Charles Sichula

Experience

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  Chambishi Metals Plc

  Apr 2012 - Mar 2013

  Plant Attendant

  • Sampling and taking the samples to the laboratory for analysis• Recording various parameters of all running equipment, communicate to the operator accurately as required• Monitor plant equipment and instruments to ensure proper operation • Implement manual changes valves and other operating parameters as advised by the plant operator• Checking all the running equipment and report any anomaly to the plant operator• Measuring the organic to liquor ratio and reporting to the plant operator accordingly • Covering the plant operator in plant operations whenever is out of the solvent extraction plant• Operation of the 3phase Decanter plant following the standard operating procedures• House keeping Show less

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  Mpande Limestone Ltd (Sinoma Cement)

  Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

  Process Controller

  Duties included but not limited to;•Sampling •Sample preparation and physical analyses of the final product which involves the determination of Cement blain ( specific surface area), fineness and sulphur content analysis using various apparatus•Analysis of the pulverized coal that is fed in the kiln•Analysis of both produced raw meal and kiln feed that is being fed into the kiln using the X-Ray Fluorescence machine and the negative pressure sieve.•Determination of the free calcium in clinker that comes out of the kiln•Calibration of equipment and ensuring every equipment is in a safe working condition Show less

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  Mpande Limestone Ltd(Sinoma Cement)

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2021

  Chemical Analyst

  Duties include but not limited to;•Perfoming Chemical analysis of Raw Materials (limestone, clay, coal ash, raw meal, kiln feed) for Oxides such as MgO Calcium Oxide CaO, Aluminium Oxide, Iron Oxide and ensure that they conform to the standards.•Preparation and calibration of reagents and equipment following the laid down procedures and standards.•Operation of equipment such as X Ray Fluorescence machines to analyse various raw material and intermediary products such as clinker•Equipment maintenance•Analysis of all raw materials involved in cement production Upholding safety and conducting of safety talks•Analysed samples from raw materials, monitored quality of products and troubleshot possible causes for deviations.•Regularly cleaned and sterilized equipment to avoid cross-contamination and minimize safety risks.Proximate analysis of coal ( coal ash, sulfur content, bonded moisture, volatility, Calorific value) as arrived and air dried basis before it is fed into the kiln. Show less

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  GoodRock Zambia Limited

  Jul 2021 - Feb 2023

  Plant Chemist/ Assistant Furnace Process Engineer

  Processing of Manganese Oxide from Pyrolusite (manganese dioxide).• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records/database for all sample analysis and interpretation• Production planning and managing a team of Employees• Ensuring the work environment is safe for every team member, safety rules are being followed and that all incidents are reported promptly• Keeping and maintaining stock of the reagents and all consumables in the laboratory• Making sure the furnace filling schedule is followed and every other detail is adhered to• Monitoring the Manganese reduction process and making recommendations where necessary• Testing raw materials and the final manganese oxide product following the standard testing procedures and to ensure compliance with standard requirements • Making sure manganese oxide meets the minimum requirements before it is dispatched to the client• Helping the furnace manager in ensuring the process parameters are kept and maintained within their specified ranges depending on the loading schedule and type of raw ore• Plant operations, Troubleshooting and house keeping• Perform any other legal duties as assigned by the supervisor Show less

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  RUBiS Energy Zambia

  Jan 2023 - now

  Gantry and Tank Farm Supervisor

  STOCK MANAGEMENT - Conduct daily physical stock reconciliations in the depot and meter movement totalizers -Responsible for accountability and clear movement records for seals at the depot-Stock Reconciliation for Fuel and Additives stocks and Implement measures and monitoring of operational loss/gain to ensure targets by product are within approved limits:Petrol (PMS): -0.25%Gasoil (AGO): -0.10%Additive (UltraTec): -0.10%-Documentation of product receipts ensuring all Product lost/gained during in transit is reported in time for follow up.- Participating in product quality and quantity measurements and ensuring accuracy of records and adherence to procedure.-Reporting of daily truck offloading and loading activitiesHEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY, ENVIRONMENT & QUALITY• Responsible for depot security and all plausible areas in the depot where product can be syphoned is locked and secured• Responsible for depot opening and close down procedure is carried out effectively• Ensuring Protective Equipment are always worn by all persons within the yard.• Reporting of unsafe and defective equipment within the area of responsibility.• Ensuring adherence to the Drug and Alcohol policy by all persons accessing the depot.• Participate in incident and accident investigations.• Annual induction for staff and contractors operating on site with clear employee responsibilities outlined as per Rubis Process Safety Management System.• Participating in depot equipment testing and Emergency Response activities as per the emergency response plan and schedule of activities. • Ensure measures are implemented to avoid product spills during loading, offloading and product receipt operations.• Attend all the scheduled HSEQ (Daily Toolbox, Staff meetings, Annual Safety meeting) and Security depot meetings or any other meetings as may be called by the Depot Manager and participate in the proceedings and implementation of agreed actions Show less