MARTIN SIMUCHIMA
Chingola,Zambia
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in topography and construction staking, leveraging advanced skills in AutoCAD, robotic and total stations, and GPS methods. Proficient in creating 3D models for geology and engineering applications, with a strong foundation in survey data analysis and site plan development. Demonstrates exceptional leadership abilities, workplace safety awareness, and compliance understanding. Committed to delivering precise earthworks volume calculations and elevation determinations while utilizing cutting-edge survey software. Capable of utilizing latest technological tools to increase accuracy and efficiency of site analysis. Committed to ensuring all surveys adhere to legal and industry standards, offering valuable insights to maximise land use and project success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Site surveyor
Kascco Zambia Ltd
Kalumbila, Zambia
2024.08 - 2025.09
- Provided expert advice regarding boundary lines and property dimensions.
- Gathered data from drone technologies for aerial surveying tasks.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations by following established survey methodologies.
- Executed detailed site surveys for optimal project planning.
- Attended regular training sessions, ensured up-to-date knowledge in the field.
- Maintained equipment calibration for precise measurement results.
- Successfully navigated through challenging terrain whilst performing topographic surveys.
- Improved site accuracy by conducting thorough land surveys.
- Built professional relationships with other construction teams for smooth operations.
- Took measurements, enhanced project timelines.
- Streamlined work processes to improve on-site efficiency.
- Managed team of junior surveyors, bolstered overall performance.
- Collaborated closely with architects and engineers to ensure accurate plans.
- Identified potential issues early in process by conducting preliminary investigations.
- Prepared site plans and drawings using computer-aided design software.
- Produced comprehensive reports to assist in engineering decisions.
- Utilised GPS systems, achieved higher location precision.
- Used computer software to create detailed maps.
- Worked with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and specifications.
- Created maps, sketches and charts to analyse data.
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Marked areas on land to use reference points for property.
- Measured projects against specified requirements for precise results.
- Performed site visits to gauge developments and assess activity.
- Supervised and guided field staff to perform tasks and follow protocols.
- Analysed jobs to verify accuracy of estimating standards for adherence to industry benchmarks.
- Measured and marked property guidelines and key features.
- Presented findings and provided information to clients.
- Surveyed and measured land surfaces to create useful and accurate descriptions.
- Performed surveying calculations to guarantee accuracy of data and formulate insights.
- Recorded exact position of specific features, updating digital form with survey data.
- Liaised with clients to discuss survey findings and potential impact on projects.
Site Surveyor
Jvchantete Earthworks Ltd
2017.02 - 2024.08
- Create 3D models of mining sites using design software and digital imaging.
- Monitor and inspect stages to ensure conformance with structural drawings.
- Measure and mark property lines and key topographic features.
- Certify accuracy of surface mining plans.
- Perform monthly calculations of volumes.
- Use GIS to create site maps such as mining structures.
- Participate in team projects, demonstrating and ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Collaborate with supervisors to ensure appropriate technical engineering is being utilized.
- Identify issues, analyze information and provide solutions to problem.
- Setting out, marking and supervising construction of Main smelter sedimentation dam, embankment and drainages.
- Leading construction of Tailings dam embankment at Tailings storage facility (TSF2) kansanshi mine.
- Leading construction of KMP sewer ponds and drainages for kansanshi mine.
- Work with project supervisors to establish time frames and quantity of material required to complete projects.
- Open pit & Construction Works at Kansanshi & Enterprise Pit.
- Executed detailed site surveys for optimal project planning.
- Built professional relationships with other construction teams for smooth operations.
- Prepared site plans and drawings using computer-aided design software.
- Attended regular training sessions, ensured up-to-date knowledge in field.
- Improved site accuracy by conducting thorough land surveys.
- Utilised GPS systems, achieved higher location precision.
- Managed team of junior surveyors, bolstered overall performance.
- Took measurements, enhanced project timelines.
- Collaborated closely with architects and engineers to ensure accurate plans.
- Successfully navigated through challenging terrain whilst performing topographic surveys.
- Produced comprehensive reports to assist in engineering decisions.
- Provided expert advice regarding boundary lines and property dimensions.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations by following established survey methodologies.
- Used computer software to create detailed maps.
- Worked with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements and specifications.
- Created maps, sketches and charts to analyse data.
- Marked areas on land to use reference points for property.
- Measured projects against specified requirements for precise results.
- Performed site visits to gauge developments and assess activity.
- Supervised and guided field staff to perform tasks and follow protocols.
- Surveyed and measured land surfaces to create useful and accurate descriptions.
- Advised on technical, aesthetic and economic aspects for well-informed map production.
Site Surveyor
Kavs Equipment Ltd
2015.03 - 2017.01
- Create 3D models of mining sites using design software and digital imaging.
- Monitor and inspect stages to ensure conformance with structural drawings.
- Measure and mark property lines and key topographic features.
- Certify accuracy of surface mining plans.
- Perform monthly calculations of volumes.
- Participate in team projects, demonstrating and ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
- Conducted site supervision.
- Open pit (Area K & Nose) under MCM
Survey Technician
Mopani Copper Mines
2014.02 - 2015.02
- Visited sites to record survey measurements and other descriptive data.
- Operated surveying equipments, such as electronic distance-measuring equipments (robotic total stations).
- Set out stakes and other markers.
- Ensured consistency of measurements with thorough equipment calibration.
- Improved overall survey accuracy using cutting-edge measuring tools and techniques.
- Collected quality land measurement data, resulting in improved planning processes.
Education
Grade 7 certificate -
Joyfull Private School
2007.01 -
Grade 9 certificate - undefined
Kikombe Basic School
2009.01 -
Grade 12 certificate -
Kitwe Boys High School
2012.01 -
Skills
- Surpac
- AutoCAD
- Robotic and Total Stations
- GPS (Experienced with both conventional and GPS methods of data collection and extremely accomplished in topography and construction staking)
- Survey Data (create 3D models for use in Geology and engineering)
- Experience with laser levels
- Elevation determination expertise
- Computer aided design proficiency
- Earthworks volume calculations
- Site plans development
- Knowledge of topographic maps
- Team Leadership
Refferences
- Clement, Mwewa, Director, +260 96 6994813, Cem Survey Services
- Watson, Simutowe, Projects Manager, +260 96 7711446, Kavs Equipments Ltd
- Mushani Sinkala, Chief Surveyor, +260 968770349, Jvchantete Earthworks Ltd
- Alfred Ngoma, Chief Surveyor, +260 961766353,Kascco Zambia Ltd
Timeline
Site surveyor
Kascco Zambia Ltd
2024.08 - 2025.09
Site Surveyor
Jvchantete Earthworks Ltd
2017.02 - 2024.08
Site Surveyor
Kavs Equipment Ltd
2015.03 - 2017.01
Survey Technician
Mopani Copper Mines
2014.02 - 2015.02
Grade 12 certificate -
Kitwe Boys High School
2012.01 -
Grade 9 certificate - undefined
Kikombe Basic School
2009.01 -
Grade 7 certificate -
Joyfull Private School
2007.01 -