Maintenance Mechanical Engineer

LARRY SAMULDE

Mechanical Engineer-Mining/Metals/Mineral-Processing/Manufacturing

(Supervisor/Manager - Plant Operation & Maintenance)

Block 7- Lot 1 Villa Theresa Heights

San Isidro, Ormoc City 6541

Leyte, Philippines

Objective

To seek a challenging and rewarding leadership role or technical position of any capacity deemed fit on my qualification as Registered Mechanical Engineer that utilizes my background and expertise in operations, production and maintenance gained throughout past experience in mineral processing and manufacturing industry that can be transferred across with added value for the benefit of the following organizations; mining and mineral processing, petrochemicals, oil/gas industry, power generation, utilities, automotive, and similar manufacturing industry.

Personal Information

Birth Date : April 8, 1980

Birth Place : Cebu City, Philippines

Age : 36

Height : 5’6” (168cm)

Weight : 176lbs (80kgs)

Civil Status : Married to Epifanie M. Penera with 3 Children (Ages 8, 4, 2)

Religion : Catholic Christian

Passport no. : EC7734312

Educational Background

Cebu Technological University Cebu City, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 2000 - 2002

Associate in Mechanical Engineering - 1997 - 2000

major in Automotive Technology

Academic Scholar – DOST

Nasipit National Vocational School Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, Philippines

Secondary High School major in Automotive 1993 – 1997

Talisay Elementary School Nasipit, Agusan del Norte, Philippines

Primary School 1987 – 1993

Professional Certification / Affiliation

Board Passer of Mechanical Engineering Licensure Examination April 22, 2010

PRC - Registered Mechanical Engineer License No: 0074009

Member of the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers 2010 – Present

Summary of Qualification

Total 12.75-years of experience as Licensed Mechanical Engineer practitioner in Copper Smelter, Refinery and Auxiliary Plants (Material Handling/Power/Utilities/SulfuricAcid/Crushing-Milling-Flotation) handling Production/Operations and Maintenance roles.

4.25-Years as a Department Senior Manager in Concentrate Storage Blending House, Flash Smelting Furnace, Anode Furnace, Casting Facility and Mechanical Maintenance:

People Management; team size of 65-crew (Supervisors, Operators and Technicians)

Bulk and Raw Materials Handling/Logistics, Molten Materials Handling, Copper Production

Steam Production/Boiler Operation, Flue-Gas and Sulfur Dioxide Gas Cleaning and Recovery

Cooling Water Operation/Heat Balance, Utilities Supply and Distribution (Water and Air)

Materials/Supplies/Manpower/Equipment Procurement and Mobilization

Production/Maintenance/Project Planning and Execution, Budgeting, Cost Control, Reporting

Optimization/Continuous Improvement, Coaching, Mentoring, Training, Performance Evaluation

Problem Solving and Decision Making, Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Enforcement and policy compliance ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001

Summary of Qualification

6-Years as a Section Manager, Shift Area Manager/ Production Supervisor; handles inter-departments (Flash Smelter, Converters, Anode Furnace and Casting, Powerplant, Acid Plant, Oxygen Plant, Crushing/Milling/Flotation Plant and Refinery Plant) on per shift basis.

Manpower Supervision a team size of 12 – 80 crew (operators and technicians)

Bulk and Raw Materials Handling/Logistics, Molten Materials Handling, Copper Production

Steam Production/Boiler Operation, Flue-Gas/Sulfur Dioxide Gas Cleaning and Recovery

Cooling Water Operation/Heat Balance, Product Quality Inspection

Operate/Control/Monitor/Record of DCS and PLC controlled Equipment and Process Data

Materials/Supplies/Equipment/Manpower procurement, allocation and mobilization

Inspection/Monitor of Equipment and Facilities Onsite and on Electrical Substations

Production and Maintenance Schedule Execution

Inter-Department Coordination, Resources Allocation/ Prioritization and Support

Job Safety Analysis, Risk Assessment and Control, Safe Work Permitting and Control

Coaching, Training and Skills Assessment/Evaluation

Enforcement of companies HSE policies and Employee Discipline

2.5-Years as a Reliability Engineer, Mechanical Inspector, Maintenance Engineer handles a team of (6-8) technicians; Mechanical Technicians, NDT and Lube Technicians in:

Manpower Supervision a team of 6 – 8 NDT Technicians, Mechanical and Lube Technicians

Implementation of Predictive, Preventive, Corrective Maintenance and RCM Program

Materials/Spares/Equipment/Manpower procurement, allocation and mobilization

Rotating Equipment Condition Monitoring, Vibration Monitoring/Analysis

Quality Inspection, Preventive Maintenance Inspection, Lubrication Works

Non-Destructive Testing (DPT/UTG/Thermography/Hardness Test/Hydrotest/Leak Test)

Root Cause and Failure Analysis, Troubleshooting

Job Safety Analysis, Risk Assessment and Control, Safe Work Permits Issuance and Control

Work Orders issuance, implementation and closure

Handles Operation/Inspection/Condition Monitoring and Regular Maintenance of equipment:

Materials Handling Equipment: Un-loader Crane, Belt Conveyor Systems

Mobile Hoppers, Magnetic Separators, Vibrating Screens, Stacker Conveyors/Tripper;

Bulk Storage Bins, Warehouses/Stockyard, Carrier Trolleys

Flash Furnace, Pierce-Smith Furnaces, HFO/LFO/LPG facility and Burners

Cooling Towers, Cooling Fans, Water Tanks, Oil Tanks, Acid Tanks

Water Pumps, Acid Pumps, Oil Pumps, Hydraulic Pumps, Slurry Pumps

Combustion Fans, Process Air Fans, Exhaust Fans, Air Blowers, Air Compressors

Diesel Generator, Steam Turbine, Waste Heat Recovery Boilers, Package Boilers

Heat Exchangers, Evaporators, Condensers, Steam Dryers

Wet and Dry Electrostatic Precipitators, Gas Ducts, Dust Chambers, Bag Filters

Overhead Cranes and Lifting Equipment

Crushers, Ball mills, Classifiers, Flotators, Agitators, Slurry Pumps, Drum Filters

All Pipe networks and Valve Trains

Air Conditioning Units (Package, Split and Window Type), Dehumidifiers

Mobile Heavy Equipment (Loaders, Dozers, Excavator and Breaker, Forklifts)

Automotive vehicles (Gasoline and Diesel)

Travels Abroad:

Feb. 18 – Mar. 19, 2016 Mufulira, Zambia, Southern Africa – Technical consultancy, benchmarking and knowledge Transfer in Mopani Copper Mines and Smelter.

May 23 – May 31, 2015 Jinlong and Jiangxi, China – Benchmarking in Tongling Copper Smelter and Guixi Copper Smelter

Jul 21 – Jul 25, 2014 Nanchang, China – Equipment test inspection: steel mold, air compressor and air fan/blower

Oct 13 – 16, 2014 Jiangxi, China – Benchmarking in Jiangxi Copper Smelter

Mar 25 – April 22, 2012 Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazahkstan – Benchmarking, knowledge transfer, conduct training in Kazzinc Copper Smelter

Accomplishments

2016 Successful tour of duty in Mopani Copper Mines, Zambia for technical consultancy in Anode Furnace and Copper Anode Casting

2015 Smelter post expansion review on work procedures, instructions and job descriptions.

2015 Successful commissioning of US$ 350M smelter expansion project

2014-2013 Project proponent of (2) Anode Furnaces and Casting Machine modification.

2014 Successful emergency rehabilitation of Anode Casting Wheel

2014-2013 Project proponent of Anode Furnace and Casting Machine modification

2014 Key person on process control projects implementation of real-time monitoring of fuel oil, air

and LPG consumption on the Anode Furnace copper refining thru Pi system and adopt the use

of lance Pyrometers.

2013 Key person on process control projects implementation of real-time temperature monitoring of

copper mould and refined molten copper on the casting ladles and casting wheel.

2013, 2012, 2011 Successful Plant Turn-Around, Commissioning and Re-start of smelter plant

2012 Malasakit Awardee for copper metals recovery worth US$ 1.8M

2012 Special Citation Awardee for comprehensive review of Smelter Operation Manuals

2012 Special Citation Awardee for successful knowledge transfer to Kazzinc smelter, Kazakhstan

2011 Successful review and update of smelter division Emergency Countermeasure Procedures

2008 Malasakit Awardee for CF sandbed environmental pollution control project

2007 Presidential Award of Excellence for metals recovery, productivity worth US$ 40M revenue

2006 Presidential Award of Excellence for converter furnace optimization and campaign life

maximization worth US$ 333K revenue (maintenance cost savings only)

2006 Malasakit Awardee for power reduction project on Converter Furnace and auxiliary equipment

2005 Malasakit Awardee for successful restoration of primary ball mill

2004 Malasakit Awardee for successful elevation survey on girder rails and pier deck rails of

refinery crane and luffing crane, respectively.

Professional Strengths

Leadership and Manpower Supervision

Operations Management /Quality Adherence / Cost Control / Budgeting

Reporting / Maintenance and Project Planning and Execution

Optimization / Continuous Improvement / Innovation

Procurement / Inventory / Resource Allocation / Mobilization

Root Cause and Failure Analysis / Troubleshooting

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis and Mitigation, Management of Change

Safe Work Permitting / Job Safety Analysis

Training and Skills Assessment / Performance Evaluation

MS (Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook/Project), Oracle EAM, PI, A-CAD

DCS / PLC / HMI Console Control Systems

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001

First Aid / Fire Safety and Rescue

Bulk / Raw Materials Handling / Storage and Logistics

Molten material handling / Smelting / Refining / Casting

Copper Product Handling / Quality Inspection

Steam Production/Boiler Operation

Flue-Gas Cleaning and Sulfur Dioxide Gas Recovery

Cooling Water Distribution and Heat Balance

Preventive Maintenance Inspection, Lubrication, Mechanical Repair and Installation

Furnace Overhaul /Refractory Rebuilding

Construction Verification, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning

Plant Turn Around Maintenance, Shutdown Works, Rigging and Lifting

Rotating Equipment Condition Monitoring (Vibration Monitoring / Analysis)

Impeller Balancing, Alignment Inspection and Welding Inspection

Non-Destructive Testing (DPT/UTG/Thermography/Hardness Test/Hydrotest/Leak Test)

Machine Shop Fabrication and Machining

Heating/Ventilation/Air-Conditioning Servicing

Automotive Servicing (Gasoline and Diesel)

Driving: Light Vehicles / Forklift / Wheel Loader

Professional Experience

PASAR Corporation (Glencore-Xstrata)

Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation

LIDE, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines

Anode Furnace and Casting Technical Consultant February – March 2016

Mopani Copper Mines – Copper Smelter and Refinery thru Pasar Corp.

Copperbelt, Mufulira, Zambia

Primary Job Function:

Conduct audit, mechanical test inspection and prepare technical comprehensive report and recommendations pertaining to Pierce-Smith Type Anode Furnace and auxiliary equipment, including steel-barrelled furnace, furnace refractories, mechanical drive system in normal and emergency operation, oil burners and supply system, process air and combustion air system, cooling water system and flue-gas recovery system

Conduct audit, mechanical test inspection and prepare technical comprehensive report and recommendations pertaining to Twin-Anode Casting Wheel and auxiliary equipment to include servomotor and mechanical drive, wheel alignment, mold surface and alignment, wheel speed acceleration and deceleration, tilting ladle speed, mold and anode cooling water system, anode take-off device and cooling tanks, mold coating equipment and cooling water facility.

Observe actual copper refining and casting operation, gather data on process parameters such as: sulphur and oxygen contents and other vital copper impurities, molten copper temperature, wheel speed, pouring speed, coating density and volume, mold preparation and heat-up, operator methodologies, anode weight distribution, cooling water temperature, spray pattern and cycle-time.

Conduct Root Cause Analysis and brainstorming session with local operators, technicians and supervisors; Present and analyze gathered process data, parameters and all observations to compare against cast anode quality results.

Submit comprehensive reports to management, on recommendations and action plans.

Conduct training to local operators and supervisors based on recommendations

Coordinate with local maintenance counterparts to correct/adjust/repair deficiencies observed and implementation of suggested improvements.

Supervise test trials and record observations against cast anode quality improvement.

Submit and discuss final report to management highlighting recommendations acted, ongoing, and pending and the anode quality improvement results.

Senior Manager January – October 2015

Concentrate Storage/Blending House, Steam Dryer and

Flash Smelting Furnace Department (PASAR Corporation)

Team Size: 65

Primary Job Function:

Plans and implements the overall department KPI's, including Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental compliance are of optimum and within budget levels on the operation of copper flash smelting plant on the production of copper and recovery of waste heat gas for steam generation and sulphuric acid production.

Confirm and approves arrival schedules with port operations on unloading, transfer and storage from port vessel unto corresponding storage areas and stockyards of bulk raw materials shipment such as copper concentrates of different copper grades, coal, silica sand, silica quartz, other bulk copper materials.

Verify chemical assays of raw materials such as; Cu, S, Fe, Si, Ag, Au and other impurities, dry weight tonnage, moisture content based on shipping document and actual in-house assays.

Ensures all material handling facility from port deck to storage houses, to blending bins and finally unto flash smelter such as; the unloader crane, mobile hopper, belt conveying systems including magnetic separators, vibrating screens, dynamic weighers, stackers/trippers, bin blending system, steam dryers, dust collection system and pneumatic conveying systems are in good operating condition at all times; Ensure routine inspection, monitoring and preventive maintenance servicing are followed according to operating manuals and maintenance servicing schedules, respectively.

Review and approves raw materials storage plan for copper concentrates, coal, silica sand, silica quartz, dust recoveries and other in-house material returns in the storage houses/stockyards are optimized with minimal material loss.

Ensure all mobile equipments assign in storage houses are in good operating condition to continuously optimize storage spaces during raw materials unloading. Mobilize additional mobile equipment and manpower in case parallel unloading/transfer/storage of raw materials from port area is necessary.

Review/Approves preventive and corrective maintenance schedules of all raw materials handling equipment including all mobile equipments such as front-end loaders, dump trucks, backhoes, steer-loaders, forklifts and mobile vacuum trucks.

Review and approves copper concentrate blending plan based on copper production budget with process and technical team.

Ensure copper concentrate feed and copper matte production are within budget levels or better such as: ton/day, matte grade %Cu, S, Fe, Fe/SiO2, Fe3O4, % Cu loss in slag and SO2 gas concentration, steam generation and appropriate action plan are proactively acted upon in case of deviation.

Review and ensure process equipment and parameters such as: 1. cooling water system; (Si, Fe content, water hardness, temperatures, are within specified levels, all cooling towers/fan, pumps, head tanks and emergency back-up systems, instrumentations are working properly and tested regularly. 2. All flue gas cleaning and sulphur dioxide gas recovery facility, dust collection systems, waste heat boilers and all piping/valve train systems are in good operating condition and are inspected/monitored and serviced regularly. 3. All process air fans, exhaust fans, air blowers, air, compressors, oil-heating/burner facility are regularly inspected, monitored, tested and serviced regularly to ensure continuous operation and minimize downtime.

Ensure that OpEx are in budget levels in terms of unit consumption per metric-ton concentrate feed such as; power, fuel, water, coal, silica, manhours/labor cost, and other raw materials.

Proactively develops action plan to optimize cost, increase production and reduce expenses by implementing cost reduction projects and innovation to increase productivity.

Reviews and updates work instructions, work procedures and plant emergency countermeasures and procedures in accordance on health, safety and environmental policies of the company and production requirements.

Enforces company policies and programs on health, safety, environment and housekeeping.

Evaluates and analyzes the plant operating parameters and develops countermeasures or action plans to correct potential and recurring problems to improve plant availability and productivity.

Performs human resource functions to ensure that personnel are qualified, competent and motivated in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.

Plans and recommends approval of Capex on a yearly basis on improvements to increase production, cost reduction, quality, maintenance, safety and environmental compliance.

Manages maintenance counterparts, contractors and other stake holders on implementation of approved projects and planned activities ensuring adherence to health, safety and environment, work quality and project milestones.

Senior Manager July 2011 – December 2014

Anode Furnace, Casting and Mechanical Maintenance Department (PASAR Corporation)

Team Size: 38

Operations/Production Responsibilities:

Plans and implements the overall department objectives, production targets, Opex and Capex budget, product quality, equipment availability, health, safety and environmental compliance on copper refining and casting operations on the production of refined copper anode.

Coordinates with port operations on schedule arrival, unloading and transfer of raw materials such as; high grade copper scraps, copper blister blocks, reject copper cathodes and anodes and copper nodules for recycling in anode furnace. Schedule deployment/mobilization of mobile equipment: forklifts, front-end loader, dump truck, stake truck for unloading and transfer of materials from port deck to designated warehouses and stockyards.

Receive and confirm material assay with in-house laboratory analysis such as: %Cu grade and other impurities to program the recycling rate consumption in anode furnace.

Coordinates with port operations on schedules of hauling, transfer and loading of product for- sale refined cast anodes for shipment. Ensure correct weights are recorded, passed chemical and physical quality inspection, barcoded and bundled according to batch and production lot number. Mobilize forklifts and flat-bed trucks for the transfer and loading to port vessel.

Review and ensure all process parameters on anode furnace refining and copper casting operations and the quality of cast anodes are followed and within process limits such as: %Cu, %S, %O2 and other impurities, molten temperatures, weights, dimensions, furnace temperatures, oil firing rate, cooling water flow rate and temperatures, mold coating amount and densities, combustion and process air flow rates, LPG flow rates, furnace draft pressures, oil heaters and LPG vaporizers steam pressures and flow rates.

Monitor the furnace inside refractory conditions through regular visual inspection and conduct thermograph scanning for early detection of hotspots on furnace barrel and proactively implement action plans to mitigate risks and increase furnace integrity.

Monitor the material supplies and operating consumables usage and maintains safe stock inventory, such as; castables, refractory cement, firebricks, graphite powder, sodium silicate, barium sulphate (barite powder), thrust rods, scum hooks, disposable thermocouples, sampling spoons, hydraulic fluid, heavy fuel oil, industrial diesel and LPG. Initiates and approves purchase requisitions to replenish supplies regularly.

Ensure that OpEx are in budget levels in terms of unit consumption per metric-ton of cast anode such as; power, bunker, diesel, LPG, water, firebricks, castables, graphite powder, barite powder, thermocouples, manhours/labor and other raw materials.

Enforces company’s policies on HSE and maintain housekeeping programs. Reviews and updates work instructions, work procedures and plant emergency countermeasures and procedures in accordance on health, safety and environmental policies of the company and production requirements.

Evaluates and analyzes the plant operating parameters and develops countermeasures or action plans to correct potential and recurring problems to improve plant availability and productivity.

Performs HR functions such as coaching, mentoring training and assessment among staffs and operators to ensure that personnel are qualified, competent and motivated in the performance of their duties and responsibilities.

Plans and recommends approval of Capex improvements projects to increase production, cost reduction, quality, maintenance, safety and environmental compliance.

Mechanical Maintenance Responsibilities:

Reviews maintenance strategies; evaluates and approves maintenance schedules according to shutdown opportunity and production schedules; Reviews preventive maintenance tasks on Mechanical equipment in the plant prior submission to maintenance planner for scheduling.

Makes recommendations, updates and revisions regarding maintenance functions and preventive maintenance scheduling.

Regularly check equipment spare parts availability; Plans and executes inventory monitoring and reordering of equipment spares and plant consumables to ensure availability and continuous production.

Reviews and modifies preventive maintenance tasks as per actual condition and feedback from maintenance team.

Oversees maintenance repairs during planned and emergency shutdowns and ensures work completion on time with high regard on safety and quality.

Reviews and evaluates the preventive and corrective maintenance done by maintenance team ensure that the task was implemented properly. Highlight any abnormalities noticed in the PM sheet that was not corrected.

Reviews and updates maintenance safe work instructions and procedures related to mechanical equipment installations, repair and other plant emergency procedures.

Plans and executes the periodic Plant Turn Around maintenance activities such as furnace overhaul and mechanical repair, gas/dust collection system rehabilitation, casting machine overhaul, pumps and blowers overhaul, LPG facility servicing, cooling towers rehabilitation, recovery of copper bearing materials, equipment cleaning and repainting. Mobilize all operators and technicians to perform assign tasks within budget time frame, safely and efficiently.

Reviews and evaluates the completed monitoring sheet done by maintenance team and ensure proper compilation for maintenance repair history tracking.

Supports the maintenance team in troubleshooting Mechanical problems, conduct root cause analysis in recurring problems and implementing corrective actions that will avoid capital loss of equipment and production losses

Reviews training requirement and prepare training matrix required for maintenance team in order to upgrade their skills and maintain their competency.

Reviews plant equipment performance and initiates program for improvement or innovations to reduce cost, increase productions and personnel safety.

Handles and supervises special projects within the area of responsibility like new equipment installation, commissioning and training; or decommissioning of equipment including the hauling and disposal.

Manages other maintenance counterparts, contractors and other stake holders on implementation of approved projects and planned activities ensuring full adherence to company’s HSE policies and work quality.

Section Manager February – June 2011

Night Shift Operations - (PASAR Corporation)

Team Size: Plant-wide

Primary Job Function:

Oversees and coordinates the whole plant operations (Material Handling and Storage, Smelter, Power Plant, Acid Plant, Oxygen Plant, Slag Milling and Flotation Plant, Refinery, Port Operations and Maintenance Division) and ensures continuous plant operation during night shifts, week-ends and holidays.

Assumes the roles and responsibilities of the respective department heads in production and maintenance operations during out-of-office; on leaves, rest days, holidays or official business.

Ensures that bulk raw materials handling such as unloading copper concentrates, coal, silica, copper scraps and other materials from port vessels are on schedules and generate shift reports accordingly.

Proactively carry-out action plans to mitigate shipment delays in case of material handling equipment downtime. Closely coordinate with storage houses/stockyard in-charge on the implementation of approved bulk raw material storage plans.

Ensures the personnel and equipment safety during loading of Sulfuric Acid by-product from main acid storage tanks to port vessels. Routine checks of pipeline, valve train and transfer pumps should be carried prior transfer; and wearing of protective equipment suits are strictly observed among personnel assigned. Generate acid loading report accordingly.

Ensures shipment and loading to port vessels of copper cathode, refined copper anode, iron concentrates, granulated slag and selenium powder are within approved schedules and properly documented. Generate product loading report accordingly.

Maintains close coordination with Flash Furnace, Converter Furnace, Anode Furnace/Casting, Refinery and other auxiliary/utility departments (Powerplant, Acidplant, Crushing/Milling/Flotation Plant) to have on time copper production with emphasis on minimize downtime and according to approved daily production plan,

Coordinates, closely monitor and attend concerns of auxiliary departments in Sulfuric Acid production, storage, transfer and shipment; Powerplant and Utilities power generation, fuel, water and air supply distribution, Slag Floation Plant copper concentrate, iron concentrate and white metal production and storage.

Plans, coordinates and closely monitors production progress and maintenance activities to all operating departments with emphasis on minimizing delays and downtimes; Implements catch-up plans to achieve daily production target.

Acts and decides on countermeasures of the problems and abnormalities that will directly affect production, health and safety, environment and security during plant slowdowns, shutdowns, security threats and other emergencies.

Enforce company’s policies and programs on health, safety, environment and housekeeping.

Coordinates with other plant support services departments of any operational and maintenance requirements during the shift.

Prepares the summarized daily production plant reports for management daily review.

Facilitates call-in of operation and maintenance personnel during emergency repairs and manpower exigency at night, week-ends and holidays.

Shift Area Manager October 2005 – January 2011

Converter Furnace Department (PASAR Corporation)

Team Size: 12-16

Primary Job Functions:

Supervises/Manages operators and technicians in the operation and maintenance of Converter Furnace on per shift basis to ensure timely, efficient and safe operation of all equipment and facility within the areas of responsibility.

Conduct routine inspection/monitoring/control of the following: Converter Furnaces, Waste Heat Recovery Boilers/Steam Drums/Piping/Pumps, Material Handling Equipments to include conveyors, magnetic separators, dynamic weighers, vibrating screens and storage bins; Cooling Towers, water head tanks, water pumps and piping system; Oil Storage / Pump Stations; Gas/Dust Collection Facility; exhaust fans, boilers and rapping devices, electrostatic precipitators, bag-filters and gas ducts; Air Compressors; Air Blowers; Overhead Cranes; Slag Cooling Bed; and Mobile Equipment; forklift, front-end loader, excavator, breakers, shovel dozer.

Mobilize operators and equipment during raw material transfer and replenishment from storage houses to storage bins such as silica quartz, copper reverts, silica sand, white metal and copper concentrates and other copper bearing materials.

Carry-out simple preventive maintenance such as cleaning, greasing and oiling of equipment in-charge in regular shift basis with operator and technician associates.

Execute periodic maintenance activities during Plant Turn Around in furnace cleaning and rebuilding; cleaning of waste heat boilers, electrostatic precipitators, gas ducts, exhaust fans; cooling towers and water tanks, etc.

Conduct tool box, job safety analysis and risk assessment to work parties involve including operators, technicians and contractors to discuss potential hazards and controls in place.

Implement and monitor action plans to reduce metals inventory, minimize copper loss and increase furnace yield.

Coordinates with maintenance groups in the planning, scheduling and implementation of maintenance programs of all fixed and mobile equipment.

Monitors equipment and process parameters such as process air flow rate and pressures, furnace and metal temperatures, oil-air heating flow rates, power-oil-water consumption, and copper blister product quality on %Cu grade, %S, %Fe/SiO2, %Fe3O4 and other impurities content are consistently achieved according to specifications, cost and quality standards; and to ensure that production targets and schedules

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