Jimmy Ntembo
Tabuk,duba
Summary
Experienced MMU-SPUR Operator with 0ver 9 years in Mining industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Offers flexible schedule to deliver excellent work
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Expatriate - MMU-SPUR Operator
Modern Chemicals and Services Company, NEOM TUNNEL
01.2024 - Current
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked 12hrs Shift in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of every task
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Supported management in achieving strategic objectives related to productivity, cost control, quality assurance, compliance with regulatory requirements.
Senior Blasting Technician
Lubambe Copper Mine Ltd
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Supervised both development and stopping blasting operations carried out by JCHX & RELIANT
- Coordinated Blasting officers to ensure contractors receive necessary technical assistance
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Trained new technicians and blasters on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Conducted inspections of MCU Operators to verify adherence to manufacturing standards
- Designed mining blast patterns and blast timing sequences using Aegis/Deswik software
- Designed Drilling patterns with Aegis/Deswik software
- Offered practical guidance to operational teams on achieving quality blasting outcomes
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians and blasters on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Ensured strict adherence to all mining plans, layouts, and schedules
- Performed visual assessments of failed blasts and devising recovery strategies
- Provided constructive feedback to technical services for design enhancements.
- Addressed technical support requests and completed effective resolutions within given timeframes.
- Met with customers to discuss products, services and costs.
- Explained technical information in simplified terms to help consumers understand services.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
- Suggested specialized fixtures, test equipment and procedures for failure analysis.
- Supported design tasks with 3D modeling and drawings of facilities, infrastructure and systems.
Blasting Specialist (Mining QAQC)
Lubambe Copper Mine Ltd
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Implemented quality assurance and control measures (QAQC)
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Developed safe and cost-effective work methodologies to enhance productivity
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (contractors) to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Played a pivotal role in promptly identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions
- Crafted mining blast patterns and blast timing sequences using Aegis/Deswik software
- Created mining Drilling patterns with Aegis/Deswik software
- Supervised blasting officers to ensure consistent application of QAQC during charging
- Conducted blaster training sessions
- Shared practical insights on blasting techniques with operational teams
- Daily monitoring and assessment of Development ends and stopping, offering recommendations for improvement
- Conducted visual inspections on failed blasts and formulated recovery designs
- Transformed underperforming departments with strategic planning efforts focused on process improvement.
- Enforced adherence to mining plans, layouts, and schedules
Blasting Technician
(AEL)African Explosives PLC,
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with Underground operations to maximize the efficiency of Blaster and tagger usage, ensuring optimal equipment utilization for streamlined operations
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians and blasters on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Implemented rigorous quality control and assurance measures
- Provided training and supervision for Charging and blasting for Mine Blasters Underground, covering Stopping and development End
- Vigilantly monitored Drilling activities to ensure adherence to design specifications
- Enforced adherence to all collars parameters outlined in the blast note to minimize explosives wastage
- Unfolded and reinforced established procedures and regulations
- Ensured strict compliance with all Drilling and blasting layouts
- Conducted thorough inspections of failed blasts and compiling detailed reports
- Offered insightful feedback to mine planning initiatives.
Mine Blaster / Mobile Charging Unity,
NFC Africa Copper Mines Plc
03.2015 - 05.2019
- Ensured the safety and well-being of the team members under my supervision as top priority
- Achieved daily production targets while maintaining cost-effectiveness is a key focus
- Strived for optimal utilization of equipment and labour within my area of responsibility
- Meticulously prepared explosive units and oversee the collection of explosives
- Safeguarded the manufacturing process underground involves ensuring the safe operation of all valves
- Prevented misfires by conducting thorough pre-blast inspections of all equipment, connections, and detonators before initiating each blast sequence.
- Diligently monitored safety devices throughout the manufacturing process to uphold safety standards
- Managed and monitored pressures during pumping operations is crucial to maintaining safety
- I meticulously prepared and time the charging of the end/stopping
- Ensured The tagging process, particularly with Digishot, is executed with precision and attention to detail
- Played a pivotal role in identifying hazards promptly and implementing necessary corrective actions
- Recorded control values from technical instruments to enhance reliability and accuracy in test results reporting
- Improved team productivity with consistent communication and coordination during blasting operations.
- Assisted in training new blasters, sharing knowledge of best practices and safety procedures while providing hands-on guidance during live operations.
- Maximized blast results by carefully selecting appropriate explosives based on specific job requirements and geological factors.
- Minimized overbreaks through rigorous adherence to specifically designed drill plans tailored for each individual project site.
- Assisted in developing innovative blasting solutions for challenging terrain or unique project requirements.
Education
Mindolo Secondary School
ZambiaWord and Excel -
Skills
- Reliable and dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Accomplishments
- Certified and trained over 60 employed blasters during my period as a Blasting specialist for both RELIANT & JCHX on tagging, programming and blasting (Electronic detonators)
- Supervised the team of Blasting Officers responsible for monitoring and and ensuring charge up clews are producing quality blast results which led to 30% increased revenue.
- Managed to supervise all critical long Raise including outside my schedule to ensure total escavations and prevent loss of revenue for the company
- Documented and resolved unsuccessful blasts contributing to full recovery.
- Collaborated with team of contractors (JCHX & RELIANT) in development of good and satisfying Mine blasters
- Implemented vertical production drilling from dumped rings in order to compensate poor drilling from dumped holes drilling.
- Trained and certified Mine blasters
- Monitored and ensured the documentation of MCU units Licenses are due as per government inspector's requirement
Certification
- First Aid & Class C Driver's License. Certificate in Leadership. School Certificate Mindolo Secondary School Computer Proficiencies Aegis (Drill & Blast design) Deswik (Ring Marking)
Gym
I am dedicated in keeping my body healthy through gym and excercise
Reference
Yanlong Li Bruce, production manager,mining department NFC MINING
Contact: +260972483425
JOSPEH CHINGALA - Project Manager, Customer Service African Explosives (AEL)
Email: Joseph.Chingala@aeciworld.com
Mobile: +260968251288
Gilbert Sakala - Senior Mine Planning Engineer Lubambe Copper Mine Ltd
Email: Gilbert.Sakala@Lubambe.com Mobile:+260963904495
JAMES DARKOH AMO Project Cordinator, Modern chemicals & Services (saudi Arabia)
Email: darkohamohj@gmail.com
Contact:+966502476710
Timeline
Expatriate - MMU-SPUR Operator
Modern Chemicals and Services Company, NEOM TUNNEL
01.2024 - Current
Senior Blasting Technician
Lubambe Copper Mine Ltd
11.2022 - 01.2024
Blasting Specialist (Mining QAQC)
Lubambe Copper Mine Ltd
03.2021 - 11.2022
Blasting Technician
(AEL)African Explosives PLC,
06.2019 - 02.2021
Mine Blaster / Mobile Charging Unity,
NFC Africa Copper Mines Plc
03.2015 - 05.2019
Mindolo Secondary School
Word and Excel -
- First Aid & Class C Driver's License. Certificate in Leadership. School Certificate Mindolo Secondary School Computer Proficiencies Aegis (Drill & Blast design) Deswik (Ring Marking)
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