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Shingirai Madombwe

Shingirai Madombwe

Doha

Summary

Experienced Laboratory Technician with a demonstrated track record in the extraction, purification and refining of metals as well in paint processing. Proficient in conducting tests, maintaining equipment, data analysis and ensuring lab safety. Skilled in reporting and problem-solving with a history of making a positive impact on operations. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy in all lab procedures. Possess strong organizational and communication skills. Physically fit and adaptable with the capability to work in various work environments.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Technician

Jotun Paints Qatar
03.2017 - Current


  • Inspects finished paint products to verify quality and advised on items that did not meet quality requirements.
  • Tests the quality of raw materials including pigments, extenders, resins/binders, solvent and additives.
  • Maintains quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
  • Evaluates samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
  • Adhere to safety and clean area procedures with the help of 5s tool, maintaining plant hygiene to comply with regulatory mandates.
  • Propose corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
  • Collaborate with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
  • Performs routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
  • Record and organize test data for report generation, analysis and extract KPIs.
  • Complete supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
  • Lead root cause analysis to identify issues and propose targeted solutions.
  • Tracks and analyze product quality data to identify trends and insights aiming for a right first time.

Metallurgical Technician

Ministry of Mines Zimbabwe
01.2012 - 12.2016


  • Conducted sample preparation of ores, including sampling, crushing, pulverizing and fluxing.
  • Carried out fire-assaying techniques including fusion, cupellation and acid parting to extract gold.
  • Used wet chemistry technique to qualitatively analyze metal samples.
  • Operated and maintained process equipment and laboratory equipment.
  • Prepared AAS standards solutions and flux for fire assay.
  • Evaluated leach kinetics for different ores and advised the optimum conditions for a high yield.
  • Conducted sieve analysis to determine ore particle size.
  • Assisted in metallurgical accounting and report writing with my findings.
  • Participated in projects, plant, and process design in teams with Engineers.

Education

BEng Hons - Chemical Engineering

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
06.2022

Diploma in Metallurgical Assaying - Metallurgical Assaying

Harare Polytechnic
Harare, Zimbabwe
08.2015

Certificate in Metallurgical Assaying -

Harare Polytechnic
Harare, Zimbabwe
12.2012

Skills

  • Spectrophotometer Operation
  • Safety Procedures
  • Sampling Procedures
  • Production Monitoring and Assessment
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Quality Control Data Compilation and maintenance
  • Materials Analysis
  • Standardized Testing Methodology
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Fire Assaying and Wet Chemistry

Timeline

Quality Control Technician

Jotun Paints Qatar
03.2017 - Current

Metallurgical Technician

Ministry of Mines Zimbabwe
01.2012 - 12.2016

BEng Hons - Chemical Engineering

University of Strathclyde

Diploma in Metallurgical Assaying - Metallurgical Assaying

Harare Polytechnic

Certificate in Metallurgical Assaying -

Harare Polytechnic
Shingirai Madombwe