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Maxwell Appiah

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for a collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, GHG Program

Nevada Gold Mines
02.2023 - Current
  • Lead decarbonization program for 22 mining operations, including processing facilities, mobile fleet, fixed assets, and three power plants (total capacity 750 MWe).
  • Led PV Solar and BESS design, which received a $95M grant from the Department of Energy's Clean Energy on Mine Land program.
  • Project development and studies: 278 MWp solar & 155 MW battery storage ($611M capex), microgrid and BESS pilot project, electrification initiatives, geothermal energy strategy, energy efficiency workshops, carbon capture initiatives, nuclear power studies, hydrogen mobile fleet, solar-powered electrolysis, and pump hydro storage.

Project Manager | Sr. Electrical Engineer

Nevada Gold Mines
09.2019 - 02.2023
  • Provided electrical engineering leadership on processing plant and facility designs, including conversion plant, wastewater pumping system, tailings booster pumping, and 13.8kV to 120kV power distribution & transmission systems.
  • Developed long-term power demand forecasts, load-shedding plans, and power system studies.
  • Led EPC teams to deliver quality projects and maximize value - Project management, cost/schedule controls, and construction management.
  • Completed +$20M improvement projects for Goldstrike Roaster Operations, leading over 50 contractors and employees. Projects include a 2250HP Fan/Plant Addition, a 70kVdc Wet Electrostatic Precipitator Upgrade, a 200HP 545t/h Bucket Elevator upgrade, a 5.5kVA Cycloconverter Transformer Upgrade for Grinding Mills, and the procurement of 25MVA and 20MVA critical spare transformers.

Reliability Engineering Supervisor

Kinross Gold
04.2019 - 09.2019
  • Led, directed, and supervised a team of 5 reliability professionals to develop solutions to technical problems.
  • Performed root cause analysis, FMEA, and criticality analysis for mobile equipment (haul trucks, loaders, shovels, dozers), fixed equipment, and power systems.
  • Identified gaps in team effectiveness and provided appropriate training and tools.
  • Developed a business intelligence dashboard to provide insight into equipment productivity.

Electrical Engineer

Kinross Gold
09.2016 - 06.2019
  • Renegotiated energy contract with NV Energy, leading to cost savings of $300-$400k per year.
  • Performed a site-wide electrical load study to mitigate risks associated with a mine expansion project (Phase W Project, $400M capex).
  • Conducted an economic study of the 230kV/24.9kV substation project and developed a strategic contingency plan for power loss.
  • Provided leadership on electrical engineering for the following EPC projects: Vertical Carbon-in-Leach plant, 24.9kV power line distribution, Booster pumping station, Pit dewatering, Truck shop, and warehouse building.
  • Managed contractors and employees on self-perform electrical projects, including construction management, commissioning, cost, and schedule optimization.
  • Assisted with maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment and power system studies with ETAP.
  • Strategic Business Planning - Budgeting and forecasting power and energy demand.

Project Engineer | Manager

Kinross Gold
05.2015 - 09.2017
  • Managed construction of two critical heap leach pads (4 million sq. ft) to enable Kinross Bald Mountain Mine to deliver targeted ounces for 20.17. Completed the project under budget and ahead of schedule with zero reportable incidents.
  • Managed a $50M budget for filtration plant construction, developing a cost schedule, and monitoring cost performance metrics throughout project execution.
  • Developed cost estimates and financial justification for a bladder farm project and a sewage water treatment plant project.
  • Managed alternative energy pilot project - wind turbine feasibility study, cost analysis, design, and implementation.

Electrical Engineer | Supervisor

Kinross Gold
10.2011 - 05.2015
  • Led electrical maintenance and reliability: Preventative and corrective maintenance of Industrial plant equipment, maintenance planning and scheduling, RCM of power systems, and RCA-failure analysis.
  • Developed designs for automation, controls, and Instrumentation: SCADA, DCS, and PLC programming, Troubleshooting, mill optimization projects, installation, and programming of VFDs, and Instrument calibration.
  • Ensured electrical safety practices: Low-voltage and high-voltage qualified, ensuring electrical projects and maintenance comply with NFPA 70E, NEC, and NESC.
  • Performed electrical power studies: ETAP/SKM modeling, load flow study, short circuit analysis, arc flash analysis, protection & coordination.

Project Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti
11.2010 - 08.2011
  • Developed electrical schematic designs and wiring diagrams for industrial equipment.
  • Power distribution designs and energy consumption study for pumping systems.
  • Installation of Electrical and Instrumentation systems.
  • Project work: Designed an emergency alarm system for the project department.

Education

Doctor of Engineering -

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona
06.2025

Certificate of Specialization in Strategy -

Harvard Business School Online
Boston, MA
10.2024

Certificate of Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation -

Harvard Business School Online
Boston, MA
05.2024

Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management -

Harvard Business School Online
Boston, MA
05.2023

M.Eng. - Engineering & Industrial Management

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12.2017

Certificates in Project Management, Financial Management, and Health & Safety Practices -

Institute of Commercial Management
London, UK
01.2012

B.Sc. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Ghana
01.2010

Skills

  • Electrical design expertise
  • Project management
  • Sustainable energy solutions
  • Strategic planning and implementation
  • Energy optimization strategies
  • Capital project financing
  • Economic analysis
  • Product life cycle evaluation
  • Data analysis expertise
  • Innovation management
  • Technical leadership
  • Stakeholder communication

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
French
Elementary

Timeline

Manager, GHG Program

Nevada Gold Mines
02.2023 - Current

Project Manager | Sr. Electrical Engineer

Nevada Gold Mines
09.2019 - 02.2023

Reliability Engineering Supervisor

Kinross Gold
04.2019 - 09.2019

Electrical Engineer

Kinross Gold
09.2016 - 06.2019

Project Engineer | Manager

Kinross Gold
05.2015 - 09.2017

Electrical Engineer | Supervisor

Kinross Gold
10.2011 - 05.2015

Project Engineer

AngloGold Ashanti
11.2010 - 08.2011

Doctor of Engineering -

Arizona State University

Certificate of Specialization in Strategy -

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate of Specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation -

Harvard Business School Online

Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management -

Harvard Business School Online

M.Eng. - Engineering & Industrial Management

Arizona State University

Certificates in Project Management, Financial Management, and Health & Safety Practices -

Institute of Commercial Management

B.Sc. - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology

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