JOSHUA MIDZI
Mining Engineer
Personal details
JOSHUA MIDZI
*****.*******@*****.***
HARARE
Male
Zimbabwean
Languages
English
Shona
Profile
I am a self-motivated, professional and hardworking man with a blend of experience on the Mining Engineering aspect. In the Mining field i possess knowledge in Sublevel Mining [Underground Method], Room and Pillar method as well as Open Pit Mining. I am read to embrace new challenges with proven leadership skills including continuous willingness to learn, motivating and to achieve organizational goals.
Education
BSc Degree In Mining Engineering
University Of Zimbabwe, Harare
Employment
Shift Supervisor-CAPEX Aug 2022 - Present
Zimbabwe Platinum Mines{ZIMPLATS], Kadoma
Managed day-to-day operations overseeing staff activities to ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational standards. Developed and implemented strategic shifts in CAPEX projects to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Coordinated with engineering teams to optimize blasting and drilling schedules, enhancing resource extraction efficiently. Monitored and analyzed production metrics to ensure alignment with corporate goals and KPIs
Ensuring the safety of men
Enforcing all relevant Mining Regulations
Effectively plan, lead and control all Mining activities in the section Facilitating the availability and optimum utilization of equipment Ensuring attainment of production tonnage and efficiencies Ensuring a conducive production environment, ventilation and support installations
Assisting in promoting the company Bussiness Management System[BMS] Overseer Miner Jul 2016 - 2021
Unki Mines {Pvt} Ltd {Anglo America}n}, Kadoma
Achievement of set production targets
The control of production operations within a designated area Supervision, labour allocations and optimal utilization of resources Ensuring conformity with Anglo American Mining standards and Mining regulations
Coordinating mining activities,logistical activities, and resources through planning,scheduling and communication
Continuous monitoring and evaluation of work performance taking adequate measures to ensure workers are competent to perform their duties Ensuring Safety, Health and Environmental in the Shift Overseer Miner-Production And Development Feb 2014 - Jul 2016 Zimbabwe Platinum Mines[Mupfuti and Ngwarati Mine], Kadoma Supervised and optimized daily mining operations to ensure safety and production efficiency.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align mining practices with corporate standards and goals.
Managed personnel and resources to achieve production targets while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Implemented strategic improvements in mining methods and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Led safety and environmental initiatives to promote a secure and sustainable workplace.
Assistant Safety Officer Oct 2011 - Nov 2012
Titan Drilling Minerals Exploration [Pvt] Ltd,a subsidiary of First Quantum Mine, Kansanshi,Zambia
Conducting safety audits and over-inspections in the open pit Identifying hazards and conducting risk assessment of all the exploration operations in the pit
Enforcing compliance to the Zambian Statutory Mining Regulations Compilation of monthly S.H.E.Q reports
Graduate Trainee-Mining Engeneeering Nov 2012 - Aug 2013 Pan African Mining [Ayrshire Gold Mine and Muriel Mine] Graduate Trainee Programme [Mandatory]
Acting S.H.E Officer Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Pan African Mining [Ayrshire Gold Mine and Muriel Mine] Ensured that all Mining employees complied with the Mining Management and Safety Regulations S1 of 1990
Reporting all contraventions and breaches to the provisions of the Explosives Regulations SI 72 of 1989 to the Mines Inspector
Updating and revisions of all Ayrshire Mining Standards Compilation of weekly and monthly S.H.E reports
Monitoring and issuing of P.P.E
Conducting safety meetings at all departments
Acting Shift Boss Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
Pan African Mining [Ayrshire Gold Mining [Ayrshire Gold Mine And Muriel mine] Review previous shifts activities either direct discussions or by reading communication books
Check all employees at start of shift and note attendants of safety talk meetings
Interview the people who were absent the previous shift Check the tag-in and tag-out to ascertain the number of people underground Check to ensure that people are working according to the company procedures and standards
Check for ventilation and action repairs
Investigating and reporting of unsafe conditions and arrange for the immediate correction
Investigating employee complaints and take corrective actions Ensure that tools and equipment are in satisfactory condition and arrange for service and repair
Provide regular observation, direction and assistance to all employees Report and investigate all accidents. Take remedial action to avoid recurrence Co-operate with other line and services departments Produce reports and schedules as may be required by senior officials Carry out any other duties as maybe required by senior officials Trainee Mining Engineering [Undergraduate] Jan 2009 - 2010 Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company [ZISCO]
Courses
Full Blasting Licesce No 006070
Mine Blasting Licence No 12473
Mining Basic First Aid Certificate
GCE ADVANCED LEVEL Nov 2005
3 "A" LEVEL SUBJECTS [Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry] References
Wailesi Maida
Zimbabwe Platinum Mines, KADOMA
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Abel Makura
Anglo American (Unki Platinum Mine), Shurugwi
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