CABONIAH SHERENI
Skype : caboniah.shereni
Tel : +93 (0-790******
Email abgsn9@r.postjobfree.com
PERSONAL PROFILE
I am a Diploma in Metallurgical Assaying graduate with thirteen years experience in Metallurgical
Analytical laboratories for Mining, Smelting and Refining and Iron & steel-making environments. I
also have Oil and Petrochemical laboratory experience. I have extensive experience in use of
Atomic Absorption Spectrometers; XRF-8480 ; Inductively Coupled Plasma –Argon plasma {ICP-
AES}; Ultraviolet-visible instrument; Carbon, Sulfur and Nitrogen Leco Analysers; Titrimetric /
Gravimetric methods; Fire Assaying and Electroplating. I am hard working and can work with little
or no supervision.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
Organisation : Supreme Fuels (Afghanistan) February 2012 to Date
Position : Laboratory Technician
Duties/Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain readiness of all fuel laboratory test equipment.
Preparation of samples for analytical testing.
Documents test data for reporting purposes.
Following all quality and quantity surveillance programs for petroleum.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
1. Organisation : GNK Laboratories t/a ZimLabs
Position : Supervisor (Geochemistry Dept ) July 2010 to Jan 2012
Duties included
Responsible for Compiling Test Certificates.
Compiles monthly departmental report for the Directorate.
Attend and resolve all customer feedback i.e. complaints, positive and negative feed -back .
Responsible for evaluation of Geochemistry results and reporting opinions and
interpretations and issuing of Test Certificates thereof.
Supervision of all department personnel.
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2. Organisation : Bindura Nickel Corporation
POSITON : Laboratory Analyst October 2007 to June 2010
Duties included
Analysis of Platinum group metals and gold in ores and concentrates and base metals in
exploration and Plant control samples.
Carry out research and development test-works.
Supervising Lab Techs and Sample Preparation staff and Water treatment and Purification
Operators.
Analysis of domestic water,boiler water and industrial effluents.
3. ORGANISATION : ZIMBABWE IRON AND STEEL COMPANY May 2000 to September 2007
POSITION : Senior Lab Technician
Duties included
Spectrometers recalibration and verification.
Supervision of Laboratory Assistants and sample preparation staff.
Production of results certificate of final product{Steel}.
Carrying out research and development test-works.
Analysis of domestic water,industrial effluents, boiler and cooling tower water.
Analysis Coal and Coke sample analysis.
Analysis of coke ovens byproducts.
Training of junior staff and vocational students.
Analysis of fresh and wash oils.
Participation in documentation of operational procedures.
4. ORGANISATION : HOW MINE January 1998 to April 2000
POSITION : Learner Assayer
Duties included
Gold bullion analysis and fire assaying of gold and silver.
Carrying out metallurgical test-works.
Preparation of gold stock solutions and standards.
Supervision of laboratory staff.
5. ORGANISATION : ZIMBABWE ALLOYS Ltd {Gweru} February 1996 to November 1997
POSITION : Learner Analyst
Duties included
Analysis of routine and non-routine ferro-chrome samples.
Verifying and reporting of results to process plants.
Preparation of various laboratory reagents.
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ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
February 2012 INTERTEK (Sharjah Dubai) U.A.E Fuels Testing certificate
April 2008 National Diploma In Training Management (IPMZ)
1999 HARARE POLYTECHNIC National Diploma in Metallurgical Assaying
1997 HARARE POLYTECHNIC National Certificate in Metallurgical Assaying
1991 O-level Cambridge Examination Board 7 Subjects passed
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth 12 May 1972
Marital Status Married
Religion Christian
Nationality Zimbabwean
Driver License 980148 B
Passport Number AN895444
SA Quota W/permit TP9GT4F [Exp 24/05/2014]
Languages English, Ndebele, Shona
HOBBIES
Reading scientific and medical journals, watching TV and playing soccer
REFERENCES
A Nyamande B Nyathi C Mhere
Lab.Superintendent Chemist HR Manager
Zimplats Laboratory Mimosa Mining Company Duration Gold
Tel +263-***-***-*** +263-***-***-*** +263-***-***-***
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