Christabel Beduwa Arthur
Tarkwa
Summary
Hardworking graduate known for learning quickly, taking detailed notes and asking questions for superior understanding. Committed to punctuality, accuracy and streamlining processes for increased productivity. Outstanding work ethic.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TRAINEE METALLURGIST
AngloGold Ashanti- Iduapriem Mine
Tarkwa
04.2023 - Current
- Worked alongside senior metallurgists to learn related job tasks and roles.
- Improved mill performance by providing technical support for the production crew.
- Assisted with daily reagent inventory for process flow.
- Worked with the maintenance team to achieve efficient process plant equipment performance and availability.
- Participated in maintenance shutdowns for mill inspections, ball charge and liner measurement and scanning.
- Participated in continuous improvement programs, which has assisted in enhancing the performance of the process metallurgical activities (Example; Investigations into reconciliation challenges of the stockpile between the survey values and weightometer readings, belt cut measurements for weightometer accuracy, downtime cost analysis, tank siltation, etc.).
SHIFT CHEMIST
Intertek Minerals Laboratory
Tarkwa
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained accurate records of test results, instrument readings, and other related information according to company procedures.
- Supervised the progress of samples from their entrance to the laboratory to their exit, while strictly meeting sample integrity requirements and client turn-around-time (TAT), resulting in increased production and client satisfaction.
- Supervised and conducted various laboratory analyses of samples, including fire assay, carbon ashing and digestion, solution extraction and Bulk Leach Extractable Gold (BLEG) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 policies.
- Prepared standard solutions and reagents used in laboratory experiments or analyses according to established formulas or procedures.
- Provided training to junior chemists on proper laboratory technique and safety protocols.
- Supervised and conducted problem solving investigations in correcting disparity with jobs received.
METALLURGICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Goldfields Ghana Limited, Tarkwa Gold Mine
Tarkwa
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Involved in international standard analytical procedures and analysis (ISO/IEC:17025) to determine Quality Assurance/ Quality Control of the Carbon-in-Leach plant samples and reagents. These procedures included proper collection and handling, preparation and storage of samples and standards, assay results interpretation, report writing, maintaining good safety culture, maintaining accurate and complete records of analysis and data management.
- Performed various plant optimization research test works, including but not limited to cyanide and lime optimization tests, extended leach tests, carbon activity tests, daily particle size distribution analysis of carbon, solids, and rock samples; hardness tests and elemental composition analysis of steel balls with the Rockwell Hardness Tester and the X-ray Fluorescence analyzer, respectively and maintenance of the Weak Acid Dissociable (WAD) cyanide stationary analyzers, resulting in increased plant efficiency.
- Collaborated with external laboratories to resolve grade and in-house standard reconciliation challenges.
- Taught and explained complex laboratory techniques to interns requiring additional help, thereby improving overall work success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana10-2021
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Technical skills
- Research abilities
- Report Preparation
- Proficient in MinLims and AAS
- Safety Monitoring
- Documentation And Reporting
- Ability to handle and coordinate multiple concurrent activities
- Strong knowledge in laboratory analysis
- Strong operating and troubleshooting skills
Affiliations
- Intern at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (Crop Research Institute), Fumesua in Kumasi, Ghana.
- Class President -Chemistry Class of 2021 (KNUST)
- General Secretary (Pentecost Students and Associates- KNUST, 2020- 2021)
Certification
- Chemicals and Health (Johns Hopkins University- Coursera)
Accomplishments
- · Prudential Plan Ghana Scholarship Award for outstanding students(2014-2017)
Languages
English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
TRAINEE METALLURGIST
AngloGold Ashanti- Iduapriem Mine
04.2023 - Current
SHIFT CHEMIST
Intertek Minerals Laboratory
08.2022 - 04.2023
METALLURGICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Goldfields Ghana Limited, Tarkwa Gold Mine
11.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
- Chemicals and Health (Johns Hopkins University- Coursera)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingFlexible work hoursSimilar Profiles
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