Kakumbi Mwewa

Experience

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  Bulk Mining Explosives- Kansanshi Mine Plc

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

  Student Engineer

  Responsibilities included;>Charging of blastholes with emulsion explosives;>Monitoring densities of emulsion explosives using Dens-Depth software as well as the Samson scale;>Measuring the stemming length with the aid of a twine bob and a measuring tape;>Logging of electronic delay detonators using a logger and transferring the data to the blasting boxes;>Monitoring the fragmentation results using Split-Desktop software.>Complete AET (Academy for Explosive Technology) module course. Show less

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  Blu Rock Mining Services Limited

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Technical Support Engineer

  Worked under the following project:Ngonye falls hydro-power station project (June to August 2018) – Sioma, Western Province. Responsible for;Conducting insitu permeability tests;Single Parker testConstant head testFalling head testRising head testStandard penetration testPoint load testing.Piezometer installationVibrating wire piezometer installationPreparing technical reports.

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  Bulk Mining Explosives

  Sept 2018 - Jun 2022

  Axxis Supervisor

  Responsibilities included;>Safe supervision of Accurate Extreme Explosive Initiation System(AXXIS)>Safe supervision of Non-electric(NONEL) blasting>Blast simulations prior to blasting using blasting software (blastmap) >Blast timing designs for ore segregation and controlled blasts >Optimisation of explosives energy by optimal density control >Ensuring desired powder factor is achieved through monitoring stemming lengths >Training the client of technical application of explosives >Technical blast reporting and reconciliation of monthly sales of explosives Show less

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  Bulk Mining Explosives

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

  Site Foreman

  Responsibilities included; >Managing the operational service delivery value chain>Inventory/Stock control >Technical management>SHEQ management>People management

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  Solar Explochem Zambia Limited

  Aug 2023 - Jun 2024

  Senior Blasting Engineer

  Senior Blasting Engineer -Solar Explochem Zambia Limited under (Kagem Mining Limited, Grizzly Mining Limited, Pridegems Mines, Mwambashi Mine, Dangote Mine and Neelkanth Lime Limited). Responsibilities include;>Acting as liaison to the Clients for all technical matters.>Coordinating with internal resources (dispatch department, Plant Production, Magazine and Maintenance departments) to ensure that explosive accessories and MMU’s are accessed by the client on time.>Monitoring explosive usage, analysing fragmentation and powder factors.>Carrying out root cause analysis (RCA) of misfires and other deviations from best practice with the timely adoption of appropriate remedial measures/techniques to avoid recurrence.>Ensuring quality control/compliance>Promote and lead business improvement projects involving supply of explosives and blasting.>Technical blast reports/post blast analysis reports Show less

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  Bulk Mining Explosives-Kalumbila Site

  Jul 2024 - now

  Production Foreman- Pit Operations