Michael Tan

Motivated Laboratory Analyst with 8+ years of specialized experience highlighting strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a quality-controlled laboratory and remote mine setting. An adaptable corporate asset with a strong scientific background who thrives in any adverse weather, noise, dust, and fumes conditions. Proven ability to communicate clearly through comprehensive laboratory records and reports. Leverages outstanding research, technical, instrumental, and computer skills with an avid dedication to achieve consistent delivery of sound solutions.

SENIOR ASSAYER - 2019 – Present

Minto Explorations Ltd, CAN

• Responsible for restoring and improving existing procedures when the mine re-opened to increase quality and productivity while adhering to safety protocols
• Established QA/QC guidelines and updated SOPs as necessary
• Trained newly hired Assayers and Sample Preparation Technician
• Write reports, summaries, and interpret results to present to senior colleagues
• Performs calibration and troubleshooting of instruments and maintain inventory levels

FIRE SUPPRESSION TECHNICIAN - 2018 - 2019

Ward’s Hydraulic Services LTD, CAN

• Responsible for recharging KVS, Sentinel, and portable fire extinguishers and installs fire suppression systems on haul trucks.

JUNIOR ASSAYER - 2017 – 2018

Capstone Mining Corporation, CAN

• Responsible for analyzing and reporting the grabs and mill samples in a timely manner as well as supports the open pit and underground operations by acid digestion, carbon and sulfur and AAS analysis
• Supports the Environmental Department and analyzes water samples. Analysis includes: Total Suspended Solids, pH, Nutrients Testing, Selenium and Total Metals Analysis

WET LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - 2016 – 2017

Société Générale de Surveillance Minerals Trade, CAN

• Responsible for preparing, screening and testing fertilizer samples. Examples of fertilizer tests are Quality Index, Degradation, Hardness, Oil, Free Acid and etc

SAMPLE PREPARATION TECHNICIAN - 2015 – 2016

Société Générale de Surveillance Geochemistry, CAN

• Responsible for performing routine sorting, transferring, drying, crushing, pulverizing and screening of geological materials in accordance with client work order instructions and laboratory quality guidelines and procedures

ASSAYER CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM - 2015-2019

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Burnaby, BC

BACHELOR of SCIENCE (BSc.), Chemical Engineering - 2013

University of Santo Tomas, Manila, PH