CURRICULUM VITAE

MANICO ZUZE PRINCE

Email: ad0byl@r.postjobfree.com/ ad0byl@r.postjobfree.com

Date of birth: 22/03/1986 Nationality: Zambian

Languages: English, Bemba, and Nyanja.

Cell: +260********* / +260*********

Seeking the Position of Geologist

I possess a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Chemistry, furthermore, am a practicing member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

I am a well-grounded Geoscientist with over eight years of experience in the Mining industry. During this period, I have acquired skills in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC), Analysis of Geochemical results, Ore Loss and Dilution Control, Supervision of Grade Control and Core Logging. Am acknowledged for being creative self-directed with the ability to meet challenging goals. My problem-solving skills are outstanding. Due to great amount of experience, I have gained throughout my various career opportunities, my professional skills surpass my academic qualifications. I have strong interpersonal skills that even under significant pressure I possess strong ability to perform effectively and meet deadlines.

Professional Qualities and Strengths

Execution of Field Duties

Geology skills

Compliance inspection skills

Mineral analysis skills

Logging of Drill Core

Collection of Measurements

Geotechnical analysis skills

Customer focused

Organizational skills

Teamwork skills

Sober and Energetic

Soil and Rock Sampling skills

Instrumental analysis skills

Ability to use AAS and ICP-OES

Accountable and safety conscious

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Work with minimum supervision

Positive attitude towards work

Good Manual Driving skills

Marking TEVETA National Examinations

TEVETA Accredited Assessor, Examiner & Trainer

Work experience

COMPANY: MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC

JOB TITLE: Training COORDINATOR PROCESSSING (September 2019 - TO DATE)

Main RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate Analytical projects for vocational university students

To monitor developmental programs for graduate chemists, assayers, sample preparers and sampling hands

To ensure that training records of all employees in the department are properly kept and easily retrievable.

Ensure that new technology manuals from equipment manufacturers are incorporated in preparing training materials.

Carry out the need analysis on developmental programs for graduate chemists, assayers, sample preparers and sampling hands and schedule their relevant training.

Review progress for graduate chemists, assayers, sample preparers and sampling hands using performance appraisals.

Coordinate and monitor succession plans for employees in the analytical services department and to arrange for pre-promotion assessments as directed

Control usage of human and material resources within budget

Ensure employee compliance with all the applicable legislation and mining regulations (e.g. permits to operate machinery, First Aid, safety inductions, etc.)

Identify needs and develop appropriate training strategies to meet the expected training requirements

To ensure that the training meets Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) requirements.

Prepare lecture handouts/notes and conduct class lessons.

Ensure that relevant books and other training materials are available in the library.

Regularly evaluate and assess learners in their work areas to monitor their progress in the training Program

Assist in the development of research, investigations, and technical paper writing

In consultation with heads of Analytical Services, upgrade the course materials

Monitor strict adherence to statutory and domestic safety and environmental regulations.

COMPANY: MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC

JOB TITLE: Training officer assaying and sampling (October 2017- September 2019)

Main RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure adherence to Laboratory Safety practices (GLP)

Ensure compliance with institutional and international quality assurance practices

Prepare test solutions and reagents for laboratory technicians to conduct test.

Manage Laboratory technicians without fear or favor

Analysis of base metals using various laboratory equipment and techniques

Develop E-Learning Modules for chemists and upload on the E-Learning platform

Conduct training for Chemists and Assayers

Develop, improve, and customize products, equipment, formulas, processes, and analytical methods.

Monitor Laboratory performance to ensure that correct techniques, right methods, analytical skills and proper analytical equipment are employed

Confer with scientists and engineers to conduct analyses of research projects, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.

Propose and direct investigations into technical and operational problems in order to recommend corrective action and where appropriate adopt new techniques and technology to improve efficiency and accuracy of sample preparation and analytical data

Induce changes in composition of substances by introducing heat, light, energy, and chemical catalysts for quantitative and qualitative analysis.

Write technical reports and prepare standards and specifications for processes and tests

Conduct Metallurgical Plant exposure visits for new employees in analytical services

Prepare learning materials and power point presentations for assayers and samplers

Understand and promote the company vision, mission and values leading by example

Maintenance of discipline and good Industrial Relations

Managing and monitoring Laboratory consumables and ensuring to operate within budget

COMPANY: TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL TEACHERS COLLEGE

JOB TITLE: Chemistry LECTURER (October 2016- OCTOBER 2017)

Main RESPONSIBILITIES

Moderate course work

Moderate Examination papers for various Science subjects

Prepare and mark assignments,end of term tests and end of year examinations

Attend Board of study meetings and planning meetings

Monitor storage and consumption of laboratory consumables

Prepare a variety of standard solutions

Carry out appropriate tests and calibrations on various laboratory equipment

Design and prepare laboratory experiments

Plan and prepare lesson plans

Prepare lecture notes and class handouts

Manage fixed costs within budgets

COMPANY: LUANSHYA CRAFT TRAINING SCHOOL

JOB TITLE: MATHEMATICS AND ENGNIEERING SCIENCE LECTURER (JANUARY 2016-APRIL 2016)

Main RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepared Class lessons for first and second year students in Rigging, Mechanical Fitting, Metal Fabricating and Heavy Equipment Repair.

Prepare and mark assignments

Prepare and conduct Plan and prepare lesson plans

Prepare lecture notes and class handouts

Prepared midterm and end of term tests

COMPANY: LUANSHYA COPPER MINES

JOB TITLE: Grade CONTROL Geologist (JANUARY 2014–DECEMBER 2015)

Main RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data

Accessing and analyzing site information such geological maps prior to site investigations

Planning and undertaking field work/site investigations by creating boreholes and trial pits

Involved in Data capturing through Core logging and Supervision of technicians in Core Marking, Collecting RQD data, Core Cutting, Photographing and Sampling.

Involved in insertion of Standards, Blanks and Duplicates into the sample stream before the batch is dispatched to the Laboratory

Providing advice and information to clients on a range of issues such as underground support

Daily supervision of the Grade Control Rig and ensure timely collection of the samples from the field to the Core Shade

Ensuring that projects keep to budgets and timescales

Sampling of stope outline and estimate the Grade so as to control dilution

Carry out Chip sampling

Monitor Water flows and water pressures

Supervise Grade Control Samplers

COMPANY: LUANSHYA COPPER MINES

JOB TITLE: Geo-tech Assistant Engineer (MARCH 2013– DECEMBER 2013)

Main RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor the state of the ground condition underground

Conduct works compliance inspections on ground condition, shotcrete and Timber support

Fall of ground investigation

Updating and analyzing fall of ground database

Ensure support installation patterns and procedures are adhered to by mining personnel

Signing out development sketches

Advise the mining personnel in charge on underground support utilization

Train and supervise mining personnel on support standards

Coordinate drilling and grouting of 6.0m Cable bolts in all developments

Coordinate the supply of support material’s such as grouting pumps, roof bolts, sand and cement

Prepare quarterly support schedules

Prepare daily and monthly Geotechnical Support Audit reports

COMPANY: Yatu engineering company

JOB TITLE: Exploration GEOLOGIST (NOVEMBER 2012 – JANUARY 2013)

Main RESPONSIBILITIES

Developing a strategic plan for the project

Surface Mapping

Soil and Rock sampling

Working with other project staff and stakeholders to ensure that materials are available and that procedures and guidelines are followed during the project

Supervising Geological technicians

Providing timely and relevant information to the Senior Exploration Geologist

COMPANY: KONKOLA COPPER MINES (REFINERY- KITWE)

JOB TITLE: STUDENT CHEMIST (AUGUST 2011 – NOVEMBER 2011)

Main RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analysis of various samples for the control processes of the refinery

Fire assaying

Using analytical equipment such as atomic absorption spectrometer

Reporting daily results to the Sectional Chemist

COMPANY: GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE: STUDENT GEOLOGIST (NOVEMBER 2010 – DECEMBER 2010)

Main RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analysis of minerals on thin sections

Determine metal contents in rock and soil samples

Core logging

Sampling of Exploration boreholes

Dispatching samples for Laboratory analysis and receiving analytical results

Formal Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Geology and Chemistry (University of Zambia: 2006-2012)

GSCE O’ Level Certificate (Parklands secondary School: 2000-2004)

Teaching Methodology CERTIFICATE (TVTC : 2015-2016)

Statutory/Legal Requirement

Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

Member of the Geological Society of Zambia (GSZ)

Attended two weeks first aid course at Mopani Copper Mines (March 2019)

Attended 3 days’ risk assessment course Luanshya Copper Mines (May 2014)

Attended 3 day’s Environmental Management (ISO 14001:2015) Academy Consultants and Lab Services (Feb 2023)

Selected Technical Skills

Microsoft Office: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access

Windows Live Mail/Outlook

Quick Books

IT Basics: Programs installation

Auto cad and 3-D Mine

Personal Interests

Chess: participation in chess games has helped me develop critical thinking and an ability to concentrate on what I do.

Football: Is one of my stress management methods. It helps me to handle stressful moments and be ready to get back to work refreshed.

Researching and exploring on different Development topics.

Farming

REFEREES:

Mr. Lawrence Kalaba

Senior Geologist

Geological survey Department of Zambia - Ministry of mines

P.O Box 50135 Lusaka

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Telephone +021*-******/ +260-*********

Mr. Charles Mazala

Superintendent Metallurgical Training

Mopani Central Training Centre – (MCTC)

P.O Box P.O. Box 40499 Mufulira

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Telephone +260-***-******, +260-*********, +260*********

Mr. Muleya Benson

Assistant Laboratory Manager

Metalkol Laboratory-Eurasian Resources Group

238 Route Likasi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

Email: benson.muleya@ergafrica and ad0byl@r.postjobfree.com

Phone +260-*********, +260*********

Mr. Musenge Chinsunka

Head of Applied Sciences

TVTC – Technical and Vocational Teachers College

Private Bag 7 Luanshya

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Phone +260-***-***-***, +260-***-***-***, Fax: +260-***-******

Mr. Bruce Silungwe

Assistant Superintendent Analytical Services

Mopani Copper Mines

P.O Box P.O. Box 40499 Mufulira

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Telephone +260-***-******, +260-*********, +260*********

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