KOMBE KAKENGELA
Kitwe,Copperbelt
Summary
Chemical Engineer with 18 years of work experience in plant operation, maintenance, technical aspects, project management, inventory management, ISO system and people management. Currently working as Superintendent - Acid plant (Expatriate) at Kamoa Copper SA in Democratic of Congo. Primary smelting, secondary smelting and acid plant operation are areas of my proficiency. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value. Professional leader skilled in strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Adept at fostering team collaboration, driving results, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise in resource allocation, safety protocols, and stakeholder communication. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and strong focus on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
Kamoa Copper SA
07.2024 - Current
- Implement, and ensure compliance with regulations, policies, quality standards, requirements and standard operating procedures
- Implement and manage the Acid plant operational plan
- Design, develop and maintain management systems and operations technical documents
- Ensure strict compliance with the sulfuric acid product quality management specifications
- Organise and conduct regular inspections and ensure Acid plant equipment is properly maintained
- Ensure availability and usability of Acid plant equipment
- Plan and manage spare parts, and materials needed for production
- Liaise with Engineering department to coordinate, plan or schedule routine maintenance work on all equipment
- Develop, analyse and implement maintenance plans timeously
- Manage, and maintain the 6 Sigma management of the section
- Produce Acid to meet the monthly and annual production targets
- Ensure the production in an environmentally safe manner
- Drive effective problem-solving and continuous improvement
- Coordinate, monitor and supervise the performance of direct reports
- Monitor costs or expenses within approved budget to achieve cost efficiencies and reduce waste
- Support the Transformation agenda
- Integrate HSEQ into all work processes
- Adhere to and improve reporting processes for the area of responsibility
Assistant Superintendent
Konkola Copper Mines plc
10.2023 - Current
- Ensured smooth operation of the plant, maximum plant availability with minimum cost of production within budgets
- Ensured accomplishment of Plant Objectives with complete involvement of team
- Prepared of Production plan as per the Rolling Plan, ensure achievement of production targets
- Prepared budgets in association with Head (Process)
- Material procurement planning and ensure availability
- Manpower & Training planning for the section
- Set Compliance of Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Management system aspects concerning to SAP operations, through the team
- Was responsible for the overall performance and improvements of 5S model housekeeping practices
- Report to Manager Acid Plants senior Plant Met
KCM SmelterCo Ltd
09.2016 - 10.2023
- Provided technical input on continuous improvement projects, test work and cost reduction initiatives
- Timely Metallurgical accounting and reporting (Production and production review)
- Conducted auditable reconciliations and monitor physical material inventory movements for material procurement planning and consumption forecasts
- Development of practical standard operating procedures, based on best industry practices and ensure compliance
- Developed a hard and electronic data record of plant operations, for easy trending of plant availability, plant utilization, sulphur capture, sulphur recovery and acid production
- Assisted in the preparation of Production plans and accomplishment of set targets
- Provided technical support to suppliers, quality, manufacturing and engineering sections
- Implemented of ISO 9001 2015, ISO 14001 2015 and ISO45001:2018 standards
- Conducted Technical training with the operations team
- Manpower planning & training (both permanent & contract) for the section
- Assisted Manager in Budget preparation and monitoring of the same
- Assisting Manager in Material procurement, planning, monitoring of consumptions
- Scoping, procurement and execution of monthly and Annual shutdowns
- Reporting to Assistant Superintendent
- Act as Assistant Superintendent in the absence of the incumbent
KCM SmelterCo Ltd
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Cold and Hot Commissioning of Nchanga Smelter Anode furnace and Twin 16 Cast wheel section
- Reduced anode rejection rate thus resulting in $300000 savings
- Reduced fuel consumption for Anode furnace and cast wheel from 14000 to 11000kg/day translating into $87900 savings
- Carried TQM project to reduce weak acid generation in Gas Cleaning thus improving Sulphur recovery from 85.0 to 86.00% translating acid production worth $94500 per month
- Successful Acid plant Annual shutdowns, execution and restart for, and July 2023
- The shutdowns involved scoping, procurement, execution and restart
- Conceptualized Stack Emission reduction Project to less
Metallurgist-concentrator
Konkola Copper Mines Plc
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Monitored and implemented safe work procedures to prevent accident occurrences through performance of risk assessment and control
- Ensured that crushing and milling rates of ore were achieved by continuously participating in daily plant activities and providing technical advice to the operations team
- Carried out laboratory and plant test work to evaluate new reagents, equipment and procedures for improving plant performance and present technical reports thereafter
- Conducted plant circuit surveys and changes in order to optimize plant operations
- Prepared daily, monthly and yearly reports to management
- Help in Shut down planning for critical works
Metallurgist
Konkola Copper Mines
02.2015 - 05.2015
- Carried out Batch leach tests on Ore to be mined and advise on leachability, acid consumption of material and expected recoveries
- Ensured leach plant is run optimally to achieve target leach efficiency and acid consumption
- Led solvent extraction team to run the plant at 97% copper recovery and budgeted organic costs
- Tasked to oversee tank house operations so as to achieve current efficiencies of 90% and plant overall recovery of 80%
- Ensured the quality of LME saleable copper cathode is produced and meets contractual agreements with customers in terms of lead, iron, sulphur levels and physical aspects
- Developed instrument monitoring schedules and reported deviations (between SCADA and actual) to instrumentation personnel for maintenance to be done on the plant instruments
- Conducted plant investigations into causes of high reagent consumptions, poor recoveries and made recommendations to the plant manager
- Discussed daily safety and environmental topics with subordinates shift in charge direct to blister furnace
Konkola Copper Mines
12.2010 - 04.2013
- Managing plant shift routine and non-routine activities
- Ensure that plant control systems are effectively adhered to
- Ensure that plant operation and parameters are within standard operating standards
- Ensure that all parameters are recorded by the DCS Operator
- Coordinating between Online Operations with Field Operations
- Adhere to safety, environmental and occupation guidelines
- Identifying process parameter deviations and execute the correct action to normalize the deviation
- Monitoring, controlling and management plant parameters such as slag chemistry, heat losses, bath temperatures and levels
- Reporting all plant upset to the Plant Metallurgist
- Dcs operator - anode furnace & cast
Konkola Copper Mines
10.2007 - 10.2008
- Ensured that occupational health of and safety standards are observed during the shift
- Controlled and coordinated all DCS operations for refining and casting anode copper in collaboration with field operators
- Supervised housekeeping activities in around control room
- Ensured daily targets are met in terms of duration and production
- Ensured that the shift plan was adhered to without or with minimum downtime
- Recorded shift activities, plant parameters and production
- Optimized process material consumptions i.e diesel, Heavy fuel oil, barium sulphate, sodium silicate
- Was involved in bottle necking projects to improve operations and product quality such as reducing anode rejection rate, increasing casting rate and reducing fuel specific consumption
- Reported to Shift Engineer, project technologist - anode furnace & cast wheel, Chingola, Copperbelt
- Assisted the project Engineers to plan, co-ordinate and supervise Anode Furnace and Cast wheel construction project
- Formulated of Anode Furnace and Casting Standard operating procedures and pre-commissioning checklist
- Carried out plant pre-commissioning checklists
technical Advisor
Konkola Copper Mines
03.2007 - 10.2007
- Implemented occupation, safety and health standards
- Planned and Budgeted material for laboratory works
- Planned, organized, Co-ordinated daily, monthly and yearly laboratory works
- Trained and equipped laboratory technicians in oil and fuel analysis tests
- Updated and maintained condition monitoring database for clients
- Interpreted laboratory results and advised clients on the corrective course of action on machinery
- Prepared technical and cost monthly and annual reports
- Marketed and promoted the company condition monitoring services
Education
Bachelor Degree - Chemical Engineering
Copperbelt University
01.2007
Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Copperbelt University
Skills
- Planning and Coordination
- Leadership
- SAP (Systems Applications and Products) and Microsoft Project
- Technical writing reports
- Process Improvement
- Standards Compliance
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Professional Relationships
- Project Commissioning
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
LANGUAGES
English Proficient (C2)
References
Charles Shonongo, Senior Superintendent II, Kamoa Copper SA , +26093351360
Prince Tembo, Senior Superindent I, Kamoa Copper SA +260977469273
Prof JOHN, SIAME, Dean Of School Of Mines, jsiame@gmail.com, 0969206022, Copperbelt University
Timeline
Superintendent
Kamoa Copper SA
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Superintendent
Konkola Copper Mines plc
10.2023 - Current
KCM SmelterCo Ltd
10.2016 - 09.2018
KCM SmelterCo Ltd
09.2016 - 10.2023
Metallurgist-concentrator
Konkola Copper Mines Plc
06.2016 - 09.2016
Metallurgist
Konkola Copper Mines
02.2015 - 05.2015
Konkola Copper Mines
12.2010 - 04.2013
Konkola Copper Mines
10.2007 - 10.2008
technical Advisor
Konkola Copper Mines
03.2007 - 10.2007
Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Copperbelt University
Bachelor Degree - Chemical Engineering
Copperbelt University
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