AUGUSTINE KIZITO TUPPAH
Metallurgical Accounting
Bibiani,Ghana
Summary
Adaptable and innovative Metallurgist with over 5 years hands-on experience in Metallurgical Support Services as well as Process and Potable Water Treatment and Management
An enthusiastic and outstanding Metallurgical Engineer capable of utilization education, knowledge and experience to accept increasing challenges and responsibilities in the mining industry. Seeking to work in an environment which accepts continuous improvement and encourages creative thinking.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Specialist
AECI Water/ (IMPROCHEM) Pty Ltd at Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd
Bogoso, Western Region, Ahafo Region
02.2017 - Current
- Weekly sampling and analysis of raw and process water and communicating same to the Senior Metallurgist.
- Parameters analyzed include pH, Conductivity, Total Dissolved Solids, Total and Calcium Hardness, Total Alkalinity, Total Suspended Solids, Sulphates, Dissolved/Suspended silica and other parameter that may be deemed necessary to ensure availability of suitable process and raw water for process operation utilization
- Dosing and monitoring of scale and corrosion control chemicals for elution circuit and evaluating performance of scale control chemical by observing temperatures and pressures as well as gold loadings on barren carbon.
- Calibration of chemical dosing pumps, pH meters, TDS/Conductivity Meters, Tri-Meter (Total/Free Chlorine and Turbidity) and any other instruments that would be required for water treatment and management.
- Providing advice on reducing elution down-times due or poor strip due to inefficient heat exchange as a result of tube blockage (scaling) and/or solution leakages.
- Keeping accurate water chemistry data and communicate same with Process Operation Management.
- Identifying and providing consultancy advice (value generation projects) aimed at improving delivery and management of water for specific process and site operation
- Ensuring compliance with on-site Health Safety and Environment requirements for chemical transport, storage, usage and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
- Daily Strip Water Treatment Plant operations and maintenance
- Perform QA/QC on water treatment chemicals supplied to Newmont by AECI Water (IMPROCHEM) and ensure they are in compliance with site's requirement
- Participating in weekly and monthly water management reagent and consumables inventory and ensuring compliance with Budget and Forecast requirements
- Weekly and Monthly chemical usage reconciliation and inventory planning with Newmont's Supply Chain
- Management of on-site AECI Water (IMPROCHEM) personnel on Newmont’s site.
- Training and supervising operators on Potable Water Treatment Plant Operations as well as chemical safe handling, application and disposal.
- Assist in developing Safe Work Procedures (SWP) and Task Based Risk Assessment (TBRA).
- Conduct Planned Task Observation on AECI Water Technician.
- Production of demineralized water as and when required.
- On-site troubleshooting, technical problem solving and general maintenance of all AECI Water (IMPROCHEM) installations on Newmont’s Site.
Water Quality Analyst
CODESULT
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Established suitability of over 10 borehole water sources as potable water through physical, chemical and microbiological analysis
- Monitored about 10 sites of concern for potential sources of pollution or contamination and investigated reasons for lapses in water quality.
- Liaised with Ghana Water Company and other regulatory bodies in ensuring that treated water from boreholes are in compliance with local standards.
- Spearheaded development of public educational programmes on water resource management and conservation and their associated effects on environment and humankind.
National Service Personnel
Wenchi Methodist Senior High School
Wenchi, Bono Region
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Prepared Chemistry Laboratory for basic Analytical Work. Analytical works included Gas Preparation and Identification, Identification of Cations and Anions, Volumetric Titrations, Laboratory Safety and First Aid.
- Assisted head of ICT Department of Wenchi Methodist Senior High School to setup up and maintain ICT installations
- Facilitated training of over 150 SHS students in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Assisting Laboratory Technician
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited Ahafo Mine
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Carried out routine laboratory test works. This included bottle roll test, preparing of reagents (KMnO4, AgNO3) for plant use, Specific Gravity Determination, QA/QC Analysis, Carbon Attrition Test Work, DO and Pulp Density monitoring feed in CIL.
- Assisted to maintain and calibrate on-line stream analyzers: OCM cyanide analyzer, Densitometers,.
- Assisted in carrying out Oxygen Test works on samples from various Ahafo Pits.
Education
MBA - Master of Business Administration - Finance
Catholic University College
Fiapre, Sunyani, Bono Region 09.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - BSc. Mineral Engineering
University of Mines And Technology (UMaT)
Tarkwa, Western Region 10.2008 - 06.2012
WASSCE - General Science
St. Augustine’s College
Cape Coast, Ghana 10.2004 - 05.2007
Skills
MS Office Suite
undefinedTimeline
MBA - Master of Business Administration - Finance
Catholic University College
09.2021 - Current
Service Specialist
AECI Water/ (IMPROCHEM) Pty Ltd at Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd
02.2017 - Current
Water Quality Analyst
CODESULT
01.2015 - 01.2017
National Service Personnel
Wenchi Methodist Senior High School
09.2012 - 08.2013
Assisting Laboratory Technician
Newmont Ghana Gold Limited Ahafo Mine
05.2011 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - BSc. Mineral Engineering
University of Mines And Technology (UMaT)
10.2008 - 06.2012
WASSCE - General Science
St. Augustine’s College
10.2004 - 05.2007
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