CURRICULUM VITAE

STEPHEN KAZIYA

Cell: +260-*********/+966-*********

E-mail: ad1msp@r.postjobfree.com

PERSON DETAILS

Surname : Kaziya

Forename : Stephen

Date of Birth : 3rd June 1991

NRC : 235566/65/1

Passport : ZN 856868

Tribe : Mambwe

Religion : Christian

Marital Status : Married

Nationality : Zambian

Address : 07 Zaffico Flats, Itawa Airport Road, Ndola-Copperbelt Zambia.

PROFILE ATRIBUTES

I am an enthusiastic self-motivated individual, an obedient, honest and dependable individual with well-developed inter-personal skills.

SKILS

Computer literate and proficient in: Microsoft Office Tools( Ms word, Ms Excel, Ms Publisher, Ms Access, Ms Outlook)

Control room operations (DCS)

Process operations

Broad knowledge of chemical laboratory operating procedures

Good knowledge of the safety operations guidelines of handling chemicals

Teamwork and leadership qualities.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES

April 2011 – December 2013- The Copperbelt University

Diploma Chemical Engineering

January 2007- Nov 2009 – Sekela High School

Secondary School Certificate

WORK EXPERIENCE

May 2022 to Present

Company: Mansourah Massarah, Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals- Saudi Arabia

Position: Senior Process Plant Operator

Worked in collaboration with Metso-Outotec, L&T and Wetico during construction and commissioning of various plant units such as Low-grade thickeners, Tails paste thickeners, Crushing plant, Counter current Decantation thickeners,Raw water treatment plant, Demin water treatment plant, concentrate thickening, filtering and repulping.

Demin water plant/Raw water treatment plant -Duties and Responsibilities:

Monitoring and inspecting plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems are operating normally.

Collect water samples to test conductivity, pH, TDS, and chlorides.

Responsible for training new employees on safe and productive water treatment plant operation

Utilize HMI & DCS systems to monitor and control plant operations.

Responsible for handling general cleaning of work area.

Inspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaks.

Optimize water levels in tanks and sand filters for best flow and quality.

Responsible for safe unloading of Coagulant from the tanker truck.

Concentrate Thickening, Filtering & Repulping -Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for carrying out plant pre-start up inspections.

Utilize HMI systems to monitor and control concentrate filter press operations.

Conduct regular inspections of conveyors, feeders, tanks, valves, pressure gauges, flow meters to ensure that they are operating normally and in good condition.

Responsible for handling general cleaning of work area.

Work in collaboration with DCS operators during start up and shutdown of the units.

Responsible for adjusting the concentrate press filter operating parameters to produce acceptable concentrate product.

Monitoring the clarity of process water from the concentrate thickener overflow

Responsible for measuring underflow densities for the concentrate thickener to ensure that the transfer of material from one operation unit to the other is in accordance with the operating parameters.

Sampling of filter press concentrate feed and product and submitting to the Lab for analysis.

Responsible for reporting any defective units to the shift supervisor.

Responsible for Completing Pre-Operational Inspection Sheet.

Responsible for mixing and preparing a desired flocculant concentration to be used in the concentrate thickener.

Provide and maintain a safe work environment by eliminating potential hazards, making sure area operators are properly trained and ensuring that all workers have the proper equipment.

Crushing plant -Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform daily checks on conveyors, screen deck, Jaw crusher, secondary and tertiary crushers.

Report crusher defects and required wear parts to the supervisor in a timely manner.

Monitor the plant to ensure the plant is running safely and production is consistent.

Adjust secondary and tertiary crushers by calibrating CSS to optimize performance.

Collect crushed ore material samples for laboratory testing.

Remove build up from under or around crushers and beltlines.

Inspect belt scale and clean daily and record scale readings.

Ensure nobody enters safety perimeter while operating the crushing plant.

Responsible for training new employees

Inspecting the lubrication system for secondary and tertiary crushers

Responsible for removing detected metals from the conveyor belts.

May 2022 to April 2023

Company: Universal Mining and Chemical Industries Ltd

Position: Senior Quality Control Chemist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for operating laboratory measuring instruments such carbon & Sulphur determination apparatus, Universal Testing Machine (UTM), Glow Discharge Optical emission spectrometer (LECO GDS 500A).

Responsible for elemental analysis of liquid steel during scrap smelting and refining to ensure the transfer of products from one operation unit to the other is in accordance with the required standards.

Analyzed and recommended the raw materials for effective processing and production of steel by wet lab analysis including; Iron ore, Ferro Silicon manganese, Met coke, Quick lime, Sponge Iron, flour spur, coke breeze, Mat gun, gunning mass, aluminum and copper.

Analyzed and interpreted the slag results from both the Electric arc & Ladle refining furnaces.

Compiled laboratory test data and performed appropriate analysis.

Monitored product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.

Trained new employees on topics such as the proper operation of laboratory equipments and scientific procedures.

Provided and maintained a safe work environment by participating in safety programs and by conducting laboratory safety audits.

REFEREES

1.Mr. Robert Patelius– +966-*********)

Superintendent, Process Upstream

Mansourah Massarah

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM)

Saudi Arabia

2.Mr. Shadreck Mbewe +966-*********)

Supervisor, Shift Plant

Mansourah Massarah

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM)

Saudi Arabia

3.Mr. Allan Sombe- +260-*********)

Supervisor, EAF

Universal Mining & Chemical Industries Limited

Zambia

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