Tshilidzi Dlamini Nefolovhodwe
Midrand
Summary
Experienced mining engineer with expertise in both underground and surface operations. Dedicated to contributing to your team's efforts in operational efficiency and safety management. Strong alignment between my career path, professional development, and your company's emphasis on innovative solutions in the field and business processes. Ideal fit for this opportunity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Control Room Manager
DE BEERS GROUP OPERATIONS
03.2022 - Current
- Pursue and drive a culture of zero harm and ensure all aspects of the work
- Implement safety, health, environmental and security programs within the Underground Control Room to ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures
- Responsible for setting up of the new integrated operation centre for Venetia mine
- Ensuring that the team is equipped to facilitate emergencies
- I lead the integrated operations centre, where the entire Venetia mine operation is controlled and monitored in an integrated manner, with the objective of achieving compliance with the weekly program aligned with business expectations
- In charge of the leaders and respective coordinators in the operational shifts for the control of the value chain from the room
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the control centre, including the development and supervision of staff, scheduling, and resource allocation to satisfy the objectives of the business
- Ensure the availability of technology systems and equipment and provide timely response to issues and incidents
- Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure timeous delivery and manage risks to the business
- Increased mining operation efficiency by 25% through real-time fleet monitoring and route optimization
- Reduced safety incidents by 30% by implementing an advanced predictive monitoring system
- Optimizing energy management and reducing idle time of machinery
- Decreased equipment breakdowns by 40%, enhancing maintenance scheduling with predictive analytics
- Led a team of 34 control room operators and supervisors combined, ensuring 24/7 seamless mine operation monitoring
- Developed and automated reporting systems, cutting manual work by 8 hours per week
Senior Control room Foreman (Underground)
DE BEERS GROUP OPERATIONS
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Increased production efficiency through real-time fleet optimization and data-driven decision-making
- Improving dispatch coordination and predictive maintenance strategies
- Enhanced safety monitoring, leading to a 25% reduction in incidents through proactive risk assessments
- Supervised a team of 5 control room operators, ensuring seamless 24/7 monitoring of mining operations
- Implemented process automation, reducing manual reporting time by 8 hours per week
- Collaborated with maintenance and operations teams to resolve equipment issues in 25% less time
- Maintain continuous communication with control room operator
- Handle escalated situations pending oversight decisions
- Prioritize actions and make sure that everything is running cohesively
Acting Analysis and Improve (A$ I) Specialist (Production)
SOUTH 32 ENERGY COAL (BHP BILLITON ENERGY COAL SA)
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Data-driven Mining Analysis & Improvement Specialist with 2 years of experience in optimizing mining operations through performance analysis, process improvement, and cost reduction strategies
- Expertise in leveraging data analytics, continuous improvement methodologies, and technology integration to enhance efficiency, safety, and productivity
- Mine design and resource allocation
- Develop cutting sequence
- Design drill plans with blasting instructions
- Plan reconciliation and improvements
- Offer technical advice to execution team
- Present rolling 3 months, monthly and weekly plans
- Reporting and setting up production targets
- Develop and follows the Production Planning standards and processes
- Produces the production plans with critical controls factored
- Escalate changes to the plan and initiate mitigation plan
- Develop the design for formation of the budget
- Develops plans that achieve and maintain predictable, stable levels of planning performance
Production Supervisor (Opencast Operation)
SOUTH 32 ENERGY COAL (BHP BILLITON ENERGY COAL SA)
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Experienced Surface Mining Production Supervisor with 3 years of expertise in overseeing large-scale mining operations, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring safety compliance
- Skilled in crew leadership, equipment utilization, and operational planning to achieve production targets while minimizing costs and downtime
- Adapt at fostering a high-performance culture and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
Mining Engineer Graduate (Underground Miner)
SOUTH 32 ENERGY COAL (BHP BILLITON ENERGY COAL SA)
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Hardworking Underground bord and pillar Coal Miner with 3 years of experience in coal extraction, equipment operation, and safety compliance in underground mining environments
- Skilled in ensuring workplace safety, and maximizing production efficiency
- Strong knowledge of ventilation, roof control, and hazard prevention to maintain a secure and productive work environment
- Reason for leaving: Personal development and Career growth
Education
BSc Mining Engineering - Mine design, Financial Valuation, Health & Safety, Transportation, Technical Valuation
University of the Witwatersrand
12.2011
Grade 12 (Exemption) - Tshivenda HG, English HG, Physical Science HG, Mathematics HG, Economics HG, Biology HG and Geography HG
Thengwe High School
12.2006
Skills
- Surface Mining Operations Management
- Production Planning & Optimization
- Equipment Utilization & Fleet Coordination
- Safety Compliance & Risk Management
- Performance Measurement
- Team Leadership & Workforce Training
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Presentation Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Efficiency Improvement Leadership
- Monitoring System Coordination
- Operational Enhancement
- Compliance & Risk Assessment
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Communication & Decision-Making
- Crisis Management & Incident Response
- Control Room Management
- Fleet & Dispatch Optimization
- Predictive Maintenance & Equipment Management
- Process Automation & Efficiency Improvement
- Safety & Emergency Response Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Fleet Management Systems
- SCADA & Real-Time Monitoring Systems
- Data Analytics & Reporting Tools
- Machine & People tracking
Personal Information
ID Number: 8901050659086
Timeline
Control Room Manager
DE BEERS GROUP OPERATIONS
03.2022 - Current
Senior Control room Foreman (Underground)
DE BEERS GROUP OPERATIONS
09.2020 - 02.2022
Acting Analysis and Improve (A$ I) Specialist (Production)
SOUTH 32 ENERGY COAL (BHP BILLITON ENERGY COAL SA)
07.2018 - 08.2020
Production Supervisor (Opencast Operation)
SOUTH 32 ENERGY COAL (BHP BILLITON ENERGY COAL SA)
02.2015 - 06.2018
Mining Engineer Graduate (Underground Miner)
SOUTH 32 ENERGY COAL (BHP BILLITON ENERGY COAL SA)
01.2012 - 01.2015
Grade 12 (Exemption) - Tshivenda HG, English HG, Physical Science HG, Mathematics HG, Economics HG, Biology HG and Geography HG
Thengwe High School
BSc Mining Engineering - Mine design, Financial Valuation, Health & Safety, Transportation, Technical Valuation
University of the Witwatersrand
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