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Pride Changala

Mufulira

Summary

Dedicated and passionate chemist with over two years of working experience in analytical laboratory operations and training development. Committed to leveraging my technical expertise and passion for chemistry to enhance team performance, support innovation, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Officer-Chemist

Mopani Copper Mines PLC
Mufulira
08.2023 - Current
  • Facilitate training sessions for assaying trainees and analytical services staff
  • Provide expert guidance and hands-on training in analytical techniques, including AAS, ICP-OES, Spark-OES, Carbon/Sulfur Analyser, and Electrogravimetry.
  • Collaborate with coordinators to design and develop comprehensive training programs
  • Develop and continuously refine training modules to meet evolving employee needs
  • Maintain safety, health, and environmental standards
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the training coordinator
  • Participated in development of Quality Assurance and Quality Control Manual for the section
  • Trained and mentored over 100 assaying trainees and analytical staff members, enhancing technical skills and reducing operational errors
  • Successfully conducted training sessions with zero reportable safety incidents to date

Chemist-Intern

Konkola Copper Mines PLC
Chingola
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Utilized Atomic Absorption spectroscopy (AAS) to analyse total and acid soluble copper/cobalt in geological and mining samples
  • Determined concentration of copper in various samples by Electrogravimetry technique
  • Prepared copper cathode/anode ingots and conducted impurity analysis using Spark-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)
  • Conducted comprehensive analysis of environmental samples, determining key physical and chemical parameters
  • Analyzed gang acid consumption
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of lubricants, evaluating viscosity, particle wear, and elementals
  • Recognised for producing accurate and timely results in a high demand environment
  • Consistently delivered accurate and reliable analytical data, supporting production quality control and informed decision
  • Successfully identified oil condition issues early, helping prevent equipment failures

Quality Assurance Officer-Intern

Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company
Mufulira
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Conducted field sampling and preparation of potable water and wastewater samples.
  • Performed rigorous physical tests to evaluate water quality of samples.
  • Employed Atomic Absorption Spectrometer for precise elemental concentration analysis.
  • Utilized UV/VIS spectrophotometry to accurately determine phosphate and nitrate levels.
  • Executed bacteriological analysis to detect coliform presence, ensuring public health safety.
  • Evaluated efficacy of aluminium sulphate as a coagulant in water treatment processes.
  • Interpreted analytical results to identify potential contaminants in water.
  • Assisted in achieving compliance with ZABS water quality standards for safe potable water delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

The Copperbelt University
Kitwe, Zambia
04.2022

Grade 12 Certificate -

Chankwa Secondary School
Mufulira, Zambia
11.2015

Skills

  • analytical thinking
  • Sampling and sample preparation
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical techniques: AAS, ICP-OES, SPARK-OES, electrogravimetry
  • Adaptability
  • Quality assurance and quality control
  • Problem solving
  • Laboratory information management (LIMS)
  • Collaboration
  • Laboratory safety and compliance
  • Detail-oriented
  • Oil analysis and water quality testing
  • Time management
  • Good laboratory practices
  • Leadership
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Responsibility
  • Performance assessment and trainee evaluation

Certification

  • ISO/IEC 17025:2017- Laboratory Management Systems
  • Basics of Safety Management
  • Environmental Impact Assessment

References

  • Mopani Copper Mines, Mr. Maniko Prince Zuze, Metallurgical Training Coordinator, +260964625252
  • Konkola Copper Mines Plc, Mr. Robert Phiri, Analytical Services Sectional Chemist, +260969593839
  • Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company, Mr. Clifford Kapansa, Quality Assurance Officer, +26096937193

Timeline

Training Officer-Chemist

Mopani Copper Mines PLC
08.2023 - Current

Chemist-Intern

Konkola Copper Mines PLC
09.2022 - 04.2023

Quality Assurance Officer-Intern

Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company
12.2021 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

The Copperbelt University

Grade 12 Certificate -

Chankwa Secondary School

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