Khululani Mlotshwa

Experience

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  Debswana

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Mining Engineer Student Intern

  • Assisted the Drill and Blast engineer with designing drilling & blasting patterns using GEMS which led to the desired rock fragmentation achieved.• Conducted time and motion studies on the mining equipment to help the dispatch team keep the equipment idling time minimum.• Charged production and pre-split blast holes with explosives and ensured adequate stemming was provided to optimize the fragmentation of rocks during blasting. • Worked closely with the Mine Planning Engineer to monitor and amend the short range mine plans which led to successful achievement of set monthly targets. Show less

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  Missouri University of Science and Technology

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Teaching Assistant

  • Facilitated tutorial classes for the SURPAC mine design and planning software.• Created all the grading schemes for assignments and examinations to ensure objectivity in grading for the students.• Monitored and supervised undergraduate Mining Engineering students during their examinations to maintain the proper conduct in accordance to the university regulations• Uploaded all the students grades into the school database within a timely manner.

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  LION TUTORING

  Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

  Academic Tutor

  • Led and motivated students across different academic levels to complete assignments while maximizing understanding and scores.• Tutored 30 high school students in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Economics, resulting in a 100% subsequent pass rate (grade C or better) in 2019 IGCSE Cambridge exams.• Successfully made 5 AS Level grade D students acquire grade B levels in their mock examination.• Received 96% satisfaction feedback from students for competence and approachability.• Mentored 2 BIUST undergraduate Mining Engineering students with surface mining senior design capstone project which contributed to them graduating with first class in 2018. Show less

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  InnoLead Consulting (Pty) Ltd

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

  Graduate Engineer Intern

  I was assigned to Debswana Corporate Centre for the SAP Ariba administration project.

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  Barminco

  Jun 2020 - May 2022

  I did my underground training time at a modern and highly mechanized underground copper mine project at Khoemacau Copper Mine. I effectively managed to become competent in the following roles:1. Drill Rig Assistant • Rigged the drill rigs during bolting or drilling activities. • Set up development headings with underground support consumables. • Maintained good housekeeping underground. • Identified all hazards underground and reported to the shift-bosses for rectification.2. Underground Service Crew • Installed and maintained reticulation systems for process water, compressed air and drain water underground. • Installed and maintained vent bags to ensure that there is sufficient ventilation to all active headings underground. • Conducted dewatering operations by installing flygt pumps in all sumps underground. • Grouted cable bolts using the GP2000H grout pump. • Operated the Volvo L120F Integrated Tool Carrier both on the surface and underground.3. Blasting Assistant-Charge Up • Assisted the blasting crew during development charging and secondary charging. • Worked with the Person in Charge to do face preparations before drilling activities as per requirement by the Explosives Act Chapter 24:02. • Safely fired all the charged headings with the Person in Charge at the end of shift using the DigiShot Blaster box. • Ran the re-entry activities with the Person in Charge at the beginning of shift to ensure that all areas of work are safe Show less

  • Graduate Mining Engineer-Technical Services

    May 2021 - May 2022

  • Graduate Mining Engineer - Operations

    Jun 2020 - May 2021
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  WEPEX GEOTECHNICAL

  Jun 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Assistant Site Manager

    Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Grad Engineer-QAQC

    Jun 2022 - Sept 2022
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  Meropa Resources

  Feb 2024 - now

  • Acting Production Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Pit Superintendent

    Feb 2024 - now