Part time consulting as an Engineering Project Planner for group projects in the mining sector. The role has exposed me to the following;Mining Project Planning, Commissioning and DecommissioningMining and Engineering Project Technical AdvisingEngineering Project ManagementPreparation of Project Plans of Work and Work Breakdown StructuresAppraisal and Definition of Engineering ProjectsReporting to Senior Management on Status of ProjectsCost Management Documents Generation (Management Plan, Activity Estimates, BOQ, Baselines, Forecasts)Technical Report WritingMechanical and Electrical InstallationsQMS DocumentationBidding and Tendering Processes

Conducting research in partial fulfilment for the award of a Masters Degree in Mining Engineering. Key areas of focus include;Long Hole Stope Performance EvaluationLong Hole Stope DesignLong Hole Stope Drilling and Blasting

Graduate Trainee program under the supervision of the mine manager. Assumed roles of Mining Technical Advisor and Mining Foreman. Key competencies as part of program requirements included;Short, Medium and Long Term Plan IntegrationMine Plan CompliancePit to Mill Process Integration and OptimizationMineral Reserve and Mineral Resource ManagementMobile Equipment Scheduling and MaintenanceStockpile ManagementMaterial, Equipment and Services PlanningLoading and Hauling OptimizationDrill and Blast DesignHaul Road and Ramp DesignMining, KPI and Technical Report WritingGrade Control and Quality AssuranceClay and Flint Project Management Labor and Shift PlanningISO 9001, 14001 and 45001ComplianceContractor and Customer ManagementAsset Care Plans (Mobile Equipment, Crushers, Screens, Rock Breakers

Provision of consultancy services for artisanal and small scale mines, mining contractors and service providers in the mining value chain. Key responsibilities included;Mining Project Commissioning and DecommissioningESG Program Monitoring and EvaluationMining Method Technical AdvisingMining and Processing Startup Project Profitability AnalysisMine Closure and Rehabilitation PlanningMining Project Cost ManagementMining, KPI and Technical Report WritingSafety, Health and Environmental Compliance ReportsEnvironmental Risk and Environmental Impact AssessmentsEquipment Selection

One year internship program in partial fulfilment for the award of a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining and Mineral Processing Honors Degree. Program deliverables included gaining competencies in the following fields;Underground Conventional Mechanized Mining SystemsCut Off Grade OptimizationTechnical Services Assistance Drilling and Blasting (Development and Production)Mine Planning and SchedulingBasic Mine First AidSafety, Health and Environment Tailings Dam ManagementVentilation ServicesCrushing Plant OperationProcessing Plant Procedures