Goran Sarafimov
Kavadarci
Summary
A well rounded Mine Engineer with 18 years' experience in the mining industry in global companies in Europe and overseas. High degree of professionalism and a proven history in safety and performance. Working in both already established and Greenfield mine sites with a strong background in mining operations/production, economic management, environmental geology, and short medium mining planning. An exceptional understanding of the relevant legislation and environmental management systems for the European Mining Industry.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of production and technical department
SOLWAY GROUP
06.2021 - Current
- Providing leadership and managerial skills to coordinate all operations at the mine site, including training workers, purchasing supplies, and maintaining equipment
- Reviewing reports on production levels, equipment breakdowns, mine accidents, and other relevant data to identify potential problems and provide solutions
- Incorporating and regular update on safety regulations, standards, and procedures to ensure they are regularly followed
- Respecting weekly and monthly schedule with budget also ensuring capex reviews are always on time and into budget, regarding mine and metal planning
- Training employees to use drone DJI Phantom Pro 4.0, in software Drone deploy create a model in order measurement to be exported in .dwg extensions, to use them in AutoCAD
- Following and react when it's necessary, all parameters with telemetry in KOMTRAX, for calculation on availability and utilization on KOMATSU equipment with details on consumption of diesel, t x km, effective time, stoppages, and other details
- Engaged with implementation of ESG first on Group level then adapt them on local company level related with the North Macedonia laws, (GNG, APQC and PCF)
- Definition of risk and opportunities defined with RCA, in all aspects of production connected with realization on monthly plans, quantities waste, ore, quality, moisture.
Deputy General Director
SSE GROUP
07.2018 - 05.2021
- Manage licensing of explosives, advise & support Ops on E&DG storage, handling, and use
- Standardized framework for explosives and blast management
- Technical review of E&DG management processes with assurance on E&DG facilities
- Mandatory safety & compliance audits on explosives trucks and MEMU vehicles
- Lead and support Drill & Blast safety improvement initiatives
- Standardization of D&B processes, systems, and tools
- Reporting and benchmarking of D&B performance with technical leadership on strategic projects with collaborative D&B working groups
- D&B support for operations (Engineering & Design focus) and implementation on SWISS standardized D&B framework, systems, and engineering tools
- Conduct technical trials to support D&B safety and productivity
- Monthly reporting of D&B performance across operations
- Consolidate Explosives forecasting and forecast conformance reporting.
Manager of mining and civil activities
SARDICH MC
08.2015 - 06.2018
- Established from Greenfield mine site, new open pit mine and factory for leaching oxide copper ore with solvent extraction and electro winning-SE/EW
- Managing all processes on the mine, drilling, blasting, crushing, transport on ore, design of heap leaching areas, and waste areas, according to BAT
- Develop and implement plans to ensure the safety of all mine personnel
- Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with mine personnel, government agencies, and the public
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Consulting with main geologist for selection between ore and waste and organization and control on quality and quantity of ore, QA/QC
- Planning, design and scheduling the mining activities with software AutoCAD Civil3D, open pit design and limits, roads and ramps for transportation, waste dump, heap leaching pads
- Implementation of weekly recording and measurements with drone on mine and main facilities including factory and dams
- Creation of technological process and scheme for screening and crushing the ore
- Coordination and managing main contractor for mining activities and several contractors for exploration and civil construction works on three dams for enriched liquids with copper.
Superintendent of ore preparation department
FENI INDUSTRIES
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Crushing, screening, drying, and milling of homogenized ore delivering requested normative and parameters with QA/QC
- Instructions for manipulation on stacker and reclaimers for stocking and taking homogenized ore and delivering it to process
- Cold commissioning, starting period, start push up on bricks and the burner of dryer from heavy oil to petrol coke, Certificate from Pillard-France
- Preparation of all manuals, instructions for proper work with dryer (fans, bricks, temperatures, income, outcome)
- Executive member of Board for ISO and Environment and Steering Committee.
Mines and operations manager
CUNNICO RESOURCES
08.2012 - 10.2013
- Establish from Brownfield, two open pit mines, stocking depos near the mines, and stocking areas on Porto Barios, manage budget of $2-2.5M per month
- Lead (and train local employees) the Technical Services, Mine Production, Earthworks and Construction teams, maintaining a strong focus on safety, innovation and to drive production to above industry best practice
- Work closely with the General Manager to ensure smooth and efficient operation in all areas including safety, production, and cost management
- Led team to create regional strategic planning model to locate and execute synergy opportunities.
Manager of the mine
FENI INDUSTRIES
09.2007 - 08.2012
- Implementation and enforcing safety protocols, conducting safety training, and addressing any safety concerns promptly
- Developing and implementing operational plans to optimize production efficiency while considering factors such as ore quality, equipment utilization, and workforce management
- Managing budgets to control expenses related to labor, equipment, maintenance, and other operational costs
- Managing contractors and own resources effectively to meet production targets, including managing equipment, machinery, and tools required for mining activities
- Ensuring that the mining operation follows all environmental regulations and standards like managing waste disposal, monitoring air and water quality, and implementing sustainable practices.
Shift engineer, main mine engineer
FENI INDUSTRIES
12.2004 - 09.2007
- Support and manage on all mining process on hard rock, with contractors and own equipment
- Draw in AutoCAD plans on benches and waste disposal under supervision of Mine manager
- Design mine fields for drilling and blasting with connection between the holes and technical details.
Education
M.Sc. underground engineering -
Uni. of Goce Delcev, Stip
01.2015
B.Sc. mining engineer -
Uni. of Goce Delcev, Stip
01.2008
B.Sc mining engineer -
Uni. of Kiril and Metodius, Skopje
01.2003
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Health and safety compliance
- Production Scheduling
- Workforce Planning
- Cost Reduction
- Assembly and production
- Equipment monitoring
Certification
- AutoCAD civil 3d, March 2023
- MICROMINE, April 2022
- Forensic law expert in mining, March 2022
- Technical licensed shotfire for surface blasting, November 2019
- Health and Safety License, June 2018
- License for mining design, and schedule, August 2015
Timeline
Manager of production and technical department
SOLWAY GROUP
06.2021 - Current
Deputy General Director
SSE GROUP
07.2018 - 05.2021
Manager of mining and civil activities
SARDICH MC
08.2015 - 06.2018
Superintendent of ore preparation department
FENI INDUSTRIES
10.2013 - 08.2015
Mines and operations manager
CUNNICO RESOURCES
08.2012 - 10.2013
Manager of the mine
FENI INDUSTRIES
09.2007 - 08.2012
Shift engineer, main mine engineer
FENI INDUSTRIES
12.2004 - 09.2007
M.Sc. underground engineering -
Uni. of Goce Delcev, Stip
B.Sc. mining engineer -
Uni. of Goce Delcev, Stip
B.Sc mining engineer -
Uni. of Kiril and Metodius, Skopje