Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Personal Information
References
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
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KAHALU KAFUMBWE

Solwezi

Summary

To become a successful, reliable Chemical Engineer with a good personality. My aim is to contribute to the growth and success of the firm by being a team player and providing the best services.Committed to offering excellent technical acumen, planning abilities and complex problem-solving expertise gained during my years experience in the industry. Led safe startups and adjust output to align with demand. Seek to bring knowledge and abilities to new role with room for advancement.

Work History

Control Room Operator

01.2013
  • Started working as a Control Room Operator in the Hydro Metallurgical section of the processing plant
  • Responsible for controlling the process of copper leaching, counter current decantation, solution clarification, dewatering, and monitoring and controlling
  • Basic knowledge on SCADA (Supervisor’s control and data acquisition).

01.2012
  • Worked under the process control department calibration of the on stream analyzers as an operator.

INTERN

Kansanshi Mines PLC
01.2011
  • Assigned to do a project to evaluate the performance of various collectors on various mineral ores
  • Carried out various flotation and leach tests with respect to what is happening on the plant
  • Assigned to monitor the flotation cell and analyzing the assays coming from the laboratory
  • Also assigned to do various tasks involved in this field such as particle size distribution (Using either dry or wet screening) and sample preparation (Crushing, grinding, blending, and pulverizing).

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering -

The Copperbelt University

Diploma in Chemical Engineering -

The Copperbelt University of Zambia
01.2010

Helen Kaunda Girls High School-Kitwe, Zambia
01.2006

Rokana Basic School Kitwe, Zambia
01.2001

Skills

  • System monitoring
  • Security camera monitoring
  • Proactive Approach
  • Radio Communications
  • Incident Reporting
  • Emergency Response
  • Process Control
  • Technical knowledge
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Shift Handover
  • Situational Awareness
  • Process safety
  • Documentation
  • Controls Monitoring
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Active Listening
  • Team Collaboration
  • Team building
  • Analytical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • 2022, Woman of the year in the Process Department
  • 2023, Recognized amongst the best Employees for the third quarter in the department
  • General Certificate in Mining Fist Aid

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/12/88
  • Nationality: Zambian

References

  • Eddie Kamuchele, Superintendant, Kansanshi Mine PLC, 0966080999
  • Esau Chisulo, Supervisor, Kansanshi Mine PLC, 0966663988

Extracurricular Activities

Participating in youth activities at church. Formerly a committee member of the chess club and a prefect at Helen Kaunda Girls High School.

Hobbies and Interests

Playing chess and scrabble, listening to music

Timeline

Control Room Operator

01.2013

01.2012

INTERN

Kansanshi Mines PLC
01.2011

Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering -

The Copperbelt University

Diploma in Chemical Engineering -

The Copperbelt University of Zambia

Helen Kaunda Girls High School-Kitwe, Zambia

Rokana Basic School Kitwe, Zambia
KAHALU KAFUMBWE