1. Curriculum Vitae
MESHACK ISSACK
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Summary
I am a Tanzanian Resident of Kahama, Married adult with two children.
Hard working person with ability to work weather independently or in a Team,
Qualified in Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) registered by united republic of
tanzania ,Certified and registered by OSHAcademy from United State of America, In
Introduction to safety Management; Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor, strong
driven for achievements of goals.Development of professional trade in safety for
10+years working with African Explosives Limited (AEL) Under African Barrick Gold
(ABG) Bulyanhulu site & Orica Mining Services Barrick bulyanhu Tanzania and (Orica)
Under AngloGold Ashant Geita Gold Mine Tanzania. & (Orica) under Kibali Gold Project
in DRC
Versed in public relations with all Drilling and Blasting procedure in surface mine,&
underground mine, explosives industries, document preparations, meeting preparations,
hazard material handling, and site management.Tanzania Blasting License B3 which
allows me to carry all forms of Blasting in Surface and Underground Mines
A highly motivated individual with vast experience in Safety practices and applications;
with proven expertise in developing plan, corrective methods, controls and procedures to
improve work environments; excellent ability in conducting monitoring and walkthrough-
survey to ensure standardization of Safety procedures and processes within the industry
to be conducive for the employees; has a creative approach to new campaigns. Has a
strong organizational skills; good communication skills both in oral and in writing.
Ensuring safety policy and procedures are registered by OSHA, Ensuring health and
safety procedures are practice within workplace, Conduct underground & induction to
site visitors and contractors, Have ability and qualifications to achieve professional or
official recognition as a Safety Officer. And blaster/Underground and Open Pits mining
Operations
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Personal Information
First Name: Meshack
Surname: Issack
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: 30th
March 1983
Marital status: Married
Address: P.0. Box 775, Kahama - Shinyanga
Country: Tanzania
Phone: +255765352639
E-mail: matungwameshack@gmail.com
Current Position: Site OHSE & Training Advisor
Current Employer: Orica Mining Services Kibali Gold Project (DRC)
Nationality: Tanzanian
Passport No AB 577571
2. Education Qualifications
Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Sites
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AUTHORITY (OSHA
Certificate in National Occupational Safety and Health MODULE I & II
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AUTHORITY (OSHA)
Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Risk Assessment
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AUTHORITY (OSHA)
Risk assessments are very important as they form an integral part of a good occupational health and
safety management plan. They help to:
• Create awareness of hazards and risks.
• Identify who may be at risk (employees, cleaners, visitors, contractors, the public, etc).
• Determine if existing control measures are adequate or if more should be done.
• Prevent injuries or illnesses when done at the design or planning stage.
• Prioritize hazards and control measures.
Certificate in License to Lead (Includes Workplace Trainer Assessor
Orica Johannesburg South Africa
Safe site's working at height: Safe work Procedures Training
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AUTHORITY (OSHA)
Certificate in Introduction to Safety Management
OSHACADEMY USA
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH TRAINING USA
Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor
OSHACADEMY USA
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH TRAINING USA
Blasting License in Surface and Underground Mines Blasting B3
United Republic of Tanzania -Ministry of Minerals and Energy
Certificate in Issue Permit to Work (Work Clearance Certificate) Authority
Appointment
Orica Australia Pty Ltd
3. APPOINTMENT /AUTHORISATION TO CONDUCT SHEC TRAINING AT ORICA
TANZANIA
Orica /Minova Johannesburg South Africa
Fire & Emergency Response Team
Anglo Gold Ashanti Geita Gold Mine
Certificate in DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF QUARITY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BASED ON ISO 9001: 2008,
TANSHEQ TANZANIA
Trainings
First Aid Level III
Barrick- Bulyanhulu Gold Mine Ltd, February 2012
Basic Fire Extinguisher Techniques,
Barrick- Bulyanhulu Gold Mine Ltd, February 2012
Safety Representative Course
Barrick- Bulyanhulu Gold Mine Ltd
Surface Initiating System and Bulk Package Explosives
Orica Mining Services - Tanzania
Product Knowledge Awareness, safe Handling
African Explosives -Tanzania
Chemical Awareness and Handling
Barrick- Bulyanhulu Gold Mine Ltd
Gender Reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS and Counseling
In Gender Health Tanzania.
Computer Introduction Course
Barrick- Bulyanhulu Gold Mine Ltd
Issue Permit to Work (Work Clearance Certificate) Authority Appointment
Orica /Minova Johannesburg South Africa
APPOINTMENT /AUTHORISATION TO CONDUCT SHEC & Permit to Work (Work
Clearance Certificate) TRAINING AT ORICA TANZANIA
Orica /Minova Johannesburg South Africa 2013
Professional experience
2004-2009; I worked with AFRICAN EXPLOSIVE TANZANIA LIMITED (AEL).
4. During this time in full operation, I worked as a Surface and Underground
Assistant Magazine Master
Assistant Plant Administrator. I Maintained Office Impress system, Collection of
Data and possessing them into Information system as required by my
Supervisor. These
Include Stock counting and Explosive handling,
2009-2012: I worked with ORICA MINING SERVISES TANZANIA LIMITED BARRICK
BULYANHULUGOLD MINE as Safety & Training Officer
Develop, implement and maintain an effective program and ensure compliance to satisfy the
requirements of local legislation e.g. the OHS, and Environmental Conservation Acts
To conduct SHEC issues & Trainings on site
2013 – 2014: I worked with ORICA MINING SERVISES TANZANIA LIMITED
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI [GEITA GOLD MINE]
As Safety &Training Officer Develop, implement and maintain an effective
program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation e.g. the OHS,
and Environmental Conservation Acts
To conduct SHEC issues & Trainings on site
2014 - June 2015, I work with ORICA KIBALI PROJECT GOLD MINE (DRC)
As Safety &Training Advisor.2014 To date, Develop, implement and
maintain an effective program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local
legislation e.g. the OHS, and Environmental Conservation Acts
To advice the SHEC & Trainings on site
2015 July I Currently Working with MINING SERVISES TANZANIA LIMITED BARRICK
BULYANHULUGOLD MINE as Site Supervisor
• support in preparation of Operational KPI reports
• Support the Site Coordinator to continuously reduce variable production costs
• Support the Site Coordinator to continuously optimize inventory through liaison with
sales and supply chain personnel
• Support Site Coordinator to meet fixed cost budget set by the Tanzanian business
• Support sales and operations planning process implementation and delivery
• Support the Site Coordinator in measuring the control of inventory and reconciliation
of raw materials.
• Continuous improvement of administrative systems to advantaging customer and
Orica
• Implementation of new customer-focused projects to improve their profitability
• Support the Site Coordinator in Interfacing with the Tanzanian SHE and supply chain
(logistics and production) teams on training, audits, planning, material evaluation and
cost initiatives
• Support the Site Coordinator if requested in dealing with local authorities to facilitate
knowledge and acceptance of operations
• Support the Site Coordinator in demonstrating leadership of the site Operations team
setting annual training / re training programmers for plant operators. Recognizing and
certifying all operators upon completion of the annual programmers.
5. Objectives/ Achievements:
• Develop and manage Safety Training programs for mining/ explosive plant (Bulk Plants),
• Leading Chemical Monitoring and Management programs,
• Police and Procedure implementations – Develop, implement and
Communicate standard operating procedures to all employees & Contractors on site,
• Audit Management- Conduct auditing to all mining areas including
Explosive Plant/ Magazines and implement collective actions.
• Checkpoint, Internal and External Safety Audits,
• Program implementation - Introduce standardize process hazard analysis to all activities in
working area and implement the corrective measure to
• Attend weekly contractors meeting everyday
• Prepare Mass safety meeting per month
• Report any related safety matters to management
• Ensuring health and safety cultures are well practice in workplaces
• Monitoring and control daily safety update and notes board
• Ensuring good designation of workplace by following health and safety standards
• Review and update Emergency Procedures as and when necessary
• Assist with the formulation of emergency/contingency plans for,
• upport in preparation of Operational KPI reports
• Support the Site Coordinator to continuously reduce variable production costs
• Support the Site Coordinator to continuously optimise inventory through liaison with sales
and supply chain personnel
• Support Site Coordinator to meet fixed cost budget set by the Tanzanian business
• Support sales and operations planning process implementation and delivery
• Support the Site Coordinator in measuring the control of inventory and reconciliation of
raw materials.
• Continuous improvement of administrative systems to advantaging customer and Orica
• Implementation of new customer-focused projects to improve their profitability
• Support the Site Coordinator in Interfacing with the Tanzanian SHE and supply chain
(logistics and production) teams on training, audits, planning, material evaluation and
cost initiatives
6. • Support the Site Coordinator if requested in dealing with local authorities to facilitate
knowledge and acceptance of operations
• Support the Site Coordinator in demonstrating leadership of the site Operations team –
setting annual training / re training programme for plant operators. Recognising and
certifying all operators upon completion of the annual programme.
Under ORICA TANZANIA & DRC
Skills
• Quality management system implementation
• Focused in achieving goals
• Budget Management
• Mentoring and Coaching Junior Staff
• Values the importance of time
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
A high standard of computer literacy
• Holding Tanzania Clean Blasting license Class B3 which allows me to carry all forms
of Blasting in Surface and Underground Mine
REFEREES
Johan Cronje
Operation Lead East Africa
Johan.cronje@orica.com
+255 782 800 129
Orica Tanzania
Ramadhan Kamaka
Site Coordinator Orica mining services Tanzania Geita site
ramadhani.kamaka@orica.com
+255 782 800 132
Orica Tanzania
Japheth Charles Mkumbo
Regional Manager African Explosives Tanzania LTD
