Samuel Kabanda
Kalumbila District
Summary
Dynamic Application Engineer with Epiroc Zambia, skilled in cost optimization and technical support. Successfully enhanced product performance through field testing and data analysis, driving strategic improvements. Proven ability to foster customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions, resulting in significant operational efficiencies. Adept at collaborating with diverse teams to achieve ambitious goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Application Engineer
Epiroc Zambia
Solwezi
02.2024 - Current
- Identified opportunities to standardize application engineering tasks, encouraging expedited development tasks through repetition.
- Communicated directly with customers to develop products to resolve specific problems with ideal solutions.
- Improve the competence level on Epiroc Tools & Attachment Division (TLD) products, and ensure good support for our business development and operations team.
Ensure a strong relationship with the customer operations team, understand their requirements, and propose the right products to them in order to optimize costs.
•Support business development team to formulate strategy based on technical feedback of our products against the competitors
•Play an active role in executing the strategy with respect to technical support.
•Propose right product for customer application, conduct field test to demonstrate the benefits of using Epiroc products to the customer.
•Establish a structured & detailed way of reporting the field test covering all parameters including competitors’ performance, customer operations and submit it to the stakeholders. - Analyzed in-development solutions for adherence to development parameters, discerning, and reporting on discrepancies.
- Continuously monitor the performance of the drilling consumables with the existing customers and proactively suggest for improvements to optimize the customer operations cost for drilling consumables.
•Responsible for supplying rock tools (consumables) such as drill bits, drill pipes, deck bushing, cushion/shock subs, top subs and bit subs for Rotary machines
•Responsible for supplying rock tools (consumables) such as drill bits, drill pipes, hammers, spindle/top subs, bottom subs, deck bushing and drive chucks for DTH machines. - Implemented continuous improvement strategies to enhance system capabilities.
- Reviewed and advised on technical requirements contained in Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and suggested advantageous alterations to professionals.
- Designed, developed, and implemented scalable applications to meet business requirements.
- Drafted cost estimates for multiple development plans, fully outlining and itemizing each proposed plan to derive maximum ROI.
Drilling Control
Epiroc Zambia
Solwezi
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Continuously monitor the performance of the drilling consumables with the existing customers and proactively suggest for improvements to optimize the customer operations cost for drilling consumables.
•Responsible for supplying rock tools (consumables) such as drill bits, drill pipes, deck bushing, cushion/shock subs, top subs and bit subs for Rotary machines
•Responsible for supplying rock tools (consumables) such as drill bits, drill pipes, hammers, spindle/top subs, bottom subs, deck bushing and drive chucks for DTH machines. - Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Propose right product for customer application, conduct field test to demonstrate the benefits of using Epiroc products to the customer.
•Establish a structured & detailed way of reporting the field test covering all parameters including competitors’ performance, customer operations and submit it to the stakeholders. - Managed inventory and supplies to ensure tools were available when needed.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Junior Mining Engineer
Chibuluma Mine Plc
Kalulushi
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Conducted geological mapping, sampling, and analysis of ore reserves.
- Analyzed data to determine economic viability of new or existing mines.
- Inspected mine sites to maintain structural, equipment and project safety and protect workers.
- Maintained accurate records related to daily production levels at the mine site.
- Identified cost-saving measures that could be implemented in the mining process.
- Oversaw construction, installation and operational testing with attention to functional specifications and industry regulations.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders regarding mining project updates and progress reports.
- Performed geotechnical analyses to assess rock strength and stability of slopes, tunnels, and shafts.
- Prepared and presented production analysis to aid in strategic business decisions.
- Created detailed reports on core drilling results from drill sites.
- Selected or developed mineral location, extraction and production methods, factoring in safety, costs and deposit characteristics.
- Researched new technologies that could improve efficiency in mineral extraction processes.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, maintenance, and logistics to ensure smooth workflow at the mine site.
- Ensured efficient operation of equipment including haul trucks, drills, crushers, and conv
- Ensured efficient operation of equipment including haul trucks, drills, crushers, and conveyors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the mining industry.
- Examined maps and drilling locations to determine location and size of mineral, oil and gas deposits.
- Maintained regular communication with project team members, leadership teams and stakeholders.
- Prepared site plans, floor plans, diagrams and detailed reports for projects.
- Coordinated meetings with internal teams, external consultants, contractors and vendors to complete projects.
- Planned optimum shafts and tunnels to obtain maximum return on mining investments.
- Followed environmental regulations when planning and deploying mining projects for natural resource extraction.
- Developed and implemented mining plans to optimize production and minimize costs.
- Supervised personnel working at the mine site and trained staff on safe work practices.
- Assisted in the design of underground mine operations and layouts.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
The Copperbelt University
Copperbelt, Zambia07-2020
Skills
- Sales management
- Contract management
- Product failure analysis
- Customer communication
- Cost optimization
- Field testing
- Data analysis
- Technical support
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
- Safety compliance
- Product recommendations
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Visiting new places
- Having good time family and friends
- Listen to business news and any other mining related news
- Watch and listen to educative podcasts.
Accomplishments
- Good leadership role
- Trainer of Trainer(TOT) for stewardship and financial management.
Certification
- Obtained a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering at the Copperbelt University.
- Obtained a certificate of blasting license.
- Obtained a certificate of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
- Obtained a certificate of driver’s license.
- Obtained a certificate of Zambian passport.
- Obtained a certificate in Building a Culture of Faithfulness, run by the Stewardship Ministries of the Northern Zambia Union Conference.
- Obtained a certificate of participation in first Aid.
- Obtained a certificate of bit grinding and hammer repairing at Epiroc Zambia Limited.
Languages
Bemba
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Luvale
Beginner (A1)
A1
Nyanja
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Application Engineer
Epiroc Zambia
02.2024 - Current
Drilling Control
Epiroc Zambia
02.2021 - 02.2024
Junior Mining Engineer
Chibuluma Mine Plc
04.2017 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
The Copperbelt University
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