Sharon Matsaure
Rimuka,Kadoma
Summary
Results-oriented professional specializing in production, quality assurance, and ISO systems, possessing five years of expertise in CIP/CIL gold processing sector.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator
Takhan Mine
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Reporting to the plant manager, I manage a crew of 25 people from production being responsible for
- Monitoring the production process, diagnostics and analyzing deviations to ensure adherence to set parameters and standards.
- Managing and directly supervising the operations of the metallurgical lab, conducting test works in the lab and physically in the plant, research (literature or practical) to consolidate test results with past report
- Coordinating with technical services on ore quality (grade and recovery) fed in the plant to ensure that good quality material is processed
- Performing administrative duties of the metallurgical lab to operate within budget compliance and ensure that project work resources are available in a timely manner.
- Overseeing compliance with company and industry safety, health and environmental standards within the processing department.
- I was the commissioning metallurgist and managed to successfully design the trommel screen, a by pass system for the CIL tanks and optimized the carbon transfer system.
- Takhan Mine is a 480tonne per day CIP gold plant of which I was plant operator
Plant Operator
Thistle Gold Mine
04.2019 - 04.2023
- Managed and supervised a gold production shift of ten personnel and ensured that set production targets were met according to the production plan
- Compiled process documentation and operating instructions.
- Monitored, maintained and controlled all aspects of the processing equipment and materials.
- Spearheaded plant inspections in accordance with the health and safety regulations and analyzed previous shift information to ensure process continuity.
- Performed troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of process deviations during the shift and implemented preventative and corrective measures to ensure good continuity of operations at shift changeover.
- Coordinated with engineering to attend to equipment breakdowns and recommended process equipment modifications.
- Thistle Gold Mine is a 600tonne per day gold processing plant where I was trained as a Plant Operator.
Chemical Engineering Student
RioZim, Cam and Motor Mine
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Member of CIP plant commissioning team.
- Performed test works under the guidance of the plant metallurgist for process control and process optimization.
- Collaborated with process operators and the process supervisor to achieve production targets in accordance with standard work procedures.
- Reported test work results and scientific investigations, along with appropriate conclusions and recommendations, through verbal and written reports.
- RioZim, Cam and Motor Mine 3600t/day CIP gold processing plant with flotation where I did attachment as a chemical engineering student.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
National University of Science and Technology
Zimbabwe01.2018
Advanced Level - Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
Jameson High School
01.2012
Ordinary Level - English Language and Mathematics
Jameson High School
01.2009
Skills
Production oversight Issue resolution Resource distribution Documentation and reporting Capital investment strategies Maintenance scheduling Record keeping
Project oversight Feasibility analysis Planning and implementation
Instrument analysis expertise Atomic absorption and infrared spectrophotometry Mass spectrometry applications HPLC and GC techniques UV-Vis and IR spectroscopy
Operational efficiency
Interpersonal skills
Diagramming and simulation software Process modeling tools Engineering design applications Office productivity software
References
- Francis, Mhishi, Metallurgical Engineer, francis.mhishi@riozim.co.zw, +263 77 383 6440, Riozim Cam and motor mine, Kadoma
- T., Shandirwa, Metallurgist, shandirwat@riozim.co.zw, +263 77 727 3250, Riozim Cam and motor mine, Kadoma
- T., Matibini, Plant manager, matibini.t@gmail.com, 0719 293 318, 0736 484 159, Thistle Gold Mine, Etina Kadoma
Application for a Plant Operator Position
- I write this letter to express my interest in a plant operator position. I am a 32 year old lady who holds a Bachelor of Engineering Honors Degree in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST).
- As you will note from my CV I have 5 years of experience working in the mining industry with particular focus on operations management and processes optimization. I have in depth knowledge of the gold cyanidation process. I also gained knowledge of general maintenance of plant equipment. I was also involved in accident assessments and writing periodic safety and production reports.
- I have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact very effectively and on all levels with all the stakeholders involved in a company.
- I would like to confirm that I am available for further discussions at your convenience. Please do not hesitate to contact me on 0782 231741 or 0773033379 so we can arrange an interview to examine my application in greater depth.
- I look forward to hearing from you.
- Yours sincerely
Timeline
Plant Operator
Takhan Mine
07.2023 - 07.2025
Plant Operator
Thistle Gold Mine
04.2019 - 04.2023
Chemical Engineering Student
RioZim, Cam and Motor Mine
08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
National University of Science and Technology
Advanced Level - Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry
Jameson High School
Ordinary Level - English Language and Mathematics
Jameson High School