Hi, I’m
Watson Fumpa
Process Operations
Sohar
Summary
I am a qualified professional with over 11 years of experience working in concentrators and smelting process plants. I am proactive, results-driven, and an expert in process control, quality assurance, and SCADA operations. I am looking for a challenging position in a processing plant where I can put my skills to use and adhere to all applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality control requirements, policies, procedures, and legal regulations.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
8
Certifications
Work History
Strategic Precious Metals Processing LLC, SPMP, Sohar
Process Technician
2018.07 - Current (6 years & 2 months)
Job overview
- Commissioned Oman Gold/Antimony Project, and optimized the process in Smelting department, this department has two sections namely: Calcine furnaces for gold/copper smelting/refining and Reduction furnaces for antimony refining and casting
- Under Reduction furnace, antimony trioxide is taken from either crude antimony silo or impure antimony silo which is blended with appropriate flux, i.e.
- Sodium carbonate and coke, and smelted in 3.5MVA DC arc furnace; reduced antimony molten metal is tapped into Rotary converters for further refining and cast into ingots when on specification according to customer’s needs
- Prevented equipment fires and alerted plant personnel regarding hazards.
- Partnered with scheduling department to design and implement changes to production schedule to allow for greater product processing.
- Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods.
- Operated reduction furnaces,rotary convertors, casting conveyors and schenck system equipment
- Performed housekeeping functions to maintain compliant, audit-ready operations.
- Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents
Universal Mining and Chemical Industrial Limited, Lusaka/kafue
Control Room Operator
2016.01 - 2018.07 (2 years & 6 months)
Job overview
- Commissioned direct reduced iron plant, which is first-ever kind plant in Zambia where raw material used is Hematite(fe203) to produce sponge iron and thereafter conveyed to steel-making shop for steel products such as angle bars, rebar, and round bars, etc
- As Control Room Operator, I made sure that all process control parameters were adhered to, for smooth operation of equipment
- Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair.
- Developed, reviewed and revised plant safety and operating procedures for personnel and contractors.
- Provided variance reports to field staff to assist with task prioritization.
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution.
- Documented daily activities in internal system and submitted timely shift reports.
- Observed equipment in operation, system activities and control readouts on continuous basis.
- Promoted interdepartmental communication with employees, increasing speedy issue resolution.
Kagem Mining Limited, Kitwe
Washing Plant Supervisor
2012.01 - 2015.01 (3 years)
Job overview
- Supervised more than 25 employees for both administrational and operational activities
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
Chambeshi Copper Smelter, Kitwe
Trainee Process Technician
2011.01 - 2012.01 (1 year)
Job overview
- Commissioned modernized Copper slag concentrator plant, Monitored and controlled parameters of equipment controlling processes Starting from apron feeder jaw crusher semi-autogenous grinder (SAG), ball mills cyclones flotation cells (scavengers, cleaners, and roughers) thickener and filtration, and then further taken produced Copper concentrate for smelting and refining to finally produce copper blisters.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Education
University of Zambia , Zambia
BSc from Business Management
2022.07 - Current (2 years & 2 months)
The Copperbelt University , Zambia
Diploma from Chemical Engineering
2007.03 - 2010.12 (3 years & 9 months)
Mukuba Secondary School , Kitwe
Grade 12 School Certificate from Secondary Education
2002.01 - 2004.12 (2 years & 11 months)
Malela Secondary School , Zambia
Junior Secondary Certificate
1999.01 - 2001.01 (2 years)
Skills
Smelting and concentrator Operations experience
Accomplishments
- Successfully commissioned Oman antimony smelting plant project, and achieved production target of 60tpd of antmony ingots,this is in accordance to the plant design.
Certification
2011
References
Mr. Sam Mwila
Shift Supervisor
Strategic & precious metal processing (SPMP)
P.O Box 587, P.C.322, falaji Al Qabail, Sohar Sultanate of Oman
Mobile: +968 95176475
Email add: sam_mwi@yahoo.com
Mr. Paul Bwalya
Technical Superintendent,
Strategic & precious metal processing (SPMP)
P.O Box 587, P.C.322, falaji Al Qabail, Sohar Sultanate of Oman
Mobile no. +96879217650
Email add: paul.bwalya@gmail.com
Darius Mkandawire
Metallurgical engineer
Chambishi copper smelter
P.O. Box 23558 Chambishi, Zambia
Mobile: +260961003447
Timeline
University of Zambia
BSc from Business Management
2022.07 - Current (2 years & 2 months)
Process Technician
Strategic Precious Metals Processing LLC, SPMP
2018.07 - Current (6 years & 2 months)
Control Room Operator
Universal Mining and Chemical Industrial Limited
2016.01 - 2018.07 (2 years & 6 months)
Washing Plant Supervisor
Kagem Mining Limited
2012.01 - 2015.01 (3 years)
Trainee Process Technician
Chambeshi Copper Smelter
2011.01 - 2012.01 (1 year)
The Copperbelt University
Diploma from Chemical Engineering
2007.03 - 2010.12 (3 years & 9 months)
Mukuba Secondary School
Grade 12 School Certificate from Secondary Education
2002.01 - 2004.12 (2 years & 11 months)
Malela Secondary School
Junior Secondary Certificate
1999.01 - 2001.01 (2 years)
2011
Certificate in Supervisory Skills
Work Rite Training Institute
Kitwe, Zambia
2021
Train The Trainer Certificate
Al Mada Institute
Oman
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