Mwenya Simunkondya
Solwezi
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Management Professional with extensive expertise in the mining industry, delivering impactful solutions and driving operational efficiency. Demonstrated history of achieving commercial objectives while implementing cost-saving initiatives. Known for a collaborative approach and a commitment to high standards in addressing complex challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kansanshi Mining
Solwezi
01.2018 - Current
- Supervise the execution of environmental sampling for air and water quality assessments inline with local legal requirements.
- Coordinate environmental compliance inspections, incident investigations, reporting and closeout.
- Respond to community grievances arising from air and water quality emissions.
- Review air and water quality data to identify pollution causes, facilitating targeted interventions.
- Synchronize site weather reporting with mining fleet fuel optimization management.
- Generate monthly air and water quality monitoring reports departmental reporting
- Oversee external assurance in conjunction with preparing the annual ESG documentation.
- Ensure compliance with ESG reporting standards and frameworks.
- Serve as key contact for addressing internal and external questions concerning yearly ESG data and information.
- Supervise implementation and testing of environmental incident report management systems isometrix, inx and Mycompliance.
- Developing and implementing site air and water sampling management plans and procedures
- Continually investigate diverse monitoring areas to gain insights on environmental impacts of mining activities.
- Oversee application of corrective and preventive pollution strategies for both air and water quality monitoring.
- Ensure air and water monitoring equipment is properly maintained calibrated and upgraded with latest technology trends
- Oversee third party monitoring of continuous monitoring processes including stack emissions, weather data, and effluent outputs.
Environmental Officer - Waste and Water Management
Kansanshi Mining
Solwezi
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed hazardous and non-waste landfills i.e Destruction, disposal, and driving re-use and waste generation reduction initiatives
- Implemented best waste management practices at source to ensure compliance with licensing requirements with each work area, by conducting awareness programs on waste segregation across the mine site
- Managed hazardous and non-hazardous waste transportation contracts in-line with regulatory conditions
- Maintained the air and water monitoring database, prepared environmental performance management reports
- Reviewed quality of environmental management system data, maintained all site environmental management systems
- Drove water environmental monitoring programs against Zambia Environmental Management Agency standards and IFC guidelines
- Handled supervision of potable water treatment systems at both site and mine community residences.
- Identified potential monitoring zones to enhance understanding of mine's environmental impact.
- Implemented pollution control measures for identified plumes and incidents.
- Undertook timely preparation of sectional budgeting in order to facilitate acquisition of financial resources
Environmental Officer
Bwana MKUBWA MINE
Solwezi
01.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed waste segregation and disposal plan during mine closure
- Planned and managed the rehabilitation program of the Tailings Dams and other disturbed areas on the mine site
- Managed water and air quality monitoring
- Maintained records of all activities related to environmental protection efforts such as inspection results, investigations.
- Monitored emission control devices to verify proper operations and compliance with local regulations.
- Investigated complaints of environmental violations or damage.
- Prepared HSE performance reports aligning with ZEMA standards and the company's requirements.
Education
BSc - Computer Science
Copperbelt University
Copperbelt01.2012
Skills
- Environmental monitoring
- Technical report writing
- Waste management
- Water quality management
- Environmental compliance
- Air quality management
- Visual data representation
- Trend analysis
- Data collection management
Accomplishments
- Automated and Implemented site weather monitoring system to help optimize data analysis for fuel use efficiency by McLaren Applied.
- Developed and implemented an online data capturing system for Hazardous waste management, improving the following, 100% weighing of waste, 100% Data capturing consistency Improved data accuracy. This completely reduced paper consumption by 100%, by introducing electronic forms hence increasing data storage scalability and improved access to data and reports.
- Implemented reuse and recycling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste by identifying proper disposal methods hence generating an annual revenue of $90,000(from scrap rubber and used oil filters) for the company.
- Implemented and managed process plant effluent capturing and recycling thereby generating $2.5 million of revenue for the company per annum.
- Implemented 100% real time monitoring of spill capturing sedimentation ponds, to minimize delay in emergency response to pond failure thereby reducing environmental discharges by 91 percent.
- Ensured zero discharge of process effluent by reusing/recycling effluent generated by the process plant, and automation of pumping system and implementation of early warning system.
- Led implementation of preventative actions for process plant environmental related incidents reducing incidents by 23% for the year 2022.
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Fishing
References
- Ms Susan Chewe, Environmental Manager ,Schewe@jubileemetalsgroup.com, 0967883003, 0966905038
- Caroline Chulu, Environmental Coordinator, Kansanshi Mining Plc, Caroline.Chulu@fqml.com, 0979616235
- Geoffrey Lungu, Environmental Coordinator, Kansanshi Mining Plc, Geoffrey.lungu@fqml.com, 0967196379
Timeline
Kansanshi Mining
01.2018 - Current
Environmental Officer - Waste and Water Management
Kansanshi Mining
07.2015 - 01.2018
Environmental Officer
Bwana MKUBWA MINE
01.2013 - 06.2015
BSc - Computer Science
Copperbelt University
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