NURUH TIBADIBA
Nollamara,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Mining Engineer at Rio Tinto, driving operational efficiency and successful project delivery through proficient use of Alastri Production Scheduling Software and Vulcan. Recognized for optimizing gold processing techniques and drill designs in both small scale underground and surface mining via effective team collaboration. Strives to surpass production quality and quantity targets, showcasing exceptional learning abilities and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mining Engineer
Rio Tinto Ltd
Perth, WA
03.2022 - Current
- Managed production timelines to ensure delivery of specified ore quality and volume.
- Managed safe delivery of projects in the development scheduling engineer capacity.
- Facilitated teamwork to ensure accurate layout of drill and blast areas.
- Created accurate drill designs, charge sheets, and timing plans for drilling operations.
- Managed biweekly timelines for production and drilling processes in the short-term planning scope.
MINE-GEO FIELD ASSISTANT
KCGM LTD
Kalgoorlie, Australia
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Captured logging details of RC samples with Acquire tool.
- Captured images of chip trays utilizing IMAGO software.
- Optimized the setup process for Blast Monitors.
- Created precise ore markups to enhance extraction strategies.
- Ore spotting.
VACATION STUDENT
RIO TINTO
Pilbara, Australia
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Crafted meeting materials daily for Production Engineering.
- Developed project reviews focusing on KPI analysis for Autonomous Haulage Fleet.
- Assisted in charging activities, focusing on proper execution of tasks.
MINE-GEO FIELD ASSISTANT
KCGM LTD
Kalgoorlie, Australia
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Recorded RC samples using acquire software.
- Optimized ore marking procedures within the open pit.
- Facilitated blast monitoring tasks utilizing advanced technology.
TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN EMPLOYEE
TIS RECRUITMENT
Kalgoorlie, Australia
08.2020 - 08.2020
- Confined Space Entry refresher course training at KCGM Ltd
- Confined Space Entry sentry at KCGM Ltd shutdown
- Lock Out Station Operator at KCGM Ltd shutdown
TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN EMPLOYEE
TIS RECRUITMENT
Kalgoorlie, Australia
06.2020 - 06.2020
- Confined Space Entry refresher course training at KCGM Ltd
- Confined Space Entry sentry at KCGM Ltd shutdown
- Lock Out Station Operator at KCGM Ltd shutdown
MINING ENGINEER
KITUMBI KAYONZA MINERS' ASSOCIATION LTD
Mubende, Uganda
11.2015 - 11.2019
- Enhanced operational efficiency by coordinating projects at KITUMBI KAYONZA SMALL SCALE MINERS' ASSOCIATION.
- Developed underground drill and blast plans for small to medium-scale projects.
- Conducted geological mapping of structures.
- Managed grade control procedures to maintain production quality.
- Engineered small-scale and medium-scale shaft systems.
- Optimized gold processing techniques in a CIP plant on a small scale.
- Developed comprehensive budgets for small-scale mining activities.
- Designed and implemented small-scale tailings dams to ensure safe waste disposal.
- Supported formation of groups for grassroot women miners.
- Streamlined collective efforts in the Kayonza region for improved output.
INTERN
AFRICAN BARRICK GOLD
North Mara, Tanzania
07.2014 - 08.2014
- Conducted Field Level Risk Assessments at the start of shifts.
- Supported mine survey tasks by marking drill holes.
- Contributed to mining activities including drilling, charging explosives, and conducting blasts.
- Acquired knowledge of material handling in mining.
- Conducted studies on how geological features influence mining activities.
INTERN
AFRICAN BARRICK GOLD
Bulyanhulu, Tanzania
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Trained in conducting Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRA) at the workplace.
- Conducted tasks integral to Longhole/sublevel mining, conventional cut and fill, drift and fill, Alimak mining, and mine development processes.
- Executed initial phase watering down procedure for blasted areas during shift start.
- Housekeeping.
- Learned ground control, rehabilitation methods and dispatch system functionalities.
INTERN
TAZARA KONGOLO QUARRY
Mbeya, Tanzania
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Supported aggregate extraction processes including drilling and blasting.
- Observed movement of materials from quarry to size reduction circuit.
- Conducted maintenance tasks for primary and secondary crushers as well as conveyor belt systems.
- Contributed to the preparation and assembly of concrete sleepers used for Tazara railway.
Education
Mater of Engineering Science - Mining
CURTIN UNVERSITY
KALGOORLIE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA01.2015
Secondary Education Exam -
Gayaza High School
Wakiso, Uganda01.2010
Skills
- Alastri Production Scheduling Software
- Vulcan
- Microsoft Office
- Drill and blast designs
- Experienced with Rio Tinto Mine to Ship Application
- CPLEX Model Development Skills
- Grade control chip tray logging
- Conventional Mining Techniques
- Small Scale Dam Engineering
- Cyanidation of gold (CIP)
- Quick learner
- Highly dependable
- Team player
Affiliations
Australia Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM Student Chapter), Vice President, 2020/2021
References
- Jones, Warwick , Superintendent Operational Planning, West Angelas Mine, warwick.jones @riotinto.com, +61417180820
- Marcelle Watson, Geology Superintendent, KCGM Ltd, +61438348040, mwatson@nsrltd.com
- Thomas Chapman, Senior Mining Engineer, Production Engineering, Rio Tinto, Hopedowns 1, +61436947375, Thomas.Chapman@riotinto.com
- Ssenfuma Edward, Director, Kitumbi Kayonza Miner's Association Ltd (KKMA), +256 772 310 457, essenfuma@gmail.com
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
Tickets
- Working safely at heights
- Confined space entry
- Quick learner
- Highly dependable
- Team player
Accomplishments
- Selected to participate in the ELEVATE leadership program for women in Mine Technical Services in Rio Tinto
Languages
English
Professional
Swahili
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mining Engineer
Rio Tinto Ltd
03.2022 - Current
MINE-GEO FIELD ASSISTANT
KCGM LTD
03.2021 - 12.2021
VACATION STUDENT
RIO TINTO
12.2020 - 02.2021
MINE-GEO FIELD ASSISTANT
KCGM LTD
09.2020 - 11.2020
TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN EMPLOYEE
TIS RECRUITMENT
08.2020 - 08.2020
TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN EMPLOYEE
TIS RECRUITMENT
06.2020 - 06.2020
MINING ENGINEER
KITUMBI KAYONZA MINERS' ASSOCIATION LTD
11.2015 - 11.2019
INTERN
AFRICAN BARRICK GOLD
07.2014 - 08.2014
INTERN
AFRICAN BARRICK GOLD
07.2013 - 08.2013
INTERN
TAZARA KONGOLO QUARRY
07.2012 - 08.2012
Mater of Engineering Science - Mining
CURTIN UNVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Mining Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
Secondary Education Exam -
Gayaza High School
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