Chanda Banda
Mufulira,Zambia
Summary
Bachelor of Arts Degree Economics Graduate with a solid foundation in economic theory and applied quantitative methods, relevant knowledge in macro-financial analysis, data modelling, and policy‐oriented research. I have well rounded knowledge markets statistics, liquidity forecasting, and trend analysis
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Air Quality Controller
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
Mufulira , Zambia
05.2022 - Current
- The purpose of the air quality contraller is to continuously monitor the air quallty for sulfur dioxide emissions within the smelter/ refinery complex and the adjacent community and trigger the TARP process when emission readings exceed defined thresholds.
- Training & Awareness - Conduct internal training for plant operators and environmental officers on air quality standards and procedures.
- Community Engagement & Incident Response. Provide data to community liaison teams when there's a complaint or concern. Attend community stakeholder meetings when air quality issues arise.
- Emission Control & Reporting - Analyze data trends and report exceedances to relevant authorities. Trigger TARP (Trigger Action Response Plan) when emissions exceed thresholds.
- Maintain and calibrate air quality monitoring instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Support environmental audits and inspections by providing accurate monitoring records.
Assistant – Refractory Department
Dickinson Group of Companies Zambia
Mufulira, Zambia
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated daily office operations to maintain efficiency and organization.
- Facilitated communication among departments to ensure project alignment.
- Provided operational support to the Refractory Department during furnace maintenance and shutdown activities at the Mopani site.
- Assisted in the coordination and implementation of Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and site safety protocols in line with Mopani and DGC standards.
- Facilitated communication between site supervisors, safety personnel, and subcontractors to maintain workflow continuity and minimize downtime.
Education
Certificate In Basic First Aid Training - First Aid Training
Zambia Chamber of Mines
12.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
The Zambia Catholic University
Kalulushi, Zambia 07.2016 - 09.2020
Solwezi Technical Secondary School
Solwezi, ZambiaSkills
- Competence in Excel, STATA, or Other Data Analysis Tools
- Policy and Decision Making
- Quantitative & Data Interpretation
- Financial Market Analysis
- Air Quality Monitoring
- Emission Reporting
- Environmental Compliance
- Community Engagement
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- ISO 14001:2015
- Incident Reporting
- Stakeholder Communication
- Risk Assessment
- Organizational Skills
- Basic First Aid Training Certificate
- Regulatory Compliance
- Safety Protocol Adherence
- Compliance Regulations
- Root Cause Analysis Expertise
- Inspections and Reviews
- Compliance Standards
- Financial analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Inventory management
Personal Details
- Physical Address: 1883 Mukondola Square, Fairview, Mufulira, Zambia
- Date of Birth: 05/27/1995
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Victor Ng'uni, Operations Manager, Tradesmart Supplies Ltd, +260977959253
- Lloyd Banda, Plant Manager Beverages, Two Six Zero Brands, +260966336718
- Nike Mulenga, Environmental Advisor, Mopani Copper Mines PLC, +260963487920
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Certificate In Basic First Aid Training - First Aid Training
Zambia Chamber of Mines
12.2024 - 12.2024
Air Quality Controller
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
05.2022 - Current
Assistant – Refractory Department
Dickinson Group of Companies Zambia
07.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
The Zambia Catholic University
07.2016 - 09.2020
Solwezi Technical Secondary School