MICHAEL BWALYA
LUMWANA,ZAMBIA
Summary
COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING THE SET TARGETS AND GOING BEYOND WITH NO COMPROMISE ON SAFETY OF PERSONNEL,ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT
Seasoned Equipment Trainer with background in conducting technical training for varied equipment types. Highly skilled in developing comprehensive training programs, resulting in improved operator performance and safety compliance. Strengths include ability to evaluate operational needs, identify skill gaps, and integrate effective solutions into training modules. Notable impact on enhancing overall productivity through successful training initiatives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINER/ACTING TRAINING MANAGER
LUANSHYA TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS COLLEGE-KALUMBI TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS COLLEGE
08.2023 - 07.2024
- SUPERVISING ALLENROLMENT FROM BOTH TRIDENT FOUNDATION (FQML) AND SELF SPONSORED COORDINATING ALL COLLEGE ACTIVITIES, THAT IS, DAY TO DAY AND LONG TERM PROJECTIONS SUPERVISING OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED IN WORKS AROUND THE COLLEGE
- CHECK THAT THE EQUIPMENT AND THE TRAINING CIRCUIT TO BE USED ALL COMFORM TO THE TRAINING STANDARDS OF THE SITE ENSURING THAT TRAINERS AND TRAINEES CONDUCT SAFETY MEETINGS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF THE TRAINING PREPARING EQUIPMENT TRAINING MATERIAL FOR THE TRAINEES ENSURING THE CLASSROOM IS WELL SET FOR THE CONDUCTING OF TRAINING CONDUCT PRE-TRAINING INTERVIEWS TO TRY AND SEE THE INTEREST OF THE TRAINEE ATTEND MEETINGS BETWEEN THE MINE, MINE CONTRACTORS AND MINE SUSTAINABILITY TO REPORT OF THE PROGRESS OF THE TRAININGS CONDUCT HANDS-ON TRAINING WITH THE LOCALS (MOSTLY FARMING BACKGROUND) ENSURING TRAINERS ARE CORRECTLY FILLING IN THE DAILY TRAINING FORMS AND OTHER TRAINING DOCUMENTS CONDUCTING QUALITY ASSURANCE THROUGH ASSESSMENTS BOTH THEORY AND PRACTICALS TO THE TRAINEES.
SENIOR MINE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR-BARRICK LUMWANA
KAVS ENGINEERING LTD
05.2023 - 08.2023
- IN CHARGE OF ALL PROJECTS WORKS UNDER LUMWANA MINING COMPANY ENSURING THE SAFETY OF ALL OPERATORS THROUGH AREA INSPECTIONS ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF EQUIPMENT AT MORE THAN 80% THROUGH THE ENGAGING OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL IN ALL BREAKDOWNS AND SERVICES REHEARSING THE FEASIBILITY TEAM IN THE LOCATION OF EXPLORATION HOLES
- ACTIVE IN THE EXPLORATION MAP READING, IDENTIFYING THE PRIORITY HOLES FOR DRILL PREPARATION AND SIGNING OFF.
SENIOR MINE (OPERATIONS) SUPERVISOR
KASCCO ZAMBIA-LUMWANA MINE
09.2017 - 09.2022
- SUPERVISING ALL MINING ACTIVITIES AS PER SCOPE FOR LUMWANA MINE UNDER WHICH KASCCO LTD OPERATES, AND TAKING FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY, QUANTITY AND QUALITY REPORTING TO THE PROJECT MANAGER ON THE NEEDS OF THE CLIENT IN TERMS OF EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY, PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY REPORTING TO THE PROJECT MANAGER ON THE RESPONSE TIME TO BREAKDOWNS AS FEEDBACK FROM THE OPERATIONS SUPERVISORS ON OPERATIONS HICCUPS ATTENDING SOME MEETINGS WITH THE MAINTENANCE TEAM TO ENSURE THEY LIVE UP TO THEIR STANDARDS IN TERMS OF SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABILITY
- COORDINATING THE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT BY ENSURING THAT SET TARGETS ARE MET IN RESPECT TO SAFETY STANDARDS, AND THAT OPERATORS ARE WORKING IN LINE WITH EQUIPMENT SOPs PARTICIPATING IN THE REVIEW OF BOTH MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS' SOPs IN LINE WITH THOSE FOR THE CLIENT ENSURING COORDINATION BETWEEN MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENTS SO THAT THERE IS A SMOOTH RUNNING
- THROUGH AREA INSPECTIONS AND PLANNED TASK OBSERVATION (PTOs), TASKING MINE SUPERVISORS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE TO ENSURE SAFE WORK AREAS.
SENIOR TRAINER AND ASSESSOR/MINE (OPERATIONS) SUPERVISOR
KASCCO ZAMBIA-LUMWANA MINE
09.2017 - 09.2022
- LIAISON WITH THE CLIENT SUPERVISION TEAM ON THE SAFETY OF WORK AREAS FOR KASCCO PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT ENSURE THAT THE CLIENT'S WORK INSTRUCTIONS ARE EXECUTED ACCORDINGLY, AND IN A SAFEST MANNER POSSIBLE ENSURE THAT OPERATORS DO NOT DIVERT FROM THE STANDARDS OF THE MINE AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION ENSURE THE MAXIMUM UTILIZATION THROUGH LIAISON WITH THE MAINTENANCE ON RESPONSE TO BREAKDOWNS, AND OPERATOR AWARENESS OF TARGET MEETING TO SET UP THE TRAINING DOCUMENTATION AND ALL MATERIAL AS PER RECOMMENDATION FROM THE TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS ENSURE THAT THE TRAINING OBJECTIVES ARE ACHIEVED ENSURE TRAINING IS ORGANIZED AND COORDINATED EFFECTIVELY ENSURING THAT TRAINING ACHIEVES MAXIMUM PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY AND EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION MAINTAINING ACCURACY AND PROPER MAINTENANCE OF TRAINING RECORDS OVERALL MANAGING OF TRAINING ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS ARE MET AND COMPLIANT WITH THE REQUIREMENT PROMOTE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT BY CHALLENGING WORK PRACTICES AND ENCOURAGING EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATION
HEAD OF SECTION-ANCILLARY & MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD - SENTINEL PROJECT
01.2013 - 12.2015
- COORDINATING TRAINING PROGRAMMES OF DIFFERENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MINING SECTION EQUIPMENT INVOLVED BEING GRADERS, LOADERS, DOZERS COORDINATING TRAINING PROGRAMMES OF DIFFERENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PROCESS AND PROJECT SECTIONS WITH EQUIPMENT BEING FORKLIFTS (MAST AND TELEHANDLER), AERIAL WORK PLATFORMS, OVERHEAD AND MOBILE CRANES, SKID STEER (BOBCAT), COMPACTORS, TLB AND LIGHT VEHICLES
- APPOINTED PERSONNEL FOR INSPECTION, SETTING UP OF TRAINING AND TRAINING MATERIAL FOR NEWLY ACQUIRED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT
- REVIEWING OF THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR THE TRAINING DEPARTMENT
TRAINER AND ASSESSOR – MATERIAL HANDLING AND WORK PLATFORM EQUIPMENT
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD - SENTINEL PROJECT
01.2013 - 12.2015
- PLANNING AND DESIGNING OF THE TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR PROJECT PERSONNEL, THOSE THAT ARE DIRECTLY INVOLVED WITH MATERIAL HANDLING AND WORK PLATFORMS
- ASSESSMENTS OF ALL THAT ARE EMPLOYED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE CLOSELY INVOLVED WITH TRAINING AND ASSESSING PERSONNEL ON NEWLY ACQUIRED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT
- HAVE HANDLED WORK PLATFORM EQUIPMENT LIKE JLG450AJ-1250AJ, JLG SCISSOR LIFTS, MANITOU TELESCOPIC HANDLERS, MAGNI COMPUTERISED TELESCOPIC HANDLERS RTH5.23, MAGNI TYRE HANDLER HTH30.15 RECOMMENDING TRAINING TO THOSE THAT HAVE SHOWN TRAINING GAPS.
TRAINER AND ASSESSOR – HAUL TRUCKS & ANCILLARY MACHINERY
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD - SENTINEL PROJECT
01.2013 - 12.2015
- PLANNING AND CONDUCTING ASSESSMENTS TO NEWLY EMPLOYED TO ENSURE THEY QUALIFY FOR THE POSITIONS APPLIED FOR SCHEDULING OF TRAINING SESSIONS ACCORDING TO THE AREAS OF NEED TRAINING THE LOCAL (UNSKILLED) ON THE DIFFERENT PIECES OF EQUIPMENT THAT FALLS IN MY CAPACITY OF TRAINING RECOMMENDING AREAS OF TRAINING IN THE CURRENT OPERATORS PREPARATION OF TRAINING MATERIALS FOR THE TRAINEES, DOCUMENTING THE PROGRESS OF TRAINEES COMMUNICATING THE PROGRESSION TO THE TRAINING COORDINATORS AND THE PARTIES INVOLVED INVOLVED WITH THE TRAINING AND ASSESSING OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL IN EQUIPMENT MOVE AND TEST
SENIOR OPERATOR TRAINER-HEAVY MINING EQUIPMENT
KASCCO ZAMBIA-LUMWANA MINING SITE
01.2010 - 12.2011
- SCHEDULING OF TRAINING SESSIONS, AND BOOKING/NOTIFYING ALL RELEVANT PARTIES
- TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING ALL TRAINING ROOMS/VENUES, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ARE BOOKED UP OR CANCELED IN ADVANCE
- SENDING OUT APPROPRIATE PRE-COURSE INFORMATION TO TRAINEES/MANAGERS IN ADVANCE OF TRAINING COURSES
- REQUESTING AND COMPILING ALL TRAINING OBJECTIVES IN ADVANCE OF TRAINING COURSES AND KEEPING DATA OF TRAINING MANUALS AND TRAINING MATERIALS UP TO DATE
- PRINTING UP OF TRAINING SUPPORT MATERIALS/HANDOUTS FOR TRAINING COURSES, AND ASSISTING WITH THE CREATION OR FORMATTING OF THESE WHERE RELEVANT
- SENDING OUT COURSE EVALUATION (FEEDBACK) QUESTIONNAIRES FOLLOWING TRAINING COURSES AND COMPILING/COMMUNICATING FEEDBACK TO THE TRAINING MANAGER
- RECORDING ALL EMPLOYEES TRAINING ATTENDANCE AND KEEPING TRAINING RECORDS AND FILES UP TO DATE, FILING FORMS INCLUDING THE PREPARATION OF MANUALS FOR ALL NEW EMPLOYEES
- OBTAINING TRAINING RECORDS/CERTIFICATES OF PREVIOUS TRAINING OR QUALIFICATIONS ACHIEVED FROM NEW JOINERS FOR PERSONNEL FILES.
PIT SUPERVISOR (GENERAL - PIT FOREMAN)
MOOLMANS MINING - ZAMBIA
01.2009 - 12.2010
- REPORTING TO THE PIT SUPERINTENDENT ON THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE PIT (MINE) SUPERVISING LOADING, HAULING AND DUMPING OPERATIONS AND ENSURING THEY ARE TO LOCAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
- OPTIMIZATION OF EQUIPMENT BY LOCATING THEM IN PROPER AREAS OF OPERATIONS
- ENSURING CORRECT ALLOTION OF PERSONNEL TO EQUIPMENT FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
- SUPERVISING DRILLING AND BLASTING OPERATIONS ENSURING THAT BLASTING IS CONDUCTED TO PLANS, PROCEDURE AND FALLING IN THE EXPLOSIVES REGULATIONS
- PLANNING OF SPOIL PILE (DUMP AREA) TO ALLOW MAXIMUM ROOM FOR STRIPPING HANDLING OF SUPPLY REQUISITIONS, SUCH AS EXPLOSIVES, SAFETY CONES, RIBBONS ENGAGED IN RECOMMENDING OUTSTANDING WORKERS FOR UPGRADING ON MACHINES AND TRAINING ON EQUIPMENT
- IN CHARGE OF THE OVERALL RUNNING OF THE MINE IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PIT SUPERINTENDENT AND MINE MANAGER IN BACK SHIFTS OR MEETINGS
LEADING HAND/LOADER OPERATOR-SPECIAL PROJECTS
LUMWANA MINING COMPANY (EQUINOX MINERAL VENTURES)
01.2008 - 12.2009
- FACILITATION OF SMOOTH OPERATIONS OF PIT OPERATIONS THROUGH THE SUPERVISING OF RAMP PROJECTS-CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING AND SUPERVISING OF DRAINAGE WORKS GENERAL MAINTENANCE OF HAUL ROADS SAFETY BERMS-PUTTING UP AND MAINTENANCE OF BERMS AND GUARDS PUTTING UP OF SIGNAGES AND CONDUCTING DAILY CHECKUPS TO ENSURE THEY ARE UP TO STANDARD
DOZER OPERATOR-PROJECTS/MULTI-SKILL OPERATOR-PRODUCTION DEPT
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS (KANSANSHI MINING COMPANY)
01.2007 - 12.2008
- CARRYING OUT OF DOZER OPERATIONS IN THE PIT CARRYING OUT SPECIAL DOZER OPERATIONS IN PROJECTS RELIEF OPERATOR ON RIGID TRUCKS, ADT (VOLVO A35E/A40E), MOTOR GRADER
PIT SUPERVISOR-LOAD AND HAUL
NCHANGA OPEN PITS (KONKOLA COPPER MINES PLC)
01.2001 - 12.2007
- PROMOTING OF SAFETY AND A SENSE OF TEAMWORK AMONG EMPLOYEES ACCURATE ASSIGNING OF EQUIPMENT TO OPERATORS MONITORING OPERATIONS TO ENSURE SET TARGETS ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH QUICK START UP OF SHIFTS, REPORTING IN TIME OF DEFECTS
- REPORTING TO THE PIT SUPERINTENDENT ON THE GENERAL RUNNING OF THE PIT
DRILL AND BLAST SUPERVISOR
NCHANGA OPEN PITS (KONKOLA COPPER MINES PLC)
01.2001 - 12.2007
- MONITORING THE DRILL AND BLAST CREW TO ENSURE OPERATIONS ARE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE TO EXPLOSIVE REGULATIONS
- CONDUCTING OF IMMEDIATE CORRECTIONS ON ALL DEVIATIONS TO THE BLASTING PROCEDURES
- SUPERVISING DRILLING AND SHOOTING CREWS IN DRILLING BLAST HOLES AND DETONATIONS OF CHARGES.
SENIOR MULTI-HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
NCHANGA OPEN PITS (KONKOLA COPPER MINES PLC)
01.2001 - 12.2007
- LOADING UNITS FACE SHOVEL P&H 2100, P&H 2300 AND P&H 2300Xpa FRONT END LOADERS CATERPILLAR ENGINE 928G; 950G; 992C, D & G SERIES; 994F KOMATSU WA380, WA600 & WA1200 KAWASAKI/HATACHI HAULING UNITS CATERPILLAR RIGID TRUCKS-777D; 785B; 789B & 793C CATERPILLAR ARTICULATED TRUCKS–720C; 740D MODELS VOLVO TRUCKS-A35E-A40E, R100 KOMATSU TRUCKS-630E, 730E, 860E & 960E ANCILIARY UNITS CATERPILLAR MOTOR GRADERS-16G & 16H TRACKED DOZERS-D8R; D9R; D10N; D10R, D10T & D10T2 SERIES WHEEL DOZERS-824B & 834G KOMATSU MOTOR GRADERS-GD825A TRACKED DOZERS-D375A/D475A WHEEL DOZER-WD500/WD900
Education
Philosophical and Religious Studies -
Philosophy College in Jinja-Uganda (East Africa)
01.2000
Junior and Senior Secondary -
Kitwe Boys' High School
01.1997
Skills
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Curriculum Planning
- Adaptive Learning
- Safety Procedures
- Technical training
- Safe Machine Operation
- Punctual and Reliable
- Computer Skills
- Good Communication
- Teamwork and Coordination
Nrc
344018/67/1
Personal Information
- Title: Supervisory Training Certification - KCM, Trainer Certification - Core Training South Africa, Operators' Certification, Opencast Blasting License, Valid SADC Driver's Permit, Methodology - Philosophy College in Jinja, First Aid Certificate
- Date of Birth: 12/26/76
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married with five children
Languages
English & Bemba
References
- Joshua Chihili, Optimisation Manager FQML Kansanshi, 00260966986049, joshuachihili@gmail.com
- Patrick Agyapong, Kascco Site Manager - Lumwana Project, 00260969672353, patrick.kascco@yahoo.com
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, taking walks, watching movies with family, playing lawn tennis
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
SENIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT TRAINER/ACTING TRAINING MANAGER
LUANSHYA TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS COLLEGE-KALUMBI TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS COLLEGE
08.2023 - 07.2024
SENIOR MINE OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR-BARRICK LUMWANA
KAVS ENGINEERING LTD
05.2023 - 08.2023
SENIOR MINE (OPERATIONS) SUPERVISOR
KASCCO ZAMBIA-LUMWANA MINE
09.2017 - 09.2022
SENIOR TRAINER AND ASSESSOR/MINE (OPERATIONS) SUPERVISOR
KASCCO ZAMBIA-LUMWANA MINE
09.2017 - 09.2022
HEAD OF SECTION-ANCILLARY & MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD - SENTINEL PROJECT
01.2013 - 12.2015
TRAINER AND ASSESSOR – MATERIAL HANDLING AND WORK PLATFORM EQUIPMENT
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD - SENTINEL PROJECT
01.2013 - 12.2015
TRAINER AND ASSESSOR – HAUL TRUCKS & ANCILLARY MACHINERY
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS LTD - SENTINEL PROJECT
01.2013 - 12.2015
SENIOR OPERATOR TRAINER-HEAVY MINING EQUIPMENT
KASCCO ZAMBIA-LUMWANA MINING SITE
01.2010 - 12.2011
PIT SUPERVISOR (GENERAL - PIT FOREMAN)
MOOLMANS MINING - ZAMBIA
01.2009 - 12.2010
LEADING HAND/LOADER OPERATOR-SPECIAL PROJECTS
LUMWANA MINING COMPANY (EQUINOX MINERAL VENTURES)
01.2008 - 12.2009
DOZER OPERATOR-PROJECTS/MULTI-SKILL OPERATOR-PRODUCTION DEPT
FIRST QUANTUM MINERALS (KANSANSHI MINING COMPANY)
01.2007 - 12.2008
PIT SUPERVISOR-LOAD AND HAUL
NCHANGA OPEN PITS (KONKOLA COPPER MINES PLC)
01.2001 - 12.2007
DRILL AND BLAST SUPERVISOR
NCHANGA OPEN PITS (KONKOLA COPPER MINES PLC)
01.2001 - 12.2007
SENIOR MULTI-HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
NCHANGA OPEN PITS (KONKOLA COPPER MINES PLC)
01.2001 - 12.2007
Philosophical and Religious Studies -
Philosophy College in Jinja-Uganda (East Africa)
Junior and Senior Secondary -
Kitwe Boys' High School