Sergio De Assis
About Sergio De Assis
Sergio De Assis is a Mining Engineer with extensive experience in various roles within the mining industry, currently employed at St Barbara Limited in Western Australia. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais and has a background in health and nutrition.
Current Role at St Barbara Limited
Sergio De Assis currently serves as a Mining Engineer (D&B) at St Barbara Limited, a position he has held since 2021. He works in Western Australia, contributing to various mining projects. His role involves overseeing drilling and blasting operations, ensuring efficiency and safety in the mining processes.
Previous Experience in Mining Engineering
Prior to his current role, Sergio worked as a Drill and Blast Engineer on a Zenith Secondment at St Barbara Limited for two months in 2020. He also gained experience as a Production Engineer at Silver Lake Resources from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he completed a year-long internship as a Mining Engineer at AngloGold Ashanti from 2016 to 2017.
Educational Background in Mining Engineering
Sergio De Assis earned his Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, completing his studies from 2013 to 2018. He also holds a Bachelor in Nutrition from the Federal University of Ouro Preto, which he studied from 2008 to 2012.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Sergio possesses expertise in short-term mine planning and has hands-on experience in production engineering within hard rock underground mines. He is knowledgeable in top hammer drilling practices, including face-drilling, long hole drilling, and bolting. Additionally, he is proficient in mining software packages such as Deswik and Datamine, as well as Excel, Power BI, and AutoCAD.
Focus on Occupational Health and Safety
Sergio has strong skills in occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental protection. He conducts workplace inspections to identify unsafe acts and conditions, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and promoting a safe working environment.