Process Engineer Technical Support

Lennon Tafadzwa Mukaro

Professional Summary

An exceptionally focused professional with 5+ years of experience in the mining industry with an emphasis on phosphates and base metal extraction and beneficiation. It is my intention to secure a responsible carrier opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills to contribute to the success of my organization.

Personal details

Date of Birth: 19/10/92

Passport Number GN377770

Gender: Male

Citizenship: Zimbabwean

Marital status: Married

Religion: Christianity

Language: English and Shona

Address: SH10, save Heights dorowa

Contact Details

Cell : +263*********

Alternative: +263*********.

Email: ***********@*****.***

Experience

08/20-to date

Dorowa Minerals Limited Buhera, Manicaland

Process Engineer

Led the team that was responsible for plant and process optimization of magnetite production from 1.5tph to 3.5tph

Led the research on use of alternative collectors for phosphate beneficiation.

Conducted circuit surveys and performance analysis

Analysed plant availability and utilization data for optimized production

Developed and reviewed Standard Operating Procedures as well as training modules for the process and production tasks

·Trained personnel on metallurgical technical aspects and drew up training modules

·Ensured dryer produced the required 420tpd @ 0.15% moisture

·Ensured plant housekeeping issues are addressed

·Compiled production and technical reports

·Ensured adherence to statutes and standards

06/18-08/20

Dorowa Minerals Limited Buhera, Manicaland

Trainee Chemical and Process Engineer

Provided technical support to the production team, i.e. monitored production, plant processes, production planning and scheduling activities for a plant throughput of 150 000 tons per annum of Phosphate rock concentrate.

Ensured plant availability by close liaison with the maintenance department.

Developed process flow diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications (data sheets) and process descriptions for process improvements.

Took part in P&ID reviews and HAZOP studies for continuous process improvement

An understanding of the operation and basic maintenance of the following equipment:

1.Plough feeder

2.SAG mill

3.Floatation

4.Magnetic separators

5.Raymond flash drier with a coal fired furnace

08/15-08/16

Trojan Nickel Mine Bindura, Mashonaland

Attachee Chemical Engineer

Developed and reviewed the application of metallurgical .procedures in the metallurgical accounting frame work of the organization.

Metal product reconciliation

Generated daily production statistics and monthly reports

Manned the crushing, milling floatation and filtration plants the rotary (kiln) drier and the submerged electric arc furnaces at the smelter.

Maintained records of all heating cycles performed, including temperature and time settings, to ensure accurate data is available for future reference

Projects

Optimization of the magnetite plant from 0.8 to 3.5tph

Design of a 6000 tpm magnetite plant

845 Aeropromoter replacement drive

Plant operator training

Education

National University of Science and technology Zimbabwe (NUST)( Aug 2012- July 2017)

B.Eng Honors Degree in Chemical Engineering

Zvishavane high school (2010-2011)

3 A ‘level passes in Maths, Biology and Chemistry

Possessions

ZIE graduate membership

Clean class 4 drivers license

Skills

Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems.

Ability to persuade others to change existing practices.

Strong attention to detail.

Able to work with old and modern plants

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to learn practically

Software’s

Proficient with computer software i.e.

CAD, Dynamics NAV, Word and Excel

References

F.T Mashayamombe

Acting General Manager

Dorowa Minerals limited

Cell +263-*********

E. Nyoni

Engineering Manager

Dorowa Minerals Limited

Cell +263-***-***-***

Mail ******@******.**.**

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