Thanker (Mark) Tuany

• Safely troubleshooting and maintaining bench and large-scale high pressure and temperature coal furnaces
• Operating equipment such as gas analysers, furnaces and ovens for research purposes
• Coal samples preparation
• Participating in experimental work programs (both internal and external)
• Recording details of the work in the laboratory notebooks, spreadsheets and existing databases using CSIRO’s established processes
• Assist in the preparation of coal and other samples for experimental work on large scale and small-scale facilities in amongst other competing tasks;
• Liaising with external clients courteously and efficiently to requests for services: keeping clients informed about progress of a given project
• General housekeeping as required.
• Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
• Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime.
• Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
• Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
• Operated all packing and labeling equipment.
• Checked incoming shipments for adherence to industry quality specifications.
• Performed maintenance on machinery and escalated major malfunctions to supervisor for immediate assistance.
• Provided technical support to all projects and provided research for all developmental teams.

• Maintenance of working equipment
• Troubleshooting conveyor belts, rollers, and chutes blockages
• Providing shift work reports and machine downtime
• Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
• Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
• Reported to shift supervisor on production status, problems and deviations.
• Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
• Isolated and prepared equipment for corrective and scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Observed all safety rules and regulations and encouraged others to do same, effectively reducing work-related injuries.
• Read and applied information in specifications to determine equipment settings impacting product outputs.
• Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
• Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
• Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
• Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
• Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.

• Coal Sizing and preparation
• Coal grinding and drums testing
• Results analysis and technical reporting
• General office duties as required
• Kept senior management well-informed by preparing and presenting project status reports.
• Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
• Identified and resolved project issues and mitigated risks, reducing challenges and improving project results.
• Gathered and organized supporting materials for meetings and project updates.
• Developed and deepened relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitored deadlines and milestones to keep team on track with project schedule.

Beneficiation:

• Operating screens, pumps and cyclones
• Troubleshooting equipment
• Operating scrubbers and monitoring flows
• Monitoring thickeners and taking daily samples

Crushers:

• Operating jaw crushers in safe and efficient manner
• Running pre-starts, reporting on equipment faults, conveyor drift adjustments and alignments
• Operating rock break breaker machines

Reclaimers and Stackers:

• Manually start reclaimer to investigate fault
• Re-adjust reclaimer for effective performance
• Reset lube pumps and regrease the system
• Daily adjustment and monitoring of stackers boom converyors
• Manually start stacker and troubleshoot any issues when necessary.

Other duties:

• Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
• Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
• Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.

MILL:

• Ball and Sag Mills control duties using CITECH
• Mill discharge and hopper monitoring and troubleshooting
• Mill densities and feed samples taking and reporting, for continuous improvements
• Backflushing and troubleshooting Knelson concentrators for better recovery

CIL TANKS:

• Cyanide monitoring
• Carbon profiling and addition
• Daily sample taking and parameters recording
• Tanks level control

CRUSHERS:

• Jaw Crusher prestart inspections
• Walking the length of the belt to inspect for wears and tears
• Inspecting rollers and feed gates
• Checking that the main equipment is lubricated before start up
• Starting and stopping of the crusher when needed
• General housekeeping duties.

OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED:

• Operated forklift to load, unload and move samples and supplies from one area of the mill to another.
• Maintained accurate records of processed and unprocessed logs and inventory using Metsim and excel softwares.
• Monitored machine operations to identify malfunctions and troubleshoot accordingly.
• Protected team members and boosted performance by safely operating equipment in accordance with company compliance measures.
• Trained and supervised junior colleagues on proper machine operations.
• Updated daily logs and discussed activities such as output, materials usage and equipment concerns to address and resolve problems affecting production.

Working on:

• Elution tanks
• Working with ball mills and fresher filters
• Mill and control room duties
• Carrying out daily shift logs
• Preparing samples and carbon profiling for process efficiency
• Adjusting and controlling cyanide for safety and optimal circuit performance
• Comprehensive report of production data as required by the processing manager.
• Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
• Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime.

• Providing technical guidance to laboratory staffs
• Conducting test work and preparing assays
• Collect & prepare process samples
• Liaise and provide technical support to clients
• Operation of laboratory analysis equipment
• Providing quotes and reports
• Assisting in drawing up flowsheets and PFDs
• Performed electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment.
• Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
• Performed maintenance on machinery and escalated major malfunctions to supervisor for immediate assistance.
• Monitored all objectives and communicated with various teams regarding performance.
• Provided technical support to all projects and provided research for all developmental teams.

• Conducting tutorial sessions
• Management duties
• Provide trainings on laboratory software use
• Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
• Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
• Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.