Hi, I’m
Samuel Latu
Kundiawa
Summary
Professional planner with comprehensive expertise in developing strategic plans and coordinating complex projects. Skilled in resource allocation, timeline management, and data analysis to drive successful outcomes. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs ensures reliable performance. Known for problem-solving abilities and effective communication.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Newmont Cooperation
Electrical & Instrumentation Planner - Feed End Grinding Shutdown, FPM
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Generated maintenance request notifications in CMMS (SAP) and managed CR notifications.
- Created and approved unscheduled and scheduled work orders for effective planning.
- Assisted technical specialists with work scoping and conducted material availability checks.
- Prepared detailed job descriptions, JSEA, SWP, rescue plans, and necessary permits.
- Compiled and printed work packs while ensuring quality documentation.
- Assigned tasks to execution teams and provided assistance as needed during implementation.
- Developed activity report notifications for continuous improvement post-execution.
- Completed work orders in CMMS (SAP) and organized related documentation for compliance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Implemented best practices in planning methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.
- Evaluated proposals from vendors and contractors, selecting those that provided optimal value while meeting project requirements.
- Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
- Conducted detailed risk assessments for upcoming projects to mitigate potential issues with proactive solutions.
- Improved operational efficiency by standardizing planning procedures across projects, minimizing redundancies and streamlining tasks.
St Barbara Limited
Maintenance Planner & Scheduler - Fixed Plant Maintenance
12.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Conducted weekly online preventative maintenance planning by identifying, scheduling, and executing tasks.
- Managed shutdown maintenance planning, including work identification, preparation, scheduling, and completion.
- Implemented improvements following shutdowns to enhance future maintenance procedures.
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Negotiated contracts with external service providers for specialized services when necessary, ensuring quality work at competitive rates.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
- Streamlined workflow processes for maintenance teams by monitoring performance metrics and adjusting task priorities accordingly.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal stock availability for essential maintenance items.
- Improved equipment uptime by diligently scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance tasks.
- Conducted risk assessments on critical assets to prioritize required maintenance activities accordingly.
- Evaluated and recommended new technologies or methodologies for potential adoption, staying current with industry trends and best practices in maintenance planning.
- Established strong communication channels between departments, streamlining coordination efforts during scheduled shutdowns or emergencies.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Managed maintenance team of 50 employees (shutdown contractors) and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
Morobe Consolidated Goldfields Limited (Harmony)
Shutdown Planner - Fixed Plant Maintenance
11.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Identified critical preventative maintenance tasks for assets requiring shutdown inspections and service.
- Conducted regular shutdown meetings with execution team to confirm major maintenance tasks.
- Populated PM tasks and created SM work orders in CMMS-Pronto for efficient tracking.
- Scheduled tasks on MS Project detailing procedures, durations, and timings.
- Ordered necessary parts and materials, coordinating with parts adviser for tracking.
- Prepared tools and equipment requirements for shutdown operations, including cranes and scaffolding.
- Coordinated contractor mobilization, ensuring all medicals and inductions were booked in advance.
- Compiled post-shutdown review report and discussed findings with execution team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Implemented best practices in planning methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
- Streamlined project timelines, coordinating with multiple departments to ensure on-time delivery of planning initiatives.
- Optimized resource allocation by developing comprehensive project budgets, closely monitoring expenditures throughout project life cycles.
- Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
- Evaluated proposals from vendors and contractors, selecting those that provided optimal value while meeting project requirements.
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
Morobe Consolidated Goldfields Limited (Harmony-Hidden Valley Mine)
Fixed Plant Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
12.2019 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Processed and captured secondary maintenance work requests in Pronto CMMS system.
- Reviewed and populated preventative maintenance work requests to ensure accuracy.
- Identified standard jobs by analyzing relevant work orders in CMMS.
- Scoped secondary maintenance jobs with detailed procedures and resource requirements.
- Confirmed necessary labor skills, parts, tools, and safety requirements for each job.
- Facilitated review meetings to assess rolling maintenance schedule with execution team leaders.
- Finalized schedules during acceptance meetings and committed them in CMMS for execution.
- Reviewed completed work orders to ensure closure with all necessary information.
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards throughout all aspects of the maintenance planning process.
- Streamlined workflow processes for maintenance teams by monitoring performance metrics and adjusting task priorities accordingly.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal stock availability for essential maintenance items.
- Conducted risk assessments on critical assets to prioritize required maintenance activities accordingly.
- Improved equipment uptime by diligently scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance tasks.
- Assessed schematic diagrams to properly plan and initiate new installation assignments.
- Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Established strong communication channels between departments, streamlining coordination efforts during scheduled shutdowns or emergencies.
- Optimized labor utilization through strategic assignment of duties based on skillsets and workload balance among team members.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading initiatives to refine maintenance processes and practices.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external maintenance contractors, ensuring high-quality service and support for specialized equipment.
- Managed maintenance team of 30 employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
Morobe Consolidated Goldfields Limited (Harmony)
Assistant Shutdown Planner & Coordinator
12.2019 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Facilitated forward planning and scheduling for Mill and Crusher shutdowns.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
- Coordinated with shutdown specialist to manage scheduled shutdown activities efficiently.
- Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency.
- Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
- Spearheaded adoption of sustainable planning practices, reducing environmental impact with innovative project designs.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by effectively communicating project updates and incorporating feedback into planning strategies.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to align project objectives and foster collaboration among departments.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
Goodman Fielder International
Operation Management Trainee
06.2018 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Led implementation of all plant improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency.
- Created preventive maintenance technical documents for new CMMS (MAX) system.
- Supervised production shifts in Rice Mill Production Plant to optimize output.
- Scheduled and assigned preventive and reliability maintenance, overseeing job execution.
- Developed and modified technical documents for maintenance planning and reliability.
- Planned and assigned shutdowns, reactive maintenance, and preventative tasks while supervising job completion.
- Achieved on-time project delivery that met or exceeded expectations.
- Reduced water bills by 20%, recognized for top cost-saving initiatives.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new technologies.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal resource allocation.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives, contributing valuable insights based on hands-on experience.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and supporting employee growth opportunities.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment for all employees.
- Supported the implementation of new software systems, helping staff adapt to changes quickly and efficiently.
- Reduced costs by identifying areas of inefficiency and recommending cost-saving measures.
- Assisted in the development of strategic plans aligned with company objectives, driving targeted growth initiatives forward successfully.
- Facilitated effective communication between departments to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and projects.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful project execution and on-time delivery.
- Coordinated logistics for efficient material handling and timely product deliveries.
- Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues, and conflicts.
- Acted with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote culture of company.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Goodman Fielder International
Electrical Engineering Intern
03.2018 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Deliver level one support for all maintenance tasks while collaborating with maintenance planning under guidance of highly qualified maintenance engineer
- Communicated with engineering team to discuss methods to improve process and performance.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategies.
- Contributed ideas during brainstorming sessions which led to innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.
- Participated in regular safety trainings to maintain an accident-free work environment during internship tenure.
- Attended weekly meetings with engineering team members to discuss project progress, challenges faced, and potential solutions.
- Worked closely with engineers and assisted with product testing.
- Provided input on design revisions based on findings from troubleshooting efforts.
- Implemented feedback from supervisors to refine designs and ensure successful project outcomes.
Education
PNG University of TechnologyLae, Morobe Province
Bachelor of Science from Electrical Engineering (Communication)
01.2017
Kup Holy Cross Primary SchoolKundiawa, Simbu Province
Certificate in Grade Eight
10.2010
Kerowagi Secondary SchoolKundiawa, Simbu Province
Certificate in Grade Twelve (12)
01.2012
Rosary Secondary SchoolKondiu, Simbu Province
Certificate in Grade Ten
01.2010
Skills
📅 Planning & Scheduling
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Planning (PM/PdM)
- Shutdowns, Turnarounds & Outage Coordination (STO)
- Job Scoping, Task Sequencing & Duration Estimation
- Resource (Labor/Material) and Capacity Planning
- Work Backlog Management
- Maintenance Workflow Optimization
💻 CMMS / EAM Systems
- Proficient in CMMS platforms (SAP PM and Pronto Xi Thin Clint)
- Work Order Creation, Tracking & Closure
- Equipment History and Asset Records Management
- BOM (Bill of Materials) & Spare Parts Linking
- KPI Reporting & Downtime Analysis
🔧 Technical Knowledge
- Understanding of mechanical/electrical systems & components
- Reading & interpreting technical drawings, schematics, P&IDs
- Familiarity with tools, parts, and maintenance practices
- Knowledge of pumps, motors, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, etc
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode Analysis
📈 Analytical & Reporting Skills
- Maintenance KPIs (MTTR, MTBF, Schedule Compliance)
- Asset lifecycle tracking & data-driven decision making
- Report generation using Excel / Power BI
- Trend analysis for breakdowns or delays
🛡️ Safety & Compliance
- Understanding of site safety procedures & permits
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and LOTO procedures
- Compliance with ISO, OSHA, or other safety standards
- Environmental and regulatory awareness
🧰 Tools & Software Proficiency
- SAP PM, Xi Thin Clint
- Microsoft Excel (Intermediate), Word, PowerPoint, Power BI, Outlook, Teams,
- Microsoft Project (for scheduling)
- OpSUITE-Intel Permit (for work permitting)
- AutoCAD and Aconex drawing review tools
- SMSi (for shutdown planning readiness tracking and shutdown progressive update reporting)
Affiliations
- IBS Center of Excellence Leadership Training (May 2018)
- Vice-President, PNG National Simbu Adventist Student Association (2017)
- Spiritual Leader, Unitech Simbu Student & Staff Association (2016)
- Team Manager, Live Wire Rugby Team – Unitech Electrical Department (2017)
- Team Manager, Bomaiyal Rugby Team – Lae Rugby League (201)
- President, Simbu Adventist Student Association – Lae Society (2016)
ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS
· Grade 12 Science Runner-up Dux Student – Kerowagi Secondary (2012)
· Grade 8 Dux Student – Kup Holy Cross Primary School (2008)
· Certificate of Participation - Center of Excellence Leadership Training (IBS)
· Quality Assurance Stage -1 Certificate, Goodman Fielder International (GFI)
· Certificate of Recognition – Major Projects Completion on time & Cost Savings (GFI)
· Safety Permits – Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Level 1 Isolator, Permit User, Level 1 First Aid & Area Warden
· Technical/ Computer Skills Training Certificates - Microsoft Word (Intermediate), Microsoft Excel (Intermediate) & Microsoft Outlook (Advance)
· Life Skills Training Certificates - Communication Skills, Conflicts Management Skills & Negotiation Skills.
Timeline
Electrical & Instrumentation Planner - Feed End Grinding Shutdown, FPM
Newmont Cooperation
02.2023 - Current
Maintenance Planner & Scheduler - Fixed Plant Maintenance
St Barbara Limited
12.2022 - 02.2023
Shutdown Planner - Fixed Plant Maintenance
Morobe Consolidated Goldfields Limited (Harmony)
11.2021 - 12.2022
Fixed Plant Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Morobe Consolidated Goldfields Limited (Harmony-Hidden Valley Mine)
12.2019 - 11.2021
Assistant Shutdown Planner & Coordinator
Morobe Consolidated Goldfields Limited (Harmony)
12.2019 - 11.2021
Operation Management Trainee
Goodman Fielder International
06.2018 - 12.2019
Electrical Engineering Intern
Goodman Fielder International
03.2018 - 05.2018
Kerowagi Secondary School
Certificate in Grade Twelve (12)
Rosary Secondary School
Certificate in Grade Ten
PNG University of Technology
Bachelor of Science from Electrical Engineering (Communication)
Kup Holy Cross Primary School
Certificate in Grade Eight
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