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Vuvu Ruing
Chemist
Mount Hagen,Western Highlands
Summary
Dedicated, ambitious professional with excellent attention to detail and a thirst for learning, seeking a career opportunity in the resource sector to leverage experience as a chemist and supervisor. Results-driven and safety-focused, committed to driving productivity in alignment with objectives. Confident in making a valuable contribution to a team with strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills, along with a hands-on approach. Capable of working in remote areas and challenging conditions with limited supervision, possessing strong leadership skills to manage teams, promote a safety culture, and actively contribute to achieving zero harm.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Chemist
New Porgera Limited
08.2024 - Current
- Supporting the Laboratory Superintendent in executing continuous improvement initiatives for cost reduction, production enhancement, safety, and maintenance systems.
- Train and mentor employees to maximize team performance.
- Prepare a range of written communications, documents, and reports.
- Assume extra responsibilities to enhance team performance.
Development Chemist
Ok Tedi Mining Limited
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Supported Laboratory Superintendent in driving enhancements to operational systems and procedures.
- Collaborated with regulatory bodies to comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Managed laboratory inventory, procuring chemicals and equipment, ensuring smooth laboratory operations.
- Developed and validated analytical methods for laboratory use.
- Executed preventative and breakdown maintenance on lab instruments.
Shift Supervisor
Ok Tedi Mining Limited
10.2017 - 01.2024
- Coordinated and motivated Laboratory Services Team members to ensure safe delivery of timely assay results.
- Maintained strict adherence to health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits to ensure compliance.
- Ensured QA/QC compliance, updated laboratory database, and maintained equipment functionality.
- Monitored inventory levels, placing orders as necessary to avoid stock shortages.
- Coordinated training and mentoring for team members, maintaining a skilled and well-performing group.
- Facilitated employee development through mentoring, coaching, and participation in relevant training.
Senior Chemist Shipment & Quality Systems
Ok Tedi Mining Limited
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Promote a safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
- Conducted product analysis to facilitate the Marketing department's regulatory compliance.
- Verified assays for copper, gold, silver, and fluorine in copper concentrate to facilitate payment processes.
- Compiled shipment sample data into report format, satisfying quality control requirements.
- Implemented ISO Quality Assurance standards to ensure export concentrate met specifications.
- Developed analytical methods and procedures for laboratory integration into the Quality System.
Laboratory Technician/Chemist
Ok Tedi Mining Limited
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Enforced quality control procedures and health and safety guidelines.
- Managed the disposal of hazardous materials, adhering to environmental regulations and promoting sustainability.
- Contributed to quality assurance audits, identifying and rectifying procedural discrepancies to uphold standards.
- Executed a range of chemical analyses and physical tests on samples provided by Mine, Mill, and Shipment teams.
- Ensured timely and quality analysis for Mining, Milling, and Marketing teams with a focus on safety.
- Ensured laboratory activities conformed to operational plans and work instructions.
- Collaborated with team members to implement measures ensuring productivity standards.
- Supported supervisor in verifying assay results adhered to QA/QC protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Chemistry
The University of Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby, NCD 05.2007 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Highland Lutheran International School
Wapenamanda, Enga Province 05.2001 - 11.2006
Skills
Safety compliance
Regulatory compliance
Quality assurance
Team leadership and motivation
Team building
Process optimization
Analytical and critical thinking
Troubleshooting techniques
Problem solving
Operation, maintenance, and calibration of analytical instruments; Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Carbon Sulphur Analyzers, X-ray Fluorescent Spectrometry
Understanding and use of Laboratory Information Systems
Understanding and use of SAP
MS Office Suite
Accomplishments
- Achieved certification through the National Institute of Standards & Industrial Technology.
- Updated and implemented radiation policies for continued company compliance with PNG Radiation guidelines.
- Collaborated with SAP Master Data team to upload all laboratory instruments and equipment in SAP.
- Planned and coordinated equipment upgrade projects resulting in increased assay turnaround time and assay quality.
Interests
Timeline
Senior Chemist
New Porgera Limited
08.2024 - Current
Development Chemist
Ok Tedi Mining Limited
01.2024 - 06.2024
Shift Supervisor
Ok Tedi Mining Limited
10.2017 - 01.2024
Senior Chemist Shipment & Quality Systems
Ok Tedi Mining Limited
01.2017 - 06.2017
Laboratory Technician/Chemist
Ok Tedi Mining Limited
02.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Chemistry
The University of Papua New Guinea
05.2007 - 11.2010
High School Diploma -
Highland Lutheran International School
05.2001 - 11.2006