Prudence Mwiimbu Siame
Kalumbila
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Projects Engineer
Kalumbila Mining Company
08.2021 - Current
- Lead project proposals, planning, and execution, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards
- Manage mine reconciliation reports, production tracking, and spatial compliance assessments
- Develop engineering designs for interim pits, dumps, and haul roads, optimizing operational efficiency
- Oversee project operations, ensuring timely completion within budget and quality standards.
- Optimized resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects to ensure timely completion without sacrificing quality or exceeding budgets.
- Mentored junior engineers in industry best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to overall team success.
- Conducted regular project reviews to monitor progress against objectives, adjusting plans as necessary to address emerging challenges and maintain target completion dates.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections, addressing potential hazards, and providing ongoing employee training.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with well-defined objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements to guide team efforts effectively.
- Identified technical risks within managed projects.
Mining Engineer - Drill and Blast
Kalumbila Mining Company
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Optimized blast fragmentation for downstream operations, improving shovel and digger productivity
- Monitored explosive usage, powder factors, and fragmentation analysis, producing pre and post-blast reports
- Developed blast plans considering safety, geotechnical, and environmental parameters
- Mentored junior engineers and managed drill fleet schedules and work programs.
Drill and Blast Coordinator Engineering
Barrick-Lumwana Mining Company
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed explosive usage and fragmentation analysis, contributing to mine-to-mill optimization
- Assisted in developing drill and blast budgets and forecasts, ensuring cost-effectiveness
- Monitored drill and blast costs and provided skills development for engineering team members.
Planning Engineer
Barrick-Lumwana Mining Company
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Efficiently planned mine operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Prepared detailed production schedules and infrastructure designs for mining projects
- Contributed to progressive rehabilitation plans and budget reforecasts.
Planning Engineer – Medium Term
Barrick-Lumwana Mining Company
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Developed 2-3 year plans and bench extraction plans, tracking performance against targets
- Produced monthly face extraction plans and engineering designs for pits, dumps, and haul roads
- Provided guidance to short-term planning team and supported business improvement projects.
Planning Engineer – Drill and Blast
Barrick-Lumwana Mining Company
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Designed drill and blast patterns, monitored blast analysis, and mentored junior engineers
- Prepared detailed drill and blast plans and reconciliation reports, optimizing productivity
- Created excel spreadsheets for drill accuracy analysis, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Participated in weekly progress meetings, providing updates on schedule adherence, resource allocation, and overall project health.
Education
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Witwatersrand
South Africa04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Zambia
Lusaka08.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office tools: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Design Software: Vulcan 3D Mine planning software, Surpac, and Deswik
- Scheduling Skills: Chronos and Deswik,Mine-Sched
- Blasting Software: Shotplus, AEL tie-up, split desktop, DIGI SHOT, and VIEW SHOT
- Scheduling Techniques
- Project Management
- Technical Analysis
Accomplishments
- Led mine-to-mill optimization project, improving fragmentation and dig rates, and reducing mill power draw.
- Developed excel spreadsheets for drill accuracy analysis, enhancing operational planning accuracy.
References Available
True
Hobbies and Interests
- Chess
- Watching documentaries
- Listening to music
- Reading
Timeline
Projects Engineer
Kalumbila Mining Company
08.2021 - Current
Mining Engineer - Drill and Blast
Kalumbila Mining Company
01.2018 - 07.2021
Drill and Blast Coordinator Engineering
Barrick-Lumwana Mining Company
03.2017 - 12.2017
Planning Engineer
Barrick-Lumwana Mining Company
02.2015 - 02.2017
Planning Engineer – Medium Term
Barrick-Lumwana Mining Company
11.2013 - 01.2015
Planning Engineer – Drill and Blast
Barrick-Lumwana Mining Company
09.2010 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
University of Zambia
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