1. OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position where skills in chemical/process engineering will add value to operations.
PROFILE
Strong background in unit operations, process control dynamics and chemical engineering software
packages.
Assisted in increasing the recovery of a $4 million Premier minerals tungsten project in 2015 by 12%.
Designed a 550t/hr diamond processing plant and presented the project at the 2016 ZITF exhibitions.
Increased efficiency significantly by training staff on better ways to collect metallurgical data.
EDUCATION
National University Of Science And Technology 2011-2016
Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Chemical Engineering Degree Class: 2.1
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Peacocke, Simpson & Associates, Msasa Park, Harare
Chemical Engineering Intern September 2014 – September 2015
1. Led a 3-member team including University of Cape Town students in projects to research, develop,
and deliver robust designs for cheaper yet efficient process equipment.
2. Designed a 119t/hr thickener to handle Pella Rwanda spiral tailings.
3. Reported directly to the Research and Development manager as well as the Plant Manager.
4. Trained rigorously in the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System.
5. Coordinated with different consultants on the RHA tungsten project in Hwange to increase plant
utilization by 10% and product recovery by 12%.
6. Studied thoroughly the behavior of various gold ores when subjected to different hydrometallurgical
tests.
7. Developed Visual Basic programs to perform routine metallurgical computations.
8. Interacted with a diverse group of plant owners, directors and executives on an RHA Tungsten mine
plant visit in 2015.
9. Presented technical reports to the Research and Development department and Company Directors.
10. Earned reputation for impeccable work and attention to detail.
LEADERSHIP AND AWARDS
! Member of the NUST Chemical Engineering Society (2013-2016).
! Local Exhibitor at the ZITF exhibitions (April, 2016) for final year Diamond Processing design
project.
189 Porter Road
Waterfalls, Harare
Prosper Farai
Muranda
pmuranda2017@gmail.com
0772 502 972
020 30900
74 Area 15
Dangamvura, Mutare
2. COMPUTER SKILLS
! Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Outlook)
! Engineering Drawing software packages ; AutoCAD (Plant 3D, P&ID, Classic)
! Programming Languages ; C, C++, VB.NET, Java, Python
! Process Dynamics and control software packages; Matlab, Scilab, Mathcad, Maple
! Plant Simulation software packages; Aspen HYSYS, Pro/II, Superpro Designer, Chemcad
! Flow-sheet design; Microsoft Visio, AutoCAD, Mac Os Eazydraw
! Others: Adobe Photoshop
OTHER FACTS
Languages: English and Shona (Full proficiency)
Hobbies: Playing chess, computer programming and travelling
REFERENCES
The Chairperson (Department of Chemical Engineering)
National University of Science and Technology
P.O Box Ac 939 Ascot Bulawayo
Tel: +263(0)9289438/282842
Email: siboniwe.bhebhe@nust.ac.zw
Dr J Tshuma
National University of Science and Technology
P.O Box Ac 939 Ascot
Bulawayo
Tel: 0773405259
Mr B Moyo
Research and Development
75 Roberts Drive
Msasa
Harare
Cell:+263 772 204 089
Email:bmoyo@peacockesimpson.com
189 Porter Road
Waterfalls, Harare
Prosper Farai
Muranda
pmuranda@gmail.com
0772 502 972
020 30900
74 Area 15
Dangamvura, Mutare
