Gideon Simakin
Goroka,Papua New Guinea
Summary
Proactive Mechanical Engineer with over three years of experience in project engineering and plant maintenance within mining and heavy industry settings. Demonstrates expertise in managing structural, mechanical, and piping projects while initiating Management of Change (MoC) processes and conducting risk assessments for design modifications. Proven ability to enhance reliability, optimization, efficiency, and safety through the application of mechanical engineering principles. Strong leadership capabilities have successfully driven initiatives and guided teams, with aspirations to transition into a Reliability or Plant Maintenance Engineer role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PLANT ENGINEER-GRADUATE
Newmont Corporation
04.2024 - Current
- Fixed Plant Maintenance: Backend Engineering, Tanks & Tails (Gold Recovery), and Autoclaves
- Assisting Senior Engineers with maintaining Counter Current Decantation, Neutralization Cyanidation, and Absorption Circuit (Carbon in Leach), Acid Wash, Carbon Elution Columns, Lime Plant, Gold Room, Londo Pump Stations, tailings, and Autoclaves1,2,3, and4
- Performed defect elimination investigations (RCAs and5Ys) and projects (trials) on recurring plant issues and major downtimes
- Performed Quality Assurance and Quality Control inspections during major maintenance shutdowns on major production assets, with reference to relative standards such as API653, API650, and IOMs
- Frequent liaising with suppliers and OEMs for equipment and component optimization
- Utilization of API653 and API650 to develop work packs and inspection test plans for tank repairs
- Initiate Management of Change (MoC), and conduct risk assessments
- Assisting senior engineers in progressing capital expenditure projects
- Supervise contract projects with contract groups such as Monadelphous and Lihir Contracting Services
- Competent in reading and interpreting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Isometric Drawings, and Hydraulic Drawings
- Directed engineering activities, driving compliance with environmental, safety or other governmental regulations
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and conform to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards
- Performed preventive maintenance on plant machinery and equipment to ensure optimum performance
GRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Newcrest Mining Limited
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Fixed Plant Maintenance Department Workshop, Service, and Rebuilds
- Collaborate with senior specialists and rotable officers to plan and execute service, rebuilds, and maintenance activities for fixed plant routable equipment
- Work with fitters to strip, assess, and rebuild plant equipment, including all types of Clackson valves, level control valves, DSS valves, conveyor pulleys (head and tail pulleys), agitator gearboxes, interstage screens, and pumps, etc
- Conduct tests and QA/QC on rebuilt or overhauled equipment
INTERNSHIP- GRADUATE PROJECT ENGINEER
Newcrest Mining Limited
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Involved in structural, mechanical, and piping projects
- Assisted the project engineering team in the planning and execution of structural, mechanical, and piping projects
- Steel Structural Remediation Works Scoping
- Develop work packages for Frontend (Grinding Circuit) and Back End (Gold Recovery Circuit) SMP remediation projects
- Develop scope estimation
- QA/QC checks on remediation works
- NDT (Dye Penetrant Testing)
Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Lae, Morobe ProvinceSkills
- On Shape3D Modeling Oracle Aconex software
- 5 Whys investigation
- Isometric Drawing and Material Selection
- AutoCAD Basics
- SAP
- Office Suits-Microsoft Office
- Presentation Software – PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet: Excel and Google
- Communication
- Maintenance
- Piping design
- Industry standards
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Class Six (6) & G-Permit.
- Working At Heights Permit
- Confined Space Entry Permit
Leadership Experience
I am proactive leader with a proven track record of taking initiative and guiding teams effectively. Led the IEOM Society Student Chapter, EHPSSA, and GSSA at PNG-Unitech, encouraging collaboration and achieving goals. Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills as Secretary for Speedway CAF Worship Center in2019. Known for confidently stepping up to lead in the absence of superiors, ensuring continuous progress and results.
Accomplishments
- Successful fabrication & Installation of CCD3 bare shaft.
- Implementation of Bucket Elevator corrective actions, reduced break downs.
- Develop full refurbishment scope for Kiln Drum3 DR200 major overhaul with ITP.
- Rerouting of corroded underground Plant air line of lime plant.
- Successful replacement of Pre-Ox feed line.
Affiliations
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Invoice Pending payment, PRESIDENT, International Engineering & Operation Management (IEOM) Society Student Chapter,2020-2021, Student Member, Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE),2018-2021
Languages
English
Pidgin
Timeline
PLANT ENGINEER-GRADUATE
Newmont Corporation
04.2024 - Current
GRADUATE MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Newcrest Mining Limited
08.2023 - 03.2024
INTERNSHIP- GRADUATE PROJECT ENGINEER
Newcrest Mining Limited
01.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Papua New Guinea University of Technology
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