Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES
Awards
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Languages
Websites
References
Timeline
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JACOB SICHANGWA

JACOB SICHANGWA

Mufulira

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Mopani Copper Mines, excelling in process optimization and team leadership. Proven track record in cultivating a strong safety culture and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in distributed control systems and effective communication, fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Mopani Copper Mines.
Mufulira
04.2025 - Current
  • Cultivated a strong safety culture by enforcing adherence to life-saving behaviors and fatal hazard protocols.
  • Supervised operators to ensure compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  • Promoted good housekeeping practices to maintain a clean working environment.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, reducing downtime during operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and task completion times.
  • Facilitated team meetings to align on targets, strategies, and address challenges.
  • Monitored workload distribution to prevent burnout and ensure fair task allocation.
  • Communicated regularly with senior management, providing updates on team progress and obstacles.

Isasmelt Control Room Operator

Mopani Copper Mines
Mufulira
05.2022 - 03.2025

Monitored and operated waste heat boiler, reverse osmosis treatment plant, and Isasmelt furnace.

  • Enhanced efficiency of materials handling bin loading and Isasmelt feed systems.
  • Maintained water cooling towers, hot electrostatic precipitators, and diesel systems.
  • Coordinated maintenance and repairs with field operators for critical equipment.
  • Analyzed performance data trends to identify potential issues and implement preventive measures.
  • Prepared detailed reports on production activities for management review.
  • Communicated production operation changes clearly to ensure team alignment.

Waste Heat Boiler Field Operator.

Mopani Copper Mines
Mufulira
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Conducted routine equipment inspections and maintenance
  • Analyzed data from gauges, meters, or other instruments to determine appropriate course of action when necessary.
  • Conducted regular tests on water samples taken from the sampling units to ensure quality control standards were met.

Sales Assistant

Kawayo Investments
12.2013 - 08.2014
  • Processed transactions and maintained accurate cash handling procedures.
  • Managed inventory levels and organized stockroom efficiently.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and service options.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

The Copperbelt University
Kitwe
06-2028

Bachelor of Educational psychology - Mathematics

The University of Zambia
Lusaka
01-2020

General certificate of education -

Mufulira Secondary School
Mufulira
01.2013

Junior certificate of education -

Eagle International School
Mufulira
01.2010

Junior certificate of education -

Eagle Primary School
Mufulira
01.2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Process optimization
  • Problem solving
  • Team building
  • Workplace safety
  • Employee evaluation
  • Loss prevention
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety
  • Overtime management
  • Overseeing daily activities
  • Leadership
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Team supervision
  • Communication skills
  • Distributed control systems operations
  • Water treatment processes
  • Copper smelting techniques

ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES

  • Exceptional written and oral communication
  • Physically dexterous
  • Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills
  • Strong professional presence
  • Able to work in a high volume environment

Awards

Drug Enforcement Commission | Peer Educator on Drugs and Substance abuse., Absa People Skills (finding ways of working together) certificate.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

  • shop manager.
  • IsaSmelt Control room supervisor.
  • Team Leader.

Languages

English
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Team Lead

Mopani Copper Mines.
04.2025 - Current

Isasmelt Control Room Operator

Mopani Copper Mines
05.2022 - 03.2025

Waste Heat Boiler Field Operator.

Mopani Copper Mines
04.2021 - 04.2022

Sales Assistant

Kawayo Investments
12.2013 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

The Copperbelt University

Bachelor of Educational psychology - Mathematics

The University of Zambia

General certificate of education -

Mufulira Secondary School

Junior certificate of education -

Eagle International School

Junior certificate of education -

Eagle Primary School
JACOB SICHANGWA