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NYASHA MUDONHI

MASVINGO

Summary

Results-oriented Process Technician with more than 3 years in lithium and gold processing environments. Proven track record of leading large teams, optimizing operational performance, and enforcing safety protocols. Key results include a 100% boost in production and a 65% reduction in accidents. Expertise in staff development, metallurgical process troubleshooting, and meeting demanding production schedules.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

SHIFT MANAGER

BIKITA MINERALS
06.2023 - Current
  • Led a team of 40+ process technicians in 24/7 crushing and concentration operations, achieving 100% monthly production targets for lithium byproducts.
  • Mentored junior process technicians in techniques related to use of SCADA systems, magnetite analysis, TSF construction and management, and product physical determination; trained 40+ employees over the course of 2 years with 100% positive feedback from superiors.
  • Assessed quality control processes throughout all stages of mineral concentration and suggested alternative solutions that improved product quality by 10%.
  • Inspected machinery on two hourly intervals on all plants reducing operational downtime by 15%
  • Achieved corporate goals within budget limits while ensuring customer satisfaction through delivery of high-quality products according to specifications every month.

LEARNER SHIFT MANAGER

BIKITA MINERALS
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Prepared and submitted routine reports against a structured training program.
  • Compiled updates on the crushing plant 2 and DMS 3, 4 & 5 plant construction activities, and advised on safety and operational gaps of these plants reducing incidents by 65%
  • Formulated process flow diagrams for the crushing plant 2 and DMS 3, 4 & 5 plants
  • Commissioned crushing plant 2 and DMS 3, 4 & 8 plants.
  • Troubleshot causes for poor crushing and separation efficiency, and optimized both plants increasing the overall production by 100%.
  • Calibrated complex cone crushers used in size reduction processes on a regular basis to ensure crushing efficiency standards were exceeded by 50%.

PROCESS TECHNICIAN

BIKITA MINERALS
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Operated and monitored various metallurgical plant equipment including crushers, mills, drum magnetic separators, screens and conveyors, ensuring consistent production and adherence to quality standards
  • Performed regular sampling and physical determination of product to maintain product quality within customer specification.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting minor equipment malfunctions and process disruptions, reporting critical issues to supervisor reducing operational downtime by 10%.
  • Hand sorted different ores improving grade by 35% (petalite, lepidolite, spodumene, eucryptite, etc.)
  • Actively participated in safety training and ensured compliance with all safety procedures within the plant.

METALLURGY INTERN

PRIMROSE MINE (GOLD) - KWEKWE
02.2019 - 11.2019
  • Gained hands-on experience in gold ore sampling, leaching processes, and troubleshooting at a high-volume processing plant.
  • Assisted in optimizing gold recovery rates through daily metallurgical testing and data analysis.
  • Documented Grade availability and trends to assist in blending strategies for optimal feed to the processing plant.
  • Monitored cyanide leaching parameters (pH, NaCN concentration, oxygen levels) to ensure optimal gold dissolution in CIL/CIP circuits.
  • Conducted daily slurry densities and solids content tests on tailings to monitor gold losses and ensure compliance with environment standards.

Education

Miscellaneous Plant Operator certificate - undefined

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE
BIKITA MINERALS
01.2024

General Certificate (GC) - Safety, Health and Environment Management Training Course

AMOSA INSTITUTE OF SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
HARARE
01.2023

National Diploma - Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy

ZIMBABWE SCHOOL OF MINES
BULAWAYO
01.2021

Skills

  • Mineral processing techniques
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Safety training and leadership
  • Control systems proficiency
  • SHEMTRAC certification

Websites

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English and Shona

References

Available upon request

Timeline

SHIFT MANAGER

BIKITA MINERALS
06.2023 - Current

LEARNER SHIFT MANAGER

BIKITA MINERALS
09.2022 - 05.2023

PROCESS TECHNICIAN

BIKITA MINERALS
04.2022 - 08.2022

METALLURGY INTERN

PRIMROSE MINE (GOLD) - KWEKWE
02.2019 - 11.2019

Miscellaneous Plant Operator certificate - undefined

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL OF ZIMBABWE

General Certificate (GC) - Safety, Health and Environment Management Training Course

AMOSA INSTITUTE OF SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

National Diploma - Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy

ZIMBABWE SCHOOL OF MINES

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