PEO TAUETSILE

WASM: MECE (Western Australia School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering Department)

• Delivered undergraduate lectures, enhancing students' understanding of project engineering principles.
• Co-supervised PhD students, providing guidance, and ensuring academic rigor and timely completion.
• Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
• Engaged in scholarly research, contributing to the academic community through publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Attended conferences and workshops to stay up-to-date on best practices in higher education.
• Participated in academic committees, contributing to departmental decision-making and policy formation.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

WASM: MECE (Critical Minerals, Metals and Materials for Energy Transition Research Group)

• Contributed to writing funding proposals to foster industry partnerships.
• Led research initiatives in industrial projects focused on reducing the carbon footprint of the mining industry.
• Reviewed manuscripts submitted for metallurgy-focused conferences, ensuring technical accuracy and relevance.
• Successfully led research on the battery recycling project to assist the South Australian government in making informed decisions regarding battery waste management.
• Coordinated meetings with stakeholders including clients, engineers, management and other parties involved in the project.
• Managed resources such as equipment, materials, personnel and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
• Compiled reports detailing progress updates and budget information and monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.

WASM: MECE (Process Intensification and Innovation Research Group)

• Led an industrial project to identify and characterize thermal energy storage materials for capturing solar energy and converting CO2 to useful end-products in collaboration with Woodside.
• Collaborated with other professionals to expand experiment scope and utilize more resources.
• Conducted experiments properly by adhering to health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Entered test data into analysis programs and databases to assess results. Analyzed data using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Evaluated results from experiments and made recommendations based on those findings.
• Prepared reports, presentations, and manuscripts summarizing research findings.
• Delivered a project that yielded actionable research results that supported the company's initiative to reduce its carbon footprint.

WASM: MECE (Process Intensification and Innovation Research Group)

• Facilitated research efforts of postgraduate fellows and undergraduate students by designing and executing scientific experiments.
• Prepared and analyzed samples to ensure accurate and reliable research results.
• Extracted and analyzed data from experiments using various analytical methods, and made recommendations based on findings.
• Trained and provided operational guidance to junior researchers, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols.

Gold Technology Group

• Conducted experiments and performed statistical analysis of test results to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for further investigation.
• Assisted in the troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
• Prepared comprehensive technical reports for industry clients, ensuring clarity and accuracy, and contributed to the development of research papers for publication.

• Performed amenability tests on ores, concentrates, tailings, and slag for clients using glycine leach and processing technology
• Work performed include; sample preparation, leachability tests (Temperature Controlled Glass Reactor tests & Large and Small Diameter Bottle roll tests), Solution Purification (Activated Carbon Adsorption & Ion Exchange Resins), Sample Analysis.

• Organized workshops for industry personnel to enhance their technical capabilities through strategic learning.
• Developed comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, lectures, and assessments, tailored to diverse learning styles.
• Participated in academic committees, contributing to departmental decision-making and policy formation.
• Contributed to the accreditation processes by preparing necessary documentation and reports showcasing the department's achievements.
• Reviewed and selected textbooks and other educational materials, ensuring they meet the course objectives and academic standards.

• Executed plant improvement projects to enhance performance, as directed by the concentrator manager.
• Supervised plant operations, including ore delivery, crushing, grinding, flotation, thickeners, tailings dam, and general plant supervision processes.
• Worked with managers, operators and vendors to perform root cause analysis on failing systems.
• Developed and implemented process improvements to increase production efficiency, thus contributing to cost-saving measures.
• Prepared technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to management.