Yanko,Yanni Spadina
Atherton,QLD
Summary
Veteran Process Operator with demonstrated success in maintaining high-quality and high-volume production operations. Collaborative and safety-focused with experience in collecting samples, testing materials and updating records. Looking for a new professional challenge in a fast-paced environment and bringing 14+ years of related experience in control room, floatation, crusher, water treatment, filtration, ship loading.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Technician
Coil group
Georgetown, Queensland
07.2023 - Current
- Mill Operator / Grinding circuit.
- Inspected mill equipment and documented findings for maintenance personnel.
- Analyzed and managed flow sheet of each mill and adjusted mill to optimize yield and maintain consistent quality.
- Rom Loader operations
Process Technician
Aurora Metals
Chillago, Queensland
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Operated all equipment in accordance to company directions.
- Interacted with other personnel to discuss technical details.
- Maintained departmental equipment and contacted maintenance for service and repairs.
- Identified and set aside equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
- Maintained inspection-ready facility by monitoring operations and performing housekeeping functions.
- Taught new employees operation techniques and important procedures.
Process Operator
Auctus
Chillagoe, QLD
10.2017 - 04.2020
- Analyzed variations in operating conditions and interpreted meter and gauge readings to troubleshoot plant equipment and resolve operational problems.
- Recorded data available through use of recording charts, annunciator systems and other monitoring devices in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Followed safety guidelines to minimize workplace hazards and protect fellow workers from harm.
- Maintained plant cleanliness and completed general housekeeping tasks to keep operations audit-ready.
- Assigned tasks in Crusher, Control room, Grinding , Floatation, thickeners, Reagents mixing, Filtration.
- Operated all equipment in accordance to company directions.
- Interacted with other personnel to discuss technical details.
- Maintained departmental equipment and contacted maintenance for service and repairs.
- Identified and set aside equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
Process Operator
MMG century mine
Karumba, QLD
09.2009 - 12.2015
- Maintained inspection-ready facility by monitoring operations and performing housekeeping functions.
- Operated all equipment in accordance to company directions.
- Interacted with other personnel, including the maintenance to discuss technical details.
- Performed standard work processes as directed by the supervisor.
- Followed company safety protocols and procedures, helping to reduce workplace injuries.
- Identified equipment in need of maintenance or repair.
- Operated loader, skid steer, forklifts, Gantry crane and EWP.
- Assigned tasks in Control room, Filtration ,Drying, Water treatment, thickeners, reagents, BOD plants, Ship loading, Laboratory - B.O.D sampling and analyzing , Shipping moistures content , water discharge analyzing.
Process Technician
oz minerals
Karumba , Queensland
08.2008 - 09.2009
- Verified accuracy of shipment documents and manifests.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding any problems encountered during loadout activities.
- Monitored production processes for compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and operational standards.
- Developed and implemented process improvement plans to reduce cycle time, improve efficiency, and increase quality.
- Analyzed product samples for conformance with specifications using various testing methods and instruments.
- Trained new employees on safe work practices within the plant environment as well as machine operation techniques.
- Safeguarded areas from possible equipment fires and notified safety manager regarding job hazards.
- Maintained communications and information security levels and observed appropriate security level requirements.
Process Technician
zinifex
Karumba , Queensland
02.2004 - 08.2008
- Performed routine maintenance on dewatering equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Conducted inspections of pumps and piping systems for potential blockages or malfunctions.
- Monitored water levels in tanks, sumps, and other containers to determine when dewatering was necessary.
- Developed and implemented process improvement plans to reduce cycle time, improve efficiency, and increase quality.
- Performed troubleshooting on automated systems to identify root causes of process issues and implement corrective actions.
- Actively took part in training classes and workshops, met one-on-one with vendors and delivered employee training on process equipment.
Process Technician
nes / pasminco mining
Karumba , Queensland
04.2000 - 02.2004
- Maintained laboratory equipment by performing calibration checks
- Developed and implemented process improvement plans to reduce cycle time, improve efficiency, and increase quality.
- Monitored production processes for compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and operational standards.
- Performed troubleshooting on automated systems to identify root causes of process issues and implement corrective actions.
- Maintained accurate records of process parameters, test results, and other relevant data in accordance with company policies.
- Provided technical support to production personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant equipment such as lubrication, cleaning, filter changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bowen State High
Bowen12.1984
Skills
- Control room
- Crushing
- Milling
- flotation
- dewatering
- Filtration
- Loader
- working at heights
- confined space
- ship loading
- lab work
- also a 2ic
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high production satisfaction ratings.
Certification
- Certified III, in resource processing MMG century mines - 2015
- Licensed loader - 2007
- Licensed skid steer - 2004
- Licensed fork lift - 2004
- Licensed EWP - 2006
- Licensed Gantry crane - 2006
- DCS, foxbr and citetech Trained
- SAP systems Trained
- Computer skills Trained
Recommendations
- Mitchell Morgan process supervisor 61 413288770
- Collin Scotts process supervisor 61 458145507
- wayne bird operations manager Georgetown 61 402621781
- Larry Dolan process supervisor Georgetown 61 417489097
Timeline
Process Technician
Coil group
07.2023 - Current
Process Technician
Aurora Metals
10.2021 - 06.2023
Process Operator
Auctus
10.2017 - 04.2020
Process Operator
MMG century mine
09.2009 - 12.2015
Process Technician
oz minerals
08.2008 - 09.2009
Process Technician
zinifex
02.2004 - 08.2008
Process Technician
nes / pasminco mining
04.2000 - 02.2004
High School Diploma -
Bowen State High
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