John Ataarem
Perth
Summary
Experienced in managing mining operations and ensuring safety compliance. Leveraging leadership skills and effective communication to drive team success and operational efficiency. Proven track record of problem-solving and strategic planning in challenging mining environments. Ready to contribute expertise and add value to high operation standards. Seeking an opportunity that offers professional mentorship and guidance to support career growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Mine Manager
Schlumberger Oilfield UK
02.2024 - Current
- Planned, monitored and controlled short-term projects based on project execution plans ensuring execution to cost, project schedule and quality
- Adapted cost-conscious management of resources and consumables
- Using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, collected/analyzed data to identify operational losses particularly in grade control/ore dilution and mining cycle time losses. Defined opportunities for improvements and implemented appropriately
- Implemented adherence to safety management systems, managers rules on ground control, handling and transportation of explosives, lone working, dynamic risk assessments, etc
- Established a ventilation performance monitoring system to help identify any changes and ensure that airflow requirements for diesel powered machinery
- Managed gas monitoring and ventilation surveys/upgrades
- Recorded and reported all safety related incidents and hazardous situations per company standards
- Identified gaps and improvements needed in response to major hazards and Escape/Rescue plans using Bow-tie risk assessments and ALARP process sheets
- Updated the HSE Reg. 54 document on escape and emergencies to suit current operations and resources
- Enforced monthly audits for all first aid equipment and weekly fire alarm testing and drills as the site fire warden
- Conducted pre-shift inspections of working areas and post-blast gas tests
- MRS trained Qual-safe Level 3 First Aid award with management of catastrophic bleeding
- Valid till June 2027
- Took charge of scheduling and assignment of daily tasks to miners in accordance with mine manager's plan
- With some experience as a miner, I was able to give a hand when needed
- Managed inventory control of consumables and explosives
- Supported drill and blast operations with drill pattern designs and blast sequences
- Also generated drill patterns using underground manager software for programming Epiroc drill rigs
- Improved grade control and addressed factors causing dilution
- Installed MTI Wi-Fi-based communication systems to cover all accessible areas of the mine
- Completed underground survey skills using Leica T16 total station for topographical surveys
- Completed geotechnical assessment of new tunnels using the NGI Q-system scan line measurements
- This Q mapping helped to determine appropriate ground support rules per drive
- Drafted and implemented Mines Reg. 32 document on managers ground support rules
- Hand-scaled and marked areas/spots for pattern and spot bolting according to ground support rules
- Supported the mine manager with mine design, short term planning and geotechnical considerations for development and production planning
- Supported the mine manager and workshop fitter with adherence to the managers maintenance scheme for mine machinery
- Familiar with GEOVIA Surpac 2023, using the software in converting dwg and dxf files from surveyors into strings and dtms for easier manipulation
- Acting mine manager whilst the mine manager was off duty
- Support restoration works on old mine site (Foss Mine) and ensuring compliance with planning permit for example hydro seeding of Duntanlich mine site
- Supervised and monitored the functionality of a lime dosing plant to balance out PH levels of acid mine drainage to compliant levels
Europe Region HSEQ Group Compliance Officer
Sigma-Roc Plc
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Short term role involved safety audits and reviews of the site operations in quarrying, underground mining and concrete processing plants
- Also involved risk assessments of core risks and development of SSOWs in accordance with regional regulations
Deputy Mine Manager
Fluorsid British Fluorspar Limited
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Minimized employee turnover by introducing retention programs, including flexible rosters, personal development opportunities
- Developed and maintained project scope documents, schedules and budgets, ensuring timely delivery of approved project milestones
- Engaged and coordinated specialist consultants and contractors
- Assisted Mine Manager with mine design and short term planning
- Upgraded dewatering systems to reduce power consumption and risk of flooding
- Engaged with HSE, National Park Authorities and local community in addressing environmental issues
Mining engineer
Fluorsid British Fluorspar Limited
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Established QA/QC controls and duties amongst the blast crew to achieve high efficiency and safety of all drill and blast activities
- Improved the safety culture at the mine by continuous risk assessments of Major Hazards associated with underground hard-rock mining
- Completed bow-tie risk assessments for the mine's core operational risks
- Working with the mine geologist to establish dilution analysis and improve grade control
- Using AutoCAD, prepared mid-term plans that aim to meet project objectives and support the long-term mining plan
- Also familiar with Micromine software
- Identifying contingency plans to overcome shortfalls in production and development
- Closely evaluated employee performance to ensure staff worked at optimum efficiency, making corrective actions, such as training with underachieving employees
- Ensured operations complied with applicable regulations by assessing operations and staying up to date with the latest mining laws
- Collaborated with the safety department to determine/develop and review safety protocols and emergency evacuation plans for mining projects
- Designed and implemented drill patterns for long-hole stoping and tunnelling
- Designed charge plans, charging procedures and implemented pre-blast protocols
- Implemented Regular Ventilation surveys, Analysis of VentSim models and maintenance of Fans
- Underground inspections and supervision of underground maintenance/construction projects
- Short term planning and development designs with the mine geologist to achieve maximum exposure to the ore body
- Designed and reviewed dewatering schematics based on production needs and weather conditions
- Recording and reporting of production and safety KPIs
- Supported core drilling exploration projects, leading tasks including work scheduling and budget assessments
- Monitoring and Calibration of Gas Monitors
Underground Mine Operative
ScotGold Resources
06.2021 - 08.2022
- First Aider
- Hardrock Drilling Assistant/Trainee using Epiroc Rigs S1D and T1D
- Shotfiring Assistant - Orica Explosives training
- Working at Heights certified with ticket
- Installation and extension of services and comms
- Load and Haul operative
- Mine Rescue trainee
Field Engineer/Control Room Engineer
Puma Energy / Trafigura
10.2015 - 09.2017
- Controlled and monitored all Terminal Operations on computers and screens remotely from the control room
- Effectively used risk assessments and method statements to support safe working across all tasks
- Monitored and controlled all process parameter conditions such as flow rates, pressures, temperatures, levels, etc., through displays, graphics and trend logs during terminal operations
- Communicated with field operators for parameter abnormalities for immediate corrective actions, troubleshoot to limit risk to personnel, plant equipment and production during emergency situations
- Performed daily checks before and after all terminal operations as well as operational reports (Vessel Product discharge/loading Rack/Meters Calibration)
- Responsible for the terminal stocks position by monitoring the level of white products and LPG using the Automatic Tank Gauge system
- Responsible for all compliance documentations and reports with petroleum stakeholders; National Petroleum Authority
Trainee Mining engineer
Ghana Manganese Company
04.2014 - 05.2015
- Drove constant process improvement, adopting Lean methodologies and techniques to identify and close operational efficiency gaps
- Maximised grade by maintaining effective grade control
- Reported production and reconciliation performance, presenting results to the Mine manager
- Reviewed maintenance and staff schedules, increasing output by 5%
- Assisted the Drill and Blast Engineers with service hole design and drafting functions
- Assisted the Planning Engineers with development design and drafting functions
- Monitored the daily performance of development and production activities and brought attention to any apparent trends which may compromise the weekly and/or three month schedule
Intern Mining Engineer
Anglogold Iduaprem Mine
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Large scale open cut gold mine
- Maintained files on the network server in up-to-date status, following all departmental and company policies
- Trained on mine design using Surpac
- Provided documentation and construction contract management of mining engineering projects
- Managed contractors to ensure targets were consistently met
Education
MSc. - Finance
Robert Gordon University
12.2018
BSc. - Mining Engineering
University of Mines and Technology
05.2015
Skills
- Lean Six Sigma
- First Aider
- Fire Warden
- Ventilation
- Dewatering
- AutoCAD
- Drilling
- Technical Report Writing
- Bow Tie Risk Assessment
- HSE UK Mine Regulations 2014
- Production scheduling
- Safety management
- Mine planning
- Environmental compliance
- Geotechnical engineering
- Rock mechanics
- Mine surveying
- Explosives and Blast Design
- Mining software proficiency
- Regulatory reporting
- Continuous improvement
- Change management experience
- ISO standards
- Process optimization techniques
- 5S methodology implementation
Affiliations
- Member- Energy Institute
- Member- Mining Association of the United Kingdom (MAUK)
- Member- Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
- Member- Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
Hobbies and Interests
CHARITY WORK, President, Rotaract University Chapter, Rotary International, Tarkwa, Ghana, 06/01/13, 12/01/14, Projects focused on food and education in the local community.
Timeline
Assistant Mine Manager
Schlumberger Oilfield UK
02.2024 - Current
Europe Region HSEQ Group Compliance Officer
Sigma-Roc Plc
10.2023 - 10.2023
Deputy Mine Manager
Fluorsid British Fluorspar Limited
12.2022 - 09.2023
Mining engineer
Fluorsid British Fluorspar Limited
09.2022 - 09.2023
Underground Mine Operative
ScotGold Resources
06.2021 - 08.2022
Field Engineer/Control Room Engineer
Puma Energy / Trafigura
10.2015 - 09.2017
Trainee Mining engineer
Ghana Manganese Company
04.2014 - 05.2015
Intern Mining Engineer
Anglogold Iduaprem Mine
08.2013 - 12.2013
BSc. - Mining Engineering
University of Mines and Technology
MSc. - Finance
Robert Gordon University
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