DENNIS AMPONSAH BAIDOO
Tarkwa,Ghana
Summary
I am an experienced metallurgist with the drive to quickly adapt to new metallurgical innovations and processes. I am an exceptionally versatile team player and team leader who also has the skill to mentor and provide technical insights aimed at building intellectual capacity that delivers high-quality outcomes in a practically safe and cost-effective manner. A person of remarkable integrity who executes roles with due diligence and a sense of professionalism.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gold Room Supervisor
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinates and supervises all gold room-related operations in compliance with statutory Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Community Relations Standards
- Identifies and embarks upon innovative initiatives aimed at continuous improvement in Elution, Gravity Concentration, and electrowinning operations in a cost-effective manner
- Supervises weekly cathode pulling, smelting, and bullion shipment in a safe and secure manner
- Reviews capital budgeting requirements based on the cost and commensurate benefit philosophy
- Sets Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Gold Room Personnel
- Provides mentorship and technical support for plant operations.
Wastewater Treatment Engineer
AngloGold Ashanti
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed the handover of the Wastewater Treatment facility of AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Mines (AAIL) from Pollution to Water (P2W) to Veolia Ghana Ltd
- Ensured adherence to standard sampling and testing systems for chemical and physical analysis of wastewater (feed) and product (discharge)
- Ensured periodic testing for the efficacy of water pumps, multimedia filters, Reverse Osmosis plant components, online water flow meters, level sensors, pressure gauges, and other equipment
- Monitored and ensured that wastewater treatment procedures and the quality of treated water (discharge) were in alignment with the Ghana Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) regulations and environmental guidelines
Senior Plant Metallurgist
AngloGold Ashanti
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Responsible for the health and safety of every employee under my supervision in compliance to AAIL Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements
- Provided leadership, coaching, and training for Plant Metallurgists, National Service Personnel, and Graduate Trainees on the plant
- Responsible for the implementation and management of programs aimed at optimizing reagent consumption, grinding media, gravity screen panels, carbon recovery screen panels, Knelson concentrator wear parts and cyclone wear parts with the coordination of Process Operations, Engineering, and Procurement
- Supervised gravity concentration and In-Line Leach (ILR) units of the process plant
- Assisted in the monitoring and continuous improvement of CIL/CIP, Elution, and Electrowinning processes
- Responsible for sectional capital and operating budgets
- Assisted with daily metallurgical accounting, weekly gold forecasts, and monthly metallurgical reports.
Plant Metallurgist
AngloGold Ashanti
08.2006 - 04.2009
- Assisted in metallurgical and capital improvement projects
- Provided direction as well as shared technical knowledge and experience to improve team performance
- Managed a variety of workloads based on different strategic priorities
- Provided metallurgical support to operational teams to achieve optimal throughput, grade and recovery
- Liaised with the metallurgical laboratory to perform test works aimed at reagent optimization and improvement in plant recovery.
Plant Metallurgist (National Service)
AngloGold Ashanti
10.2005 - 06.2006
- Monitored plant metallurgical parameters such as dissolved oxygen concentration, free cyanide and WAD cyanide concentrations, grind, carbon concentration, pulp density and tank siltation levels
- Liaised with the metallurgical laboratory to perform test works aimed at reagent optimization and improvement in plant recovery.
Education
Master of Philosophy in Industrial Finance and Investment -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi, Ghana11.2019
Diploma in Oil and Gas Management -
Institute For Professional And Executive Development (IPED)
09.2013
Post Graduate Certificate in General Management and Administration -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
Achimota, Accra, Ghana12.2012
Bachelor of Science in Mineral Engineering -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi, Ghana07.2005
Skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Great team-leading and team-playing skills
- Business awareness with strong finance and investment analysis
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong data-driven decision-making skills
- Great counseling and mentoring skills
- Excellent ability to learn new things quickly
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Strong numeracy skills
Certification
- Process Engineer (Minerals Commission, Ghana)
- Senior Process Engineer (Minerals Commission, Ghana)
- Incident Commander (Emergency Training Solutions, South Africa)
- Confined Space Rescue (Emergency Training Solutions, South Africa)
- Introduction to Safety Management (OSHAcademy Occupational Health and Safety Training, USA)
Affiliations
- Professional Engineer of the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE). Membership Number: 10031
- West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (WAIMM) Membership Number: 2478
SOFTWARE SKILLS
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Microsoft Office Package: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power Point Presentation.
Statistical Analysis Software Package: STATA and EVIEWS
References
1. Ing Isaac Owusu-Opoku
Metallurgical Superintendent
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited
iowusu-opoku@anglogoldashanti.com
+233244024365
2. Ing Abraham Osei Badu
Senior Manager
Processing Department
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited
abadu@anglogoldashanti.com
+233244511211
Timeline
Gold Room Supervisor
AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem Limited
01.2020 - Current
Wastewater Treatment Engineer
AngloGold Ashanti
01.2014 - 01.2020
Senior Plant Metallurgist
AngloGold Ashanti
01.2009 - 01.2014
Plant Metallurgist
AngloGold Ashanti
08.2006 - 04.2009
Plant Metallurgist (National Service)
AngloGold Ashanti
10.2005 - 06.2006
Master of Philosophy in Industrial Finance and Investment -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Diploma in Oil and Gas Management -
Institute For Professional And Executive Development (IPED)
Post Graduate Certificate in General Management and Administration -
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
Bachelor of Science in Mineral Engineering -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
- Process Engineer (Minerals Commission, Ghana)
- Senior Process Engineer (Minerals Commission, Ghana)
- Incident Commander (Emergency Training Solutions, South Africa)
- Confined Space Rescue (Emergency Training Solutions, South Africa)
- Introduction to Safety Management (OSHAcademy Occupational Health and Safety Training, USA)
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