ARTHUR CHUMA
Metallurgical Engineer
Newcastle
Summary
Organized Metallurgical Engineer with an excellent eye for detail and commitment to worker safety. Dedicated to time management and meeting long-term goals through streamlining day-to-day functions. Committed to process efficiency and preventive maintenance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Supervisor
Uitkomst Colliery (MCMining Limited)
12.2023 - Current
- Established analysis of plant performance and initiate improvement plans, reduced magnetite consumption by 50%.
- Supervised team of over 78 employees: plant operators, artisans & Contractors fostering a positive work environment that encouraged collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Process water treatment, Pollution control dams, Stockpile & discard dump management.
- Quality analysis & control.
- Production report, spreadsheet & presentation to senior management.
- Process budgeting, Procurement & commissioning of plant units.
- Root cause analyses & potential improvement in plant operations
- Improved plant utilization & availability over 85%, by implementing streamlined processes and optimizing equipment usage.
- SHEQ hazards identification and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with stakeholders in the value chain & Clients.
Metallurgical Graduate In Training
Uitkomst Colliery (MCMining Limited)
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Process improvement, by minimizing consumables within circuit.
- Monitoring & improving product quality according to spec..
- Stockpiles management.
- Process water treatment & control
- Discard dump & pollution control dams management.
- Overseeing logistics & Plant maintenance.
- Coordinated and supported staff members and contractors in their daily tasks in Production.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports both Production and compliance.
- Gained hands-on experience in various area in plant, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Gained valuable experience working within coal industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Contributed to positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Vacation Work Trainee
Venetia Diamond Mine (De Beers Group)
12.2022 - 2 2023
- Process water treatment (Flocculant efficiency evaluation).
- Comminution circuit plant, PSD control.
- Monitoring effectiveness of dense medium separation plant.
- Employment & analysis of RHOVOL (pressure and volume) technology, Data -Laboratory.
- Large scale process control & monitoring via SCADA.
Vacation work Trainee
Venetia Diamond Mine (De Beers Group)
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Optimization of comminution circuit (crusher units)
- Dense medium separation circuit (cyclones)
- Laboratory work on PSD analysis
- Process Control, (SCADA ) system.
Vacation work Trainee
Uitkomst Colliery (MCMining Limited)
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Optimal control of comminution circuit (Minimization of oversize & undersize).
- Improvement of control and operation of coal washing plant.
- Increased possibility of controlling particle size distribution (PSD) at preliminary stages of comminution process.
- Exposure to underground mining operations.
Education
BSc (Eng) - Metallurgy and Materials Engineering -
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 02.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor`s Pass -
Musina High School
Musina 02.2013 - 12.2017
Skills
Mineral processing
Process Engineering
Data analysis
MATLAB
Analytical skills
Process improvement strategies
Quality Control Analysis
Decision making
Supervision
MS Office
Teamwork and Collaboration
Code 10 Driving License
Accomplishments
- Appointed as a MANCO subordinate (management committee) @ Uitkomst colliery - 2024
- Final Year Research Project Poster Prize (Third position; Published). - 2022
- Final Year Research Project Draft Article Prize - 2022
- University Entrance Scholarships - 2018
Certification
Supervision Certificate
Affiliations
Southern African Coal Processing Society
Languages
English
Tshivenda
Xitsonga
IsiZulu
References
- Lufuno Tshovhothe, MCMining Limited, Group Metallurgist,lufuno.tshovhote@mcmining.co.za,+2782 808 2549
- Antony Makhanza, Venetia Diamond Mine (De Beers Group), Process Engineer, antony.makanza@debeersgroup.com, +2782 888 7507
- Zandile Khumalo, MCMining Limited,Corporate Affairs Manager, Zandile.khumalo@mcmining.co.za, +278 330 63027
- Florance Duval, MCMining Limited , Director, +2782 339 3091
- Rob Pryde,Future Coal Mine, Mine Manager, +27836277873
Timeline
Plant Supervisor
Uitkomst Colliery (MCMining Limited)
12.2023 - Current
Metallurgical Graduate In Training
Uitkomst Colliery (MCMining Limited)
02.2023 - 12.2023
Vacation Work Trainee
Venetia Diamond Mine (De Beers Group)
12.2022 - 2 2023
Vacation work Trainee
Venetia Diamond Mine (De Beers Group)
11.2021 - 02.2022
Vacation work Trainee
Uitkomst Colliery (MCMining Limited)
11.2020 - 02.2021
BSc (Eng) - Metallurgy and Materials Engineering -
University of Witwatersrand
02.2018 - 04.2022
Bachelor`s Pass -
Musina High School
02.2013 - 12.2017
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