mkeha resume 2

Joseph Phinias mkeha p.o.box 217 Kiseke mwanza ,Tanzania
Cell+255755702858/+255787702858.Email mkehajoe@yahoo.com
CURRICULUM VITAE:
A: PERSONAL PARTICULARS:
NATIONALITY : Tanzanian
DATE OF BIRTH : March 19, 1978
SEX & MARITAL STATUS Male and Married
LANGUAGE SPOKEN : English and Swahili.
ACCOUNT NO. : CRDB-Bank 01J2059691200
B: OBJECTIVE:
To find a challenging position that will effectively utilize acquired expertise, creative talents and commitment
to excellence. Desire a position with career growth potential.
C: KEY SKILLS:
Knowledge of mine drilling and blasting standards, production techniques and equipment, safety and
environmental regulations over 10 years experience as a blaster & driller within the surface aggregate
industry. Also I have extensive Experience with electronic blasting systems and non electric systems, Bulk
emulsions namely gassed products, Safety systems utilized during pumping of bulk products, conducting
development blasting applications, Drilling operations Top harmer and DTH Rig, Seismograph operations
and overall blast design and safety procedures of blasting & drilling operations.
D: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Kigera Primary school Certificate in Primary Education 1987 to 1993:
Mara secondary school Certificate in Secondary Education 1994 to 1997
Nyanza Driving School,
Mwanza.
Driving Certificate and Driving licence class
E, B &D( Clean Record)
Nov 1999 to Dec
1999:
Open University of
Tanzania
Basic Computers courses, Ms word, Excel,
Access, Internet & Email
2010
Supplementary
Document:
Possession of an International Passport.,
International health certificate
2007
+
E: PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Blast Technician &
Professional Driller.
Blasting Certificate. B3 (full authorised for any Type of
Blasting with Clean Record) Since2002
Motor Vehicle Driving &
Drill rig operator
Driving Licence class E,D&A
(Clean Record)
Since1999
,

OTHER TRAININGS,
Essential skills for Supervision
o Explosives handling and all of blasting type
o First AID Level II and Fire fighting
o FLRA (Field Level Risk Assessment ) and Heavy duty machines operation
o MMU (manufacture Mobile Unit) Operation &MPU (manufacture Process Unit)
o Electrical blasting (DIGISHOT )
o PANTERA DP 800 /1500 and TAMROCK RANGER 700 &602.ATLAS COPCO LOC6/ LOC8
WORKING EXPERIENCE
May 2014 to Date: Dawnus International - Sierra Leone –West Africa.
Project: Tonkorili Iron Ore Mining – African Mineral Limited (AML) Wendugu Quarry.
Employed to serve as an expertise Driller and assistant Shotfire
o Objectives/ Achievements
o Ensure compliance of company policies/procedures
o Take active role in learning the techniques used in the day to day operations
o Ensure compliance with all OSHA and any other governing agency
o Operating drilling Rig, Quality control of the holes, daily machine Pre-start check up .
o Notify Crew Manager of any violation concerning laws/regulations by any governing
agency
o Ensure works safely and corrects operation of drilling rig when needed
o Drills holes on shot point flags and supervises the loading of explosive
o Responsible for the safe operation and productivity of the drilling rig, lay out the Patten
and calculate the volume of explosive needed.
o Responsible for all drilling equipment and explosive material
o Responsible for the safety of the any personnel within 50 ft of the drilling rig, security of
charging area & inspection of the shot before and after firing.
o Maintains an accurate drill log
o Ensure all equipment is accounted for daily
o Ensure sufficient supplies are gathered for the day.
o Supervision and care of all assigned equipment
o Completes all necessary paperwork
o Ensure the Company vehicle is kept clean and orderly
o Inform Drill manager/ crew manager of any problems and/or concerns
o Active participation in all safety/tailgate meetings

June 2011 to April 2013 Bamboo-rock Mining (T) ltd
Project: Luika Gold Mine- Shanta gold Mine . Mbeya Regional , Tanzania (East Africa)
 Employed to serve as Drill & Blasting Coordinator (3years)
 Objectives/ Achievements
 To ensuring the safety of all users when handling or using explosives and their
ingredients.
 Comply with and enforce the requirements set out in the Standard Operating
Procedures
 Responsible for supervision of the blast crew under their direction including Mobile
Processing Unit operators.
 The Preparation and Set-up of a blast area which includes; A). Demarcate the blast
loading area by ensuring adequate barriers and/or bunting is correctly erected. B). Set
up of signs, and flashing lights where appropriate. C). Supervise the whole process
including dipping of holes and recording (where required) on drill/blast plan. D).
Identify holes that require re-drilling, are damaged or contain water. E). Backfill holes
where necessary
 Operation of Explosives Charging Equipment in accordance with the Manufactures
recommendations and the Operating Procedures.
 Conducting and/or being part of risk assessments with relation to explosive activities
 Ensuring the correct processes for the manufacture of explosives used in the blast is
in compliance with legislation
 Blast loading activities which include; A). Laying out of Explosive Accessories.
B).Priming blast holes. C). Loading explosives into blast holes. D). Checking of
product column rise to design. E). Stemming of blast holes. F). Clean up of blast area.
G). Tie in of blast pattern to Design. H). Security of the blast area. I). Reporting of lost
accessories or incidents on the shot
 The preparation for the firing of shots including: A). Inspection of the tie in (walk the
shot). B). The allocation of blast guard locations. C). Ensuring blast guards are trained
and competent in their duties. D). Liaising with the others and blast guards prior to
clearing the area

June 2009 to May 2011: Orica Mining Services –Tanzania (East Africa)
Project: African Barrick Mine- Buzwagi Mine (Mining, Explosive manufacturing
and Chemicals).
 Employed to serve as Chief Shot-fire ( 2years)
 Objectives/ Achievements
 Check blasting areas to make sure that safety regulations are met
 Decide quantity of explosives required
 Insert detonators and charges into holes
 Connect and test or inspect the blasting circuit
 Inspect area to make sure all explosives have detonated
 Declare the area safe
 Check site safety after blasting (e.g. falling rock hazards and harmful fumes
August 2004 to May 2009: Grinaker LTA – Shinyanga Region –Tanzania (East Africa)
 Project: Road Construction Project.
 Employed to serve as Drill and Blasting Junior Foreman (5years)
Objectives/ Achievements
 Responsible to the Quarry manager for all HSE aspects of Drill and Blasting and Third Party Service
Contractor management at the well site.
 Accountable company on-site representative for the direct HSE Management of the Drill & Blast and
associated Third Party Contractors and implementation by them of the company Standard / Policies.
 Controlling of explosive and drilling magazine.
 Supervision of drilling Rigs, Hand-jack driller & blasting crew
 Daily planning of drilling patterns.
 Controlling of road blasting and quarry blasting to make sure safety regulations are maintained.
 Assist with the planning, implementation and close-out of HSE Audits of Contractors and their
equipment.
 Delivering daily production, technical and operational reports
 Experienced Top Hammer blast hole drill rigs and in control blasting techniques;
 Control and management of all drilling and blasting activities including the explosives magazine;
 Management of drilling and blasting consumables stock control;
 Design and interpretation of blast hole and tie-in plans and effective communication and
implementation in the field;

 Implement employee performance management processes to ensure optimum employee
performance;
 Demonstrate high level of communication with the project operations personnel and other departments
including contractors and sub-contractors.
 Proactively promote a positive Site safety and environmental management culture.
 Jan 2000 to July 2004: Noremco Murray & Roberts JV- AngloGold Ashanti-Geita
Gold Mine- Tanzania (East Africa)
 Project: Mining Infrastructure Constructions
 Employed to serve as Drilling Team Leader.(4years)
Objectives/ Achievements
 The implementation of drilling
 Work over and completion operations activities on a drilling rig.
 The major tasks include planning, organization, coordination and management of all parties involved in
these activities, i.e. drilling, geologists, contractors and auxiliary personnel.
 Responsible for monitoring progress of the operations and the timely achievement of the objectives set;
reports on that and other vital issues need to be filed, usually on a daily basis, to a Project Manager.
 To ensuring cost optimization and safety of the personnel and property on the rig, as well as for
controlling the environmental impact of the operations and providing reports and maintaining
documentation on all of the above.
 To make decisions whether to abandon the rig or suspend all the operations in case of adverse
weather and or Safety conditions.
 Manage and direct the activities of the Drilling Contractor and Drilling Service Contractors in the
execution of the well program.
 Ensure all company policies, management principles and standards are complied with.
 Lead the HSE program on the rig and ensure its effectiveness.
 Direct, supervise and optimize all rig operations.
 Co-ordinate personnel, equipment and material requirements for rig operations.
 Monitor, document and report all rig operations affecting the well.
References:
Johan Viljoen Ian B. Tuck
Managing Director Quarry Expertise - Grinaker-Lta
Nitro Explosives (T) Ltd South Africa.
Tel +255272548576 Cell+27 832703942
Cell+255754380308
E-mail; nitrotan@webmail.co.za Mabagala Makene
nitro@myarusha.com Site Manager
Orica (T) Ltd +255786800236

Zacharia Mwilla . Godfrey I Chigugu
Site Manager Safety Advisor
Freight Forward (T) Ltd SBS (T) Ltd Oil& Gas
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine Site Tanzania. Cell: +255686317188
Cell +255755344318 mail; godfreychigugu@gmail.com
Certification: I certify that the information given above is correct to be the best of my knowledge, Information and belief.

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