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Michael Kwasi Amo

New Abirem,Birim North

Summary

Highly skilled and certified plant operator with extensive expertise in plant systems, shutdown and start-up processes, and safety compliance. Demonstrates strong technical problem-solving abilities, decision-making for efficiency, and leadership during outages. Adept at crisis and emergency response, resourceful in operations, and adherent to SOPs. Possesses exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal in English, with a proactive learning attitude and resilience in adverse conditions. Committed to maintaining high standards of plant maintenance understanding while directing others to achieve optimal output. Career goal: To leverage extensive skills in a challenging role that drives operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Plant operator

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd.
Kenyasi, Ahafo South
08.2018 - Current
  • Perform routine field inspections, equipment monitoring, and operational checks to ensure seamless plant functionality.
  • Execute start-up, shut-down, and maintenance procedures in coordination with the control room and maintenance teams.
  • Identify and report mechanical issues, safety hazards, and process deviations promptly to reduce operational risk.
  • Support emergency response efforts and enforce strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production targets and continuous improvement initiatives.

Control Room Operator

Newmont Golden Ridge Ltd.
New Abirem, Birim North-Akyem
02.2013 - 07.2018
  • Monitors and operates the Citect Control Systems to achieve production targets and standards.
  • Report abnormal conditions and events immediately.
  • Completes shift reports, log sheets, registries, and forms as required and updates them from time to time.
  • Responds to process, environmental, and security alarms.
  • Responds to process alarms, takes corrective action to maintain production targets and parameters.
  • Directs field operators, informing them of process upsets and condition changes, and receives information.
  • Ensures environmental standards are followed.
  • Reports environmental spills immediately and takes action to prevent contamination.
  • Reports and corrects unsafe acts or conditions.
  • Proactively participate in safety meetings and promote safe working practices.
  • Strict adherence to established SOPs, SWPs, work polices, and security procedures.
  • Actively participates in hazard identification and correction.
  • Maintains clear and concise communication with foremen, maintenance personnel, field operators, and Senior Staff with a two-way radio and telephone.
  • Responds to inquiries and instructions professionally.
  • Conducts shift handover, detailing all relevant information correctly, and details all information in various logbooks and reports.
  • Actively seek out information regarding production requirements and apply operating parameters as necessary.

Lead Hand

Newmont Golden Ridge Ltd.
New Abirem, Birim North-Akyem
03.2012 - 02.2013
  • Reports on equipment breakdown that affects the operations of the Process
  • Works with the maintenance team to achieve efficient plant equipment performance and availability.
  • Request service from other departments as required
  • Instructs team personnel on safe work practices.
  • Provides hands-on assistance during operation and ensures that safe work practices are followed.
  • Conducts workplace inspections regularly.
  • Conducts a thorough shift handover to the relevant shift and transfers applicable information.
  • Coordinates and assists operators in troubleshooting equipment defects and malfunctions.

Education

MinCom Process 0fficer Certification - Mineral Processing

Minerals Commission
Ghana
/2020 - /2020

Certified Control Room Operator - Mineral Processing

University of Mines and Technology (UMaT)
Tarkwa/Ghana
05.2011 - 05.2013

Diploma - Diploma in Education

University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Cape Coast/Ghana
/2007 - /2009

Diploma - Diploma in Education

Presbyterian College of Education
Akropong/Ghana
/2000 - /2003

Skills

  • Strong computer program/system acumen (Citect)
  • Adherence to SOPs
  • Plant systems knowledge
  • Resourcefulness in operations
  • Leadership during outages
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills
  • Strong decision-making ability
  • Strong operating and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong analysis and interpretation skills
  • Strong communication (written and verbal in English) and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to direct others to maintain the required output expected of an operating circuit
  • Ability to handle and coordinate multiple concurrent activities
  • Stress tolerance under pressure
  • Knowledge of chemical hazards
  • Decision-making for efficiency
  • Crisis and emergency response
  • Communication within crew
  • Plant systems expertise
  • Resilience in adverse conditions
  • Self-Motivation in the Work Environment
  • Proactive learning attitude
  • Qualified plant operator certification
  • Precision measurement
  • Adaptability to shift work
  • Shutdown and start-up processes
  • Team player
  • Safety compliance
  • Plant maintenance understanding

Languages

English
Advanced

Affiliations

Travelling, playing computer games, and watching football.

References

Evans Acheampong Osei

Engineer Reliability

Ahafo South

0244438974


Kwabena Opare

Shift Supervisor

Zijin Golden Ridge Ltd.

0244249340


Alec Asiamah

Shift Supervisor

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd.

0246414505


Daniel Amoah Pimpong

Process Plant GF

Zijin Golden Ridge Ltd.

0244539403

Timeline

Plant operator

Newmont Ghana Gold Ltd.
08.2018 - Current

Control Room Operator

Newmont Golden Ridge Ltd.
02.2013 - 07.2018

Lead Hand

Newmont Golden Ridge Ltd.
03.2012 - 02.2013

Certified Control Room Operator - Mineral Processing

University of Mines and Technology (UMaT)
05.2011 - 05.2013

MinCom Process 0fficer Certification - Mineral Processing

Minerals Commission
/2020 - /2020

Diploma - Diploma in Education

University of Cape Coast (UCC)
/2007 - /2009

Diploma - Diploma in Education

Presbyterian College of Education
/2000 - /2003

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