Resume - A dynamic and enthusiastic Chartered Mining Engineer with MBA and extensive Inte...

Misco Jobs

Resume #4035

CONTACT INFORMATION:
View contact information...

Profile: A dynamic and enthusiastic Chartered Engineer with extensive International Business Management and Change Management experience. Committed to continual improvement in people, safety, quality, efficiency and profitability. Described as having a strong internal locus of control and a natural leader.

Recent Key Achievements:

* Appointed as CEO/Managing Director in 2002 on a one year fixed contract to rebuild a Bulgarian Cosmetics (8% market Share in Russia) company in line with Western European Standards.

* Appointed as General Manager/Executive Director at Chelopech Mine, Bulgaria, in December 2000.
* Production increased from 1800t/day to 2500t/day (+39%).
* Recoveries in Copper increased from 81% to 85% and Gold from 58% to 63%.
* Developed and implemented a NSR block model for efficient mining economics.
* Total costs/tonne treated reduced by $23.24 to $19.57 (16%).

* Appointed as General Manager at Libanon Gold Mine (South Africa) in 1999.

* Graduated from a full time MBA course in 1998.

Previous Achievements:

* Holder of Mine Managers Certificates for Coal and Metalliferous mines.
* Successful significant downsizing of a South African Gold Mine.
* Proven record of cost saving and productivity improvements.
* Proven record of safety improvements.
* Guest speaker at the United Nations Symposium on the Environment.
* Successfully managed a group of five open pit mines with a contract value of 16 Million GBP turnover per annum.
* Consultant to the Government in the Privatisation of British Coal.
* President of the British Hobie Cat Class Association 1994.
* Chairman of the NUM, Westoe Colliery in 1977.
* Secretary of the Penistone Branch of Round Table 1993.

Career History:

Current Employment

Consultant to Ndeke Mining (South Africa)

Engaged in the sourcing and purchasing of a profitable mining operation to form the core business of a Black Economic Empowerment company. The successful completion of negotiations will lead to my appointment as CEO of this newly formed junior mining company.

Bulgarian Experience

(May 2002-May 2003) CEO/Managing Director
STS Holding Group Ltd

Appointed on 1st May 2002 on a one year fixed Contract to introduce Western European practices to STS Holding Group. The Company employed 600 people with a turnover of $15m. The business comprised of Laminate tube, Toothpaste and Hair Dye production and sales.

The following achievements were established during my contract term:

* ƒ¡ƒnBusiness analysis and the formulation of a business Strategy for the Shareholders.
* ƒ¢ƒnSeparated the business from the remainder of the holding to create efficiency.
* ƒ£ƒnIntroduced a new product development team to reenergize and replace the aging product range.
* ƒ¤ƒnIntroduced reporting and control systems.
* ƒ¥ƒnDeveloped a new hair dye product and Trademarks together with three new toothpastes.
* ƒ¦ƒnCarried out market research to ascertain market requirements.
* ƒ§ƒnIdentified training needs in top management and implemented suitable courses for their education.
* ƒ¨ƒnOpened a new marketing office in Sofia and refurbished the existing factory/offices.
* ƒ©ƒnCommissioned a new production facility and warehouse in Moscow.
* ƒ¡ƒ~ƒnDeveloped a "Private Label" market for STS.
* ƒ¡ƒ¡ƒnIntroduced costing and pricing systems to optimize the business.
* ƒ¡ƒ¢ƒnPrepared and implemented the company's first business plan.
* ƒ¡ƒ£ƒnImplemented a $1.4m advertising budget for Russia for 2003
* ƒ¡ƒ¤ƒnIntroduced and acquired certification for ISO 9001 in December 2002 (Lloyds).
* ƒ¡ƒ¥ƒnTrained and coached one of the Shareholders to take over the business on my departure.

(2000-2002) General Manager/Executive Director
Navan Chelopech/Bimak

Appointed on 10th December 2000. The mine is an underground Copper/Gold/Silver mine using sub level caving as the mining method. It is a four shaft complex utilizing modern mobile equipment extracting and processing 900,000 tonnes of ore, originally employing 720 people.

The following achievements were established during my leadership:

* Established a new Professional Management Team mainly from expatriates and developed a new strategy for the mine based on optimization and extraction of resources.
* ƒnƒnEstablished good relationships with Bulgarian Ministerial officials.
* ƒnƒnThrough the introduction of new mobile equipment, infrastructure and new working practices the mine production steadily increased from 1800t/day to 2500t/day (+39%).
* ƒnAn NSR block model was developed for the mine, which took into account recoveries, metal prices, penalties and insitu grades to provide an accurate cut off mechanism for mining.
* ƒnƒnNew understanding of the mine mineralogy enabled recoveries in Copper to be increased from 81% to 85% and Gold from 58% to 62%.
* ƒnƒnThe mine increased its Copper tonnage from 8,230 to 8,729 tonnes (+6%) and the Recovered Gold increased from 55,424 to 53,590 ozs.
* ƒnƒnCost control and saving initiatives were introduced and the total cost/tonne treated was reduced from $23.24 to $19.57 (-16%).
* ƒnƒnAn ISO 14001 Environmental Management System was introduced.
* ƒnƒnModern HR practices were introduced which were starting to assist in motivating the workforce in the form of incentive schemes, discipline procedures and communication.
* ƒnProduction volume growth was maintained whilst reducing the workforce by 120 people.

South African Experience

(1999-2000) Mine Manager (Goldfields Ltd)
Libanon Gold Mine

Appointed on 1 January 1999. Under my leadership the mine had the best safety record within the Goldfields Group. Excellent industrial relations with the employees were created despite having reduced the workforce from 6,500 to 3,500. The mine also had the highest productivity rates within the Goldfields Group in the West Wits Area. Libanon has 11 shafts spread over a 26km area.

The following key achievements were established during my leadership:
.
* Productivity was increased by 32%.
* The implementation of a phased mine closure programme with the cooperation of unions and associations, reduction in the workforce of 3000 without any industrial action.
* R6m/month cost saving implementation reducing cost/tonne from R400 to R230.
* The Change Management philosophy which I implemented at Libanon was being adopted by the whole group.

(1998) University of Cape Town, MBA full time study

(1996-1998) Unit Manager/ Acting Manager Mining Beatrix Gold Mine

(1996) Manager Mining (Acting) Winkelhaak Gold Mine

(1995-1996) Mine Overseer/Unit Manager: St Helena / Kinross Gold Mines

(1995) Manager in Training: with Gengold Ltd.

U.K. Experience

(1993-1995) Consultant: British Coal Privatisation with International Mining Consultants.

(1989-1993) Area Operations Manager: with British Coal Opencast.

* Full commercial management responsibility and accountability for five major coal mining opencast sites and ten private coal licenses.

(1988-1989) Opencast Site Engineer: with British Coal Opencast.

(1988) Assistant Site Engineer: with British Coal Opencast.

(1986-1988) Opencast Management Trainee: with British Coal Opencast (HQ).

(1976-1986) Underground Mineworker: British Coal Corporation.

(1973-1976) Limestone Quarry Plant Worker: Tilling Construction Services.

Qualifications:

B.Sc. (Hon's) Mining Engineering (1986).
Member of the Institute of Mining and Minerals.
First Class Certificate of Competency (1987) (Coal Mine Certificate No. 12083).
QPTC Surface Blasting Certificate (1991) (Certificate No 1182).
Quality Assurance, BS 5750 Lead Assessor/Auditor (1993).
Metalliferous Mines Blasting Certificate (1995)
Mine Overseers Certificate for Metalliferous Mines (1995) (Certificate No 12278)
Chartered Engineer (1996) (Registration No 486155)
Mine Managers Certificate for Metalliferous Mines (1996) (Certificate No 5086)
MBA (1998)

Personal Details:

Date of Birth: 30 July 1955
Marital Status: Married with no children.
Driving Licence: Full.
Passport: United Kingdom. Permanent Resident of South Africa.
Hobbies: Sailing, Golf.

View contact information...

«« previous resume

next resume »»

Search Results (Resumes 51 to 100 of 1067)

Go to Search Parameters...

Brief Description

Maintenance planning, projecting, implementation, monitoring, management, highly experienced in these areas.

Senior Manager, operations, construction, mining projects

Thirty two years electrical/mechanical experience in open pit and strip mining industry with over 5 years in Colombia, South America (fluent in Spanish). Skilled at analyzing and solving maintenance problems outside area of responsibility. As electrical superintendent received departmental Safety

Strong technical and practical knowledge of mining and mineral processing. Over 20 year’s industry experience, in large and small mining operations, experiences in hard rock, sand and gravel, limestone, cement rock, and industrial minerals facilities. BS Mining Engineering.

Project Gologist ~ Mineral Resources Development

A professional executive with twenty (20) years of proven expertise in the management of international and domestic projects, which includes the project management of vertical and horizontal EPC/CM projects. Responsible for senior-level management positions with various Mining Corporations

reclamation and quarry

Twenty years of mining experience gained from working in industry and from consulting. Thirteen years of direct operational experience that has encompassed underground mining as well as surface alluvial and marine diamond mining operations.

Seeking a Senior management position in operations, design-build, EPCM, contract management, and business development in either the domestic or international industry.

A dynamic and enthusiastic Chartered Mining Engineer with MBA and extensive International Business Management and Change Management experience. Committed to continual improvement in people, safety, quality, efficiency and profitability.

Seeking a position in which proven technical, organizational, assessment, and communication skills as well as project management skills are utilized for the successful discovery and/or mining of ore deposits in complex and challenging geologic terrains.

A HIGHLY RESOURCEFUL SENIOR MANAGER with proven track record & 20 years’ extensive Management and International experience in the Industrial, Financial Institution, Small, Medium and Large Business Sectors : HR Management, Business Management, Project Management

Results-driven, customer focused professional with extensive experience managing and turning around operations, leading people and project teams, implementing and overseeing cost reduction/revenue enhancement programs, and administering multi-million dollar budgets.

Senior exploration geologist with over 20 years experience in gold and basemetal exploration in New Zealand, Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Romania. My specialty is the exploration for gold and copper deposits in remote areas and developing countries

General Manager with large scale mining, construction and service industries experience. MBA and engineering degree plus advanced training in TQM, TPM, ISO, and Team Building. Strategic and tactical planning and expert level problem-solving skills. Turnaround experience.

Twenty five years domestic and international experience in Prime Contracts and Subcontracts Management & Administration and Pricing involving all aspects of the procurement cycle.

Geologist with 20 years experience in minerals exploration & oil and gas industries.

Experienced management professonal in international contracting to the mining industry. Willing to relocate.

Experienced Safety Manager. Experience at Head/Regional./Site Office level. Experienced in setting up sites and on-going training of personnel. Writing Site Specific Management Plans and up-grading of overall management systems a speciality.

I have more than 15 years experience in the industrial field, but I am certified in the field of quality management and assurance, and right now I am working as quality management and assurance manger in ole jordan(bmw, rover and mini automotive dealership) and I have been worked in arab potash comp

Maintenance foreman/mechanic

Exploration geologist with over 13 years of multi-commodity experience in Africa, I have worked as an exploration geologist through to a country manager.

A carreer spanning 25 years in policing and mining security including electronic security,training ,safety and 4 years management.Skillset,management functions,HR,IR,planning.projects,design,job descriptions.procedures and working with standards.

Marketing, proposals, presentations, negotiations, design, procurement, Quality Assurance, commissioning, after sales service, office management, financial management, human resources- and all aspects of project management.

Mining Engineer - Maintenance Superintendent

Currently employed by Lafarge Cement Asia and incharge of HSE Management for both Quarry and the Plant. I have hands-on experience in management of HSE at Lafarge since December 2000. Qualified as HSE Officer with a Masters degree in Environmental Engineering and Degree in Chemical (mineral process)

Experienced Underground Manager

Accomplished manager of large output (+8,000,000 metric tons) surface mining operations.

Mining General Management, Project Management,Consulting, Engineering, Business Development Experience

Extensive experience in the mining industry. Twenty years of management experience in fixed industrial and mobile equipment maintenance environments. Seven years in a corporate structure performing budgeting and long range planning. The ability to work with employees in various environments, from th

EXPERT MINING AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE MANAGER WITH 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE

I administered an environmental restoration program for the State of North Dakota for over twenty years.

Analytical Chemist (Nat Diploma), 17 years as chemist, 11 years of experience in laboratory management, Work Experience: Fire Assay, Sample Preparation, Instrumentation, Wet Chemistry, Metallurgical processes (cyanide detox and recovery as well as gold CIP), Gold, Uranium, Enviro Analyses, ISO 17025

20 + YEARS SERVICING THE MINING INDUSTRY WHICH INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING :- 3 YEARS UNDERGROUND EQUIPMENT OVERHAUL. 5 YEARS EXCLUSIVE WITH POWER TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT O.E.M. SHUTDOWNS. CONSTRUCTION. MAINTAINENCE, REPAIR.

Free! Current COO of Russian resource company, formerly Director and Principal of international engineering consulting firm

Coordinator, longwall supervisor, maintenance chief mechanic over 30 years exp.

Underground safety mine rescue trainer

Qualifified and experience Geologist. Computer literate and trainer in Geological Packages. In final MBA Semester.

I am a professional Maintenance Manager in the mobile plant industry for the last 23 years, which of the last 3 years have gained additional knowlege in Purchasing, warehousing and expeditiong with international companies, I have been an expatriate for the previous 10 years.

Over the past 28 years in the Mobile Equipment Maintenance areas I have gained large amounts of experinace in the maintenace managements of plant and equipment.

Consulting Process Metallurgist with 30 years experience in the evaluation, design, construction, and management of process projects. Extensive experience in development of laboratory investigations, feasibility studies, detailed design, construction management, start-up, and operations supervision

Engineer (mining) 30 years international experience. Responsibilities to General Manager level. Experienced in all aspects of mining including feasibility, operations, permitting and labor relations. Private investor and market analyst. Small business owner. Fully bilingual English/ Spanish.

Purchasing and Materials professional with over 35 years experience worldwide. Previous experience includes work on major oil & gas and mining projects around the world including projects in the UK, Middle East, Australia and South America as well as major projects in the US.

Manager for techno commercial jobs in mining machinery

Explosives Sales Engineer

BA Hons Mechanical Eng. Manchester HND Electronics & computer Eng. - Proven leadership abilities, infrastructure, implementation large scale global projects

Visionary executive with domestic and international experience in operations.Results oriented,decisive leader with proven success in new market identification,strategic thinking and problem solving.Tendency to trive in dynamic and fluid environments while remaining pragmatic and focused.

Field-oriented geologist with 20 years experience, including management. Looking for management position with aggressive junior mining/exploration firm looking to start up operations in North America, esp. within the lower 48 States.

Food Technologist with 12 years Production experince in different Food industries. Now i am working in a multinational Company (AB Mauri Pakistan) as a Technical Applications Manager. This company is Yeast, all Bakery & Food Ingredients

Senior/Middle level position in production, Maintenance, Material Handling, Quality/process improvement with leading Iron ore Mining organisation.

1 [ 2 ] 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Seach Parameters


Change search parameters...
CATEGORIES: Management; INDUSTRIES: Mining;
Change search parameters...
Keywords: (e.g. mining engineer)		Find results with:


Save this search parameters...
Post job with this search parameters...

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the most effective way to perform a search?
Go to Advanced Search
1. Select 'Industries', 'Categories', 'Education', and 'Experience' fields. Click 'Search' and look through results.
2. Enter one or two of the most important keywords. Click 'Search' and look through results.
3. To search within results add more keywords.

How can I find resumes that contain specific exact phrase?
To search for an exact phrase, just put quotation marks around two or more words, for example "mining engineer". Use this feature to narrow your results or to find words that can be typed differently, for example AutoCAD "Auto CAD".

More Frequenly Asked Questions...

Employer's Center

» Employers Home

» Feedback

» Help

» Post Jobs

» Edit/Delete Jobs

» Search Resumes

» Resumes By Email

» My Account

» Log In

» Log Out