PRINCESS C MUTOMBA (Process Engineer)
PRINCESS C MUTOMBA (Process Engineer)
+263*********, +263********* ***************@*****.*** Harare, Zimbabwe Female, 26 Yrs Marital Status: Single Fluent in English, Shona & Ndebele Valid Clean Class 4 drivers’ licence PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Agile and highly motivated Process Engineer passionate in developing and optimizing production processes. Able to implement projects through research that cut cost, maximize product quality and comply with environmental, health and safety regulation. VALUE PROPOSITION
• Able to design and optimize processes to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, and safety
• Able to apply Safety standards and to generate standard operation procedures (SOPs)
• Competent in analyzing and interpreting data to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement and generating detailed technical reports
• Experience in using relevant data analysis tools and simulation software (Excel, Aspen Plus and AutoCAD)
• Capable of conducting test works and pilot -scale tests to simulate process that meet specific requirements, such as performance, cost, and environmental impact.
• Operating equipment according to work instructions and adhering to safe working practices. FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
• Data analysis and problem-solving
• Process design and optimisation
• Mineral Processing Principles
• Sustainable Mining practices
• Proficiency in simulation and data analysis
tools
• Regulatory compliance with safety and
quality standards
• Strong teamwork and technical
communication skills
• Planning and Budgeting
WORK EXPERIENCE
Graduate Intern at Dorowa Minerals Limited: September 2022- October 2024 Main Duties, Responsibilities & Achievements
• Led a team in managing screening, grinding, classification, flotation, and magnetic separation processes to optimize recovery.
• Conducted metallurgical test work to meet and exceed production targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ensured adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, promoting a safe operational environment.
• Diagnosed and resolved process inefficiencies through root cause analysis.
• Compiled technical and production reports to summarize performance and improvement recommendations.
• Conducted monthly surveys and performance evaluations to identify optimization opportunities.
• Took part in the 845 Aeropromoter reagent replacement to improve recovery from 60% to 80% and cut costs.
• Generated and reviewed Standard Task Procedures to safely execute task PRINCESS C MUTOMBA (Process Engineer)
Student Intern at Pan African Mining Company (Muriel Mine): January 2021-Dec 2021 Main Duties, Responsibilities & Achievements
• Optimized the CIL process by substituting air with liquid oxygen, resulting in cost savings and increased gold recovery.
• Conducted troubleshooting, maintenance, and detailed analysis to solve plant operational challenges.
• Performed metallurgical testing, accounting, and analyzed feed composition.
• Conducted a project to improve leaching kinetics with a potential to meet the target plant recovery from 60% to 90%.
• Participated in safety programs and initiatives, including attending safety meetings and following safety procedures.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, & CERTIFICATIONS
• Pending: Operations and Process Management Data Analysis and Analytics, MTF Institute of Management, Technology and Finance Udemy
• 2024: Basic Lean Six Sigma: Green Belt, Alison
• 2022: BTech Honors Degree in Chemical & Process Systems Engineering, Harare Institute of Technology
• 2022: Certificate in Safety, Health and Environment, Harare Institute of Technology
• 2018: 3 Advanced Level Passes in Maths, Biology and Chemistry
• 2017: National foundation Certificate in Computer Operation and Packages
• 2015: 11 Ordinary Level Passes including Mathematics & English Language SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS & MEMBERSHIPS
• Awarded the Best Universities and Freelance Female Innovators Award, Stem Power, WUA 2023.
• Awarded the ZIMPLATS trophy for the best Capstone Design Project, Zimplats 2022.
• Awarded the HIT Book Prize for the best Capstone Design Project, HIT 2022.
• Graduate Member of Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers ZIE. Membership No: ZIE20229249
• Member of American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE. Membership No:990-***-**** REFEREES
• L. Mukaro (Process Manager)
Dorowa Mine Box 1
Mobile: +263-*********
Email address: *******@******.**.**
• Mr. T Salanje (Plant Metallurgist)
Muriel Mine P. Bag 2560, Banket
Mobile: +263-**-***-****
Email address: ********@**********.**.**