Derrick Musonda
Solwezi
Summary
Dynamic Safety Practitioner with Mining Engineering background. Practical, realistic, matter-of-fact. Decisive, quickly move to implement decisions. Organize projects and people to get things done, focus on getting results in the most efficient way possible. Take care of routine details. Have a clear set of logical standards, systematically follow them and want others to also. Forceful in implementing their plans
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator, Safety, Sulphide Plant Expansion(S3) Project and Services
First Quantum Minerals
Solwezi, Zambia
03.2023 - Current
Superintendent, Safety
First Quantum Minerals
Solwezi, Zambia
03.2021 - 09.2023
Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Universal Mining & Chemical Industries Limited (UMCIL)
Lusaka, Zambia
07.2018 - 02.2021
Safety, Health and Environmental Coordinator PIU/O&M
Itezhi Tezhi Power Corporation (ITPC)
Itezhi Tezhi, Zambia
11.2012 - 11.2016
Fire Safety Engineer
Konkola Copper Mines Plc
Chililabombwe, Zambia
06.2011 - 10.2012
Drilling and Blasting Engineer- One Shaft
Konkola Copper Mines Plc
Chililabombwe, Zambia
06.2010 - 01.2011
Education
Master of Science in Peace, Leadership & Conflict Resolution -
The University of Zambia
01.2022
Higher Diploma in Health and Safety Management -
Business Management Education Centre
01.2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management -
Cavendish University-Zambia
01.2016
Certificate in Water Quality Monitoring, Principles and Techniques -
Sterling Afrika Training and Consultancy, Pretoria South Africa
01.2015
Certificate in Managing of Occupational Health and Safety -
Institute of Capacity Development, Windhoek, Namibia
01.2014
Certificate in Contemporary EIA: Practical Solutions to Recurrent Problems and Global Emerging Trends -
Pan African Training, Pretoria, South Africa
01.2013
International Cert. in Occupational Safety and Health (iCertOSH) -
British safety Council
01.2012
Certificate in Fire Prevention -
National Fire Service Training School, Kabwe, Zambia
01.2011
Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering (Planning Major) -
The Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
01.2006
Grade Twelve School Certificate -
Butondo Secondary School, Mufulira, Zambia
01.2000
Skills
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Project Coordination
- Discretion and Confidentiality
- MS Office
- Staff Management
- Strategic Planning
- Meeting Coordination
- Event Planning
- Administrative Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Project Management
- Best Practices Implementation
Certification
- Blasting Licence for All Mining Operations(expired)
- Engineering Registration Board Practising Licence
- Driving Licence (Class C)
Affiliations
- Fellow of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
- Member of EIZ Technical Committee
- Registered Engineer with Engineering Registration Board (ERB)
- Member and Ex-President of Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association (ZOHSA)
Trainingcoursesandskills
- Computer Skills (excel, outlook, word and power point)
- Basic Management Course
- Total Quality Management Course(TQM)
Attributes
- Good organizational, management, presentation and report writing skills
- Good interpersonal, analytical, communication and negotiation skills
- Result oriented and ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing environment
- Team player, self-motivated and innovative
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 01/26/82
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Zambian
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Mr. Martin Sinjala, Technical Manager, Itezhi Tezhi Power Corporation, Itezhi Tezhi, +260 955 56937, mrtnsinjala@gmail.com
- Mr. Justin Mpesa, Safety Superintendent, First Quantum Minerals, Solwezi, +260 963 904762, Justin.Mpesa@fqml.com
- Mr. Edgar Muwowo, Business Development Manager, Cummins Zambia Limited, Kitwe, +260 964 185421, Edgar.muwowo@gmail.com
Timeline
Coordinator, Safety, Sulphide Plant Expansion(S3) Project and Services
First Quantum Minerals
03.2023 - Current
Superintendent, Safety
First Quantum Minerals
03.2021 - 09.2023
Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Manager
Universal Mining & Chemical Industries Limited (UMCIL)
07.2018 - 02.2021
Safety, Health and Environmental Coordinator PIU/O&M
Itezhi Tezhi Power Corporation (ITPC)
11.2012 - 11.2016
Fire Safety Engineer
Konkola Copper Mines Plc
06.2011 - 10.2012
Drilling and Blasting Engineer- One Shaft
Konkola Copper Mines Plc
06.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Science in Peace, Leadership & Conflict Resolution -
The University of Zambia
Higher Diploma in Health and Safety Management -
Business Management Education Centre
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management -
Cavendish University-Zambia
Certificate in Water Quality Monitoring, Principles and Techniques -
Sterling Afrika Training and Consultancy, Pretoria South Africa
Certificate in Managing of Occupational Health and Safety -
Institute of Capacity Development, Windhoek, Namibia
Certificate in Contemporary EIA: Practical Solutions to Recurrent Problems and Global Emerging Trends -
Pan African Training, Pretoria, South Africa
International Cert. in Occupational Safety and Health (iCertOSH) -
British safety Council
Certificate in Fire Prevention -
National Fire Service Training School, Kabwe, Zambia
Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering (Planning Major) -
The Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
Grade Twelve School Certificate -
Butondo Secondary School, Mufulira, Zambia