Billy Hamapumbu
Mazabuka
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise in prioritizing projects, planning workflow, and managing employees to achieve operational goals. A resourceful individual with more than 3 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Have extensive exposure in mining supervision, Geotechnical, Project management, and operations (Drill & blast, Load & haul, and Production). An experienced Project Engineer with almost a year of experience in implementing a project with a budget of $3.1 million across Mining operations A graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, a Diploma in Operation Management, & pursuing an MBA in Project Management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mine Supervisor (Mining Operations)
FQM Trident LTD
01.2024 - Current
- Ensuring that the operators are responsible for performing tasks such as maintaining a clean loading area, controlling tails, creating good set-ups, and implementing processes to optimize performance.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices in mining operations.
- Collaborated with other supervisors to develop standardized processes that promoted consistency across all mine sites within the company''s portfolio.
- Coordinated with engineers and geologists to optimize extraction methods and resource management plans.
- Mitigated risks associated with open pit mining activities through proactive hazard identification and analysis efforts.
- Managed daily mine operations, ensuring timely completion of projects and tasks.
- Streamlined communication between departments for improved coordination and collaboration.
Graduate Engineer (Mining Operations)
FQM Trident LTD
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Ensure safety compliance is a priority
- Dump management and construction of ramps and road projects
- Presented design proposals and progress updates to clients, ensuring clear communication of project goals and expectations.
- Contributed to company-wide sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities for energy-efficient design strategies and resource conservation measures within projects.
- Conducted thorough research on industry trends and standards to ensure compliance with current regulations and best practices.
- Ensuring adherence to safety and loss control standards.
- Contributed to the successful completion of various construction projects through meticulous quality assurance inspections at each stage of development.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality work standards.
Project Engineer
Xtract Resources LTD
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Carry out lithological and structural logging of geological and geotechnical exploration holes
- Ensure logging data is accurately entered into the database
- Assist with the design of built structures and supervise ground investigations.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Ensured quality control for all aspects of the project, reducing defects and rework.
- Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
Mining Engineer Intern
Mopani Copper Mine (Glencore)
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, and perform overall quality control of the work
- Participate in program planning and develop detailed documentation to justify proposed programs.
- Organized safe, cost-effective completion methods of projects to exceed stakeholder and company expectations.
- Enhanced mine productivity, optimizing drill patterns and blasting methods for maximum ore recovery.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall mine performance and achieve production targets consistently.
- Performed thorough risk assessments on long-term and short-term mine plans and designs.
- Streamlined communication between various departments involved in mining operations, fostering cohesive teamwork toward shared goals across disciplines.
Education
MBA - Project Management
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia05.2025
Associate of Arts - Operations Management
Alison
Galway, Ireland03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering
Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia04.2020
High School Diploma -
St Edmunds Secondary School
Mazabuka, Zambia12.2012
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Excellent Team player
- Problem-solving
- Management skills
- Safety management
- Project planning
- Microsoft Office suite and Power BI
- Geovia Surpac, AutoCAD, and Basic in Deswik and Vulcan
- Analytical abilities skills and Goals and Result driven
- Production scheduling and Drilling operation
- Safety Management
- Blasting techniques
- Worker Supervision
- Effective Communication
- Decision-Making
- Task Prioritization
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/12/94| Nationality: Zambian| Sex: Male| Mobile Number: +260764073072
Certification
- Engineering Institution of Zambia membership certificate (MEIZ)
- A holder of a valid driver’s license (C1)
- A holder of a valid Zambian Blasting License
- A holder of the valid Zambian First Aid certificate
Accomplishments
- Reduced downtime on machines from 11.2% to 9 %
- Increased machine efficiency to a liter of diesel consumed by 6.9%
- Over $ 1,050, 000 return on investment on the projects implemented under this portfolio.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Improvement in machine productivity from 4.2% to 6.7 %
- The cost of production per ton improved by over 2.4%
- Reduced fuel cost budget by over 8.7%
Publication and Forums
- Managed to do a water Reticulation project estimated value of $ 40 million at the S.O.B shaft (Final year thesis)
Affiliations
- Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia
References
- Eng. Steplous Mpulubusi, Project Manager, Xtract Resources LTD, +260972634388, Mpulubusis@gmail.com
- Mr. Felix Namaundu, Acting Superintendent Mine OPs, FQM Trident LTD, +260967686435, felix.namaundu@fqml.com
- Eng. Daniel Phiri, MBA, Production Manager, FQM Trident LTD, +260967686501, Daniel.Phiri@fqml.com
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Availability
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Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Software
Deswik
Geovia Surpac
AutoCAD
Vulcan
Revit
ArchCAd
Interests
Learning Mining Software
Global Politics
Global Economics
Playing chess
Timeline
Mine Supervisor (Mining Operations)
FQM Trident LTD
01.2024 - Current
Graduate Engineer (Mining Operations)
FQM Trident LTD
04.2022 - 12.2023
Project Engineer
Xtract Resources LTD
03.2021 - 03.2022
Mining Engineer Intern
Mopani Copper Mine (Glencore)
09.2018 - 08.2019
MBA - Project Management
University of Zambia
Associate of Arts - Operations Management
Alison
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering
Copperbelt University
High School Diploma -
St Edmunds Secondary School
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