Steven Roach
Rossland,BC
Summary
With 25 years of experience in metals refining and extraction, this professional engineer specializes in process optimization initiatives and development projects. Excels at effectively communicating complex concepts and technical roadmaps to stakeholders in cross-functional environments. Additionally, possesses proven expertise as a people manager, successfully leading teams in both production and technical functions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
R&D Specialist
University of Alberta
09.1998 - 04.2001
- Researched and developed novel casting processes for molten aluminum on contract with a major metals producer
Engineer in Training
INCO Ltd.
05.2001 - 05.2003
- Process optimization and enhancing metallurgical processes in Sudbury Operations (Smelter, Nickel Refinery, Precious Metals recovery, Copper EW)
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop solutions for complex metallurgical processes at INCO's R&D facilities in Mississauga ON
Process Engineer
INCO Ltd.
06.2003 - 06.2005
- Provided technical direction to production team when issues arose in the Smelter and INCO's hydrometallurgical operations
- Evaluated and piloted new processes for enhanced metals recovery
Electrowinning Engineer
VALE
06.2005 - 06.2011
- Commissioning, start-up and operation of the EW and chlorine recovery processes of the Demonstration Plant facility in Argentia NL.
- Collaborated with other EPCM engineering and construction disciplines from pre-feasibility to project execution phases of the Long Harbour Processing Plant
Process Superintendent – Production (EW)
VALE
06.2011 - 11.2012
- Responsible for hiring new staff to operate the Refinery processes.
- Planning and execution of procedural and training systems.
Technical Superintendent
Teck Metals
12.2012 - 10.2019
- Reported on plant KPI's to identify activities for continuous improvement projects through direction of process and mechanical engineers/EITs
- Owner of capital project execution in the business area
- Directed aspects of Trail’s strategic planning objectives specific to metals recoveries, environmental performance, and safety initiatives
Production Superintendent - Leaching (Interim)
Teck Metals
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Responsible for production, safety and environmental performance of the sulphide leach plant
- Supervised team of shift leaders and unionized employees on interim basis until successor was identified (returning to technical management positions once complete)
Chief Metallurgist
Teck Metals
10.2019 - Current
- Responsible for the day to day metallurgical performance of Trail Operations including zinc, lead, and fertilizer operations
- Designed and implemented organizational structure aligned with Trail's performance objectives filling all critical roles
- Executed mandate to re-invigorate metallurgical expertise across the site resulting in enhancement of production and equipment standards promoting stable operation
Education
MSc. Chemical Engineering -
University of Alberta
01.2001
BSc. Chemical Engineering -
University of New Brunswick
01.1998
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Process Development
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Project Management
- Technical report writing
- Technical innovation expertise
- Training and mentoring
- Technical Guidance
- Technical consulting
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Analysis
Phone
(250) 921-4364
Associations
Professional Engineers of Ontario
Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Publications
- Influence of low Iron Inputs on Impurity Co-Precipitation in Teck’s Iron Removal Processes at Trail Operations, International Mineral Processing Congress, 2016-09-01
- A Dynamic Approach to Determining the Surface Tension of a Fluid, Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, 42, 2, 2003-04-01, Paper of the Year 2004 at Conference of Metallurgists, Hamilton Ontario
- On The Generation of Mono-Dispersed Aluminum Granules, International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, 39, 1, 2000-01-01
- The Generation of Molten Mono-Dispersed Aluminum Droplets, Automotive Materials, E. Essadiqi, F.E. Goodwin and M. Elboujdaini, MetSoc of CIM, Montreal, QC, 2001, 423-432
- A New Technique to Measure Dynamically the Surface Tension, Viscosity and Density of Molten Metals, Light Metals 2001, J. Anjier, TMS, Warrendale, PA, 1285-1291, 2001
- Metal Powder Production Using the Impulse Atomization Process, PM2Tec, 1999 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials, 1, Powder Production & Characterization, APMI, Princeton, NJ, 79-91, 1999
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Chief Metallurgist
Teck Metals
10.2019 - Current
Production Superintendent - Leaching (Interim)
Teck Metals
12.2017 - 10.2018
Technical Superintendent
Teck Metals
12.2012 - 10.2019
Process Superintendent – Production (EW)
VALE
06.2011 - 11.2012
Electrowinning Engineer
VALE
06.2005 - 06.2011
Process Engineer
INCO Ltd.
06.2003 - 06.2005
Engineer in Training
INCO Ltd.
05.2001 - 05.2003
R&D Specialist
University of Alberta
09.1998 - 04.2001
MSc. Chemical Engineering -
University of Alberta
BSc. Chemical Engineering -
University of New Brunswick
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