Shepherd Atiwonashe Zingoma
Metallurgical Technician
Zvishavane,Midlands
Summary
Junior plant technician with expertise in mineral processing operations, skilled in all stages of mineral extraction from blasting to concentration. Detail-oriented in maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability in optimizing plant performance, managing shutdowns, and executing mill relining in primary and secondary mills. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through testworks and reducing production costs through effective equipment management and monitoring.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Milling and Crushing Attendant
Mimosa Mining Company
08.2024 - Current
- Management of secondary and tertiary crushing equipment.
- Analyzing energy usage and screen and crusher efficiency.
- Assessing cyclone performance utilizing pulp density metrics.
- Tracking grinds to enhance liberation.
- Maintaining appropriate silo levels and analyzing discrepancies in key performance indicators.
Plant Shut-downs
Mimosa Mining Company
10.2021 - 07.2024
- Ball mill relining [primary and secondary grinding mills].
- Cell inspections, evaluations and adjustments.
- Hydrocyclone assessments.
- Plant shutdowns and scheduled maintenance preparations.
- plant launches and enhancements.
Metallurgical Technician Attachee
Mimosa Mining Company
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Operational process oversight and troubleshooting.
- Internal technical liaison for research and experimental testworks
- Develop metallurgical reports outlining trends and recommending process changes to enhance plant efficiency.
- implementing intervention projects to enhance concentrator plant performance.
- Conducted cost-benefit analysis for multiple process routes to determine profitability.
- Executed metallurgical accounting processes to analyze recoveries and mass balances. Evaluated mass pulls to ensure accurate grades and operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma - Mineral Processing And Extractive Metallurgy
Zimbabwe School of Mines
Bulawayo10-2017
Advanced Level - Business Studies and Geography
Saint Patrick’s High School
GED - Commercials
Saint Patrick’s High School
Gweru12-2009
Skills
Product quality assessment
Data analysis and problem-solving
Communication expertise Team collaboration Interpersonal relations
Technical literacy Analytical reporting capabilities
References
- T. Nyazaya, tnyazaya@mimosa.co.zw, +263 71 751 8856 Mimosa Mining Company, Zvishavane, P. Bag 638
- B. Charandura, bcharandura@mimosa.co.zw, +263 77 361 0883, Mimosa mining company, Zvishavane, P bag 638
- M. Moyo, moyoma@mimosa.co.zw, +263 71 703 1571, Mimosa Mining Company, Zvishavane, P. Bag 638
Interests
Going to church, Watching and playing football, Gardening
Timeline
Milling and Crushing Attendant
Mimosa Mining Company
08.2024 - Current
Plant Shut-downs
Mimosa Mining Company
10.2021 - 07.2024
Metallurgical Technician Attachee
Mimosa Mining Company
03.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma - Mineral Processing And Extractive Metallurgy
Zimbabwe School of Mines
Advanced Level - Business Studies and Geography
Saint Patrick’s High School
GED - Commercials
Saint Patrick’s High School