I am a gamer and an avid music enjoyer I greatly enjoy most things from the 1980s, particularly heavy metal, but also movies/anime and video games In my spare time I like to play fighting games like Tekken, or adventure games like Legend of Zelda, and listen to bands like Judas Priest and Queencryche I also compose my own video game inspired music, and like to make piano arrangements for various music, mostly video game soundtracks I also enjoy reading, with my favorite authors being J R R Tolkein, C S Lewis and Christopher Paolini Some of my favorite movies include Blade Runner, The Thing, Evil Dead 2, Iron Giant and How to Train Your Dragon
Damien Barnett
Tehacahpi
Summary
- Lead Lab Technician IV with proven expertise at Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd in enhancing laboratory efficiency and safety. Skilled in equipment validation and chemical handling, I excel under pressure while training junior techs. Committed to accuracy and detail, I have implemented process improvements that significantly optimized sample preparation and fire assay workflows.
- Experienced with laboratory testing and quality assurance processes. Utilizing leadership abilities to ensure team cohesion and optimal performance. Track record of maintaining high standards in safety and procedural compliance.
- Good at multitasking, I have always taken the burden of responsibility on my shoulders, often juggling several tasks across all lab departments at a given time.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Lab Technician IV
Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd
09.2023 - Current
- Regular participation in sample splitting and pulverizing. Quick working environment with repetitive heavy lifting.
- Regular participation in Fire Assay procedure. Weighing/accurately mixing samples for fusion, involving pouring lead buttons and cupelling samples.
- Regular participation in Wet Lab operations including Cyanide Shakes, AA analysis of cyanide and acid solutions for gold and silver, acid and cyanide QC Standard makeup and validation, mercury digestion and analysis, and Gold Bullion Assay procedures for Preliminary and Settlement dore/splitting.
- Supervised daily laboratory operations to ensure safety procedures are being followed while maintaining efficient and accurate production.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on lab procedures and equipment use.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency for Sample Splitting and Fire Assay procedures.
- Conducted regular maintenance and calibration of analytical instruments such as Atomic Absorption Spectrometers to maintain accuracy and smooth operation.
- Also conducted regular maintenance, and parts replacement of Fusion Furnaces and Cupellation Furnaces.
General Labor Construction Worker
Riverside Restorative
04.2022 - 02.2023
- General labor
- Lifting and moving heavy materials
- Demolition
- Painting/stripping paint/sanding
- Cleaning
- Use of basic power tools
- Commitment to quality above all else while also maintaining speed and orderliness.
Prep Cook/Dishwasher/Table Busser
Mile High Cade
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Taking stock/restocking/rotating stock
- Multitasking
- Regular deep cleaning of facility and equipment
- Table service
- Developed skills managing and multitasking while maintaining speed and quality in all areas.
General Concession
Fix Cineplex
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Customer service
- Deep cleaning of equipment
- Restocking/stock rotation
- Multitasking.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hope Academy Charter School
Beaumont, CA06-2018
Skills
- Equipment Validation
- Safety Procedures
- Sample Preparation
- Chemical Handling
- Multitasking
- Accuracy & Attention to Detail
- Hard Working
- Proficiency with Atomic Absorption Spectrometers
- Good at Staying on Task
- Good Under Pressure
- Receptive and Always Welcome to Advice/Direction
Accomplishments
- Quickly advanced through Tech Levels from exceptional performance and an ability to learn procedures quickly, and improve significantly on production speed.
- Achieved Leadership position through rigorous hard work, attention to detail, ability to engage effectively with crew, and excelling quickly at all manner of Sample Prep, Fire Assay, and Wet Lab procedures.
- Greatly improved Fire Assay procedure efficiency by modifying our Cress Furnace to hold twice as many cupels at a time, through a second brick layer. This allowed techs to pre-cure their cupels prior to loading them for cupellation. Saving 15 minutes of down time every hour, between lead pours.
Certification
- MSHA Certified
- Task trained on all manner of Sample Prep, Fire Assay, and Wet Lab procedures
Interests
Timeline
Lead Lab Technician IV
Golden Queen Mining Co Ltd
09.2023 - Current
General Labor Construction Worker
Riverside Restorative
04.2022 - 02.2023
Prep Cook/Dishwasher/Table Busser
Mile High Cade
02.2020 - 03.2022
General Concession
Fix Cineplex
11.2018 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Hope Academy Charter School