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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
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Collins Musonda

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Collins Musonda

Summary

Experienced Control Room Operator with proficiency in identifying operational problems and quickly resolving issues. Over 11 years’ experience in metallurgical processing plants (smelting, leaching, flotation, crushing, oxygen plants and refinery) with sound knowledge of DCS (using Siemens PCS 7), PLCs and SCADA system and a vast experience in process plant commissioning, optimization, stabilization and troubleshooting, possess uncanny abilities in verifying equipment performance and efficiency and managing operating staff. Am a skilled communicator and creative decision maker who is able to make swift decisions under pressure without compromising the integrity of the company or safety of its workers. Expert leader with proven ability to maintain the process plant that is efficient, safe and successful at keeping organizational process in working order to attain company set goals. Committed Process control specialist with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team building, safety and meeting challenging performance targets.


Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Strategic Precious Metals Processing Company

Control Room Operator
2020.04 - Current (4 years & 5 months)

Job overview

  • Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
  • Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.
  • Performed emergency operations to shut down faulty equipment, maintain electric service and safeguard station machinery.
  • Tracked and recorded status of operational systems using applicable journals and control system tools.
  • Initiated delivery schedule changes, monitored storage bins inventories, meter counts, line pressures and temperatures for maximum equipment capacity.
  • Operated control panels to regulate furnace feed and maintain proper bath temperature and tip pressure.

First Quantum Minerals, Kansanshi Mine site

Control Room Operator Isa Smelting
2014.09 - 2020.04 (5 years & 7 months)

Job overview

  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

China Luanshya Copper Mine

Process Control Operator
2012.01 - 2014.09 (2 years & 8 months)

Job overview

  • Recommended architectural improvements, design solutions and integration solutions.
  • Coordinated with systems partners to finalize designs and confirm requirements.
  • Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures using tools such as analyzers, multimeters and power supplies.
  • Generated and submitted detailed reports to regulatory agencies and company leadership to help drive enhancements.
  • Wrote all documentation in regards to process procedures and made updates whenever changes were implemented for overall improvement.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired employees, offering assistance and insight to equip each for job roles.
  • Described engineering-related information in terms that could be easily understood by non-technical personnel.
  • Adhered to security measures and procedures to promote health and safety of all employees.
  • Wrote all documentation in regards to process procedures and made updates whenever changes were implemented for overall improvement.
  • Handled troubleshooting of operational issues, ceasing operations whenever conditions were hazardous.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Implemented updated operating procedures for [Type] machine and adjusted use to increase productivity and l
  • Wrote all documentation in regards to process procedures and made updates whenever changes were implemented for overall improvement.
  • Adhered to security measures and procedures to promote health and safety of all employees.
  • Described engineering-related information in terms that could be easily understood by non-technical personnel.
  • Handled troubleshooting of operational issues, ceasing operations whenever conditions were hazardous.ongevity.

Mopani Copper Mines

Process Control Room Operator
2010.12 - 2012.01 (1 year & 1 month)

Job overview

  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Education

Jaipur National University Jaipur, India

MBA from Operations Management
07.2023

University Overview

Engineering Institute Technology Perth, Australia

Graduate Certificate from Chemical And Process Engineering
06.2023

University Overview

IDC Technologies Perth, Australia

Professional Certificate from Chemical Engineering And Plant Design
11.2022

University Overview

Acacia University Arizona, USA

Mastering from Productivity And Plant Layout (Design)
10.2022

University Overview

Athena Global Education United Kingdom

Diploma from Operations And Project Management
10.2022

University Overview

Alison Ireland, UK

Diploma from Chemical Process Safety
05.2022

University Overview

Copperbelt University Kitwe, Zambia

No Degree from Metallurgical Engineering
11.2010

University Overview

Skills

  • Power Plant Equipment
  • Lockout and Tagout Processes
  • Active Listening
  • Flow Assurance
  • Security Camera Monitoring
  • Interpreting Gauges
  • Equipment Safety
  • Meter Counting
  • Threat Detection
  • Critical Thinking
  • Process Safety
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Operational Systems
  • Voltage Regulation
  • Radio Communications
  • Work Orders
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Task Prioritization
  • Compliance Observance
  • Emergency Response
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Chemical Inventory
  • Industrial Safety
  • Operational and Readiness Reporting
  • Employee Relationships
  • Shift Supervision
  • Analyze Failures

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Collaborated with team of metallurgists in the development and commissioning of a copper leach plant (Muliashi copper leach plant) in Zambia. where i trained control room operators and field operators about process control, machines and pumps operations and safety
  • During Commissioning worked with various stakeholders to achieve a landmark reduction in unaccounted discrepancy from about + 10% to +1.88% by efficient management of the leach inputs and outputs, Implemented a daily/weekly reconciliation of dispatches and receipts, I also Introduced weekly reconciliation and daily monitoring of all leach plant consumables resulting in reduced discrepancies and controlled usage,
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop process control log sheets and material inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Commissioned, Optimized and Stabilized the Kansanshi Copper smelter with the Isa smelt technology, smelting up to 180t/h of copper concentrate.
  • Commissioned the new Isa convert Smelter which will be smelting crushed Matte with 60% CU to direct copper blisters 98% CU.
  • Commissioned the Neutralization section of raffinate at Mopani Mufulira mine, Solvent extraction and Electro winning plant.
  • Was part of the team that developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Crushing, Milling, leaching, dewatering, CCDs, PBCs, Solvent extraction and electro winning tank house at Muliashi copper leach plant
  • Participated in the team that installed and commissioned a recleaner wash settler which resulted in having strong and clean organic (extractant) and improvement of final grade of copper with less iron and conducted on-the- ground training for plant personnel resulting in effective running of the plant.
  • Participated in the “THINK” safety campaign and rolled the program to the juniors. Reduced incidents and accidents at work place.
  • Established a training matrix for field operators, developed them from attendant to operator level and also trained new control room operators

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Engineering Institute of Zambia
  • Petroleum Engineers Association

Certification

  • Executive Diploma in Engineering Management, Athena Global Education, UK
  • Diploma in Environment Health and Safety Management, Athena Global Education, UK
  • ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
  • Certificate in Industrial Metallurgy
  • Certificate in Environmental Management and Ethics, with Technical University of
    Denmark
  • ISO 9001:2015 is the quality management system

Timeline

Control Room Operator
Strategic Precious Metals Processing Company
2020.04 - Current (4 years & 5 months)
Control Room Operator Isa Smelting
First Quantum Minerals, Kansanshi Mine site
2014.09 - 2020.04 (5 years & 7 months)
Process Control Operator
China Luanshya Copper Mine
2012.01 - 2014.09 (2 years & 8 months)
Process Control Room Operator
Mopani Copper Mines
2010.12 - 2012.01 (1 year & 1 month)
Jaipur National University
MBA from Operations Management
Engineering Institute Technology
Graduate Certificate from Chemical And Process Engineering
IDC Technologies
Professional Certificate from Chemical Engineering And Plant Design
Acacia University
Mastering from Productivity And Plant Layout (Design)
Athena Global Education
Diploma from Operations And Project Management
Alison
Diploma from Chemical Process Safety
Copperbelt University
No Degree from Metallurgical Engineering
  • Executive Diploma in Engineering Management, Athena Global Education, UK
  • Diploma in Environment Health and Safety Management, Athena Global Education, UK
  • ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
  • ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems
  • Certificate in Industrial Metallurgy
  • Certificate in Environmental Management and Ethics, with Technical University of
    Denmark
  • ISO 9001:2015 is the quality management system
Collins Musonda