- Swahili – Native
EMMANUEL MASANJA BUZUKA
Mwanza
Summary
Professional with extensive experience in construction and mining operations management, focusing on drill and blast planning, project scheduling, and budgeting. Strong leadership in health, safety, and environmental practices, with a proven ability to coordinate effectively with stakeholders. Demonstrated success in team development, process optimization, and comprehensive reporting. Skilled in MS Office, O-Pit Blast, SHOT Plus, Surpac, and AEL Tie-up software, dedicated to achieving operational excellence and project objectives.
Resourceful Operations Manager with knack for streamlining processes and improving team performance. Spearheaded multiple initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced costs across departments. Known for fostering collaborative work environments and driving continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Construction Operations Manager
SASROCK MINING CONTRACTORS
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Project: Golf Course (Cut & Fill), Trojena NEOM
- Client: NEOM | Consultant: BECHTEL
- Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor construction progress, ensuring projects remain on schedule, within budget, and compliant with all technical, quality, and safety standards.
- Oversee daily construction operations to guarantee project milestones and deliverables are achieved efficiently.
- Hire, train, and mentor construction staff and supervisors, evaluating performance and resolving issues promptly.
- Coordinate with client and consultant representatives to address and resolve operational challenges.
- Lead project planning, scheduling, and budgeting while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental policies.
- Implement and enforce safety procedures to maintain a zero-incident workplace.
- Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Develop and manage project budgets, track expenditures, and prepare financial performance reports.
- Serve as liaison among company management, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and project alignment.
Drill & Blast Manager / Acting Project Manager
SASROCK MINING CONTRACTORS
06.2023 - 10.2024
- Project: The Line (Spine Earth Works) –NEOM
- Client: NEOM | Consultant: BECHTEL
- Responsibilities:
- Directed all drilling and blasting operations ensuring compliance with NEOM standards and optimized blast performance by 15%.
- Estimating, negotiating, and agreeing budgets and timescales with clients and managers on project handover.
- Leading and mentoring a team of Surveyors, Production, Drill & Blast, mechanical and safety engineers
Operations Mining Engineer / Acting Project Manager
SASROCK MINING CONTRACTORS
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Project: Guyan Open Pit Gold Mine
- Responsibilities:
- Supervised 300+ personnel and 100+ fleet units; reduced costs by 8% and improved operational efficiency by 15%.
- Ensured compliance with Amak Safety and Environment policy, standards, and procedures.
- Provide day-to-day support, leadership, and encouragement for the mine’s operation teams to ensure a productive and positive workplace environment.
- Supervise delivery of specific technical support and make sure all production targets are met as required in the business plan.
- Support the efficient functioning of the Mine Operation Departments
- Ensure optimal utilization and management of the mine fleets and personals.
- Manage the compilation of “End of Week” and “End of Month” production reconciliation and other statutory reports.
- Preparing blast designs and blast evaluations
- Managing a team of technicians and operators.
- Review and update current Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain the Mine operation costs and budget forecasts and foster a culture of cost awareness within the teams and monthly production and cost reconciliation for the mining operations.
Open Pit Mining Engineer
SASROCK MINING CONTRACTORS
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Project: Guyan Open Pit Gold Mine
- Responsibilities:
- Managed drilling, blasting, and hauling operations, achieving 20% improvement in planning accuracy.
Drill and Blast Engineer
SASROCK MINING CONTRACTORS
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Project: Guyan Open Pit Gold Mine
- Responsibilities:
- Reduced powder factor variation by 15% and implemented QA/QC improvements in blasting operations.
- Improved fragmentation and drill and blast cost by 15%.
- Reduced ore dilution and loss by 10% and served the processing cost by more than 8%.
- Monitor and review drill and blast parameters with a view on fragmentation, digability, Ore dilutions and cost.
Drill and Blast Engineer
AECI MINING CO. (AEL-Tanzania)
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Project: Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project
- Responsibilities:
- Designed and managed tunnel drill patterns; optimized explosives consumption achieving 10% cost savings.
Drill and Blast Engineer
NITRO EXPLOSIVES (T) CO. LTD
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Project: Standard Gauge Railway (Tunnel Works)
- Responsibilities:
- Introduced blast performance tracking, reducing rework by 8%.
Drill and Blast Engineer
NYANZA ROADS WORKS LTD
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Project: Nyang’homango Quarry
- Responsibilities:
- Developed optimized drill and blast designs improving fragmentation and reducing vibration complaints by 20%.
Mine Engineer
TANZANITE ONE MINING
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Responsibilities:
- Conducted geotechnical assessments and supported underground stability improvement projects.
Mine technician
TWIGA CEMENT COMPANY (TPPC)
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Responsibilities:
- Conducted drilling, blasting, and materials handling operations in quarry and crushing plant environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Dodoma
Tanzania 01.2013 - 01.2017
Skills
- Construction and mining operations management
- Drill and blast planning
- Project scheduling and planning
- Budgeting and resource control
- Health, safety and environmental leadership
- Stakeholder coordination
- Team leadership and development
- Process optimization and reporting
- Software proficiency: MS Office, O-Pit Blast, SHOT Plus, Surpac, AEL Tie-up
Certification
- Licensed Professional Mining Engineer
- Diploma in Project Management (Leadership, Risk & Change Management)
- Internal Drill & Blast Design Courses – AMAK Mining, AEL Mining, Nitro Explosives
LANGUAGES
- English – Full Professional Proficiency
- Arabic – Elementary Proficiency
REFERENCES
- Zakarya, Ameen, Supply Chain Manager, zakarya.ameen@sas-rock.com, +966 551194126, SASROCK Mining Contractors
- Jonathan B., Mwakifuna, Head of Quarry Services, Jonathan.Mwakifuna@aeciworld.com, +255 684980108, AECI Mining
- Nihat, Soyer, Mine Manager, nsoyer@amak.com.sa, +966 503535323, AMAK Mining Co.
Timeline
Construction Operations Manager
SASROCK MINING CONTRACTORS
11.2024 - 12.2025
Drill & Blast Manager / Acting Project Manager
SASROCK MINING CONTRACTORS
06.2023 - 10.2024
Operations Mining Engineer / Acting Project Manager
SASROCK MINING CONTRACTORS
12.2022 - 05.2023
Open Pit Mining Engineer
SASROCK MINING CONTRACTORS
01.2022 - 11.2022
Drill and Blast Engineer
SASROCK MINING CONTRACTORS
01.2021 - 12.2021
Drill and Blast Engineer
AECI MINING CO. (AEL-Tanzania)
02.2020 - 12.2021
Drill and Blast Engineer
NITRO EXPLOSIVES (T) CO. LTD
07.2018 - 01.2020
Drill and Blast Engineer
NYANZA ROADS WORKS LTD
07.2017 - 07.2018
Mine Engineer
TANZANITE ONE MINING
01.2016 - 01.2017
Mine technician
TWIGA CEMENT COMPANY (TPPC)
08.2015 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Dodoma
01.2013 - 01.2017