all input assumptions for Life of Mine (LOM) and medium-term production plans.
- Extracted block models from the mine model database.
- Prepared mining reserves for scheduling using Vulcan and Alastri Rapid Reserver software.
- Run various medium-term production scenarios to determine the best operational strategy, using Alastri Tactical Scheduler (ATS).
- Created medium term production schedules, defining period-by-period ore and waste tonnes and equipment requirements.
- Created and analysed haulage routes, waste dump plans and stockpiling strategies.
- Uploaded planning data into the central planning database.
- Presented LOM and medium term plans to management and operations teams.
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine
Senior Production Engineer
10.2015 - 11.2019
Job overview
- Maintained and encouraged a safe work environment at all times and ensured strict compliance to safety, environment and standard work procedures.
- Reviewed and approved pit designs, road designs and mining block designs.
- Supervised preparation of daily mine production plans.
- Managed delivery of daily mine plans to meet weekly production and quality targets.
- Organized and led daily production reconciliation and planning meetings.
- Tracked mine development jobs and mining services, including haul road maintenance, internal roads and ROM pad construction; ensuring their completion on schedule.
- Oversaw and guided pit development and progression to ensure achievement of mine schedules and production targets.
- Mentored and coached a team of 8 mining engineers and blend coordinators.
- Engaged with and provided technical support to mining superintendents and supervisors to ensure compliance to the mine plan.
- Liaised with relevant stakeholders to ensure that iron products delivered met required quantities and specifications.
- Supervised preparation of daily, weekly and monthly production reports
- Prepared end-of-month production reconciliation reports.
- Determined stockpiling strategies, daily process plant feed and blending requirements.
- Controlled the planning and deployment of mining machinery and ensured that an acceptable level of >85% availability is maintained for mining fleet.
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine,
Senior Drill and Blast Engineer
04.2015 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Prepared drill and blast schedules to meet medium-term and short-term production plan requirements.
- Estimated monthly and weekly drilling and explosives requirements.
- Designed drill patterns and prepared tie-in plans for the drill and blast crew.
- Tracked and maintained drill and blast Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), and reviewed variance with budget and Life of Mine KPI's.
- Performed fragmentation and vibration analysis to improve drilling and blasting parameters.
- Worked closely with the drilling contractor and explosives supplier’s teams to ensure that drilling and blasting were completed on schedule and that adequate blasted stocks were available for mining.
- Prepared and distributed daily and weekly drill and blast performance reports.
- Reconciled drill and blast performance against short-term and medium-term plans.
- Planned blasting activities and managed explosives to ensure that explosives are not missing and that all blasting is done under safe conditions in accordance to plan and statutory regulations.
- Coached a team of junior drill and blast engineers.
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine
Acting Senior Mine Production Engineer
08.2013 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Supervised preparation of daily production plans detailing dig locations, dig units, dig files and required truck numbers to achieve targets.
- Prepared mining sequences and dig instructions and coordinated the execution of the mine plan.
- Coordinated and executed technical projects and productivity analysis.
- Oversaw and guided pit development and progression to ensure achievement of mine schedules and production targets.
- Provided technical guidance to mining crew.
- Planned and ensured the implementation of site development jobs including road construction, creation of ROM pads, topsoil clearing and installation of de-watering infrastructure.
- Liaised with survey team for daily face pick-ups and pit scans
- Implemented pit de-watering plans
- Supervised preparation of daily, weekly and monthly production reports.
- Prepared month end production reconciliation reports.
- Managed and monitored mining contractors key performance indicators.
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine
Project Engineer
09.2011 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Undertook mine improvement and equipment efficiency projects.
- Scheduled and tracked development jobs and ensured they were completed on schedule.
- Prepared month-end production reconciliation reports.
- Assisted the Mine Production Engineer in the preparation of daily mine. plans and dig sequences.
- Prepared weekly presentations for Managers meetings.
Namdeb Diamond Corporation (De Beers)
Mine Planning Engineer
09.2007 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Provided strategic mine planning support to new mining projects and prepared conceptual, pre-feasibility and feasibility study reports.
- Prepared long and medium term mine plans detailing pits and blocks to be mined, process plant feed and mining equipment requirements.
- Supervised the start-up of new mining projects, ensuring rapid ramp up to full production.
- Coached and provided guidance to junior mining engineers.
- Supervised mining contractors; checked and reconciled mining contractor’s performance against targets.
- Created and maintained production database and prepared production reports.
- Undertook other duties directed by the Mine Manager.
British High Commission
Trade and Investment Officer
07.2005 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Mining, Oil and Gas & Construction, Identified investment opportunities in mining, construction and oil & gas in Ghana for United Kingdom (UK) citizens.
- Provided in-country advice to UK based companies who wanted to invest in mining and oil and gas sectors of Ghana and other West African countries.
- Carried out market research and prepared reports on the Ghanaian market for UK businesses.
- Produced sector reports on mining, construction, and oil & gas in Ghana for UK investors.
- Organised trade and investment missions, exhibitions and seminars in Ghana for UK companies operating in West Africa.
- Conducted induction sessions for new staff and provided training on internal IT systems.
- Compiled quarterly budgets and expenditure.
Ashanti Goldfields Limited
Mining Engineer
06.2000 - 07.2003
Job overview
- Carried out underground planning duties involving stope design, production planning and scheduling, grade control, drill and blast, survey and ore control activities underground.
- Coordinated grade control, drill and blast, survey and ore control activities underground.
- Reconciled mine development with mine plans on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Maintained mine production records.
- Compiled monthly and quarterly reports for management and government departments.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual mining budget.
- Trained and mentored junior mining engineers.
- Determined underground airflow requirements and performed underground ventilation checks.Assisted in the development of mining strategies, priorities, programs, forecasts and budgets relating to mining requirements.
- Conducted regular underground inspections to determine compliance to plan and to identify improvement opportunities.
Prestea Goldfields Limited
Mining Engineer
08.1997 - 08.1998
Job overview
- Conducted safety toolbox meetings at start of shifts.
- Scheduled underground mining activities to ensure the achievement of medium-term and short-term production plans.
- Planned and designed cut and fill underground workings.
- Designed drill and blast rings for stopes and development workings.
- Supervised drilling, blasting and mucking activities underground.
- Compiled and analysed monthly and yearly production reports for management’s review.
- Performed ventilation checks as directed by the Ventilation Officer and Underground Manager.
Education
University of NorthamptonUnited Kingdom
MBA
09.2004
University Overview
University of Science And TechnologyKumasi, Ghana
Master of Science from Mining Engineering
06.2000
University Overview
University of Science And Technology, School of MinesKumasi, Ghana
Bachelor of Science from Mining Engineering
09.1996
University Overview
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Technical report writing
- Team building skills
- Production/Mine Contract Management
- Project management
- Active Listening
- Written Communication
- Team building
- Organisation and Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Senior Mining Engineer
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine
07.2020 - Current
Mine Planning Engineer
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine
11.2019 - 07.2020
Senior Production Engineer
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine
10.2015 - 11.2019
Senior Drill and Blast Engineer
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine,
04.2015 - 10.2015
Acting Senior Mine Production Engineer
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine
08.2013 - 04.2015
Project Engineer
Fortescue Metals Group, Cloudbreak Mine
09.2011 - 07.2013
Mine Planning Engineer
Namdeb Diamond Corporation (De Beers)
09.2007 - 08.2011
Trade and Investment Officer
British High Commission
07.2005 - 08.2007
Mining Engineer
Ashanti Goldfields Limited
06.2000 - 07.2003
Mining Engineer
Prestea Goldfields Limited
08.1997 - 08.1998
University of Northampton
MBA
University of Science And Technology
Master of Science from Mining Engineering
University of Science And Technology, School of Mines
Bachelor of Science from Mining Engineering
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