Keith Mdluli

Experience

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  Palabora Mining Company

  Feb 2016 - now

  *Secondary Breaking Unit (SBU) and Haulage (Load and Haul)Ensure compliance with the provisions of MHSA, MHSA regulations and Mineral Acts RegulationsResponsible for Secondary Breaking Activities in a block cave mine (Water cannon, medium reach rigs, mobile rock breakers)Secondary fragmentation model analysis for TMM resource levelling Cave Rehabilitation and civil repairsRefuge bay conditionsResponsible for day to day managementActing Manager - 2.5.2.1 Development of cave management systemsManagement and operation of the cave management scheduling packages in accordance with the relevant protocolsUsing available software packages to generate life of mine plansControlling production data and reportingReviewing and ongoing development of cave management protocols Ensure adherence to SHEQ standards Planning, operating and controlling the various processes as per schedule and maximising productivity by effective utilisation of resourcesSpending time in the section, monitoring the execution of work plannedMonitoring consumables usage and ensure appropriate stock levelsMonitoring crew members work behavior to ensure compliance with tasks plannedPreparation and handover for on-going crew and update shift reportsAdministering all human resource related functions To support mineral reserve exploitation by driving and ensuring that the exploitation strategies are adhered to.To handle and manipulate mining data to enable better planning process and give relevant feedback.To interact with other stakeholders i.e. production supervisors and provide guidance when required.To maintain the integrity of the reserve depletion data.

  • Mine Overseer

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Acting Superintendent

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Shift Supervisor

    Dec 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Mining Engineer

    May 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Mining Graduate

    Feb 2016 - Apr 2019