Melani Mathenjwa

Experience

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  Sibanye-Stillwater

  Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  Mining Engineering Vacation Student

  Engineering Workshop Appreciation (5 days)Mining Support Services: Electrical | Mechanics | Welding

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  Murray & Roberts Cementation

  Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

  Mining Engineering Vacation Student
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  Sibanye-Stillwater

  Dec 2022 - Feb 2023

  Mining Engineering Vacation Student
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  University of the Witwatersrand

  Feb 2023 - May 2023

  Mine Survey & Geospatial Techniques Tutor
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  BME, a Member of the Omnia Group

  Apr 2024 - now

  AXXIS Support - Graduate Mining Engineer

  Currently gaining hands-on experience in blasting at Kookfontein South & North Pit (Nuco Chrome). Incorporating BlastMap to enhance controlled blasting solutions for the following reasons:1) Close proximity to power transmission lines (Eskom)2) Close proximity to main road3) Close proximity to community Gaining hands-on experience in operating AXXIS Titanium Blasting TechnologyGained hands-on experience within Drill and Blasting at Afrimat Mining Services (Rotating between Hartebeesfontein, Lytelleton, Eckraal, & Kuipersbult Quarries)Gained hands-on experience in operating AXXIS Silver Blasting TechnologyGained hands-on competence in the following segments within drill and blasting:1. Making and declaring the workplace safe (conduct RA & PTO, placing barricades, and signage)2. Cleaning block3. Preparing block 4. Marking workbench (taping)5. Surveying (Via Dumpy Level)6. Drilling block7. Handling explosives (boosters, detonators and/or catridges)8. Charging Up (BME Emulsion - Via MMU)9. Stemming holes (aggregates & Varistem Plugs)10. Conducting tie-up (Surface line onto Detonators11. Clearing blast area12. Initiating the blast (AXXIS - Silver Electronic Detonators)13. Ground Vibration Monitoring ( Via - ViBro) Show less