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Krist Jan Nino Separa

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Krist Jan Nino Separa

Mining Engineer

Sector: Mining

Salary: $4000 / Monthly

(Age: 27 years)

Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

About

  • Academic Level Degree Bachelor
  • Industry Engineering

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

I am Krist Jan Niño Jimenez Separa, an AusIMM (Member 3119942), Saudi Council of Engineers (1003302), and Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) Licensed Mining Engineer (0003989) with extensive technical knowledge and experience in open pit and underground mining, specifically on Open Pit Coal, Underground Gold Vein, and Underground Cu-Zn-Au-Ag Longhole Stoping. It is in the best of my interests to apply for the Mining Engineer role as mentioned on your company’s career page / job posting.

Education

  • 2013 - 2018
    University of the Philippines Diliman

    Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering

    MINING DIVISION TRAINEE PHILEX MINING CORPORATION Padcal Underground Block Caving Mine Padcal, Tuba, Benguet, Philippines • Rated 88.5% based on various tasks and assignments given by the Mine and Mill Division, in line with the OJT program specifically established for such training; of which includes direct exposure to Block Caving Operations as well as to other auxiliary departments within the mine.

Experience

  • 2024 - Present
    AMAK Mining Company

    MINE COST CONTROL ENGINEER

    AL MASANE COPPER-ZINC UNDERGROUND MINE AL MASANE AL KOBRA (AMAK) MINING CORPORATION Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • Prepares long-term and short-term prioritization schedules in conjunction with the mine design and operations through multiple design, statistical, and cost engineering methods. • Identifies major cost issues and prepares cost-effective recommendations / measures in relation to mining equipment performance, mining processes, and materials and consumables quality for the underground mine and its operations. • Conducts and prepares consignment analyses related to materials and equipment in the mining operations to further optimize company-supplier contracts. • Project Member for Implementation of the Mine’s Digitalization and Automation initiatives using Groundhog Fleet Management and Underground Ops Center Systems. • Conducts inventory tracking and management of explosives for development and production. • Prepares the yearly Underground Mine Budget for Operational and Capital Expenditures. • Supports the development and training of Saudi nationals by providing mentorship, guidance, and coaching, leading to their growth and development.

  • 2022 - 2023
    PHILSAGA MINING CORPORATION (Subsidiary of Ten Sixty Four Ltd ASX:X64)

    SENIOR PROJECT MINING ENGINEER

    TIGERWAY PROJECT – UNDERGROUND DECLINE DEVELOPMENT Co-O Underground Gold Vein Mine Co-O, Consuelo, Bunawan, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines • Designs excavations, including the appropriate ground supports, optimizes the development plan, and manages the project’s geotechnical and survey data • Lead engineer of the Tigerway Project’s Ventilation Exhaust Raise underground infrastructure which began construction and development in July 2022 and was in charge of the assembly of its 2 x 250 kW Main Fans which were commissioned and had been operating since July 2023. • Monitor, assess, and review the development contractor’s performance, in terms of cost, excavation advance, quality of materials used, variation orders lodged, and its compliance to the company’s existing safety and environmental systems..

  • 2022 - 2024
    TÜV NORD Philippines, Inc.

    TECHNICAL EXPERT - MINING

    • Provides technical advice and recommendations related to mining clients’ needs for their ISO certifications.

  • 2021 - 2022
    PHILSAGA MINING CORPORATION (Subsidiary of Ten Sixty Four Ltd ASX:X64)

    PROJECT CONTROL MINING ENGINEER

    TIGERWAY PROJECT – UNDERGROUND DECLINE DEVELOPMENT Co-O Underground Gold Vein Mine Co-O, Consuelo, Bunawan, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines • Monitor compliance of Contractor to agreed construction designs / timelines and propose design revisions to ensure the quality of decline excavation. • Monitor quality of ground supports installed by the contractor to ensure that underground developments & excavations are properly supported. • Monitor Project Plant and Equipment performance, specifically Surface Infrastructure, Underground Mobile Equipment (Jumbo Drill, LHD, LPT etc.), and Development Stationary Equipment (Pumps, Fans, etc.) • Assess quality of materials, consumables, and reticulations utilized by the contractor for the project. • Monitor Fuel and Power Consumption of the contractor and conduct optimization studies for efficient use of resources • Review Variation Orders proposed by the Contractor in relation to the development and conduct cost analysis studies to further optimize proposals • Review process procedures submitted by the Contractor and propose appropriate revisions to address issues that may cause delays to the overall project timeline. Co-O Underground Gold Vein Mine Co-O, Consuelo, Bunawan, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines • Monitor compliance of Contractor to agreed construction designs / timelines and propose design revisions to ensure the quality of decline excavation. • Monitor quality of ground supports installed by the contractor to ensure that underground developments & excavations are properly supported. • Monitor Project Plant and Equipment performance, specifically Surface Infrastructure, Underground Mobile Equipment (Jumbo Drill, LHD, LPT etc.), and Development Stationary Equipment (Pumps, Fans, etc.) • Assess quality of materials, consumables, and reticulations utilized by the contractor for the project. • Monitor Fuel and Power Consumption of the contractor and conduct optimization studies for efficient use of resources • Review Variation Orders proposed by the Contractor in relation to the development and conduct cost analysis studies to further optimize proposals • Review process procedures submitted by the Contractor and propose appropriate revisions to address issues that may cause delays to the overall project timeline.

  • 2019 - 2021
    PHILSAGA MINING CORPORATION (Subsidiary of Ten Sixty Four Ltd ASX:X64)

    UNDERGROUND MINE SAFETY ENGINEER

    Co-O Underground Gold Vein Mine Co-O, Consuelo, Bunawan, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines • Conducts Risk Assessments and Job Hazard Analyses to all workplaces (surface & underground) and ensures the implementation of corresponding hazard controls. • Proactively monitors the Mine's Safety Performance through consolidated Safety Statistics • Formulated the Annual Safety and Health Program for Mineral Production Sharing Agreement 2008-262-XIII Parcel 1 (Co-O Mine) and institutes provisions of the said ASHP all throughout the mine • Formulate emergency response preparedness programs for the company in accordance with all legal and industry standards. • Maintains a system of inspection to detect all hazards of the mining operation and investigates all mine accidents and promulgate ways and means of preventing their recurrence.

  • 2019 - 2019
    SEMIRARA MINING AND POWER CORPORATION

    SLOPE STABILITY RADAR (SSR) ENGINEER

    Molave Open Pit Coal Mine Semirara, Caluya, Antique, Philippines • Responsible in the operation of the Slope Stability Radar (SSR) / Pit Safety Monitoring. • Conducts analysis and prediction of geotechnical and slope stability data and provides slide and evacuation reports. • Notifies department for any irregular / progressive deformation and unusual behavior of pit walls. • Conducts safety assessment/audit of mine pit using standard audit checklists. • Prepares the documentation and assists implementation for the mine site’s Occupational Safety and Health Program.

Honors & awards

  • 2023

    RESOURCE SPEAKER

    “Tigerway Access Decline Project: A Pathway to the Future of Co-O Gold Project” 69th ANNUAL NATIONAL MINE SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE Baguio City, Philippines

  • 2022

    RESOURCE SPEAKER

    “Tigerway Project: Underground Decline Development” 28th MINDANAO ASSOCIATION OF MINING ENGINEERS ANNUAL MINING SYMPOSIUM Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City, Philippines

  • 2018

    THESIS GRANTEE

    DR. WALTER BROWN THESIS SUPPORT GRANT “Potential of Drone Imagery as Tool for Water Quality Monitoring in Kayawyawan River, Carrascal, Surigao del Sur” UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES DILIMAN Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

Expertise

Licensed Mining Engineer (Professional Regulation Commission - Philippines)
Underground Mining - Gold Vein Mining / Mechanized Decline Development
Open Pit Coal Mining

Languages

English
Proficient