Plant Operator

ALHAMSI T. TAHA

Mailing Address :

Emerald Street, United Homeowners Association, Tiniguiban

Puerto Princesa City, Philippines

Mobile Phone: +639*********/+639*********

Email: *******.****@*****.***

POSITION APPLIED FOR: COMMISSIONING OPERATOR

PROFILE

Petroleum Engineering graduate with 7.5 years significant experiences in a Hydrometallurgical

Nickel-Processing Plant, Commissioning and Continuous Operations. Proficient in Yamatake/Yokogawa and Siemen’s Process Control. Well-oriented in safety and environment conscious.

QUALIFICATIONS

With more than 7 years operational experience in the mineral processing industry. Accomplished process operator/technician with significant experience in plant operation, from commissioning up to normal operation of Hydrometallurgical Processing Plant. Skilled in controlling plant operation using Distributed Control System (DCS). Knowledgeable in the preparation of Process Flow diagrams, Piping & Instrumentation, Safety Design, and other process-related documentation. With good technical aptitude, hardworking, result-oriented, capable of producing results under minimum supervision, with proven ability in supervising and coordinating plant operations. A creative, team-oriented, safety-conscious, analytical and organized individual who adopts a motivated and proactive approach to all endeavors; solving problems and identifying appropriate and workable solutions in a pressurized environment. Willing to relocate and free to travel.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Trained and experienced in Hydrometallurgical Unit Operation, operation of High Pressure Acid Leaching, Mixed Sulfide Precipitation and Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Plant, Process Control Management, Safety and Environment Management, periodic maintenance and repair work of plant equipment.

Involved in the pre-commissioning, commissioning, and continuous operation of Hydrometallurgical Processing Plants – Coral Bay Nickel Corporation and Sherritt- Ambatovy Nickel Project.

Worked with the commissioning teams of Japan Gas Corporation (JGC) and SNC-Lavalin on these projects.

Experienced in using Yamatake/Yokogawa DCS and Siemens’ SIMATIC DCS.

Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Sherritt-Ambatovy Nickel Project such as Plant Start-Up and Shutdown SOPs.

Trained local Malagasy nationals (Madagascar citizens) on DCS operation, production processes, and various plant equipment operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR May, 2013 – September, 2016

AMBATOVY NICKEL & COBALT PROJECT

Toamasina, Madagascar

Plant Controller of Pressure acid leaching processes of nickel and cobalt through monitoring, adjusting and executing of equipments and parameters for the efficient operations.

Committing to engage the logic of the system developed by Siemens and looking on the valid execution as its perspective with the design process operation and ensure to fully operate the plant with its operational design.

Develops computer programmes for process plants monitoring and yield prediction. Applies computer simulation models and other advanced techniques to achieve optimum plant performance. Assists computer support unit in working out process control strategies, systems analysis and modifications.

Ensuring the risks of the proposed solutions have been identified and are manageable. And every solution implemented is done in a timely and cost efficient manner.

Assisting the Operations team in the operation of the circuits, reporting and escalating deviations from normal plant conditions.

Ensuring that Operations are trained and involved in the commissioning of any new installations or plant modifications.

Participates and coordinates with supervisors, field Operators and maintenance to conduct equipment’s test runs, tests new chemicals and implements changes in plant operations.

Provides functional assistance to various plant personnel in test-checking alternatives, diagnosing process parameters, control narrative problems, and recommending a technical logic for equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out the safe and efficient operation of nickel and cobalt leaching by monitoring a plant thru Siemen’s PCS7 control systems, to ensure production and environmental safety.

Keeps a keen monitoring of process parameters during the process leaching. (Pressure, temperature, level, density, flow rate etc.) And updating of laboratory results for chemical analysis (Ni, Co, Mg, Al, Fe, Cr etc).

Always escalate the problems and troubles to the immediate supervisor and make necessary actions for the stability of the operations.

Maintain a safe communication in the field during process interventions and Emergency shutdown.

JUNIOR / SENIOR SUPERVISOR February, 2011 – April, 2013

CORAL BAY NICKEL CORPORATION

Bataraza, Palawan, Philippines

Supervisor for years responsible for;

PEOPLE, SAFETY, PLANT OPERATIONS & PRODUCTIONS, REPORTINGS AND MEETINGS:

Ensuring of health, safety and environmental procedures and standards are followed.

Advocating safe practices across the plant that all incidents and near misses are reported in a timely manner.

Conducting and participating in Process Safety Reviews

Maintaining a high-level overview of the day-to-day process issues and concerns.

Assisting and guiding the subordinates in troubleshooting plant throughput, capacity and chemistry issues, as required.

Conducting process and mechanical investigations and preparation of associated technical documents.

Reviewing and contributing to continuous improvement of process design, equipment selection and control philosophy.

Developing, maintaining and reviewing of process engineering standards, standard operating procedures, and sample matrixes.

Mentoring and developing the operators and new operators.

Preparing and issuing the daily production, downtime and forecast reports.

Monitoring, reporting and maintaining Chemicals and Sub-materials inventory and consumption reports.

Morning Process and Chemistry Review Meeting.

Morning, Afternoon and Shift Handover Operations Priority Meeting.

Risk Assessments and Design Reviews, as requested.

Monthly Safety Meetings

FIELD OPERATOR/DCS OPERATOR March, 2009 – January, 2011

CORAL BAY NICKEL CORPORATION

Bataraza, Palawan, Philippines

Field;

Monitors equipment and systems performance such as pumps, valves, turbines and all kinds of rotating equipment, identifies potential problems and submits recommendations for appropriate actions such as revising operating modes or conditions, recommending chemical dosing from sampling results, rescheduling of required equipment’s shutdown, initiating chemical cleaning, proposing modifications to existing systems and following up to ensure proper execution. Issues the monthly equipment’s health report.

Participates in the identification of possible solutions in process problem areas includes analyzing operating reports and discussing problem items with the department concerned.

Provides comments on the drawings and P& I (piping and instrumentation) diagrams as it differed sometimes from the field. Checks the process documentation issued by licensors for consistency. Checks design calculations, engineering drawings and specifications and makes comments as appropriate.

Assists in preparing training programs for new young field operators undergoing on-the-job training by identifying specific training needs. Provides training, guidance and counseling to trainees and developees on their career development.

DCS Operator;

Prepares daily performance summaries for plant performance from hand-over reports through graphs, trends, alarms and operating parameters.

Reviewing laboratory sampling results, standard log sheets and other daily operating records and compiling information for supervisor’s review. Highlights abnormalities and advises supervisor for corrective actions.

Escalates and report to the supervisors for the upset conditions of the plant and presents a detailed trends, graphs and operating adjustments that have been made.

Prepares daily targets, objectives and recommendations to ensure daily production target is met in a regular basis.

Collects necessary operating data and identifies possible trends during upset condition and prepares reports for review.

TRAININGS/SEMINARS

BASIC-UNDERGRADUATE COURSES IN PETROLEUM ENGINEERING, Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines

LEADERSHIP AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR, Legend Hotel, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, Supply Oilfield Services Inc (SOS), Makati City 1227, Philippines

Certified FIREFIGHTER, Successfully completed the Fire Brigade Training Course, Coral Bay Nickel Corporation,Bataraza, Philippines

Seminar on Safety in the Use of NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT and DEVICES TRAINING COURSE, Coral Bay Nickel Corporation,Bataraza, Philippines

Seminar on Health and Safety; Confined Space Entry (CSE); Working at Heights/Fall Arrest (WAH); Health, Safety and Environment (HSE); WHMIS, JHA and MSDS Orientation; Fire Fighting,Ambatovy Training Center, Madagascar

Permit to Work System (Permit User, Permit Acceptor, Testing and Jogging, Lock in-Lock out)Ambatovy Training Center, Madagascar

CHARACTER REFERENCES

Engr. SHERWIN BACANTO, Technical Process Supervisor, Ambatovy Nickel & Cobalt Project, Toamasina, Madagascar, +261*********

Engr. WALTER HASIM, Section Head Utilities Department, Coral Bay Nickel Co.

Bataraza, Palawan, Philippines, +639*********

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, 2003-2008

Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City, Phiippines

SKILLS

Excellent computer skills (Process Control Narratives, PLC, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Engineering Request/Purchase Application), Demonstrated effective problem solving ability in chemical analysis.

Personal Information

Birth Date: June 5, 1983 Nationality: Filipino

Age: 33 years old Marital Status: Married

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