Passion Taedzwa Chikono

- Developed, optimised and commissioned Smelter Production Digital Twin. - Process Optimization: Responsible for optimizing the mineral smelting operations (filtration, drying, smelting and matte converting) to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity, and optimal mineral recovery. - Responsible for Plant metallurgical Accounting and reconciliation. - Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Responsible for troubleshooting and investigating process deviations, equipment failures, or unexpected outcomes, and working towards identifying the root causes. - Generation of weekly and monthly production and technical reports - Review and Maintenance of operating standards and procedures - Training and Knowledge Sharing: Responsible for training and mentoring junior staff members. Formal training sessions, on-the-job coaching, and technical pass-in and pass-out presentations. - Ensuring the Furnace Slag storage facility is operating steadily in according to approved designs and standards. - Reviewing and maintaining operating standards and procedures - Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on the operation of plant equipment items and processes in the Primary Smelting Section using a range of tools, information and systems. - Writing technical reports and giving technical presentations to internal and external audiences. - Generating production reports using computer-based systems such as the plant data historian (PI). - Generating operating plans to achieve production targets. - Identifying process and equipment problems; suggest strategies, changes and modifications to solve these problems. - Carrying out site-based sampling and test work. - Identifying opportunities for equipment and process improvements - Assisting and managing projects to improve plant operations and safety. - Assisting operators and maintenance team with Root cause analysis and problem-solving. - Offering technical advice and process information to operators and maintenance workers to assist in achieving plant safety and production targets. - Furnace and converter Refractory management - Assisting in keeping the plant Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) up-to-date. - Developing operating procedures, risk assessments, safe work instructions and other similar documents as required. - Providing technical supervision and assistance during plant shutdown planning and execution.

- Commissioned and optimized Mill Feed Preparation Plant. - Implementation and Commissioning of Phase one Tailings Dam Extension Project. - Implementation of Global Industrial Standard for Tailings Dam Management (GISTM). - Process Optimization: Responsible for optimizing the mineral processing operations (mill feed preparation, milling, flotation, reagent preparation, product dewatering and tailing storage facility) to ensure maximum efficiency, productivity, and optimal mineral recovery. - Responsible for Plant metallurgical Accounting and reconciliation. - Quality Control: Responsible for monitoring and controlling the metallurgical processes to achieve desired product specifications. - Data Analysis and Reporting: Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting operational data to track performance, reagents, grinding media consumption optimization, and evaluating the effectiveness of process changes. - Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Responsible for troubleshooting and investigating process deviations, equipment failures, or unexpected outcomes, and working towards identifying the root causes. - Generation of weekly and monthly production and technical reports - Review and Maintenance of operating standards and procedures - Process Development and Innovation: Responsible for process development, CIP projects, and innovation initiatives. - Environmental and Safety Compliance: Ensuring that the plant's operations comply with environmental regulations and safety standards. - -- They monitor and control process parameters to minimize environmental impact, manage waste streams responsibly, and implement safety protocols to protect employees and the surrounding community. - Training and Knowledge Sharing: Responsible for training and mentoring junior staff members. Formal training sessions, on-the-job coaching, and technical pass-in and pass-out presentations. - Ensuring the tailings storage facility is operating steadily and the facility extension project construction is in according to approved designs and standards. - Reviewing and maintaining operating standards and procedures

- Monitoring, analyzing and reporting on the operation of plant equipment items and processes in the Primary Smelting Section using a range of tools, information and systems. - Writing technical reports and giving technical presentations to internal and external audiences. - Generating production reports using computer-based systems such as the plant data historian (PI). - Generating operating plans to achieve production targets. - Identifying process and equipment problems; suggest strategies, changes and modifications to solve these problems. - Carrying out site-based sampling and test work. - Identifying opportunities for equipment and process improvements - Assisting and managing projects to improve plant operations and safety. - Assisting operators and maintenance workers with fault Root cause analysis and problem-solving. - Offering technical advice and process information to operators and maintenance workers to assist in achieving plant safety and production targets. - Furnace and converter Refractory management - Assisting in keeping the plant Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) up-to-date. - Developing operating procedures, risk assessments, safe work instructions and other similar documents as required. - Providing technical supervision and assistance during plant shutdown.

- Supervising and managing contractors to ensure smooth commissioning of the project and coordinating between the company and the Contractor. - Reviewing and approving commissioning plans in accordance with project guidelines - Review designs and supervise onsite commissioning activities. - Preparing and maintaining commission records of site observations, testing processes and checklists. - Outlining procedures, norms and details for writing the Operating Process Control Systems Manual. - Monitoring installation, submittals and usage of engineering tools adhering to project and commissioning guidelines. - Guide testing processes and motivate specialists to achieve standard results. - Assisting with identification and redressal of commissioning and malfunction issues. - Track and review progress through meetings. - Evaluate contractual commissioning statistics and instruction guidelines in accordance with the needs of the project. - Compiling commission report data for summarizing. - Assisting in summarizing and updating commission records. - Scheduling and supervising operational reviews in association with functional staff. - Creating an empowering and inspiring work culture with the commissioning team. - Ensuring plant commissioning operation matches Zimplats Business Management System requirements.

l have concluded my study at SMC Concentrator which include Comminution Circuit, Froth Flotation, Reagent Preparation, Product Dewatering, Tailings Dam Management, Water Management and Metallurgical Accounting. - Process Operation - Technical Process Optimization - Knowledge of database management and statistical control. - Concentrator Metallurgical Accounting - Reagent consumption Optimization - Resource management - Equipment maintenance (Including Mill Reline and inspections)

- Field and DCS(SCADA) Operation of Ethanol Production Plant (Cane - - Milling, Juice Evaporator, Syrup Fermentation and Distillation Sections). - Operation and maintenance Electrical power generation from steam-driven turbine - Boiler operation and maintenance - Researching, Lab work, Troubleshooting, Design and Optimization of the milling, evaporation, fermentation and distillation processing circuits. - Developing, configuring and optimizing end-to-end industrial processes, from ideation to certification. - Managing cost and time constraints. - Ensuring compliance with both internal and external protocols and regulations. - Running risk assessments of the equipment and processes being used. - Collecting data, writing reports, and presenting findings to senior management.