EMMANUEL ASAMOAH
New Abirem
Summary
Shift chemist with extensive experience in metallurgical laboratory and plant support for gold mining operations. Certified Competent Engineer (Process Officer) by the Minerals Commission and member of the Ghana Institute of Engineering (GHIE). Demonstrated expertise in laboratory operations, safety compliance, and quality control, contributing to operational efficiency. Detail-oriented and proactive team player focused on maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Shift Chemist Supervisor
SGS LAB / ZIJIN GOLD RIDGE LIMITED
New Abirem
07.2024 - Current
- Leads safety meetings and pre-start meetings every morning before work commences.
- Perform Bulliron analysis for every mid-month on inventory samples.
- Log, enter, and report daily mill assay reports, leach profile, strip leach elution, and Met Lab QC samples.
- Preparations of base metal standard solutions, such as Cu, Zn, Ni, and Fe.
- In charge of WAD analyzer reagent preparations, such as 1% NaOH, caustic, and also CN standards.
- Prepares and tests in-house organic and aqueous gold standards.
- Conducted regular equipment checks for optimal performance.
- Assisted in the development of new procedures to improve efficiency.
- Ensured accurate results by meticulously following industry best practices.
- Handled hazardous materials with utmost care and precaution, maintaining workplace safety at all times.
- Increased accuracy by conducting thorough routine maintenance on laboratory instruments.
- Spearheaded innovative research projects, leading to significant advancements in field knowledge.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions to ensure an uninterrupted workflow.
- Analyzed complex chemical samples to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Assisted in training new staff on laboratory procedures and safety protocols.
Trainee Chemist
SGS LAB / NEWMONT SITE
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Operating AAS, LECO, and WAD analyzer in the instrument room
- Perform and report analytical values on test( pH, elution, cyanide concentrations, WAD, conductivity) on plant samples
- Ashing carbon samples and digestion of prills using aqua regia to be analyzed for gold concentration using AAS
- Assisting in Metallurgical Accounting and Plant accounting (data input)
- Conducting daily quick sizing of feed, cyclone overflow, and cyclone underflow to ensure the required grind size is achieved
- Bullion Analysis
- Assist in Quality Control samples
- Carbon Activity Test
- Conducting and reviewing data for the following test works: bottle roll, carbon activity, size analysis, flocculant test, reagent/chemical solution preparation, composition of samples
Intern
KNUST
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Community water treatment project research team lead, KNUST
- Leading a team of four to treat polluted water in a mining community
Education
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Ghana11.2022
Advanced Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management
Imperial College of Mine and Safety
05.2021
Skills
- Chemical analysis skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Controlled experiment execution
- Chemistry software proficiency
- Lab testing procedures
- Adaptable to changing priorities
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment
- Precision in measurements
- Precision handling
- Instrument calibration expertise
- Statistical data interpretation
- Troubleshooting lab equipment
- Laboratory Information Management System software (LIMS)
- Citect/SCADA
Custom
- Professor Anthony Andrews, IDL-KNUST Director, anthonydrews@gmail.com, +233-541-019-379
- Ing. Andrews Agaza, Chief Metallurgist at Zijin Gold Ridge Limited, andrews.agaza@akyemgoldmines.com, +233-243-970-262
- Diallo Alpha Mamadou, minerals manager (natural resources) for SGS Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone Alphamamadou.diallo@sgs.com, +221777622867.
Certification
Minerals Commission of Ghana Certification (Mincom).
Timeline
Shift Chemist Supervisor
SGS LAB / ZIJIN GOLD RIDGE LIMITED
07.2024 - Current
Trainee Chemist
SGS LAB / NEWMONT SITE
11.2022 - 01.2024
Intern
KNUST
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Metallurgical Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Advanced Diploma - Occupational Health and Safety Management
Imperial College of Mine and Safety