Darius Mondela
Kolwezi,LU
Summary
I'm an engineer specialized in applied chemistry and metallurgy Results-driven professional with proven experience in team management and strategic planning. Expertise in ensuring quality and compliance in production processes, leading to enhanced operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialized Officer Anode Bundling and Strapping (
Kamoa Copper S.A
Kolwezi, DR Congo
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in implementing safety protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- manage a team member
- ensure anode quality
- oversee sampling process
- monitor outbound logistics operations
- track production and reconcile data
Anode Furnace and Casting Operator
Kamoa Copper S.A
Kolwezi, DR Congo
10.2024 - 10.2025
- operator in the control rooms and member of commissioning of kamoa smelting plant
- gained experience in understanding PID, SOPs, HAWOP
Anode Furnace Operator
Zijin Mining Group Company
China, Fujian/ Longyan
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated furnace equipment to maintain optimal temperature and process efficiency.
- Monitored production processes, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on furnace machinery to prevent operational downtime.
- maintained casting wheels smooth operations
Training for Electrical Furnace Operations
LCS
Kolwezi, DR Congo (Remote)
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- gained experience as tapping operator, furnace inspection, spring checking, and mostly control room operations
Kansoko Training Centre of Kamoa
Kamoa Copper SA
Kolwezi, DR Congo
10.2023 - 12.2023
- completion of training and assessments requirements of the "basic and specific training program for supervisor and operators in the smelting area of kamoa smelter"
Chemical Laboratory Technician
ISTA Kolwezi
Kolwezi, DR Congo
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted chemical analyses using spectrophotometry and chromatography techniques.
- Prepared and calibrated laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results.
- gained experience in sampling, leaching, filtration, solvent extraction
Chemical and Metallurgical Laboratory Technician
ISTA Kolwezi
Kolwezi, DR Congo
09.2018 - 12.2022
- gaining experience while being a student at the university
Apprenticeship Trainee
REGIDESO
Kolwezi, DR Congo
05.2022 - 07.2022
- i gained experience in water treatment for drinking, handling of different types of pumps and sizing of given area for water feeding
Education
Graduate Certificate - HSE
Nebosch
Kolwezi, DR Congo12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemestry And Metallurgy
ISTA
Kolwezi, DR Congo12-2022
Certificate of Technical Studies - Smelting Technical
Zijin Group Mining
China, Fujian/ Longyan09-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Smelting Monitoring
Kamoa
Kolwezi12-2023
High School Diploma -
College St Jean XXII
Kolwezi, DR Congo09-2018
Skills
- Work coordination
- Report writing
- Strategic planning
- Innovation and creativity
- team management
- tracking production and reconciliation of datas
Timeline
Specialized Officer Anode Bundling and Strapping (
Kamoa Copper S.A
10.2025 - Current
Anode Furnace and Casting Operator
Kamoa Copper S.A
10.2024 - 10.2025
Anode Furnace Operator
Zijin Mining Group Company
04.2024 - 09.2024
Training for Electrical Furnace Operations
LCS
12.2023 - 03.2024
Kansoko Training Centre of Kamoa
Kamoa Copper SA
10.2023 - 12.2023
Chemical Laboratory Technician
ISTA Kolwezi
01.2023 - 04.2023
Apprenticeship Trainee
REGIDESO
05.2022 - 07.2022
Chemical and Metallurgical Laboratory Technician
ISTA Kolwezi
09.2018 - 12.2022
Graduate Certificate - HSE
Nebosch
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemestry And Metallurgy
ISTA
Certificate of Technical Studies - Smelting Technical
Zijin Group Mining
Certificate of Technical Studies - Smelting Monitoring
Kamoa
High School Diploma -
College St Jean XXII