Nicholas Cox
Process Engineer
Maryland,NSW
Summary
Experienced, detail-oriented Process Engineer with over fourteen years of experience developing innovative design processes and analysis methods, helping companies to meet and exceed projected expectations.
Gained an extensive knowledge of process engineering principles, theories, standards and analysis methods.
Adept in carefully diagnosing and assessing issues, and offering viable solutions.
Always committed to working as a collaborative and positive team member, striving to utilize knowledge and expertise for optimal engineering results.
Proven track record of helping companies to improve sustainability, reduce overall costs, and configure the best approaches for the most seamless and effective production, whilst always adhering to the strictest safety regulations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Process Engineer
Clean Process Technologies
Branxton, NSW
07.2012 - 05.2022
Main Responsibilities
- Development and review of process flowsheets.
- Development of P&ID documentation.
- Engineering consultancy services (remote and on-site).
- Preparation of quotes for clients and submit proposal documentation.
- Invoicing and management of accounting package.
- Develop, design, construct and implement online monitoring equipment (Particle Density Meter, Residual Frothing Propensity Detector, Froth Depth Detector, etc).
- Operate laboratory equipment according to relevant standards.
- Assessment of laboratory results and preparation of client reports.
- Training of laboratory operation staff.
- Development of new laboratory analysis techniques/methods.
- Co-Lectured and assessed Coal and Minerals Processing course (CHEE3920) at the University of Newcastle.
Key Achievements
- Installation of the Particle Density Meter at 7 sites throughout NSW and
- Installation of the Froth Depth Detector at 6 sites throughout NSW and QLD.
- Performed plant sampling review of all Rio Tinto Coal and Allied CHPPs within Australia (11 sites in total).
- Assisted multiple sites to evaluate alternative flotation chemicals and optimise circuit operation to reduce consumption and/or increase overall yield.
- Co-authored 9 peer-reviewed technical papers.
- Project manager for the Veolia Coal Tailings Treatment (CTT) pilot plant.
Process Engineer
TUNRA Clean Coal
Lower Belford, NSW
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Performed multiple pilot scale flotation plant trials in operating CHPPs to evaluate recoverable product in waste streams.
- Conducted plant sampling audits.
- Performed analysis of samples in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.
- Development of new laboratory analysis techniques including solids concentration, particle density and ultra-fine sizing.
- Research and development of novel plant processes and online monitoring equipment. (RioTUNRA Cell, frother stripper, FDD, RFPD, PDM, etc).
- Completed formal risk assessments for all required tasks.
Education
Diploma - Project Management
Mentor Education
05.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Newcastle
Callaghan, NSW 01.2004 - 06.2009
Some College (No Degree) -
Francis Pitard Practitioners Sampling Course
ACPS, 2009Some College (No Degree) -
Advanced Coal Preparation Course
ACPS, 2009Skills
Process Flow Analysis and Optimisation
undefinedAffiliations
Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy - Member. 2015 - Current.
Australian Coal Preparation Society - Member. 2008 - Current.
Timeline
Diploma - Project Management
Mentor Education
05.2022 - Current
Senior Process Engineer
Clean Process Technologies
07.2012 - 05.2022
Process Engineer
TUNRA Clean Coal
07.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Newcastle
01.2004 - 06.2009
Some College (No Degree) -
Francis Pitard Practitioners Sampling Course
Some College (No Degree) -
Advanced Coal Preparation Course
Publications
· Analysis of a coal preparation plant. Part 1. Changes in water quality, coal seam, and plant performance , Lambert N, Aha S &Yoshida M, Journal of Fuel Processing Technology. Vol 190, pp 67-80, 2019, -, Elsevier, Science Direct, 2019
· Analysis of a coal preparation plant. Part 2. Effect of water quality on flotation performance, Lambert N, Aha S & Yoshida M, Journal of Fuel Processing Technology. Vol 190, pp 81-92, 2019, -, Elsevier, Science Direct, 2019
· Particle Density Meter on CHPP Feed , Lambert N, Cox N & Taylor P, Sydney Basin Symposium, Coalfield Geology Council of NSW, 2017
· Sub 38 µm Wet Sizing with Sieves , Lambert N, Cox N & Coffey A, XVIII International Coal Preparation Congress Proceedings, 2016, V. Litivenko, Springer Int., St Petersburg, Russia, 28 June – 1 July, 2016
· Online Slurry Particle Density Meter , Lambert N, Cox N & Nicholson R, XVIII International Coal Preparation Congress Proceedings, 2016, V. Litivenko, Springer Int., St Petersburg, Russia, 28 June – 1 July, 2016
· New Generation Online Slurry Particle Density Meter , Lambert N, Cox N & Nicholson R, 15th Australian Coal Preparation Conference Proceedings, 2014, Glenn Sherritt, Australian Coal Preparation Society Limited, Gold Coast, QLD, 14-18 September, 2014
· Partition Curve Construction – Can Sampling Error Be Deduced from Multiple Partition Curve Analysis , Lambert N & Cox N, XVII International Coal Preparation Congress Proceedings, 2013, Gulhan Ozbayoglu & Ali Ihsan Arol, Aral Group, Istanbul, Turkey, 1-6 October 2013
· Using Multiple Partition Curve Analysis to estimate the Sampling Induced Uncertainty of Performance Indicator Determination in Coal Processing , Lambert N & Cox N, 14th Australian Coal Preparation Conference Proceedings, 2012, Darren Mathewson, Australian Coal Preparation Society Limited, Canberra, ACT, 9-13 September 2012
· Slurry Sampling – A Case Study , Lambert N, Ryan G & Cox N, 13th Australian Coal Preparation Conference Proceedings, 2010, Bruce Atkinson, Australian Coal Preparation Society Limited, Mackay, QLD, 12-17 September 2010
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