SAIDY SIMUBWA
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
My objective has and always will be to employ my knowledge, experience, and training in such a manner as to be a true benefit and asset to my employers and those entrusted under my supervision.
Dedicated, passionate, and accountable Mining Engineer and Environmental Management professional with a strong record of accomplishment with over 5 years of work experience in the Mining industry. Over the years I have gained a lot of hands-on experience on the key elements of Environmental Management which has made me to advocate more for environmental protection and sustainability. Additionally, I have 6 years’ experience in the public service where I have had the privilege of receiving training in various capacities. Such as the World Bank environmental framework certification, ISO9001,14001,17025. I have comprehensive experience in Engineering advisement and planning, implementing and coordinating multiple departments. A leader who inspires through motivation, example, and support. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, resourceful and self-motivated to achieve.
Attentive professional seeking to gain practical experience in inspection. Knowledgeable in local and national legislation and regulations governing industry. Collaborative team player committed to excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work history
ACTING SENIOR INSPECTOR | 2024 - Present
Zambia Metrology Agency
Lusaka, Lusaka Province
08.2024 - Current
- Increased efficiency by implementing standard operating procedures for inspections.
- Improved safety standards for all inspected facilities.
- Conducted comprehensive building inspections to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale inspection projects.
- Provided detailed reports of findings, contributing to proper follow-up actions.
- Investigated potential violations thoroughly for accurate legal prosecution.
- Enhanced company reputation with thorough and professional inspection services.
- Maintained a high level of knowledge in construction codes, ensuring accurate inspections.
ENGINEER – METROLOGIST
Zambia Metrology Agency
01.2015 - Current
- Company Overview: Under the Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry
- Mandated to ensure safekeeping and efficient usage of station working standards in order to maintain the accuracy of measuring instruments and standards
- Coordinates with managers and senior officials in the setting of maintenance systems and promotes Environmental, Social and Economic growth by ensuring all measuring and weighing instruments are compliant
- Manages budget preparation for the Operations Department; Fieldwork, Regulatory inspections, and ensures a conducive and competitive environment in all trade transactions
- Oversees and analyses maintenance operations, making recommendations when necessary to ensure equipment availabilities, production targets, and procedures are met
- Delegates statutory inspections of pre-packaged commodities and measuring instruments in order to enforce regulations for fair trade, consumer protection, and safety
- Engineers assessments of Technicians and Institutions involved in manufacturing, repair, installation, maintenance, and sale of all regulated measuring instruments, measures, and artifacts in order to facilitate licensing
- Facilitates the preparation of technical reports and presentations to various stakeholders
- Plans and coordinates random and mandatory compliance inspections
- Co-ordinates timely and cost-effective inspections to ensure high levels of compliance country-wide
- Under the Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry
- Environmental Management Trainings
- 2019 – Present
- Offering professional guidance on Environmental management, Certified with world bank Environmental framework and trained in ISO 9001, 14001, 17025
- Reviewing and submitting comments on various EPB’s and EIA on behalf of Zambia metrology Agency submitted by ZEMA
- Conduct risk assessment and safety trainings
- Climate change awareness
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work.
- Developed new mechanical systems to improve performance.
AXXIS Blasting Engineer | Drill and Blast
Bulk Mining Explosives (BME)
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Provided reports on actual production, drill meters, and conducted reconciliations
- Produced post-blast analysis reports, provided tie-up plans to Drill and Blast operations/ monitored explosive usage, fragmentation, and powder factors
- Ensured drill plans were produced for Operations handover meeting with sufficient information
- Ensured production geology had sufficient information to produce ore crusher feed plan schedules for operations handover meeting with sufficient special projects as required
- Conducted monthly and weekly dump audits
- Conducted pit tours, pre-commitment, and committee meetings for weekly planning requirements
- Ensured that environmental policies and strategies were incorporated into mining plans
- Identified risks in the work areas and ensured use of the correct controls
Blasting Crew Supervisor
Opermin Zambia Limited
02.2014 - 04.2014
- Monitored and reported on blasting parameters in order to improve blasting efficiencies
- Introduced improved systems and techniques in order to reduce Explosive costs
- Identified and investigated blasting problems experienced by production personnel in order to recommend solutions
- Trained PICs to ensure that established standard procedures were followed and efficient operations within the department
- Participated in all planning, extraction sequencing, design and scheduling of drilling and blasting
- Monitored and reacted to control the fragmentation and waste dilution within acceptable limits
- Implemented and managed control systems to ensure accurate timing and blasting
- Undertook Drill and blast cost planning as well as reconciliation, monitoring, and improvement of drilling and explosive unit cost
- Participated in compiling the Strategic Business Plan for the mine
- Oversaw management of the drill and blast database
- Maintained and improved safe work practices
Graduate Engineer
Mopani Copper Mines
Kitwe
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: Mindolo Shaft
- Developed short-term and long-term mining plans
- Researched and wrote mining progress summaries
- Optimized existing site mining plans
- Implemented productivity measures
- Contributed to a high technical standard of products delivered to the industry
- Worked with senior engineers to identify process issues and brainstorm solutions
- Provided support for mining engineering support staff
- Made recommendations for mining equipment updates
- Assisted with the preparation of quarterly operations reports
- Provided technical expertise to mining clients, and support projects through other service groups and offices as required
- Lead and managed technical work packages, studies and teams as required
- Assisted with inventory measurement and annual reserve calculations
- Prepared technical reports, maps, and presentations
- Implemented short term mine planning system to enable accurate and timely information and project tracking
- Mindolo Shaft
Student Engineer
Ministry of Mines Livingstone Bureau
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Designed various plans using software to analyze and determine the most cost-effective design
- Analyzed different mining scenarios to increase profitability
- Ensured efficient implementations of engineering plans
- Ensured the observance of the mining regulations
- Ensured safety and working to budgets
- Overseeing staff activities, either in one site section or throughout an entire mine
- Monitoring the health and safety of the institution
- Learning new skills as required, such as drilling and blasting
- Licensing and advising of small scale and larger scale mines
- Advised the government on small and larger scale mining issues
- Evaluated large scale mining returns
- Monitored small scale and large scale operation
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Lecturing and Teaching Methodology
University of Lusaka
Masters of Science - Environmental Management
University of Lusaka
Bachelors Degree - Mining Engineering
Copperbelt University
Certificate - ENVIRONMENTAL FRAMEWORK AND SUSTAINABILITY
WORLD BANK
G.C.E Grade 12 School Certificate - undefined
St. Raphael’s Secondary School
Skills
- Technologically savvy
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Data analysis
- Data management
- Regulatory reporting knowledge
- Numeracy skills
- Quantitative analytical skills
- Qualitative analytical skills
- Microsoft Office
- Mining regulations knowledge
- Explosives regulations knowledge
- Mentoring skills
- Leadership skills
- Project engineering experience
- Adaptability
- Skill development
Accomplishments
- Awarded as the most creative employee during 2021 Labour Day awards ceremony
- Directed numerous capital and maintenance projects
- Improved efficiency in operation and cost reduction of Engineering department
- Maintained and improved safety in the industry through Engineering evaluations of mining systems
- Trained Risk assessment personnel
- Environmental safety personnel
Custom
- Engineer Kamane Shandavu, Long term Planning Engineer, Superintendent - Short Term Planning at Barrick Gold Corporation, +260966122121, +260977697953
- Darlingtone Chibwe, Regional Manager, Zambia Metrology Agency, Ndola, +260979381955
Languages
English
Intermediate
Affiliations
- reading, listening to music, watching movies
Timeline
ACTING SENIOR INSPECTOR | 2024 - Present
Zambia Metrology Agency
08.2024 - Current
ENGINEER – METROLOGIST
Zambia Metrology Agency
01.2015 - Current
AXXIS Blasting Engineer | Drill and Blast
Bulk Mining Explosives (BME)
05.2014 - 09.2015
Blasting Crew Supervisor
Opermin Zambia Limited
02.2014 - 04.2014
Graduate Engineer
Mopani Copper Mines
01.2011 - 01.2012
Student Engineer
Ministry of Mines Livingstone Bureau
01.2010 - 01.2011
Masters of Science - Environmental Management
University of Lusaka
Bachelors Degree - Mining Engineering
Copperbelt University
Certificate - ENVIRONMENTAL FRAMEWORK AND SUSTAINABILITY
WORLD BANK
G.C.E Grade 12 School Certificate - undefined
St. Raphael’s Secondary School
Post Graduate Diploma - Lecturing and Teaching Methodology
University of Lusaka
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