Mahielden Hamid
Riyadh,011
Summary
Highly experienced mineral processing engineer with over a decade of experience in optimizing mineral processing facilities, driving a consistent pursuit of excellence in all aspects of my work. My achievements include increasing metal recovery, surpassing targeted goals, implementing sustainable practices, and minimizing costs. Additionally, I am skilled in metallurgical operations testing and accounting, process design and management, metallurgical studies, process selection, and team leadership. I am capable of assisting with diverse mineral extractions, including Gold & Base metals and industrial minerals such as silica, Kaolin, Bentonite, Feldspar, Talc, Magnesium, and calcium and others as well. Furthermore, I am a certified project management professional and eagerly seek to leverage my comprehensive knowledge, experience, and skillset to optimize technical and managerial capacities while fostering personal and professional growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Superintendent & Chief Process Engineer.
Saudi Gold Refinery Company
02.2022 - 02.2024
- the position involves Process superintendent & chief processing engineer roles.
- Supervising and managing process department activities for new gold heap leach Operations project.
- Providing technical expertise and leading project initiation.
- Managing the process team and acting as a senior management member in projects evaluation and process technique selection.
- Overseeing metallurgical studies for different mining projects including gold mining under operation, copper & zinc mine in the exploration stage and several mining licenses for future projects owned by the company.
- Responsible for all metallurgical studies and process parameters.
- Selecting process plants and estimating costs.
- Conducting feasibility studies for the process section.
- Directly following up on all process requirements with company consultants & outside suppliers from different countries.
- Acting mine manager, and fulfill the mine manager tasks when he is off-duty & lead the teams.
Mill Supervisor
Maaden (MGBM) - Jaddarah Workforce Company
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Overseeing and supervising all processing activities of two Gold Processing Plants, namely CIL and Heap Leach operations, responsible for producing 7,000 Oz of Gold Monthly.
- Developing optimal operating parameters and maintaining consumption within operational budgets by carefully
- Monitoring equipment conditions and developing preventative maintenance schedules in order to increase and maximize plant availability.
- Ensuring strict adherence to standard operating procedures and conducting comprehensive training of plant personnel on quality plant operations, safety, and time management.
- Establishing corrective actions and implementing improvement initiatives aimed at maximizing efficiencies and minimizing operational and safety risks.
- Preparing informative production reports, monthly work priorities and leave schedules for employees.
- Received the VP of Ma'aden Gold & Base Metals recognition ( PACE Award ) as Rol Model.
Processing Engineer - Supervisor
Royal For Advanced Business Co. Ltd
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Commissioned new gold CIL plant as a processing engineer and led start-up with a Chinese contractor.
- Developed production plans and performance strategies leading to increased gold production and purity.
- Managed plant data analysis and established appropriate metallurgical parameters for improved gold recovery.
- Led daily production meetings for process, maintenance, laboratory, warehouse, and field administration for successful daily tasks and future plans.
- Prepared production reports, monthly work priorities, and plant requirements.
Production Manager
Royal For Advanced Business Co. Ltd
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Provided technical advice for transitioning from Vat to Heap leach process and managing existing production.
- Conducted ore stock assessment, designed Heap Leach process and selected equipment.
- Developed Metallurgical test work procedures to improve and regulate existing gold production and for future heap leach project studies.
- Represented the company during technical discussions with Ministry of Minerals.
Site Manager
Sudamin Company LTD
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Managed two CIL Plants during their execution stage with a Chinese Contractor, one of which was completed and other was still under construction.
- Supervised cold/hot commissioning process to ensure that plant was functioning effectively as intended and poured first gold bullion.
- Monitored and controlled plant operations process and metallurgical parameters for CIL plant, which included ball mills, thickener, CIL tanks, press filters, carbon elution unit, electro winning cells, and gold refining units.
- Conducted training for new staff members, including junior engineers and operators.
- Oversaw the overall site management of over 100 personnel.
Processing Engineer - Metallurgist
ANSAN WIKFS (SUDAN) Co. LTD
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Lead and guide process operation team for efficient operation of gold gravity processing plant and resolve any technical issues that may arise.
- Analyze plant data to establish proper metallurgical parameters and ensure efficient performance of processing units.
- Solve any metallurgical problems that may arise in processing units.
- Develop production plans and generate performance reports, taking up role of acting plant manager when required.
- Engaged in commissioning stage and provide operators training for smooth functioning of processing plant.
- Operate and maintain various plant equipment's such as crusher, ball mill, spiral classifier, jig, centrifugal concentrators, shaking tables, sluice boxes, thickener, press filter, conveyors and slurry pumps.
Processing Engineer
Managem International For Mining Co. Ltd
04.2012 - 11.2013
- Overseeing the production process of a CIL Gold processing Plant, specifically a 250 t/d pilot plant.
- Managing and monitoring the efficiency of the crushing system, grinding circuits, flotation circuit, dewatering unit, and CIL unit to ensure desired metallurgical parameters are met.
- Achieving high efficiency with regards to slurry streams (pumps and pipes).
- Ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOP) and safety procedures for plant reagents preparation, and performing sample analysis by fire assay.
- Promoting safety culture and providing training to plant operators.
- Managing plant equipment, including crushing circuit (jaw, cone crushers, vibrating screens, belt conveyors), grinding circuit (two ball mills with set of hydro cyclones, gravity line for course grind), flotation circuit (rougher, scavenger, cleaner cells), de-watering thickener, CIL units, Elution circuit, gold smelting unit, TSF.
Processing Engineer
HUAKAN HAMADI RECOURCE Co. LTD
10.2008 - 08.2009
- The position involves managing all processing activities for Gold Processing by Heap Leach operations.
- This includes overseeing the design of leach pads, crushing plant, conveying system, and irrigation system.
- Additionally, the position involves managing gold recovery through a series of activated carbon columns, gold stripping and electro winning, and gold smelting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering & Mineral Processing
Omdurman Islamic University -
Omdurman - Sudan09.2008
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) - Project Management
PMI
USA10.2021
Skills
- Self Starter
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Fast Learner
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office package
- Ability to Work individually or in Team
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Organizational Skills
Websites
Certification
Project Management, Technical and Vocational Training Corporation- MANAR
J U L Y 2 0 2 0 — J U L Y 2 0 2 0
Cert Prep: Project Management Professional, LinkedIn Learning
M A Y 2 0 2 0 — M A Y 2 0 2 0
Six Sigma Foundations, LinkedIn Learning
A P R I L 2 0 2 0 — A P R I L 2 0 2 0
Operational Excellence Foundations, LinkedIn Learning
A P R I L 2 0 2 0 — A P R I L 2 0 2 0
Microsoft Excel 2010 - Revised 2017, Alison Platform - Online Education
M A R C H 2 0 1 9 — M A R C H 2 0 1 9
OSHA Compliance in General Industry, Charisma Workforce Development - Sudan
J U N E 2 0 1 5 — J U L Y 2 0 1 5
Project Management Professional Prep (PMP), ETCO Training & Human Development Center - Sudan
J U N E 2 0 1 5 — J U N E 2 0 1 5
Course In AutoCAD, Alaalm Alarabi Center for Languages & Computer Sciences
M A Y 2 0 1 4 — J U N E 2 0 1 4
Training Period - Cement Quarries - Operations & Quality Control, Nile Cement Company. Ltd - Rabak - Sudan
J U N E 2 0 1 0 — J U N E 2 0 1 0
Diploma in Microsoft Office - Package, Alprof Center for Computer Sciences
M A Y 2 0 0 9 — A U G U S T 2 0 0 9
Training Course in - Mineral Processing Lab, Rock Mechanics Lab, Mining Machinery Lab, Mine Ventilation Lab, Surveying Lab, Metallurgical Engineering Lab, University of Suez Canal - Faculty of
Petroleum and Mining Engineering
J U N E 2 0 0 7 — J U L Y 2 0 0 7
Affiliations
- Registered As Mining Engineer - Saudi Council of Engineers, Saudi Arabia
- Registered As Graduate Engineer - Sudanese Engineering Council, Khartoum - Sudan
Additional Information
- Nationality Sudanese
- Saudi driving license
- Sudanese driving license
References
References available upon request
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Process Superintendent & Chief Process Engineer.
Saudi Gold Refinery Company
02.2022 - 02.2024
Mill Supervisor
Maaden (MGBM) - Jaddarah Workforce Company
12.2017 - 12.2021
Processing Engineer - Supervisor
Royal For Advanced Business Co. Ltd
06.2017 - 11.2017
Production Manager
Royal For Advanced Business Co. Ltd
11.2015 - 11.2016
Site Manager
Sudamin Company LTD
09.2015 - 11.2015
Processing Engineer - Metallurgist
ANSAN WIKFS (SUDAN) Co. LTD
04.2014 - 04.2015
Processing Engineer
Managem International For Mining Co. Ltd
04.2012 - 11.2013
Processing Engineer
HUAKAN HAMADI RECOURCE Co. LTD
10.2008 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering & Mineral Processing
Omdurman Islamic University -
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) - Project Management
PMI
Project Management, Technical and Vocational Training Corporation- MANAR
J U L Y 2 0 2 0 — J U L Y 2 0 2 0
Cert Prep: Project Management Professional, LinkedIn Learning
M A Y 2 0 2 0 — M A Y 2 0 2 0
Six Sigma Foundations, LinkedIn Learning
A P R I L 2 0 2 0 — A P R I L 2 0 2 0
Operational Excellence Foundations, LinkedIn Learning
A P R I L 2 0 2 0 — A P R I L 2 0 2 0
Microsoft Excel 2010 - Revised 2017, Alison Platform - Online Education
M A R C H 2 0 1 9 — M A R C H 2 0 1 9
OSHA Compliance in General Industry, Charisma Workforce Development - Sudan
J U N E 2 0 1 5 — J U L Y 2 0 1 5
Project Management Professional Prep (PMP), ETCO Training & Human Development Center - Sudan
J U N E 2 0 1 5 — J U N E 2 0 1 5
Course In AutoCAD, Alaalm Alarabi Center for Languages & Computer Sciences
M A Y 2 0 1 4 — J U N E 2 0 1 4
Training Period - Cement Quarries - Operations & Quality Control, Nile Cement Company. Ltd - Rabak - Sudan
J U N E 2 0 1 0 — J U N E 2 0 1 0
Diploma in Microsoft Office - Package, Alprof Center for Computer Sciences
M A Y 2 0 0 9 — A U G U S T 2 0 0 9
Training Course in - Mineral Processing Lab, Rock Mechanics Lab, Mining Machinery Lab, Mine Ventilation Lab, Surveying Lab, Metallurgical Engineering Lab, University of Suez Canal - Faculty of
Petroleum and Mining Engineering
J U N E 2 0 0 7 — J U L Y 2 0 0 7
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