CESP Phase 3 Project 2018-2020 - Modernization project replacing 480V MCCs and GE PLC Controls. Allen Bradley ControlLogix Configuration, Pre-Operational Testing and Commissioning of all equipment including motor starters and switchgear.
PLC Migration Project Phase 1 Project 2013-2016 - Modernization project replacing GE PLC Controls for Phase 1. The scope was the complete upgrade of the Concentrate Mill which included the Feed Conveyor system to the four SAG Mills, the eight Ball Mills with all their conveyors and lubrication systems, the Cyclone Feed Pump systems, the Cooling Towers, the Air Compressor Plant, the Gland Seal Water system, Lime Plant as well as the remote-controlled Water Well systems. Allen Bradley ControlLogix Configuration, Pre-Operational Testing and Commissioning of all equipment including motor starters and switchgear.
Pyrite Project – Lime Plant addition. Allen Bradley ControlLogix Configuration, Pre-Operational Testing and Commissioning of all equipment including motor starters and switchgear.
FL04 Filter Press Replacement Project – Filter Press Replacement. Allen Bradley ControlLogix Configuration, Pre-Operational Testing and Commissioning of all equipment including motor starters and switchgear.
H2S Monitors Integration - Electrical & Controls engineering and design, Pre-Operational Testing and Commissioning of H2S monitors interface with DeltaV.
Emergency Power System - Electrical engineering and design of emergency power system at security gate.
NASH Piping Loop As-built - As-built and feasibility study for the upgrade of the NASH reagent addition system. Ball Mill Cooling Fan Study - Feasibility study for the upgrade of the 8 Ball Mill cooling 8 Fans.
PLC Controls Upgrade Project - Modernization project replacing 40 x Allen Bradley PLC5 Controllers with redundant ControlLogix Controllers
Filter Plant Controls Upgrade Project – Replacement of a Honeywell TDC3000 DCS with an Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC
Safety Rectification Project - Created and updated maintenance work procedures and generation of Safety Isolation Procedures
Slag Mill Modernization Project – Engineering of new MCC and upgraded old MCC (motor control center) with Allen-Bradley PLC, motor starters and switchgear
Hydromat Expansion Project – AB ControlLogix Configuration, Pre-Operational Testing and Commissioning of all equipment including motor starters and switchgear.
Rhenium Plant Project – AB ControlLogix Configuration, Pre-Operational Testing and Commissioning of all equipment including motor starters and switchgear.
Filter Plant Hydraulics Upgrade Project – Integration of new hydraulic unit with an Allen Bradley ControlLogix PLC
Tailings Modernization Project - Engineered solutions to overcome complexities introduced by designing SCADA system that extended over 19 miles and involved 23 unmanned Pump station control locations. Successfully placed two cyclone systems and supporting systems into full production. Configured, tested and commissioned a hybrid PLC Control System involving DH+, fiber optic and radio communication system. Utilized Allen Bradley PLC5 and SLC500 with Visual Basic and RS-Tools and Panel View’s.
Cyclone VFD Replacement - Engineering and support for the upgrade of the Rubicon drives to Allen Bradley Power Flex drives.
Splitter Box Upgrade - Engineering and support for the upgrade of the splitter box to Allen Bradley ControlLogix and Panel View Plus.
In-Pit Crusher Relocation Project - Relocating the crusher and incorporated two new conveyance systems to the material handling system. Siemens PCS7 Configuration, Pre-Operational Testing and Commissioning of all equipment including motor starters and switchgear.
In-Pit Shovel and Drill Monitoring Project - AB ControlLogix and FT View Configuration, Pre-Operational Testing and Commissioning of remote monitoring system of the in-pit drill rigs and shovels communicating over the Wireless Ethernet Mesh network.
Refinery Controls Audit - Controls configuration, modifications and problem-solving Allen-Bradley control system for the high-speed automated cathode stripping and anode preparation machines.
Palabora Underground Mining Project (2000 – 2003) - Successfully placed four underground crushers, 16 conveyances, four rope winder hoists and associated supporting systems into full production. The control room on the surface allowing operations to control all systems underground and on surface from one central point. Responsible for the engineering configuration development of the control system for the Underground Project utilizing 35 Siemens S7-400 PLCs configured with PCS7 and WinCC HMI (Human Machine Interface) and OP17 control panel/interface communicating over Industrial Ethernet, ProfiBus and ASI-Bus. Duties included commissioning, support engineering and operator training. Also acted as owner's representative responsible for the commercial ramp-up and readiness for the project.