Ricardo Esau
Summary
Dedicated professional with 20 years of extensive experience in SCADA and Field operations. Known for strong problem-solving and teamwork skills, consistently supporting safe and efficient processing plant operations. Ready to leverage expertise to drive improvements and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
SCADA Operator
QKR Navachab Gold Mine
Karibib
04.2006 - Current
- monitor and control CIP processing plant through SCADA system to ensure safe, stable, and efficient operation.
- Coordinate Plant start-ups, shutdowns and operational changes in accordance with procedures.
- Interact seamlessly with field operator supervisors and engineering maintenance teams.
- supported process refinement to maintain plant throughput and recovery objectives.
- documented production data, downtime, process deviations, and shift activities to ensure operational transparency.
- ensure adherence to safety, health, environmental, and operational standards
Education
High School Diploma -
Outjo Secondary School
Outjo Namibia11-2003
Skills
- SCADA operation
- Filter Plant operator
- Adsorption operations
- Leaching Operations
- SAG Mill operations
- SAG Mill Relining
- Crusher Operations
- Tailings Facility Operations
- Plant Foreman
- Emergency responder
- Chemical handling
- Process improvement
- Analytical thinking
- Team coordination
- Process optimization
- Valid Driver's license
Training and Development certificates
- Supervisory management
- Horizontal Vacuum belt Filter Fault Finding
- Sodium Cyanide Product Awareness & Safe Handling
- Introduction to Hazardous Substances
- SAG Milling
- Primary Crusher Plant
- Thickeners
- Fire Protection
- Operate a Tele handler / Manitou
- CAT 428 TLB Backhoe loader
- Operate a Lift Truck
- Bob Cat Skit Steer
- Emergency Response team Training
- First Aid, First Aid Refresher Training
- Fire Basic Training
- Cyanide Intermediate First Aid
- Alertness and Interest in Safety
- Working at Heights
- Permit to Work
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Afrikaans
Native
Native
Affiliations
- Music Production
- gym
- Sports
Timeline
SCADA Operator
QKR Navachab Gold Mine
04.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Outjo Secondary School