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Overview
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Education
Skills
Certification
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Mikhail Nikos E. Villa

Mikhail Nikos E. Villa

Scarborough,WA

Summary

Mining Engineer experienced providing thorough and calculated risk and cost assessment. Collaborated with geologists and seasoned miners when building mines to achieve effective construction of mines. Led and supervised training of new personnel on specialized mining equipment and safety procedures. Mining Engineer with in-depth background developing and adhering to safety guidelines to minimize safety incidents and worker injury. Worked with mine contractors and vendor stakeholders to develop plans to quickly and effectively accomplish goals. Stayed up-to-date on industry legislation and regulations to maintain constant compliance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MINE PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Minara Resources
01.2023 - Current
  • As a mine production engineer, I collaborate with other technical members to provide the Production Group with engineering direction, efficient production cycles, and safe workplaces.

RESIDENT MINE MANAGER

4K Development Corporation
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • I was tasked to lead the group in delineating the nickel resource of the area up to mining (and product shipment) and decommissioning.

PROJECT MANAGER

4K Development Corporation
05.2020 - 12.2020
  • As a project manager of 4K, my main responsibilities are to attain the target production set by the principal whilst complying with the best safety practices and environmental compliance.

MINE OPERATIONS & ENGINEERING MANAGER

4K Development Corporation
07.2014 - 07.2020
  • I am responsible for the overall development and production set up in the mine pit, pre-pile yards, stockpile areas, and shipment activities.

MINE ENGINEERING & COST CONTROL MANAGER

AMSTS Prime State Development Corp
12.2013 - 05.2014
  • As mine engineering and cost control manager, I am responsible for the full optimization of all equipment through effective fleet deployment and production scheduling.

TECHNICAL MANAGER

APC GROUP INC.
11.2007 - 07.2011
  • I was entrusted with the exploration, mineral project evaluation, and pursuit for strategic partners of the various properties of the company.

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER/MINE GEOLOGIST

RAPU RAPU MINERALS INC. (formerly LAFAYETTE PHILS.)
05.2007 - 11.2007
  • As a geotechnical engineer, I was tasked to monitor and assess potentially hazardous sections of the pit.

JR. MINING GEOLOGIST

PHILIPPINE MINING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
09.2005 - 05.2007
  • I was a member of the exploration team tasked to delineate the ore resource of the vein systems in the area.

Education

MS IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT -

Technology Management Center
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City

MS GEOLOGY -

National Institute of Geological Sciences
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City

BS MINING ENGINEERING -

College of Engineering
University the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City

Skills

  • Health and safety
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Mineral Exploration
  • Production Planning

Certification

  • WESTERN AUSTRALIA DRIVER'S LICENSE, MANUAL C-CLASS
  • ACCREDITED COMPETENT PERSON FOR MINING ENGINEERING (PHILIPPINES), EM-ACP-185-0002755, 3rd Batch 2019
  • PRC LICENSE, 2755, Passed, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) of the Philippines - Board Examination for Mining Engineers, August 16-18, 2005.
  • Civil Service Commission, Passed July 2004

References

References are available upon request

Timeline

MINE PRODUCTION ENGINEER

Minara Resources
01.2023 - Current

RESIDENT MINE MANAGER

4K Development Corporation
06.2021 - 11.2022

PROJECT MANAGER

4K Development Corporation
05.2020 - 12.2020

MINE OPERATIONS & ENGINEERING MANAGER

4K Development Corporation
07.2014 - 07.2020

MINE ENGINEERING & COST CONTROL MANAGER

AMSTS Prime State Development Corp
12.2013 - 05.2014

TECHNICAL MANAGER

APC GROUP INC.
11.2007 - 07.2011

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER/MINE GEOLOGIST

RAPU RAPU MINERALS INC. (formerly LAFAYETTE PHILS.)
05.2007 - 11.2007

JR. MINING GEOLOGIST

PHILIPPINE MINING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
09.2005 - 05.2007

MS IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT -

Technology Management Center

MS GEOLOGY -

National Institute of Geological Sciences

BS MINING ENGINEERING -

College of Engineering
Mikhail Nikos E. Villa