Continuous Improvement X-Ray
Resume:
Kalumbila
Cell: +260-***-***-***
Email: *************@*****.***
ALBERT PHIRI
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
Diligent Metallurgical Engineer focused on the timely, quality completion of all work delegated. A fast learner that works well under pressure within high-volume testing environments and possesses great communication skills and very methodical in all tasks. Effective team player and reliable in executing work. SKILLS & ABILITIES Geometallurgical and ore hardness sample preparations and test works.
X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (MinScan SEM) analysis.
Mineralogy software like X’pert, Roboriet, Zeiss Mineralogic, kruger for XRD and SEM.
Froth flotation, grind, flocculation lab tests and classification optimization.
On Stream Analyzers OSA and Particle size analyzers PSI.
Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of LIMS, Python programming language, power BI, Pi data link and Rtduet.
Control Room operations in monitoring and optimizing processes using SCADA system (PCS7).
Knowledge in mine to mill strategies.
Exceptional in continuous improvement strategies like KAIZEN and LEAN.
Initiation and spearheading continuous improvement projects.
Knowledgeable in maintenance strategies like Preventive (PM) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
An eye for cost saving opportunities spotting in the value chain.
Project progress monitoring using Quality Control tools.
Experience in being a Safety representative.
Documentation and reporting
Excellent Data analysis and interpretation skills Page 2
Great interpersonal relationship skills.
Excellent research abilities
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LIMITED (SENTINEL MINE)
February 2023- to date
GEO-METALLURGICAL TECHNICIAN: GEOMETALLURGY AND PROCESS MINERALOGY DPT
SEM, XRD and XRF operations and maintenance including calibrations, basic component changes, analysis of results and interpretation of mineralogical data obtained.
Geopyora and impact tests for ore hardness determination for comminution parameters like a*b and BMW index.
Flotation, flocculation, grind tests in collaboration with the process metallurgy and metallurgical accounting teams for grade/recovery optimization and reagent selection tests.
Daily, weekly, monthly and random investigation sample (SEM blocks, XRD presses and PSD samples) preparation, analysis and report formulation.
Keeping track of inventory for consumables.
MILLING OPERATOR: PROCESS DPT
Executed project on the reduction of downtime on the secondary crushers.
Mill liner, mill charge, grates and static screen and hydrocyclone periodical and non-periodical measurements and inspection for thickness, percent area opening, pinning, spigot thickness, etc.
Proposed a project on ball mill feed density optimization.
Control room operations using SCADA PCS7.
Ensuring of the right charges of the mills with media and mill fill levels by use of crash stops and grind-outs.
Cyclone classification tests and optimization of both grind quality and classification efficiency.
In collaboration with the control room operators, in charge of smooth and optimal operations of the mills, stockpile, feeders, conveyors and auxiliary equipment including mill chilled water system, mill lubrication system, ball indexer and delivery system.
Ensuring safe shutdown of the mills, isolation when required and subsequent re-start
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UNIVERSAL MINING AND CHEMICALS INDUSTRIES LIMITED (UMCIL), KAFUE STEEL.
SHIFT INCHARGE
April 2022-January 2023
Initiated and executed a continuous improvement project on refractory bricks life.
Spearheaded 4 Kaizen projects in two different departments.
Documentation and reporting in management review meetings
In charge of the weekly Preventive Maintenance and part of the total shut down maintenance.
Electric arc furnace primary steel making
In charge of Ladle refinery furnace secondary steel making
Control room operations in the production line.
Training in:
DRI production
scrap yard operations
Electric arc furnace and ladle refining furnace operations and processes. LABORATORY METALLURGIST, GRAVITA ZAMBIA
December 2020- November 2021
Refractory gold extraction method formulation.
Laboratory hydrometallurgical experimentation, and
Tracking collected samples and reagents by initiating, dating and noting times of collection.
Overseeing inventory and record before supplies diminish. GLENCORE-MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC
VACATION STUDENT
December 2018- February 2019
Completed a project on flotation reagents dosage optimization (collector, frother and lime).
Flocculant effectiveness tests.
Learning Control room operations using SCADA system Page 4
Routine Process parameter checking and optimization with section metallurgist.
Collaborated with on-site personnel, Plant Metallurgists and Supervisors on projects.
GLENCORE-MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC
VACATION STUDENT
December 2019- March 2020
Started a project on regrind mill performance assessment.
Supported projects metallurgist on different tasks.
Researched and investigated project requirements.
Collaborated with on-site personnel, Plant Metallurgists and Supervisors on projects
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Did a KAIZEN project for kafue steel on furnace refractory bricks that saves more than $30,000 per month.
Scooped one silver, and one gold medal at the 2022/2023 annual national kaizen conference.
Chosen as KAIZEN team leader for the department and led over 5 projects.
Completed a project on flotation reagent optimization for mopani copper mines’ Nkana concentrator
EDUCATION THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA - LUSAKA, ZAMBIA - METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
Awarded Best student in Metallurgical Engineering in 3rd, 4th and 5th year.
Awarded Best overall student in the School of Mines in 3rd, 4th and 5th year. Page 5
THESIS
LEADERSHIP
Mopani Copper Mines Nkana Concentrator Flotation Reagents Optimization
Elevated to geometallurgy technician at FQM sentinel mine.
Elevated to shift in charge position at kafue steel.
Chosen as KAIZEN department leader for the steel melting shop.
Elected Projects Coordinator for School of Mines Mineral Society
(UNZAMS) in the 2019/2020 academic year.
REFERENCES Mr. German Higuera – Geomet and process mineralogy Specialist Cell: +507********
Email: *****.*******@****.***
Mr. Ngosa Chipilingu – Project Metallurgist
Mopani Copper Mines Plc.
Cell: +260-***-***-***
Email: *****.**********@******.***.**
Mr. Eli Chanda- senior shift incharge, Universal Mining and Chemicals Industries Limited.
Cell: +26-097*******
Email: *********@*****.***
Mr. Mahesh Patel – CEO
Gravita Zambia LTD
Cell: +260-***-***-***
ACADEMIC REFEREES Dr. Mususu Kaonda
Cell: +260-***-***-***
Email: ******.******@****.**
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