EMMANUEL MALEMA
Mufulira,Zambia
Summary
Environmental Management Specialist with 8+ years of industrial experience in mining and processing sectors, specializing in ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 implementation, environmental compliance, air quality monitoring, EMS auditing, safety management system and ESG reporting. Proven ability to enhance environmental performance, lead investigations, and support regulatory environmental legal compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6076
6076
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Advisor - Compliance & Biodiversity
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
Mufulira, Zambia
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct environmental impact assessments across mining, processing, engineering, and surface operations.
- Monitor compliance with environmental permits and licensing obligations.
- Develop and implement environmental procedures and work instructions.
- Compile and submit regulatory reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual).
- Lead ESG reporting, including Bi-Annual ZEMA submissions.
- Perform biodiversity monitoring (soil testing, moisture, pH, aquatic surveys).
- Conduct environmental performance audits and track compliance targets.
- Investigate environmental non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
Environmental Advisor - Compliance & Air Quality Monitoring
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
Mufulira, Zambia
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Performed compliance audits of licensed facilities.
- Investigated non-compliances in water discharge and chemical handling.
- Conducted surface and groundwater monitoring.
- Enhanced ISO 14001:2015 EMS implementation and documentation.
- Supported ESG and ZEMA reporting obligations.
- Monitored SO₂ emissions for stacks, fence-line, and community detectors.
- Prepared regulatory SO₂ emissions incident reports.
Air Quality Controller (AQC)
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
Mufulira, Zambia
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed continuous SO₂ monitoring across smelter and refinery operations.
- Executed TARP procedures for exceedances.
- Conducted data collection and performance reporting.
Wastewater Treatment Technician
Nemchem International Zambia
Mufulira, Zambia
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Monitored wastewater treatment operations and water quality parameters.
- Conducted daily laboratory analysis for boilers, cooling systems, and demin plants.
- Generated technical reports for management and business partners.
- Troubleshot demineralization processes to optimize performance.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Environmental Law
University of Lusaka
Master of Business Administration -
Information and Communications University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management System
Information and Communications University
Skills
- Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- ISO 14001:2015 Implementation & Internal Auditing
- Air & Water Quality Monitoring
- EMS Documentation & Process Optimization
- Environmental Performance Audits
- Biodiversity Assessments & Sampling
- Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, ICAM, RCA)
- Safety Management & Incident Investigation
- ESG Reporting & Sustainability Metrics
- ArcGIS
- QGIS
- AERMOD
- Python (Basic)
- SCADA
- AVEVA PI Vision
- PI-Process Book
Certification
- ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor, BSI, 2024
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems: Internal Auditor, BSI, 2025
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems: Implementation, BSI, 2025
- ISO 9001:2015 Overview, Perry Johnson, 2024
- ISO 45001:2018 Overview, Perry Johnson, 2024
- Net Zero 101, UNU-IAS, 2025
- Climate Change & Heat Stress, ILO/NEBOSH
- Water Quality Analysis & Management, 2024
- Certificate of completion in Safety and Health Management Principles, Oregon OSHA, 2024
- General Certificate in Mining First Aid, Chamber of Mines Council for First Aid, 2024
- ESF Fundamentals, World Bank Group, 2025
- Managing Environmental & Social Performance, World Bank Group, 2025
- ESG in 9 Weeks, ED4S, 2025
- Environmental & Social Risk Assessment for Financial institutions (Equator Principles), Rich Flood, 2025
- Multiple OSHA Certifications, Accident Investigation, Job Hazard Analysis, Hazard Identification and Control, LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, HAZCOM, etc.
- Root Cause Analysis Courses, RCA-103, ICAM, 5 Whys
References
- Mr. Kennedy Chitundu, Business Unity Manager - Smelter and Refinery, +260 212 441098, +260 961 606122, Kennedy.Chitundu@mopani.com.zm, Mopani Copper Mines
- Mr. Berifont Kunda, Environmental Specialist, +260 212 441841, +260 963 473027, Berifont.Kunda@mopani.com.zm, Mopani Copper Mines
- Mr. Victor Sichamba, Environmental Superintendent, +260 212 441919, +260 961 021967, victor.sichamba@mopani.com.zm, Mopani Copper Mines
Projects And Achievements
- Implemented SMART monitoring system for environmental objectives.
- Developed WHB chemical analysis controls to prevent corrosion during shutdown.
- Optimized demineralization plant performance.
- Led cross-functional environmental performance improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced reliability of Henderson Shaft cooling tower monitoring.
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Environmental Advisor - Compliance & Biodiversity
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
06.2024 - Current
Environmental Advisor - Compliance & Air Quality Monitoring
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
01.2022 - 06.2024
Air Quality Controller (AQC)
Mopani Copper Mines PLC
02.2020 - 01.2022
Wastewater Treatment Technician
Nemchem International Zambia
01.2018 - 02.2020
Master of Philosophy - Environmental Law
University of Lusaka
Master of Business Administration -
Information and Communications University
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management System
Information and Communications University