BENJAMIN MUMBA KATEULE
Solwezi,Zambia
Summary
Experienced and safety-conscious driver/Geotechnical technician with a strong background in field operations and emergency response support. Skilled in vehicle operation, hazard awareness, and teamwork in high-pressure environments. Committed to ensuring quick response times, and adherence to road and safety regulations. Holds a valid Class CE third issue SADC driver’s license and Defensive driving Certificate.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Geotechnical Technician
Barrick Lumwana
Lumwana , Zambia
07.2023 - Current
- Operating vehicles safely across challenging terrains
- Conducting daily inspections of equipment and ensured readiness.
- Responding to field situations requiring quick decision-making.
- Maintaining high safety standards in all operations.
- Assisting with the preparation of geotechnical reports summarizing findings from field investigations and laboratory tests.
- Conducting laboratory tests on samples to determine physical properties of soils and rocks.
- Testing, inspecting, and repair equipment to keep laboratory apparatus operating and correctly calibrated.
- Maintaining records of field activities including test results, observations, photographs and any other relevant information.
- Carrying out dump site audits.
- Carrying out Pit slope stability inspections.
Construction laboratory operator
Fqm-Kalumbila Minerals
Kalumbila , Zambia
12.2020 - 06.2023
- Drove company vehicles for field operations and logistics.
- Ensured safe transport of personnel and equipment
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness.
- Carrying out insitu testing of Earthworks e.g dynamic cone penetrometer, nuclear density gauge test,sand replacement,bearing capacity,,,.
- Collection of samples for the laboratory.
- Construction material quality control.
- Construction materials laboratory tests e.g particular size distribution, organic content analysis, moisture content analysis, permeability, shear strength of soil, artterbeg limits, material percolation, Density compaction test,Aggregate crushing value.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized laboratory environment for accurate test results.
- Trained new laboratory personnel to apply proper laboratory techniques and best practices.
Construction Laboratory operator
Fqm-Roads
Solwezi, Zambia
06.2012 - 11.2020
- Executed on-site density tests for soil compaction.
- Carrying out insitu testing of earthworks e.g dynamic cone penetromiter,nuclear density gauge test,sand replacement.
- Collection of samples for lab testing
- Ensured that all earthworks on site comply with procedure , safety, design requirements and quality
- Construction material quality control
- Conducted Construction materials laboratory tests e.g partical size distribution, organic content, moisture content, permeability, shear strength of soils, Artterbeg limits, material percolation, field densities compaction test, Agregate crushing value
- Operated motor vehicles for transportation purposes.
- Collection of ground water monitoring data from piezometers around the tailings storage facility and water dams
- Concrete testing ( slump and concrete strength)
- Maintained laboratory cleanliness to ensure material purity.
- Prepared lab equipment by cleaning
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Tested and analyzed samples to determine content and characteristics using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
- Maintained good house keeping.
- Soil sampling and testing
Education
Craft Certificate - Metal Fabrication
Kabwe Institute of Technology
Kabwe08.2011
G5 Trade Certificate - Metal Fabrication
Luanshya Trades
Luanshya11.2008
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Kabompo Secondary School
Kapompo2007
Grade 9 School Certificate -
Mutanda Secondary School
Kaulumbila District 2002
Diploma - Occupation Health And Safety Environment
University of Zambia (Distance)
Lusaka,Zambia. 12.2025 - Current
Skills
- Safety conscious
- Defensive driving and road safety
- First aid and basic life support
- Vehicle inspection
- Communication and teamwork
- Time management under pressure
- Knowledge of local routes
- Core orientation and meter marking
- RQD measurements
- Core photography
- Quick learner and motivated
- Able to read and interpret drawings
- Computer literate
- Soil mechanics
- Arc welding
- Manual Inert Gass welding(MIG Welding)
- Field inspection
- Soil testing
- Construction monitoring
- Soil sampling
- Interpersonal communication
- Data organization
- Groundwater sampling
- Soil classification tests
- Teamwork
- Geological sample collection
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Active listening
Objective
I seek challenging opportunities where I can fully use my skills for the succes of the organization.
Other Qualifications
- SADC Driving license class CE
- Basic Geology Certificate(CBU)
- General First Aid Certificate.
- Defensive driving Certificate.
- Computer literacy Certificate.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Lunda
Upper Intermediate
B2
Bemba
Advanced
C1
Kaonde
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Diploma - Occupation Health And Safety Environment
University of Zambia (Distance)
12.2025 - Current
Geotechnical Technician
Barrick Lumwana
07.2023 - Current
Construction laboratory operator
Fqm-Kalumbila Minerals
12.2020 - 06.2023
Construction Laboratory operator
Fqm-Roads
06.2012 - 11.2020
Craft Certificate - Metal Fabrication
Kabwe Institute of Technology
G5 Trade Certificate - Metal Fabrication
Luanshya Trades
Grade 12 School Certificate -
Kabompo Secondary School
Grade 9 School Certificate -
Mutanda Secondary School