Neto Apolinario
Geological Quality Controller
Kathu,GP
Summary
Results-driven Quality Controller with 17 years of extensive experience in conducting rigorous testing to ensure superior quality and optimal product conditions. Possesses exceptional product knowledge that facilitates effective staff training and maximizes storage efficiency. Proven ability to build and sustain strong working relationships with internal teams and external customers, fostering collaboration and enhancing overall operational success. Committed to continuous improvement and excellence in quality assurance processes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Geological Quality Controler
Assmang Khumani Iron Ore Mine
10.2012 - Current
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing complaints and resolving product-related concerns.
- Reduced manufacturing defects through thorough inspections and proactive identification of potential issues.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance improvements.
- Provide support to mining operations by ensuring quality and
quantity of product transported during shift to stockpiles or crusher. - Coordinating fleet and material management
- Complying with SHERQ standards
Ensure customer requirements are met.
Monitor lab results and implementing corrective measures if
required. - Developed comprehensive quality control documentation, providing clear guidelines for staff adherence.
- Delegate work to operators ensuring they are informed of the
location and quantities required. - Analyze drilled chips prior to blasting.
Compile and compare rock quality before and after blasting
operations. - Ensure efficient internal/external customer service.
- Ensure continuous accurate radio communication the process controller
to guide/influence product quality control. - Delegate work to operators ensuring they are informed of the location and quantities required.
- Compile and compare rock quality before and after blasting
operations. - Compile End shift daily reports of loading areas. and daily grade results.
Geological Assistant Quality Controler
Khumani Iron Ore Mine
09.2009 - 10.2012
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly addressing complaints and resolving product-related concerns.
- Reduced manufacturing defects through thorough inspections and proactive identification of potential issues.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance improvements.
- Provide support to mining operations by ensuring quality and
quantity of product transported during shift to stockpiles or
crusher.
- Coordinating fleet and material management
- Complying with SHERQ standards
Ensure customer requirements are met.
Monitor lab results and implementing corrective measures if
required.
Delegate work to operators ensuring they are informed of the
location and quantities required.
Analyze drilled chips prior to blasting.
- Compile and compare rock quality before and after blasting
operations.
- Ensure efficient internal/external customer service.
- Ensure continuous accurate radio communication with stakeholder
to guide/influence product quality control.
- Comply with quality standards.
General technical skills
- Quality control and specification
Service Assistant Geology
Beeshoek Iron Ore Mine
10.2008 - 09.2009
- Manage small team of subordinates.
Measure and monitor water boreholes.
- Log exploration holes.
Do RQD’S
- Update MRM database daily.
- Manage fleet control.
Ensure availability of machinery in Core Yard
- Site inspections
- Supply lab with samples.
Do PTO’S
- Assist exploration geologist.
- Ensure team adherence to SHERQ regulations and policies.
- Ensure SOP’S and COP’S are communicated and signed.
- Collect core and drill samples ,and deliver to core yard.
Education
High School Diploma -
Postmasburg High School
Postmasburg 04.2001 -
Skills
Quality Controller Level 1
Reading,Sports,Fitness
I love reading, and fitness, and learning new gen technology ,being fit is very important as I feel it as an high impact on quality control , to maintain the work load and presure.
References
Sakkie v Niekerk - Sr Geologist 083 288 7087
Koketso Moeti - Geologist 078 374 4462
Wilstie van Wyk - Geologist 073 189 1270
Timeline
Geological Quality Controler
Assmang Khumani Iron Ore Mine
10.2012 - Current
Geological Assistant Quality Controler
Khumani Iron Ore Mine
09.2009 - 10.2012
Service Assistant Geology
Beeshoek Iron Ore Mine
10.2008 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Postmasburg High School
04.2001 -