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Taurai Emmanuel  Dinha

Taurai Emmanuel Dinha

Chegutu

Summary


"My background combines 17 years of experience in mining industry (processing department), with a strong foundation in metallurgy .


Professionally, I've worked from technical service, analytical laboratory , concentrator to smelting process with commissioning experience.


Educationally, I hold a Diploma in Mineral processing and extractive metallurgy and Doing Metallurgy Engineering degree in the last year if completion in [ Metallurgy] from Gwanda State University.


I'm passionate about processing , extraction and smelting, with a proven track record of 2 years of best performance smelter.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Foreman

Unki Platinum Mine
01.2022 - Current
  • Supervising production activities, ensuring safety and quality standards, managing resources, coordinating maintenance activities

Acting Production Foreman

Unki Platinum Mine
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Supervising maintenance plans, process control, continuous improvement of plant performance, effective operation of the smelter

Plant Supervisor Smelter (Operator)

Unki Platinum Mine
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Supervising contractors, managing stock control, producing plant activity reports, training and inducting employees on safe operating procedures

Logistics Assistant

Unki Platinum Mine
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Planning and sourcing resources for planned shutdowns, managing goods movement, supervising, training, and coaching production subordinates

Junior Processor (Furnace)

Unki Platinum Mine
12.2017 - 08.2018
  • Taking furnace levels, monitoring cooling water system, paste measurement and addition, furnace growth measurements, gases measurement

Plant Supervisor (Operator)

Unki Platinum Mine
04.2017 - 12.2017
  • Supervising contractors, critical stock control, managing pollution control dam, updating and compiling time office documentation

Learner Plant Operator

Unki Platinum Mine
04.2015 - 03.2017
  • Appreciation of departmental functions, evaluation of operation of various equipment and systems

Laboratory Processor

Unki Platinum Mine
01.2011 - 03.2015
  • Preparation and leaching of nickel sulphide samples, analyzing samples using ICP and AAs machine, fusion of Base metals, 6T, 4T and 4E samples

Junior Plant Operator

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats)
03.2009 - 12.2010
  • Operating ore conveyance section, concentrate and tailings handling section, Larox pressure filter, Bobcat operation, forklift operator

Laboratory Assistant

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats)
07.2008 - 02.2009
  • Sample preparation, fusion of 4E samples, screen analysis of plant samples, fusion of Base metals, 6T, 4T and 4E samples

Education

A Level - undefined

St Francis High School

GCE Ordinary Level (8 passes) - undefined

Chitemere Secondary School

Degree in progress Final Year in Metallurgical Engineering (BEng) - undefined

Gwanda State University
01.2025

Diploma in Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy - undefined

Centre for Development Studies
01.2020

Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation - undefined

Centre for Development Studies
01.2020

National Employment Council for The Mining Industry Plant Operators Certificate - undefined

Unki Mines Pvt Ltd
01.2017

Higher Diploma in Purchasing and Materials Management - undefined

Institute of Administration And Commerce
01.2014

Skills

  • Trustfords Gold Mine attachment
  • Rescue team as brigades’ man
  • Firefighter
  • SHEQ Representative
  • Certificate Forklift Operation
  • Certificate of bobcat operation
  • Certificate of FEL awaiting
  • Certificate of Dump truck awaiting
  • Experience in mills relining activities
  • Knowledge and experience in promoting quality as per company policy statement in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 9001:2015
  • Coordinating and conducting safety talk sessions and emergencies
  • Computer Literacy-MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint
  • Process document controller and SHEQ Representative for both mines
  • Knowledge and experience in promoting safety, health, and environment as per policy statement in compliance with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 requirements
  • Knowledge of SAP MRC, Service Order, and Maintenance Processing
  • Commissioning and optimization of Ngezi Concentrator plant (ZIMPLATS)
  • Commissioning and optimization of Unki Concentrator Analytical Laboratory
  • Commissioning of Unki Smelter
  • Coordinating and conducting toolbox sessions in the Department
  • Procurement and distribution of monthly consumables to shift employees
  • Conducting PTOs and carrying out PTO analysis for Process personnel
  • Member of the SHEQ Standards Committee for the Concentrator Department
  • Writing and reviewing plant procedures
  • QMS Document controller
  • Experience in mill relining activities
  • Conducting General and site-specific induction programs
  • Managing safety during major shutdowns
  • Unki Mine Smelter Scoop best performance awards for 2021 and 2022 under our supervision
  • Attached to Trustfords Gold Mine in Kwekwe

Idno

32-2000883J32

Stateofhealth

Good

Homeaddress

1766 Cattle Trail, Hinton View, Chegutu, 3470

Businessaddress

Unki Platinum Mines (Pvt) Ltd, Shurugwi, Zimbabwe

References

  • Mr. C. Mutevhe, Plant Manager (Smelter), Unki Platinum Mines (Pvt) Ltd, P.O.Box 254, Shurugwi, Zimbabwe, +263-77-2133361
  • Mr. C. Shumba, Plant Production Manager, Unki Platinum Mines (Pvt) Ltd, P.O.Box 254, Shurugwi, Zimbabwe, +263-77-2133359
  • Mr. A. Mupetiwa, Production Foreman-Processing, Unki Platinum Mines (Pvt) Ltd, P.O.Box 254, Shurugwi, Zimbabwe, +263-77-2561267
  • Mr. J. Dondo, Laboratory Manager, Unki Platinum Mines (Pvt) Ltd, P.O.Box 254, Shurugwi, Zimbabwe, +263-77-2133362
  • Mr. A. Chitapwa, Superintendent Ngezi Concentrator, +263-77-2581074
  • Mr. G. Mugoro, Concentrator Manager, Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Pvt) Ltd, P.O.Box 61, Selous, Zimbabwe, +263-77-2248253
  • Mr. A. Ganda, Process Manager, Trustfords Mines Sg 5956. Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, +263772303880

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening to music
  • Watching National Geographic Channel
  • Playing Volleyball

Contactphone

077 3434685, 071 9434685, emmanueltaurai848@gmail.com, taurai.dinha@angloamerican.com

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Chegutu
  • Place of Birth: Zimbabwe
  • Date of Birth: 04/10/87
  • Gender: Male
  • Marital Status: Married

Affiliations

The Southern Africa Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM)

Timeline

Production Foreman

Unki Platinum Mine
01.2022 - Current

Acting Production Foreman

Unki Platinum Mine
08.2020 - 12.2021

Plant Supervisor Smelter (Operator)

Unki Platinum Mine
08.2018 - 07.2020

Logistics Assistant

Unki Platinum Mine
01.2018 - 09.2018

Junior Processor (Furnace)

Unki Platinum Mine
12.2017 - 08.2018

Plant Supervisor (Operator)

Unki Platinum Mine
04.2017 - 12.2017

Learner Plant Operator

Unki Platinum Mine
04.2015 - 03.2017

Laboratory Processor

Unki Platinum Mine
01.2011 - 03.2015

Junior Plant Operator

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats)
03.2009 - 12.2010

Laboratory Assistant

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats)
07.2008 - 02.2009

A Level - undefined

St Francis High School

GCE Ordinary Level (8 passes) - undefined

Chitemere Secondary School

Degree in progress Final Year in Metallurgical Engineering (BEng) - undefined

Gwanda State University

Diploma in Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy - undefined

Centre for Development Studies

Certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation - undefined

Centre for Development Studies

National Employment Council for The Mining Industry Plant Operators Certificate - undefined

Unki Mines Pvt Ltd

Higher Diploma in Purchasing and Materials Management - undefined

Institute of Administration And Commerce
Taurai Emmanuel Dinha