Kitwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
I enjoy tackling mining challenges and solving them with technology. I create weekly and monthly plans by focusing on delivering key budget outcomes, ensuring every digger meets their target by leveraging equipment parameters and quickly adapting to field requirements. I handle QAQC by aligning actual results to planned parameters in drill and blast operations for both production and trim shots. My experience as a dispatch engineer includes using Hexagon, SmartFleet, and Modular fleet management systems to manage trucks economically and generate reports. Throughout my career in mining engineering and strategic planning, I’ve held various planning positions that have taught me the following: I can effectively plan and run a shift: - I prioritize solving shift problems to achieve the planned target. - I excel at executing big ideas within given constraints. - While I trust my instincts, I rely on data for decisions. I can lead and grow exceptional product teams of 10 to 100 people: - Winning is great, but helping the team succeed is even better. - I communicate fluently with both technical and executive teams. - I craft compelling narratives that inspire. I am committed to self-improvement: - I am always learning and never settle for less. - I remain calm under pressure. - I focus on making high-quality decisions. I also enjoy meeting new people and gaining fresh perspectives. Professional Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills | Strong project management abilities | Strategic planning expertise | Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities | Resilient, positive attitude with a problem-solving mindset | Technologically adept | Proficient in production processes, engineering documentation, and more. Domain knowledge: Deswik | Vulcan | Smartfleet | Hexagon
Worked as Load and Haul supervisor, dispatch Engineer, short-term mine planning (I did the Daily 24hr mine plan), 1. I used my skills to design and develop rolling weekly excavator plans and schedules for the mining operation. 2. Provided designs and any required design amendments to suit operational requirements. 3. Coordinated plans and schedules and monitoring of actual progress with benchmarks. 4. Assisted in the management of the weekly dig/dump plans in consultation with the Mining Superintendents and Supervisors. 5. Coordinate plans and schedules and monitoring of actual progress with benchmarks. 6. Worked with Medium-term planning oce on pit optimization and CT Capturing, Drill and Blast (designed waste shots and blast radius in Vulcan) and Operations. 7. Worked under QAQC to check for complaince and improve fragmentation.
Lead short-term mine planning and tactical scheduling functions supporting production targets in a large scale open pit operation and approved designs. Key Responsibilities & Impact: Responsible for short-term planning of 12.5 Mt/month copper production. Own and deliver 2 month rolling and 2 week mine plans aligned to production KPIs and operational constraints. Held operations accountable to plan compliance. Lead coordination between planning, drill & blast, load & haul, and dispatch teams to ensure executable schedules. Drive spatial compliance and governance using Deswik CAD, reducing operational deviations. Initiate and support business improvement initiatives focused on cycle time, productivity, and plan adherence. Translate geological, geotechnical, and operational inputs into executable pit and dump designs. Leadership Contribution: Act as technical decision-support partner to operations. Influence execution discipline through structured planning processes.
Progressed into increasing responsibility in planning and operational alignment. Key Achievements: Developed 24-hour and weekly mine plans improving short-term planning efficiency by 12%. Coordinated execution of plans with operations to ensure adherence to KPIs. Provided design amendments in response to dynamic field conditions. Strengthened integration between planning and dispatch operations. Demonstrated early leadership capability by bridging technical design and field execution.
Supported dewatering and cable handling operations. Collected and analyzed drill and blast data to improve fragmentation quality. Delivered timely dispatch reports and participated in dispatch operations. Managed a crew in operations to achieve optimal results in production.
Load and haul supervisor Supervised Load and haul operations, production and development drilling, installation of support systems underground and grouting.
Supervised drill & blast, load & haul, and mine services operations. Managed crews to achieve daily production targets. Analyzed cycle times and crusher efficiency to optimize productivity. Ensured operational safety and discipline across activities. This is important. It proves you’ve managed people not just software.