Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
References
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SUNDAY KABAGHE

Luanshya

Summary

Dynamic mining engineering professional with extensive experience in Drill and blast, safety management, mine planning, and operations optimization. Proven ability to address new challenges and adapt to technological advancements within the industry while ensuring compliance with safe operating requirements. Recognized for strong teamwork, quick learning capabilities, and the ability to work independently under minimal supervision. Expertise includes roles such as Mine Engineer, Drill and Blast Specialist, Mine Planner, and SHES Officer, complemented by a solid background in mining explosives applications and health and safety management.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Supervisor (Operations Services)

Orica Zambia
09.2022 - Current
  • People Management, Magazine management, Explosives Reconciliation, MMU Fleet management. SHES management. Contract Management, maintenance management. Train and retain of employees

Pit Operations Supervisor (Operations Services)

Orica Zambia
09.2022 - 01.2024
  • On-bench QAQC, Electronic Blasting, Blast Design, Vibration monitoring, People Management, Magazine management, Explosives Reconciliation, MMU Fleet management. SHES management.

Blasting Technician (Technical Services)

Orica Zambia
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • On-bench QAQC, Electronic Blasting, Drill & Blast Design, Vibration monitoring, People Management, Explosives Magazine management. Customer Reconciliation

Driver, MMU Operator, Shotfirer, Bench Supervisor

Orica Zambia
08.2016 - 01.2021
  • On-Bench Safe Practices, Explosives Magazine, Explosives Manufacturing/mixing, On-Bench QA/QC. MMU Safe operations, and Blasting.

Magazine Master, Shotfirer

Orica Zambia
03.2014 - 08.2016
  • Explosives Magazine management, Blasting, Product Reconciliations, explosives, On-Bench QA/QC

Magazine Clerk

AECI Zambia
09.2013 - 02.2014
  • Explosives Magazine Management, Explosives Blasting,

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering (Merit)

Copperbelt University
05.2025

Diploma - Managing Health and Safety

Institute of Commercial Management
UK
09.2018

Certificate - Drilling and Blasting

Bertpiet Drilling And Blasting Training School
04-2013

Secondary School Certificate - undefined

Lubuto High School
01.2009

Skills

  • Proficient in using various mining explosives
  • Proficient in operating an MMU
  • Oversee explosive storage
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  • Mine Planning (Shotplus, Surpac, BlastIQ, FragTrack)

Accomplishments

  • Successfully Completed Orica Kalumbila Blast Trial
  • I am a certified user for I-Kon III Electronic Blasting Systems
  • Carried out highly controlled blast for kalumbila in-pit crusher sinking project
  • Commissioned Kansanshi and Kalumbila Mine MMUs
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Achieved optimal blast fragmentation at Kansanshi through effectively implementation of effective bulk explosive product.
  • Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia
  • Registered Engineer (Professional)
  • Supervised team of 85 staff members at Orica Kansanshi and 35 members at Orica Luanshya Copper mine Site.

Timeline

Site Supervisor (Operations Services)

Orica Zambia
09.2022 - Current

Pit Operations Supervisor (Operations Services)

Orica Zambia
09.2022 - 01.2024

Blasting Technician (Technical Services)

Orica Zambia
09.2021 - 01.2022

Driver, MMU Operator, Shotfirer, Bench Supervisor

Orica Zambia
08.2016 - 01.2021

Magazine Master, Shotfirer

Orica Zambia
03.2014 - 08.2016

Magazine Clerk

AECI Zambia
09.2013 - 02.2014

Secondary School Certificate - undefined

Lubuto High School

Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering (Merit)

Copperbelt University

Diploma - Managing Health and Safety

Institute of Commercial Management

Certificate - Drilling and Blasting

Bertpiet Drilling And Blasting Training School

References

George, Kapembwa, Safety Specialist, 0977629560, Orica Zambia

Clive Kungubwe, Drill and Blast Superintent, 0963389873, FQM Trident Mine

Raymond Chilila, Drill and Blast Coordinator, 0963898473, FQM Trident Mine

SUNDAY KABAGHE