Jimmy Ntembo
kano,Nigeria
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in quality assurance, known for reliability and dependability. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and excels in troubleshooting and problem-solving. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams, ensuring high standards of work. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering top-quality results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Expert - Drill and Blast Foreman
Century Mining
Riruwai, Kano State
11.2024 - Current
- Enforce strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and use of explosives and accessories
- Review and interpret drill and blast plans from the engineering team.
- Identify and report deviations or unsafe geological conditions.
- Provide input on burden, spacing, and explosive quantities based on ground conditions
- Lead and mentor drill and blast crews, including blasters, taggers, and drill operators.
- Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure efficient crew rotation.
- Provide on-the-job training for new or junior team members
- Monitor hole depths, spacing, collaring, and charge-up accuracy
- Supervise daily drilling and blasting activities for development and production areas.
- Ensure that drilling patterns and charge plans are executed as per the blast design.
- Coordinate with drill rig operators, blasters, and support teams to meet targets.
- Perform daily Planned tasks observation for both drilling and charging to ensure proper coaching is done and my team is adhering to the designs
- Recommend improvements in drilling patterns, charge techniques, or explosive selection.
- Support initiatives to reduce overbreak, minimize misfires, and control vibration
Expatriate - Shift Supervisor MMU-SPUR Operators
Modern Chemicals and Services Company, NEOM TUNNEL
tabuk, saudi arabia
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked 12hrs Shift in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of every task
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Supported management in achieving strategic objectives related to productivity, cost control, quality assurance, compliance with regulatory requirements.
Senior Blasting Technician
Lubambe Copper Mine Ltd
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Supervised both development and stopping blasting operations carried out by JCHX & RELIANT
- Coordinated Blasting officers to ensure contractors receive necessary technical assistance
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Conducted inspections of MCU Operators to verify adherence to manufacturing standards
- Designed mining blast patterns and blast timing sequences using Aegis/Deswik software
- Designed Drilling patterns with Aegis/Deswik software
- Offered practical guidance to operational teams on achieving quality blasting outcomes
- Maintained safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians and blasters on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across
- Ensured strict adherence to all mining plans, layouts, and schedules
- Performed visual assessments of failed blasts and devising recovery strategies
- Provided constructive feedback to technical services for design enhancements.
- Addressed technical support requests and completed effective resolutions within given timeframes.
- Met with customers to discuss products, services and costs.
- Explained technical information in simplified terms to help consumers understand services.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
- Suggested specialized fixtures, test equipment and procedures for failure analysis.
- Supported design tasks with 3D modeling and drawings of facilities, infrastructure and systems.
Blasting Specialist (Mining QAQC)
Lubambe Copper Mine Ltd
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Implemented quality assurance and control measures (QAQC)
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Developed safe and cost-effective work methodologies to enhance productivity
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (contractors) to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Played a pivotal role in promptly identifying hazards and implementing corrective actions
- Crafted mining blast patterns and blast timing sequences using Aegis/Deswik software
- Created mining Drilling patterns with Aegis/Deswik software
- Supervised blasting officers to ensure consistent application of QAQC during charging
- Conducted blaster training sessions
- Shared practical insights on blasting techniques with operational teams
- Daily monitoring and assessment of Development ends and stopping, offering recommendations for improvement
- Conducted visual inspections on failed blasts and formulated recovery designs
- Transformed underperforming departments with strategic planning efforts focused on process improvement.
- Enforced adherence to mining plans, layouts, and schedules
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
Blasting Technician
(AEL)African Explosives PLC,
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with Underground operations to maximize the efficiency of Blaster and tagger usage, ensuring optimal equipment utilization for streamlined operations
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians and blasters on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Implemented rigorous quality control and assurance measures
- Provided training and supervision for Charging and blasting for Mine Blasters Underground, covering Stopping and development End
- Vigilantly monitored Drilling activities to ensure adherence to design specifications
- Enforced adherence to all collars parameters outlined in the blast note to minimize explosives wastage
- Unfolded and reinforced established procedures and regulations
- Ensured strict compliance with all Drilling and blasting layouts
- Conducted thorough inspections of failed blasts and compiling detailed reports
- Offered insightful feedback to mine planning initiatives.
Mine Blaster / Mobile Charging Unity,
NFC Africa Copper Mines Plc
03.2015 - 05.2019
- Ensured the safety and well-being of the team members under my supervision as top priority
- Achieved daily production targets while maintaining cost-effectiveness is a key focus
- Strived for optimal utilization of equipment and labour within my area of responsibility
- Meticulously prepared explosive units and oversee the collection of explosives
- Safeguarded the manufacturing process underground involves ensuring the safe operation of all valves
- Prevented misfires by conducting thorough pre-blast inspections of all equipment, connections, and detonators before initiating each blast sequence.
- Diligently monitored safety devices throughout the manufacturing process to uphold safety standards
- Managed and monitored pressures during pumping operations is crucial to maintaining safety
- I meticulously prepared and time the charging of the end/stopping
- Ensured The tagging process, particularly with Digishot, is executed with precision and attention to detail
- Played a pivotal role in identifying hazards promptly and implementing necessary corrective actions
- Recorded control values from technical instruments to enhance reliability and accuracy in test results reporting
- Improved team productivity with consistent communication and coordination during blasting operations.
- Assisted in training new blasters, sharing knowledge of best practices and safety procedures while providing hands-on guidance during live operations.
- Maximized blast results by carefully selecting appropriate explosives based on specific job requirements and geological factors.
- Minimized overbreaks through rigorous adherence to specifically designed drill plans tailored for each individual project site.
- Assisted in developing innovative blasting solutions for challenging terrain or unique project requirements.
Education
Leadership And Communication Skills - Communication Skills
Kitwe Trades
Grade 12 O Level Certificate -
Mindolo Secondary School
Skills
- Reliable and dependable
- Attention to Detail
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quality Assurance
Additional Information
25/12/1996
Zambian
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 12 Blasting Technicians
Languages
English
Certification
- First Aid & Class C Driver's License. Certificate in Leadership. School Certificate Mindolo Secondary School Computer Proficiencies Aegis (Drill & Blast design) Deswik (Ring Marking)
Achievements
- Achieved 98% blast success rate over a 6-month period by enforcing strict QA/QC procedures and precise charge-up supervision
- Successful blast outcome of 16meter long hole slot raises
- Successfully introduced electronic initiation systems (Digi Shot), improving timing accuracy and reducing vibration complaints from nearby operations
- Worked closely with planning and technical department, resulting in alignment of drilling and blasting with stope sequencing, minimizing dilution and ore loss
Personal Information
Timeline
Expert - Drill and Blast Foreman
Century Mining
11.2024 - Current
Expatriate - Shift Supervisor MMU-SPUR Operators
Modern Chemicals and Services Company, NEOM TUNNEL
01.2024 - 11.2024
Senior Blasting Technician
Lubambe Copper Mine Ltd
11.2022 - 01.2024
Blasting Specialist (Mining QAQC)
Lubambe Copper Mine Ltd
03.2021 - 11.2022
Blasting Technician
(AEL)African Explosives PLC,
06.2019 - 02.2021
Mine Blaster / Mobile Charging Unity,
NFC Africa Copper Mines Plc
03.2015 - 05.2019
Leadership And Communication Skills - Communication Skills
Kitwe Trades
Grade 12 O Level Certificate -
Mindolo Secondary School
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