Tendai Mazonde
Metallurgist
Johannesburg,Gauteng
Summary
Process plant metallurgist with 8 years of metallurgical experience coupled with strength in continuous improvement and management. Special knowledge in areas of leaching precious metals predominantly gold (Au) processing. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Plant Foreman
Manhattan Corporation Gravellote Mines Lty
Benoni
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced safety performance by conducting regular training sessions and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Achieved cost savings through diligent budget management and cost control measures.
- Streamlining workflow with efficient scheduling, task delegation, and resource allocation.
- Spearheaded process improvement projects aimed at increasing throughput while minimizing waste generation.
Senior Process Technician
Nesch Mintec Tanzania Limited
Mwanza
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensure that startup activities on assigned systems are conducted in safe, orderly and efficient manner
- Provided technical assistance to over100 owner operating personnel during initial operation of equipment and systems
- Coordinated any necessary design and construction changes between contractor and owner
- Improved safety protocols by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary control measure
- Enhanced product quality through regular equipment maintenance and troubleshooting of process issues
Process Technician
Old Nic Mine (Pvt) Ltd
Bulawayo
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Supported shift scheduling to meet production demands
- Supported meeting daily production targets
- Optimized parameters of devices for ease of production, to reduce costs or improve usability.
- Interpreted results of tests and drafted reports of findings.
- Implemented schematics, diagrams, and written, and verbal descriptions to effectively solve engineering project issues
- Set up, calibrated and operated engineering equipment
- Compiled, processed, and analyzed test data and results to improve product quality
Plant Manager
Dingani Mine (Pvt) Ltd
Zvishavane
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Supervise activities aimed at achieving metallurgical efficiency on processing plant
- Responsible for daily, weekly and monthly metallurgical accounting report
- Monitoring and optimize process plant reagents and consumables
- Promoting safety and safe work practices
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and recommending cost-effective solutions.
- Optimized metal recovery with thorough analysis and monitoring of plant operations.
- Coordinated plant expansions and upgrades to accommodate increased demand while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs
- Oversaw daily operations of 1000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management
Plant Manager
Ebony Gold Mining (Pvt) Ltd
Gwanda
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Personnel management
- Balance and control of core product produced, smelting and refining
- Check and monitor pumps.
- Identify and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Oversaw daily operations of 2500 sq. ft. processing plant
Plant Manager
Malayalam Mining (Pvt) Ltd
Gwanda
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Personnel management
- Production planning based on different mineralogical bodies present
- Implementing cost reduction program and budgeting system
- Coordinating with engineering manager on design of plant and equipment to conform to approved process design criteria.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $10k
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management
Plant Technician Intern
Freda Mining (Pvt) Ltd
Gwanda
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted plant metallurgist in design, development/improvement of present milling and extraction processes
- Developed processes for recovery of valuable metals from present or new ore bodies; directing and coordinating economic trade-off studies for reagents, grinding media, liners, smelting and refining
- Coordinated with plant supervisors on implementation of operating controls, operating procedures and plant tests Supported continuous improvement initiatives within t organization by contributing ideas, participating in workshops, and staying abreast of industry trends related to plant operations best practices
- Improved overall plant productivity with effective scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management by over 10%
Metallurgical Technician Intern
F.A Stewart Jessie Mine (Pvt) Ltd
Gwanda
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Start-up of processes and laboratory
- Relationship with other departments in order to increase production and decrease consumption costs
- Total mass balances and water balances
- Mass balances, metallurgical Accounting
- Maintaining slimes dam/tails deposition.
- Conducted comprehensive sample preparation, enabling precise microscopic examinations of metals
- Tested and analyzed samples to determine content and characteristics using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment
- Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns
Education
Safety, Health And Environmental Management - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
National Social Security Authority
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 01.2021 - 05.2021
Higher National Diploma In Extractive Metallurgy - Mineral Engineering
Zimbabwe School of Mines
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe 01.2018 - 05.2018
National Diploma In Extractive Metallurgy - Mineral Engineering
Zimbabwe School of Mines
Bulawayo 01.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
Process improvement strategies
undefinedReferences
- Nesch Mintec Tanzania Limited, Laboratory Nyamagana, Mwanza Region, Tanzania, +255 755 360 446/ +255 745 282 968, info@neschmintec.com
- Old Nic Mine, Coghlan Avenue, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, +263 292 290538/ 290754, 0284-22452, reduction@oldniczim or zebradube263@gmail.com
- OSH Promotions Training Manager Mrs S Mugaviri, Office 12, 2nd Floor, NSSA House, Harare. Tel:04-799036, email: mugaviri@nssa.org.zw
- Zimbabwe School of Mines, Coglan Avenue Extension, Killarney, Bulawayo Zimbabwe. Tel: +263292291247, +263292290596. Email: registry@zsm.co.zw
- Manhattan Process Engineering/ Gravellote Mines Limited, PO Box 5001, Boksburg North, 1461 Modderbee Road, Benoni, T:+27(0)117488800, F:+27(0)862148522, Email: info@gravelottegold.com, Reg.No.1957/002662/06
Accomplishments
Examples of my recent relevant experience include plant design and commissioning of;
• 45tph gold processing plant installation, SOTB Pvt Ltd, Burundi and,
• 20tph gold processing plant installation Mwaloni Pvt Ltd, Tanzania.
I facilitated the accomplishment of running the plants by supporting the resident metallurgical teams with informative operational procedures for maximum beneficiation.
Timeline
Plant Foreman
Manhattan Corporation Gravellote Mines Lty
01.2024 - Current
Senior Process Technician
Nesch Mintec Tanzania Limited
03.2023 - 01.2024
Process Technician
Old Nic Mine (Pvt) Ltd
06.2021 - 03.2023
Safety, Health And Environmental Management - Occupational Health And Industrial Hygiene
National Social Security Authority
01.2021 - 05.2021
Plant Manager
Dingani Mine (Pvt) Ltd
07.2020 - 07.2021
Plant Manager
Ebony Gold Mining (Pvt) Ltd
09.2019 - 06.2020
Plant Manager
Malayalam Mining (Pvt) Ltd
12.2018 - 09.2019
Higher National Diploma In Extractive Metallurgy - Mineral Engineering
Zimbabwe School of Mines
01.2018 - 05.2018
Plant Technician Intern
Freda Mining (Pvt) Ltd
01.2018 - 12.2018
Metallurgical Technician Intern
F.A Stewart Jessie Mine (Pvt) Ltd
01.2014 - 12.2016
National Diploma In Extractive Metallurgy - Mineral Engineering
Zimbabwe School of Mines
01.2013 - 05.2015
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