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
2022.09 - 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
2022.09 - 2024.01
- 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
2021.09 - 2022.01
- 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
2016.08 - 2021.01
- On-Bench Safe Practices, Explosives Magazine, Explosives Manufacturing/mixing, On-Bench QA/QC. MMU Safe operations, and Blasting.
Magazine Master, Shotfirer
Orica Zambia
2014.03 - 2016.08
- Explosives Magazine management, Blasting, Product Reconciliations, explosives, On-Bench QA/QC
Magazine Clerk
AECI Zambia
2013.09 - 2014.02
- 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
UK09.2018
Certificate - Drilling and Blasting
Bertpiet Drilling And Blasting Training School
2013-04
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
2022.09 - Current
Pit Operations Supervisor (Operations Services)
Orica Zambia
2022.09 - 2024.01
Blasting Technician (Technical Services)
Orica Zambia
2021.09 - 2022.01
Driver, MMU Operator, Shotfirer, Bench Supervisor
Orica Zambia
2016.08 - 2021.01
Magazine Master, Shotfirer
Orica Zambia
2014.03 - 2016.08
Magazine Clerk
AECI Zambia
2013.09 - 2014.02
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