Kateule K. Nguluta Bussink
Chililabombwe,08
Summary
Experienced Project Civil Engineer with over 11 years of experience in the mining industry in both mining start up and operations, currently pursuing a masters in mining engineering . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and getting the job done. Organized, dependable successful at managing multiple priorities and projects with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FIELD OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Mingomba Mining Ltd
Chililabombwe, Zambia
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinate field operations efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new strategies.
- Facilitate communication between departments with regular meetings and clear reporting practices.
- Maintain open lines of communication between upper management and field personnel, facilitating smooth information flow throughout the organization.
- Coordinate logistics efforts for efficient deployment of resources across various job sites simultaneously.
- Align field operations goals with overall company objectives, ensuring all projects were executed according to corporate standards and expectations.
- Implement quality control measures to minimize errors during project execution.
PROCESS PLANT CIVIL ENGINEER
FQM Trident Ltd
Kalumbila, North Western Province
05.2018 - Current
- Designing, scoping of work and constructing of office buildings, sheds, slabs, bunded area, storm water drains, pump bases, ablutions, change houses
- Estimating quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing
- Designing and implementing improvements to existing concrete and steel structures following business requirements
- Managing yearly corrosion protection projects of about 30,000 square meters annually
- Managing and mentoring junior, graduate and intern civil engineers
- Managing and mentoring local civil crew with various skill sets for maintenance works in the process plant
- Maintaining two large (ICOLD definition) earthen water dams for river diversion of the Sentinel and Enterprise pits
- Designing and installing surface and subsurface drains on both dams for controlled collection of storm water and seepage water
- Monitoring and analyzing piezometer data, dam water levels, v notch flow readings for dam stability analysis
- Supervising personnel executing maintenance work on dam
- Assisting in drafting of dam evacuation procedures
- Managing multiple civil engineering projects in the process plant executed by local contractors
CIVIL ENGINEER
Trident Projects Ltd
Kalumbila, North Western Province
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Installing all underground piping systems to various parts of the plant and mining areas
- Providing material take off estimates for piping and fittings required on various HDPE and steel piping installation required in pipe racks
- Obtaining all surveyed locations of buried pipes to provide as built drawings for underground piping services
- Installation of dewatering piping in the Sentinel Pit
- Supervising skilled and non-skilled personnel such as general workers, welders, pipe fitters, plasticians and operators in execution of tasks
- Supervising and coordinating steel piping works by Chinese contractors, as well as acting as mediator/translator between the contractor and management
- Installing all sample piping systems in the process plant connecting to onstream analyzers for copper grade analysis
- Installation of large diameter piping discharge systems at the Tailings storage facility
JUNIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Dangote Industries (Zambia) Ltd.
Ndola, Zambia
10.2013 - 12.2013
- Monitoring execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications
- Managing quality assurance and laboratory testing for concreting operations
- Inspecting installation of precast structures, concrete and earthworks
- Monitoring finishing works such as plastering, window, doors, floors, ceilings
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Dalian University of Technology
06.2013
Skills
- Mathematical skills
- Scientific skills
- IT skills
- Budget management
- Project resource management
- Deadline management
- Effective communication
- Pressure management
- Civil engineering standards knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Project planning
- Project execution
- Project finishing
Certification
Professional Engineer
Affiliations
Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
Languages
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bemba
Timeline
FIELD OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Mingomba Mining Ltd
02.2024 - Current
PROCESS PLANT CIVIL ENGINEER
FQM Trident Ltd
05.2018 - Current
CIVIL ENGINEER
Trident Projects Ltd
01.2014 - 05.2018
JUNIOR CIVIL ENGINEER
Dangote Industries (Zambia) Ltd.
10.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Dalian University of Technology