Senior Chemist

J. VIGNESH

Contact: +91-960******* E-Mail: *******.******@*****.***

Job Objective

Seeking senior level assignments in setting up new chemical laboratories and Chemical & Instrumental Analysis with an organization of repute preferably in Mining / Manufacturing industry

Profile Summary

A competent professional with nearly 12 years of experience in Chemical & Instrumental Analysis, New lab Set-Ups, Resource Management, Training & Development and MIS Reporting

Dexterous in overseeing laboratory (Physical lab and chemical lab) operations involving preparation of equipment, products & materials for various experiments as well as analytical procedures

Deft in creating & developing new analytical methods instrument analysis and implementing the same

Gained sound exposure in the field of Quality Assurance (Analytical) from raw materials to finished products in Copper Smelting (Pyro metallurgy) & Acid Manufacturing activities, Copper and Cobalt leaching processes (Hydrometallurgy) and in Iron ore mining.

Skilled in steering maintenance and calibrations process & validations of all analytical instruments

Expertise in collecting, processing and analyzing data according to established protocol, procedures & standards

An effective leader with excellent people management skills and analytical abilities

Core Competencies

Conducting field & site surveys, tests and carrying out various experiments

Setting up a new lab from scratch at various sites and ensuring all activities are in accordance with specified procedures & safety standards

Knowledge of JORC method of Drill core sampling and Chemical analysis

Imparting training to Junior Qualified Trainees to ensure smoothness of various practices

Reviewing the operational practices, identifying the areas of quality failures and advising on system & process changes for qualitative improvement

Coordinating with the QA / QC Personnel for implementation of the current / revised standard analytical procedures

Knowledge Purview

Analytical Services:

oRaw Material Analysis (Copper Concentrate, Fe ore, Limestone, Bauxite, Burnt Lime, Quartz, River Sand, Ferric Sulphate, Na2S, Caustic Soda Lye, Coke, Coal, Ferrosilicon etc.)

oProcess Samples (Copper Smelter Slag & Matte, Effluent Samples and Cooling Tower Water)

oFinal Products (Copper Anode, Copper Cathode, Cobalt cathode and Sulphuric Acid)

oComplete Water Analysis (Effluent, Ground Water Samples, etc.)

oFire assay analysis

oJORC method of Drill core sampling and Chemical analysis

oAnalysis of viscosity, flash point, melting point, Ash, Sulphur, Carbon residue and Heat of combustion and Calories in Fuel samples.

oFluorine Analysis (Distillation)

Instruments (for Process Quality and Quality Assurance):

oIon Analyzer (Make: Orion and Horiba)

oAuto Titrator (Make: Metler Toledo)

oUV-Vis Spectrometer (Make: Elico & Analytic Jena) and Flame Photometer

oBomb Calorimeter Analyzer (Make: Leco)

oAtomic Absorption Spectrometer (Make: Varian, Shimadzu and Analytic Jena)

oX-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer (Make: Rigagu, Japan and Panalytical)

oInductively Coupled Plasma Analyzer (Make: Thermo Jarrel Ash, USA, Perkin Elmer Optima 2100 DV, Spectro CIROS Vision and Spectro ARCOS and Thermo icap6000)

oGas Chromatograpy ( OMEGA GC+)

oMagnetic Analyzer (Make: Satmagan)

oElemental Analyser (Sulphur and Oxygen Make: LECO)

oConductivity & pH Meter

oNephelo Turbitidy Meter (Make Systronics)

oPortable Thermo Niton XRF

Quality Systems / Projects:

oISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and 5 S – Concepts

oInvolved in ISO17025 (NABL) for Accreditation in the Analysis of Copper, Sulphur, Arsenic, Bismuth, Zinc, etc. in copper concentrate samples in 2009

Organisational Experience

Since May’14 Chemaf SPRL, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo as Senior Chemist / Lab Incharge (QA/QC Central Laboratory)

Jul’09-Jun’12 Chemaf SPRL, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo as QA Lab Chemist Supervisor (QA/QC Central Laboratory)

Key Result Areas:

Managing and monitoring Safe lab operation

Providing technical leadership to lab chemists

Co-ordinating analytical support to Company

Analysis and COA preparation for final products

Analyzed raw materials extracted from mines & provided by vendors with the help of Instrumental and Wet Chemical Assessment Methods

Created & executed specific analytical methods and procedures for Wet Chemical Analysis

Created standard solutions for instruments like ICP, AAS, UV Spectrometer, Autotitrator, Nephelo Turbidity Meter, etc.

Prepared Standard Reference Samples for instruments including XRF, OES, etc.

Developed Primary Chemical Standards and Reagents for Wet Chemical Analysis

Maintained ISO Records, Generated SOPs for new analysis and examined Geological Exploration Samples by ICP

JORC method of Drill core sampling and Chemical analysis protocols especially in Copper and Cobalt, Iron ore etc.

Highlights:

Successfully provided training to Local African Chemists in various activities

Dexterously supervised the entire functions of Ore Purchase Laboratory at a Mining Depot located at Likasi, Republic of Congo

Efficiently developed a new Instrumental Analysis Method for Copper in process samples by UV spectrophotometer which saved the cost and time

WIP sample collection, analysis and reporting to corresponding department in time.

AAS analysis of Au,Ag by DIBK leaching process.

Jul’12-April’14 Earthstone Mining & Minerals Limited, Indonesia as Assistant Manager – Labs (Geochemical Laboratory)

Key Result Areas:

Setting up chemical laboratories at various sites (mines) in Nigeria and in other locations like Indonesia

Ensuring that all the processes are in accordance with SOP

Handling Wet Chemical Analysis of Fe, Mn, MnO2, SiO2, CaO, P, S, Al2O3 etc.

Handling instrumental analysis traces Cr, V, Ti, K, Na, Mg, Mo, Nb etc.

Preparing and presenting various reports to the top management on a regular basis

Managing laboratory budgets with special focus on daily expenses

Developing assay certificates and calculating assay gains & losses with the third party analysis

Providing training to new joinees

Creating standards for various instrumental analysis procedures like XRF, AAS, etc.

Administering entire gamut of activities regarding Manpower Management

Heading a team of 18 people

Highlights:

Successfully played the role of Lab In-charge in few instances of Lab Manager’s absence

Independently set-up a Chemical Analysis Laboratory for Fe Ore in Kaduna, Nigeria in 2012.

Entrusted with responsibility of managing a new project in Indonesia

Dexterously maintained stock inventory of Consumable Chemicals and Glasswares

Efficiently submitted reports like Cost of Production, Cost per analysis and earned appreciation of the management regarding the same

Deftly ensured safety at various sites and labs by taking appropriate precautions regarding the same

Nov’04-Jul’09 Sterlite Industries India Limited, Tuticorin as Senior Process Controller / Senior Lab Chemist (Smelter QA Laboratory)

Key Result Areas:

Assisted in Analysis of Raw Materials, Process, Special Samples &Final Products and other R&D works

Offered reliable materials analysis in the specified timeframes

Supported in ISO17025 (NABL) Accreditation for particular analysis assignments

Introduced several new methods of analytical procedures as per requirements of the plant

Highlights:

Played a major role as a Shift In-Charge, analysed various process samples and guided the juniors regarding the same

Successfully trained various individuals especially 10 Chemists from Zambia on various scenarios like Shift Activities, Safety Aspects, Cost Reduction, Method Developments, Instruments Calibration, etc. at Tuticorin in the year 2007-2008

Holds the distinction of sustaining the best 5S practices to maintain good housekeeping

Significantly contributed in making the TQM project a success that reduced the slag conductivity by doing various experiments like sieving, getting different sizes and washing it with various water

Received Best Shift In-Charge Award in 2008 by discretion of the senior management for analysis, sampling and providing innovative idea for different processes

Carrying out all Testing activities as Per QA Plan and maintaining necessary Documentation…

Trainings

Attended trainings on:

oPrinciples and Applications of Instrumental Methods of Analysis & Safety from Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi in the year 2007

oIn house awareness training course on Managing plant Safety by Bureau Veritas at Sterlite Industries India Limited, Tuticorin in 2009

Education

2008 M.Sc. (Chemistry) from Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli with 67.12% (Distance Learning Programme)

2004 B.Sc. (Chemistry) from Kamaraj College of Arts & Science, Tuticorin, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University with 81.15%

IT Skills

Well versed with MS Office Tools (2003) and Internet Applications

Sound knowledge of SAP R3 (ERP System)

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 1st July 1984

Permanent Address: S/o C. Jayaprakash, 2/644,EB Colony,Behind MM godown,Tuticorin-628101, Tamil Nadu, India

Present Address: 2/644,EB Colony,Behind MM godown, Tuticorin-628101, Tamil Nadu, India

Languages Known: English, Swahili, Bahasa Indonesia and Tamil

Nationality: Indian

Marital Status: Married

Number of Dependents: 2

Passport Details: No: Z3398769 Date of issue: 22.09.2015 Date of expire: 21.09.2025

Visa Details: Having valid working visa in DR Congo

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